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705 CNC
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2019
Fun times had by all at 705 CNC in beautiful downtown Troy, Michigan. Actually, we're a small startup shop with our first HAAS VF-2 five axis mill. Oh, and we just added a big and beautiful CAT-50 VF-5 to the mix. The new girl is a classic from 2003. Did I mention she is Very Big! Oh, almost forgot - we just added a Belmont EDM sinker too. Great for making injection molds.
New Control Panel for Arburg C4
Upgrade process for old Arburg C4 injection mold machine. New controls uses a Raspberry Pi with LCD touch panel. All software was written in Python using Kivy for all the GUI stuff.
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Arburg C4 Double Eject Software Upgrade
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Old C4 Arburg gets a software upgrade to allow for double eject and double inject.
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This video shows the CNC machining process to make an Aluminum housing for a 1.28 inch LCD display. The LCD display is 240x240 pixels and comes from WaveShare. Here is a link to Amazon where the display can be purchased: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095X1JDCM Here are a couple TH-cam videos that really helped me get started with this display. The first link goes over hardware connections. The sec...
Adept Cobra s600 Robot Overhaul to GRBL & ClearPath Servo Motors (Part 1)
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Multipart series on upgrading a broken down old Adept Cobra robot. The plan is to gut the old motors and electronics and replace them with a brand new GRBL control system using new ClearPath integrated step & direction servo motors.
Super Simple Gcode Transfer Using the RPiDNC
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Introducing the RPiDNC Gcode file transfer box for HAAS equipment that uses a serial port. Also makes DNC file drip-feeding super simple too. All based on the super powerful Raspberry Pi single board computer! Very exciting stuff.
Arburg C4 Demo
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All about our small little Arburg C4 injection molding machine. We're making lots of Mindcraft character parts on this little machine. For awesome custom Mindcraft characters visit RedLavaToys.com for more.
Raspberry Pi - Surface Grinder Digital Readout
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Let the Raspberry Pi display a really cool digital readout (DRO) for your surface grinder. The RPi-DRO make use of an analog gauge to help keep track of multiple passes.
Raspberry Pi Controlling Old Arburg C4 Injection Molding Machine
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Quick overview of controlling an old Arburg C4 plastic injection mold machine with a Raspberry Pi Touch Screen.
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That is a beautiful part. I actually came here from your AR4 video. Do you have any updates on that robot? I just built mine and from what I've seen, not many people are using it for much. Most usage seems to be just for education.
More information on this setup please.
Did you ever get it figured out?
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I want this machine..... If you selling please tell me....🙏
the gearbox is actually called a harmonic drive to the best of my knowledge, and stepper motors are rated such as nema 17, 23, and so on, the motor there if not mistaken is a 400 watt servo motor, so probably a nema 24 bolt flange. Actual servo motors tend to have larger shafts. Im in the same boat s you, however im small, just me, and built my 1st cnc milling machine over the course of 2 years, with bt30 spindle and 12 position rotary tool holder. just got my first adept 550 robot and also doing new controls for it but with ac servo motors and amplifiers
Hi - quick question, what is the pi GUI written in please??
Everything is written in Python plus Kivy. Kivy does all the GUI stuff and is super powerful.
Thanks Jim - I am retired and rebuilding a Jones and Shipman 540 (I'm in the UK), so when I saw your project I was intrigued. I am working to use a couple of Heidenhain scales I have by interfacing them through a Sin/Cos-to-digital convertor from iC-Haus with a Teensy through to a Pi or Touch DRO. I have a Pi with touch screen so at the moment am looking to go that way --- please would you be so kind as to share your source code for the teensy and the Pi - I will of course share back anything I do. Regards, Jim Edwards (ex Rolls Royce & IBM)
PS - impressive workshop!
@@jamesedwards9036 Jim, sorry for the slow response - I'm not good at the whole TH-cam thing. I'm also sorry to say I never did anything further with this project. In fact, I don't even have the grinder anymore. I did find the Python / Kivy source code. Your welcome to it - not much there I'm afraid. However, the big gauge does work nice. Not sure why something like this was never developed by anyone. Send me your email and I'll send you a zip file back. Just don't expect much.
Thanks Jim - I sent an email to yout gmail account - have a great Christmas, Jim
Interesting video! I am working on the same project and the same robot. How did this project go?
Are you still making this available for purchase? I would really be interested to know what your cost is for this.
Has this issue been resolved?
Something i dont understand, got the first version of the software. Installed on raspberyy with no other conections. No closing switch and no parteject switch, but the software runs again and again, doesent look for the mold close switch and the ejection switch. in my opinion, the software hast to stop wenn there comes no signal from the moldclosed switch. Or is the programming of the switches as opener? Anyway there is no connection plan or is this the same for the second version of the software?
The inject solenoid should be wired in series with the mold close switch. The software fires both mold close and inject at the same time. However, the inject won't happen until the mold close switch is satisfied. In other words, the inject solenoid is hardwired NOT to inject until the mold is verified closed. After the inject timer times out, the inject solenoid opens. The mold should remain closed to cool further until the cycle timer ends and the mold close solenoid opens. In auto mode, the cycle repeats if the part detect switch is made. This is not a good design. If the part detect input is forced true all the time the cycle will just repeat and repeat. What should happen is the software should look for a transition, or toggle, on the part detect input. That would handle a stuck input. Again, hope this all helps, Jim
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Hi, nice job I really enjoy that❤
Hello my friend, i would like to know how could i programm the same device. Could you please make a tutorial? We have 6 old cnc lathes in our factory with siemens and fanuc command, and all of them need to be fully programmed by the CNC operator hands. I would like to optimize our production. TKS. Greetings from Brazil!!!
very good project, BRAVO ! I have just found the same press as you, have you made a ramp to heat up the injection sleeve? your python program available somewhere?
Nice machine, any idea how the die closing speed decelerates just before it closes?
I think it's a function of the mechanical linkages. As the mold closes, the speed goes down but the force goes way up.
@@705cnc thanks for your reply
It's always cool to see these old arburgs still having the ability to run and given new life. Really Cool! Also Polymer Machinery was part of the sales and service of the US market until it merged and the US subsidiary started in 1990
Thanks - good to know the history. I love that fact that there is a sticker on the side of the machine that says, "Made in West Germany". Almost as good as my South Bend lathe that has a World War II sticker, "War Material". And the lathe runs good too!
Do you have any information on this project? The website doesn't seem to have any information about the RPiDNC
My web site got repeatedly hacked. Turned into a major hassle. Plus, didn't seem like to many people were interested - which really surprised me. I absolutely love my box and can't stand the thought of not having it. I use the box almost everyday to transfer files to the HAAS. It's always there on the network ready to accept a new download. Just drag and drop on the laptop. By the time I walk over to the machine (15 feet away) the LCD is already showing the file name and is ready for download. Two button presses later and the file is downloaded using XMODEM for guaranteed error free transfer. Just awesome. The sales and marketing just kills me!
@@705cnc Do you sell these? I have several cnc laser machines I need this for.
@@705cnc what a pitty! I would be interested as well now :) Ever thought about making it open source? Or would it be available for direct purchase? Would be nice to hear from you 👍
Your channel is great. The only comment I have is the units on your vacuum gage. Should be inches of Hg for the numerical range that you selected (0-30), not millimeters of Hg. 762 mmHg = 30 inHg = 14.7 psia. Maybe you've already changed it by now since this vid is two months old 😀
Good on ya for noticing. Your the first to catch that. Took me a while too. Problem is the gauge is in service and I depend on it every day. Guess I need to setup an second gauge so I can fix the software.
It's great, how can I learn to do this? I like it a lot. Greetings.
Very interesting video! Can’t wait for what you come up with next.
Thanks for the comment. Should have something new soon!
Looks good.
Great work. Your C4 is in much better condition as mine. Have to use a pi4 for the software ore can i use a pi3 ?
Michael, Yes you can! Well, I believe so anyway. The code is pure Python so there shouldn't be any problems running on older hardware. The running program adds 0% to the CPU load - so, no problem there either.
@@705cnc Can you please help again. Dont get the Software running correct on the pi 3. One pin i find out for the detection on the ejected part, but nothing more. The software will clos the mold an eject plastic the same time. I am desperate because my original Arburg electronics are broke :(
So.... Where can I get a copy of the software? Well, if anyone ask for it I'll post it somewhere. Just ask.
I want these software
Can you please tell where to download the new version? Think my C4 is coming to life this week and i ordered the touchscreen for the pi. Another question is, which pins on the pi the Software uses? Also i would pay for the Software with a plan 🙃
@@michaelorlik3dwaldhessen318 Sorry for the slow response. I've been putting in a ton of effort on my new control box. Moving to Python3 cause a bit of pain too. Promise, I'll post something soon.
@@705cnc Thanks for reply, dont hurry i unfornately have more to work on the C4 as i tought. The clamp mechanism was so rusty. I decide to work for the first time in manual mode with two switches. Looking forward to your new software.
Unfortunality my original Arburg electronics are broke, is there any chance to get the software soon?
Have you ever found a solution?
I believe Chris has fixed the problem with his current release of software.
This weak i get my 2 older C4, downloading the image and that takes a while. Want to ask, is the display connectet to the raspberry via HDMI?
You have perfect timing. I’ve been working on a new major update to the code. The new code has the ability to double inject (for bigger shot sizes) and also double eject (for parts that stick to the ejector pins). Lots of bug fixes too. I’ll post the software somewhere when it’s done. Oh, to answer your question, I just the official Raspberry Pi LCD touch display. There is a special ribbon cable that connect the display to the Pi. Ribbon cable comes with the display. Makes rock solid. Good luck with your build.
@@705cnc thanks for reply and the great software.
@@705cnc found the sketch for connecting but i cant figure out where to connect the solenoids to the pns of the pi.
Great video keep it up
Where can I buy this linear track ? Or instructions on how to make it ? Thanks
It’s just a piece of aluminum u channel. Maybe 8 inches by 3 inches. The rails came from eBay. Maybe I should do a follow up video? Even Chis asked about it. Thanks.
@@705cnc Yes, you should do a follow up video showing how you constructed the rails.
Please do. I want to implement this solution on my upcoming AR4 project.
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Looks like a bug on the software, anyway, you can double check the motor and encoder wiring, another option is to delete the program and teach the points again, try also with a program that moves only the 7th axis... measure the electrical signals on the drive when the software should be commanding it
seems like a homing thing, or the encoders need to be calibrated.
all the respect . you are a good man
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Hi - very interested in what you have done, would very much appreciate it if you could share the circuit for the connections to the scales via the teensy / Pi. I have some old Heidenhain scales and would like to connect to a pi-based "modern" Dro display. Thanks, Jim.
Great old machine. I wonder how many times that clamp has traveled back and forth!
Hey! I think this is probably a long shot but would really love if you could post more videos on AR4 robot. There are very few out there and even few mention its shortcomings and stuff.
I have a bunch of videos of the AR4 on my channel! www.youtube.com/@robotjs
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Awesome! Waiting for the next video, Any idea when can we expect it?
Super, je recherche genre de petite machine pour des petites pieces de 20grs max Good job
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Any engine oil suggestion for the inner link as it’s leakage?
Great video!!!! The info will help out allot on my DIY machine I am building right now.
Cool, and sorry it took so long to get this done.
@@705cnc No problem bud 👍. It's awesome that you actually responded since so many on TH-cam never bother.
@@bradselph6463 Well, with a whopping 29 subscribers it's not too hard.
@@705cnc Good Day Sir, im building a similar small diy machine, ive noticed on bigger machines 400T and above that the barrel and nozzle are stationary. Here i noticed the nozzle move into the die. Is it play or part of the design. Thanks a lot for the video very helpful.
greeeeeat job. man would i love to find a arburg. looks super fun...getting ready to make a small vaccum table
Keep an eye out on eBay. They come up now and again. Yeah, cheap fun!
Sweet! I shared your video on my Facebook group, Small scale plastic injection molding.
Thanks!
Is that software available to buy? I have an older c4b and could possibly upgrade with this controller.
Yep, the software is available. However, the software is VERY expensive. To receive a copy you must agree to send me a video of your machine in action. That's it. Agree to that and software is all yours. Here is a link where you can download a image for a Raspberry Pi: jimk3038.com/ After downloading, use the image with something like Etcher to make a boot-able SD card for the Raspberry Pi. Hope it works out for you, Jim
@@705cnc , did we break your website?
@@705cnc I agree to send video. What language is it written in? Please let me know how to get software.
@@ericstratten6974 My web site sucks! I rebooted it today and so far so good. Something about the e-commerce stuff on one of my other web sites keeps crashing. Anyway, let me know if keeps giving you grief.
@@DanBDougherty All written in Python. My actual code is rather small. However, my stuff depends on a Python GUI called Kivy which can be a pain to install. That's why I built the SD-Card image with everything all setup and ready to go. Problem is my goofy web server is brittle and prone to crashing recently. I'll put my Python code up on my server tomorrow - as well as look to see what's making my server crash. Hope that helps...
What is the 'other' board on the breadboard next to the Teensy?
It’s a level shifter. I think a RS422. I’ll check tomorrow when I’m in the shop and let you know. Thanks for the interest.
@@705cnc Maybe a 74LVC245? Or maybe the TXS0108E? Very grand project!
Goodness sakes alive! I'm now on another quest!! Arduino worked to a point... I gave up and did not pursue Raspberry Pi so I'm from another project to Raspberry Pi. Thanks very much 705 CNC but you need to go into some help with this... Is this a tease?
Hi I'm working on building a desktop injection mold but i am not clued up to do electronics and this seems to be what I'd like to do.
way cool! Love the gauge! Very clever implementation.. I think this would have marketable possibilities. Thanks for sharing.. Subscribed, hoping for more cool videos!
Thanks for the kind works - comments like your encourages me to do more. And yeah, I've got two more Raspberry Pi projects coming. Stay tuned.
@@705cnc Great.. You are inspiring me to look into RPI implementations..