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John Thomson replied to Monroe Lee King Jr.'s discussion 3DR/DIY Drones Servo Board Project in the group DIYDrones - CNC Project
"I came upon an industrial site http://news.thomasnet.com/news/controls-controllers/engine-motor-controls-controllers/motor-systems-controls/servo-motor-controllers may be of interest to those technically qualified to interpret the direction…"
Aug 27, 2012
John Thomson replied to Ellison Chan's discussion Brainstorming Specifications. in the group DIYDrones - CNC Project
"R D,  Thanks for above, Henrick's site very interesting, still unable to access UHU."
Jul 31, 2012
John Thomson replied to Monroe Lee King Jr.'s discussion Drawings of the machine in the group DIYDrones - CNC Project
"Kevin, this site may be of interest, www.syk.tw/catalog/in.html there are line drawings, cad, and pictorials of ball screw assemblies showing screws, nuts, and bearing blocks with all dimensions. The screws are really the heart of the machine…"
Jul 31, 2012
John Thomson replied to Ellison Chan's discussion Brainstorming Specifications. in the group DIYDrones - CNC Project
"Hi, I have been reviewing controller board options but am unable to find source /price for UHU controller chip, web sites do not open. Have you located a source? Years back there were two other authorised suppliers of the chip. Is this 2005 design…"
Jul 31, 2012
John Thomson replied to Ellison Chan's discussion Gauging Interest in the CNC Machine in the group DIYDrones - CNC Project
"Very interesting project, count me in. My current preference is a 24x24 work area or less for PCB isolation routing/milling, and anthing else it can do. I am considering a light steel moving platten on  ground bar rails and linear…"
Jul 2, 2012

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About Me:
Retired mechanical engineer. Previously aeromodeler, ie balsa, cement, banana oil, parafin, ether, castoroil etc
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Your current project to build CNC mill
Hometown:
Helensburgh

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