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  1. slow-poke

    Tool Test probes (the mechanical type)

    Thanks for pointing that style out. I just ordered the $18 delivered AliExpress version. Will report when it arrives. Back to the power required for (another) bird-bath in the garden task, thanks to SHMBO;-)
  2. slow-poke

    Tool Test probes (the mechanical type)

    Commonly used term when laying out PCBs or referring to component size, I assumed (I guess incorrectly) that "mil" was also used when referring to small dimensions in the machine world. 4 mil track width, 4 mil spacing is for dense circuits.
  3. slow-poke

    Tool Test probes (the mechanical type)

    Looks great. What happens if you inadvertently bump too far? Say you're 1 mil away, and you goof up and jog 10mils, does the tip break or is there some built in compliance for operator error?
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    Fixing Slow Leak in Tractor Tire

    If you go to the trouble of taking them off the wheels, tubes make sense to me. Just a FYI, racing slicks are often run without tubes. Without tubes they leak down in days. Hot tip rub Dawn soap all over the inside of the tires. They will still leak down, but more like 6-8 weeks. Not sure...
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    Tool Test probes (the mechanical type)

    Not a DTI, something more like this, better title "3D probe"?
  6. slow-poke

    Tool Test probes (the mechanical type)

    To clarify when I say mechanical I mean a test probe for measuring an edge as opposed to say a Volt. My previously posted question about coaxial indicators and some of the responses makes me think a test probe might be a more useful tool. A quick google search resulted in threads ranging from...
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    Tool Coaxial indicator

    Well as usual, I post a question and all the resulting posts not only answer my question but lead me to another topic i.e. test probes. I'm going to start a new thread on that topic because my test probe "search" led to a multitude of disjointed threads. Thanks for all the responses.
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    newbie fron the UK

    Welcome from Ottawa.
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    Tool Coaxial indicator

    I'm toying with the idea of adding a coaxial indicator to the toolbox. For those of you that have one, how often do you use it? I'm trying to determine if this is going to be one of those tools you wonder how you managed without or one of those tools you forget you have because you never use it.
  10. slow-poke

    Manual use of CNC machine

    I think some might be looking for an alternative to a conventional power feed. Especially when an OTS power feed is not available for their machine, or: - they want precise movement control - they want backlash compensation - compound movement without a compound
  11. slow-poke

    Manual use of CNC machine

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007066680464.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.2.7313YaDFYaDF7o&aem_p4p_detail=2025071004063376962734975990000037282&algo_pvid=4e318f21-c323-49de-be04-33d3d3e54020&algo_exp_id=4e318f21-c323-49de-be04-33d3d3e54020-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%226910%22%2C%22eval%...
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    Manual use of CNC machine

    If I did a blackbox controller, I would probably just use the cheapest smallest Arduino with NVRAM to store the scale factors and backlash values. Something < $10 that would fit in a off the shelf Hammond box...
  13. slow-poke

    Manual use of CNC machine

    Go figure, I have never purchased or worked on a factory built CNC machine. I just convert my manual machines.
  14. slow-poke

    Manual use of CNC machine

    You would need some sort of simple blackbox. So many ways to do something like this. Off the top of my head.... 1) The MPG produces quadrature signals, a FlipFlop will convert those signals to step and direction (that's what the stepper or servo needs) 2) That step signal then needs to be...
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    Product Feature packed, accurate and safe DMM

    Not really, however these guys have a good reputation. https://probemaster.com/
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