Great project. I just got a "5"-axis mini mill. Just running 3-axis for the moment. This probe is really interesting. You got yourself a new Subscriber.
You're right, it is brilliant! I subscribed to your channel after seeing how genius this is. The problem with all the drill press type designs out there is that if you've got a part wider than the capacity of the drill press, then you're just out of luck! Your idea here has a capacity that virtually cannot be exceeded with the size of prints that our machines are currently capable of printing. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Thanks for your brilliant idea. I did have a bit of a problem keeping the iron vertical so I eliminated the piece between the custom-made soldering Iron bracket and the arm. I designed the piece that holds the soldering iron so that it connects directly to the arm thus totally eliminating any possibility of rotating. Works great thanks again for the great idea.
Just found your channel. Awesome! Your have incredible skills. What about the Arduino code? Have you discussed that in any videos, and is the code available? Thanks
Have you thought about putting an adjustable stop on it so you can set each insert to an equal depth? Just a thought don’t know if you think it’s necessary.
thats cool but never understood why people need gadgets like these. I just hand hold the iron and never once was I so far off that a screw didnt work afterwards.
Because I like companies who sponsor RU-vid creators, I went to have a look at Altium Designer. Whelp. $17,090 Canadian Dollars. No "maker" or "hobbiest" license I could find.
Thanks for a great video series on the Shapeoko HDM! Have you ever measured the level of accuracy/repeatability or backlash that you are able to achieve with the HDM machine? I'm trying to decide between the HDM and the StepCraft m1000. Thanks in advance for any information.
Great video. Just one minor thing to point out. What ever lighting you are using is creating light and dark horizontal bands. It is especially noticeable in jump cuts.
The machining is amazing here. And I'm super impressed by how small this thing is. But one thing I don't understand is how the tip is constrained. Without a kinematic coupling, it seems like every time it touches something, it will shift position. I'd expect either to have a three point coupling, or epoxy the piezo element in. Maybe I'm missing something. Either way, the craftsmanship is outstanding.
Loving your content on the HDM. Looking to pick one up myself possibly. Random question: I live in suburbia and will also be operating this machine out of my garage. Is the noise audible from the outside of the house...like from a close neighbor's house? Especially considering you have it in an enclosure, I'm curious to hear your input on this.
I insulated my garage door and have cinderblock walls in the garage, depending how hard you push the machine the sound will vary. all things considered, you'll have an air compressor running (at least 10cfm) , sometimes a vacuum, plus the machine. outside while it is muted in my case, with the machine in the enclosure, it can still be heard, but nothing terrible, quieter than a router, around 50db, as a rule of thumb I dont mill after 6pm just out of courtesy. ;)
@@DIYEngineering thank you for getting back to me. I do have a fully insulated garage (including the doors) so hopefully it won't be too bad. And yes keeping the milling to reasonable hours is a good idea. Side note: my wife heard me listening to your videos and she heard you say you work for Disney. We want to know if you're an imagineer lol
