Planning - Bridgeport Interact 1 linuxCNC Retrofit

I'm sure I'll make mistakes

I plan on wiring each without the back shells (just pins to wire) then label each PIN number (1-12) then push them into the exe box.

See if it works (just one axis) if not, then I might need to replace my encoders! lol and I might have some exe boxes to sell to you

I purchased two more exe boxes! 2 x 610C. [plcproducts.com/sites/pl/files/manuals/h..._602_user_manual.pdf] For 40$, listed as working, so hey great for me that they mislabeled the listing!
I now have 5 exe boxes incoming! (Ill need 4 total, 3 for axis, 1 for the hand-wheel)

Andy,

I will try a cat5 or cat6 cable from the exe's to Mesa hardware, besides they are short runs, but I'm not sure how to handle the shield pin. Wouldn't I need to use a shield pin for these? I might get lucky and find some suitable wiring with a internal shield that I can use. I also received my M25 connectors and I think my pins may be too small for the connector to the exe boxes. I bought 1mm sized pins, I may need to go to the next size.

And Mouser was awesome to work with! A definite order from again, they even placed a tech on the line to make sure I ordered exactly what I wanted and it only took two days to arrive, shipping was 8 bucks! An awesome company to work with.

Can an 7i77 drive 24v relays directly? (Stock Bridgeport relays)

I have traced and labeled all my wiring, also I have the enables, releases and limits switches ready to go. I have driven all my axis with a 1.5v battery. My air solenoid is toast (seals gone) I need to buy another AE-1001, so far I haven't found a direct replacement - any suggestions? (I might just go with an 1:1 pulley and remove the entire assembly with a VFD, braking resistor, and single action air valve for the pneumatic brake)

Now it's time to decide on either a pico driven system or a Mesa driven system. I saw a earlier post by PCW stating they were catching up on orders. I really want to buy a 5i25 / 7i77 combo and probably a SS board. If PCW you are reading this post do you have the ability to ship a 5i25/7i77 plug and go kit without flashing the firmware so that the end user can? If that is a option then perhaps it can take the work load off of you and allow me to do it. I would be more than willing if it helps. (I'm in Alabama, USA!)

Also I don't know if others know or not, but Mesa did put a shipping disclaimer on their web store explaining they were behind on orders and approximate shipping time 4-6 weeks.

I'm probably going to pull the trigger on Mesa and go for it. Undecided

Thanks Andy, I should have read the manual! Sorry about that!

I've got my mill thinking it's running all day long. Just to check out the oiling system. The saddle, table and knee are all pouring oil (after 12hrs), but the head does not seem to be getting a lot of oil.




I've attached a photo of the lower oiler for the quill. I maybe have had a few drop. I don't know if this is normal or what. The orifice for it is a 00. Does that sound sufficient to you?

Andy,

I think I will be disassembling the oil lines, remove the table etc.. and check each oil orifice.

I just purchased a used Intel D945GCLF2 , PBGA437 Motherboard with 2GB ram. It is PCI only so I will be going with the 5i25/7i77 combo.