JasonB14 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thank you and just so I’m clear.. positve from PWM goes to 3 and 1 negative from pwm goes to 4 and 2 correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 PWM pos and neg go to 3 & 4. The DPDT switch connects to 1 & 2 or 5 & 6 depending on switch position. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Making progress...switches and dpdt’s should be here tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." Dude, you're hooked deep, way past the barb. Hahaha I'm just jealous. That looks really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Making some good progress. This is something I thought would be fun to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 So the DPDT switch I have has 3 terminals per side. And switches have 3 total I know the one on the side is common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Look at the DPDT switch diagram to see which pin is which. For the micro switch, the diagram is on the side. Use COM and NC. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Nothing in package...found this picture on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 I am drawing you a new diagram. Wait 10 minutes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Here is the same wiring diagram but showing the pin connectiond for the DPDT rocker switch and the micro swithes. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thank you kind sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 No problem Jason. The problem for me is that I have been doing electronics as a hobby on and off for some 40 years and have never had to communicate with anyone on the subject before. Stuff that is plainly obvious to me can be VERY confusing to an electronic novice. I suggest that you and anyone else just keep badgering me until I manage to explain it to your satisfaction. A useful tool would be a testing meter, you will be able to physically test what is connected to what when the switch is operated. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Waaaay past the barb now lol i 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, JasonB14 said: Waaaay past the barb now lol i You are really moving along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Took a little break over the weekend to do some rigging on the boat and got back to the machine last night. It’s at about 75% completion but I started wondering if I could make my master a little over sized and then offset the stylus and the blade to get the carving original size? I’m sure it can be done but anyone that has made one of these, have you played with that at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 I know exactly what you are thinking as I went through the exact same process. The idea is that if the master is larger then the duplicate will be more accurate, and yes this would be true, but only in the one axis. The main cause for concern for duplicators is the X-axis step which of course will not change. The problem that you are introducing is the carving of the master and getting it right first time. A 1:1 ration master will always be correct, the thing is in your hand and you can see it. If the master is oversize then you will always be guessing at the shape, you will never be in control of the final shape. Personally, I decided that it was a bad idea. You may want to try it once just to see, but to be able to compare results, you are still going to have to build a 1:1 master. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Since I am not a welder which I always wanted to learn, but I see that it can be done on 3/4" or 1" plywood. I think I am going to start this project with yours in mine. This will take time getting all what I need but some is just laying a round, now to find and put to work. I am just making up my mind if saw or router is best. Any opinions on this. Will be using cedar and making musky lures 6" to 10" . Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I have no experience with this kind of build but I have to say very interesting thread and build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I built my two duplicator machines with 18mm plywood box. I cut the sides using a 1/4" ply template and router to finish profile. Drilling the bearing holes through the clamped sides on a drill press should have been accurate enough, but I was disappointed to discover errors. I solved errors by mounting all bearings on one side on separate plates that can be fine adjusted. Alignment is everything on these machines. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I will have to keep that in mind, post it note would be better than my mind. Using a layzer would help in lining everything up I would think. What say you. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Ravenlures - If you are talking about the duplicator cutter then saw every time for me. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Dave Yes I would think that the router would leave a smoother finish but I guess that the saw would cut faster and the feed would make it smooth and less heat than a router. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Ravenlures - The main arguments are size of router bit, life of bit and expense. Also, at least half of the bit pass will be against the grain of the wood block. The width of the saw blade is little more than 2mm, also 40 teeth gives long life, and very cheap. The saw blade cuts like butter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB14 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Well machine is functional...here’s a link to YouTube video...it’s private so only access is through link. And here’s a picture of very first copy...I got really lucky or I’m really good...not sure which lol. That master was just a quick mock up to try machine. Still have to finish welding and put in my adjustment rods for limit switches. But so far I’m satisfied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 I could not view the video. Message says 'Video unavailable, this video is private'. First copy looks good. I think with some speed and follower adjustments it will improve. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
