anybody have any cool project ideas they are planning for this year?

I teach HS and the way I check is by doing speed drills. basically I give them all the same drawing face down. stat the timer and walk the room. they can't ask for help or look at others screens. every drawing must be plotted by the end of the speed drill. noted the speed drills are not as complicated but the concept that are needed to complete them are the same and they must be known guessing usually does not work and the competition helps the class. class of 20 basically 10-15 min. part. hope that helps mike

was it an even trade or did you have to pay for the usb?

just bought a new computer and it does not have a parallel port, I got a adapter to use with my printer, the printer works fine. mc 9.1 will not find hasp. i read about adding a parallel card. can some one recommend one that will work. i looked on ebay and found this, will it work? PCI IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Port I/O Card SA34 http://cgi.ebay.com/PCI-IEEE-1284-Parallel...1QQcmdZViewItem thanks!

just reinstalled 9.1 on newer machine and cant see rhino or dwg files. can see iges but changes from 3d to 2d in mc. any ideas why?

has anyone use the tutorial books for X?

can I use the V9 tutorials to teach beginners with X? thanks

thank bernie, I think that will work! Thanks to everyone for the help! mike

bernie, it will be 3/4" mdf. I run a techno so my speed usually is around 50-60 ipm, rpm 18,000. the curve is needed to use as a mold for a guitar top. the wireframe sounds good but I am unclear about how to do that. I think the circular path at about 1/8" per pass will be easier on my machine. how do I change it? thanks, mike

sorry about the link and the toolpath. I revised the upload and it now has the toolpath suggests by nunu, total run time 16 hours and change. I was thinking of spiraling a pocket but with multipass, starting on the outside at 0 and ending inside at -.330, possible? the file in in the same folder MC9 file name: 25 FT RADIUS.MC9 sorry it won't let me copy the link. thanks, mike

having trouble with creating a toolpath for a 24" dish with a 25' radius. everyway I try it it takes 8+ hours, any way to do it quicker and smoother? the file is in the MC9 folder unde 25ft radius dish, here is the link thanks in advance ftp://www.ppcadcam.com/Mastercam_forum/MC9_files/25FT RADIUS DISH.MC9

tried the decrease in accelerator and it worked! thanks

I also have that, on the monitor I use a smart board with. Which drivers are you talking about, in the ftp? thanks

ok, the webpage is up. everyone that responded and wanted to participate this is the time. I plan to add a list of contacts, so send me your email and homepage if you have one and I will start putting it together. again, if you have any pictures or plans please send them as well. here is my web page, you can contact me through it or at: [email protected] http://www.jenningsk12.net/SH/stanfield/

can quick part be used with router or only mill? are there different versions of it? thanks

I have put up a page for instructors to exchange ideas, projects and lessons. please refer to the "high school instructor" post for more info. if you want to be apart of it look at my page and send your projects and ideas. http://www.jenningsk12.net/SH/stanfield/ there is a link at the bottom of the page "cnc instructors page" thanks, mike

To all that replied to my request, I apoligize for the very slow response on my part. I have not been to the site in a while. I would love link all instructors and project ideas. I would like to ask for suggestions about how to set it up. I have a webpage that I would be more than happy to add a page that links to other instuctor sites, has instructor emails and has lesson plans or project pics, ideas. here is my webpage: http://www.jenningsk12.net/SH/stanfield/ does anyone have a good way to go about getting this started? again I am sorry for dropping the ball, I had a new manufacturing class this year that threw me. I would like to have something for fall of 2004. thanks again for the encouragement and involvement

I would like to create a list of HS tech teachers that use cnc in their courses. I am located in St. louis, I am always looking for new projects and like minded individual to bounce ideas off of. thanks mike stanfield [email protected]

that a great idea! I think i'll use it.

the wall clock is a good idea. I agree it is a short period of time. But this is an intro semester long class and I also include autocad, hand drafting and woodworking. We run a techno 4896 with router 9.1. another question off the subject is any suggestions or links to shop built hold downs? thanks

we are new to cnc and mastercam, I am a HS teacher that has started a 18wk manufacturing class for my tech students. they will spend about 4-6 weeks in cnc section of the class. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding project ideas in the wood area? I want the students to walk away with a product to make the class more. thanks