Thread: 10th BBQ - Support required

Ivan has put up his hand again to host the 10th BBQ at his factory.

The date is the 4th and 5th (2 day event) of July, so bring you fire crackers and sleeping bags (if you like).

The suggestion for food has 2 options and if people could please indicate their preference.

1. Bring your own, that includes absolutely everything from drink to bread, milk and coffee.

2. Put in $5 and we can buy stacks of snags, etc and bread, etc.

/Michael

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the lack of Venue details on the 2nd post. Here is the location for those of you interested in coming along.

View Map : Sorry can only get the link to display in the post, not the online map.

Ivan has advised me that if you bring a machine or electrical item, please bring:

1. Extension Lead
2. Power board

For those who wish to bring a bigger machine or wish to save their backs in the transport process, if you load your machine on to a pallet, Ivan can unload it with his forklift.

Greg, great idea to try and set an agenda or presentation schedule.
If people would like to speak or demonstrate something, please include details in your response for attendance. I will try to post the schedule here as we gather details.

PS: To those who are planning to fly here or spend money getting there, we make no guarantees about how the day turns out. Usually the days are fantastic, but the variables depend on who comes, and what people bring.

Thanks
Michael

Hi Guys,

I have managed to get some sponsors for the day. So far..
Once again the main guys who have supported us keep on going and we have some new supporters which is really great news.


1. Peter Homann Designs (Prizes yet to be decided)

http://www.homanndesigns.com/
Homann Designs mission is to become the preferred supplier of CNC upgrade components and systems.

20 View St, HIGHETT 3190, AUSTRALIA

2. Vectric (License for Cut2d or PhotoVcarve)

http://www.vectric.com/
The home of affordable, innovative software solutions for your CNC machine.

3. Ocean Controls (To be decided)

http://www.oceancontrols.com.au/
Factory 3/24 Wise Ave, Seaford, Vic, Australia 3198
Ph: 61 3 9782 5882

Provides user components for CNC machines, such as steppers, drivers, power supplies, any you want for your CNC project.


So thank you very much guys for your support of the Australain CNC BBQ.

This event is looking really good and I am hoping to be able to attend. Can you give me an idea of local accommodation and costs as I would like to fligh in Friday night or Saturday morning and stay until Sunday afternoon.

Any info would be much apreciated.

Cheers
Steve

4. Hares & Forbes Machinery House (Gift Certificate valued at $100)

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/
1 Fowler Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
Tel: (03) 9212 4422

Hare and Forbes have been supplying NEW & USED Workshop & Engineering Equipment since 1926.
Foundation principles have not changed to this date - to offer one of Australia's most extensive ranges of workshop machinery and machine tool accessories, at the best possible price.

Stock a comprehensive range of:
• CNC Machinery
• Conventional Machinery
• Sheet Metal and Fabrication Equipment
• Accessories and Tooling
• Spare Parts

5. ArtSoft [Mach3] (User License for Mach3)

http://www.machsupport.com/
Email: Licensing:[email protected]
Support: [email protected]

The home of Mach3 and Lazycam software to drive your next CNC project.

I envy you guys on the east coast. I'd love to attend something like that, but it's just too costly from Perth. Those door prizes would be handy too.

I hope it will be possible to record some of the proceedings and demonstrations so that those who can't attend can perhaps gain something out of it.

Hope you get a great turnout on the day.

Cheers
Geoff

No problem Geoff,

I think we could make a compilation of the 2 days and post it on youtube for people to watch.
Should help those who can't make it see how the day went.

I am trying to make this a ripper BBQ. We have a great venue which houses so many people. I think Ivan will have this rented out soon, so I figured lets have one really great BBQ as who knows when we can do something like this again.

I have to say there is a lot of work going into this from a few guys. I hope we can put on a great couple of days for everyone. Plus we hope people get inspired to build their own CNC units.

(Q Does anyone know if you can go back and edit posts that were posted days ago. I want to combine the prizes, but can't work out how)

I will attend. I don't know if I can be there for both days, but I'll try.

There has been a very generous private donation from a keen member of this forum.

The G250 have no direct connector, so i think I will pre-wire something for the recipient to use.

6. Private Donation (3 Gecko G250 Drives)

The person who donated this has requested that they remain anonymous.
On behalf of all the guys who build or wish to build CNC machines, such generosity is graciously welcomed and without support from organisations and private members of this group, many would never have the opportunity to participate in such a rewarding venture.

7. Sheetcam (Software License)

http://www.sheetcam.com/index.shtml
Email: [email protected]

SheetCam is a low cost but feature packed CAM package. SheetCam is suitable for milling, routing, plasma, waterjet, laser and oxy-fuel cutting. Click on the features button to see some of SheetCam's features.

8. Australian Wax Co. ( machinable wax)

www.australianwaxco.com.au
145 Osborne Avenue
CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169
03 9546 4000
[email protected]

8. Australian Wax Co. ( machinable wax)

www.australianwaxco.com.au
145 Osborne Avenue
CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169
03 9546 4000
[email protected]

9. AusXmods (3 Stepper Motors and 48V power supply)

http://www.ausxmods.com.au
Chris Timmis (AusXmods)
6 Stromlo Place, Ruse, NSW 2560

Email: [email protected]

AusXmods is your premium Source of Modchips, tools and console accessories.

Update
Great Chris, hope to see you there.
Steve, sorry have been really busy. i will try to look for some local establishments. there is a train station about 3 minutes up the road so any hotel next to the train line will get you to the venue.

St Albans is out of town so I will see what is available.

Hi Everyone,

*******IMPORTANT UPDATE***************

Unfortunately Ivan has withdrawn his venue for the next BBQ and so I have had to make 2 changes.

1. New Venue: 6A Rangeview Road Donvale 3111 (Benny has graciously offered to host the BBQ and this is confirmed as a firm venue. Thank you very much Benny)

2. Saturday: Due to the change of venue the decision has been made to only have the BBQ on Saturday the 4th of July. (9.00am - 5.30pm)

I hope this does not inconvenience people, but this was the best solution given the untimely withdrawal of the previous venue.

*************************************

*** New Sponsor****

10. Warp9 Technologies (Smooth Stepper)

http://www.warp9td.com/
Email: [email protected]

The smooth stepper is a USB to Parallel converter that allows emulation of 2 parallel ports to your CNC machine, whilst providing independent pulses to your stepper motors, allowing your PC the ability to perform its primary function of delivering Gcode signal outputs to the stepper drivers.

Might not be able to make it, but if not whoever gets the motors enjoy

Im AusXmods BTW

Mike,

The Guys at Warp9 have donated a Smooth Stepper. I'll bring it along to the BBQ.

http://www.warp9td.com/


Cheers,

Peter.

Originally Posted by seafurymike

There has been a very generous private donation from a keen member of this forum.

The G250 have no direct connector, so i think I will pre-wire something for the recipient to use.

6. Private Donation (3 Gecko G250 Drives)

The person who donated this has requested that they remain anonymous.
On behalf of all the guys who build or wish to build CNC machines, such generosity is graciously welcomed and without support from organisations and private members of this group, many would never have the opportunity to participate in such a rewarding venture.

7. Sheetcam (Software License)

http://www.sheetcam.com/index.shtml
Email: [email protected]

SheetCam is a low cost but feature packed CAM package. SheetCam is suitable for milling, routing, plasma, waterjet, laser and oxy-fuel cutting. Click on the features button to see some of SheetCam's features.

8. Australian Wax Co. ( machinable wax)

www.australianwaxco.com.au
145 Osborne Avenue
CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169
03 9546 4000
[email protected]

8. Australian Wax Co. ( machinable wax)

www.australianwaxco.com.au
145 Osborne Avenue
CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169
03 9546 4000
[email protected]

9. AusXmods (3 Stepper Motors and 48V power supply)

http://www.ausxmods.com.au
Chris Timmis (AusXmods)
6 Stromlo Place, Ruse, NSW 2560

Email: [email protected]

AusXmods is your premium Source of Modchips, tools and console accessories.

Update
Great Chris, hope to see you there.
Steve, sorry have been really busy. i will try to look for some local establishments. there is a train station about 3 minutes up the road so any hotel next to the train line will get you to the venue.

St Albans is out of town so I will see what is available.

I have just been notified that Ocean control will be sponsoring the event with the following prizes. Mmmm, some nice goodies there.

3. Ocean Controls
(Sponsored prizes)
3 x KTA-191 Stepper motor Drivers
1 x KTA-192 Parallel Port Breakout Board
1 x KTA-205 Parallel Port Breakout Board with 2x 12V Relays
1 x KTB-205 Parallel Port Breakout Board with 2x 24V Relays

http://www.oceancontrols.com.au/
Email: [email protected]

Factory 3/24 Wise Ave, Seaford, Vic, Australia 3198
Ph: 61 3 9782 5882

Provides user components for CNC machines, such as steppers, drivers, power supplies, any you want for your CNC project.

Mike
Count me in - I will just have a nice little drive over from Adelaide on the Friday - arrangements look pretty good at this stage and the whole event sounds great.
looking forward to it.
Cheers
Noel