Here you can discuss general topics related to the Phlatprinter MKII, not covered in the MKII section. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:22:20 +0000 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:22:20 +0000 PhlatForum http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/forums/general-phlatprinter-mkii-talk/ Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:38:02 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-kits.3653/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-kits.3653/ invalid@example.com (David Miller) David Miller
Phlatprinter kits????]]> 7 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:36:21 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/changing-a-bit.3916/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/changing-a-bit.3916/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis The only way I figured out how to do it is to take the top rollers off and then take the top piece of MDF off. Then I can get the bit positioned so I can press the button near the collet to lock it while I loosen the collet and swapp bits. Is there any easier way? Am I missing something?
Thanks
Ringo]]> 3 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/just-ordered-my-mkii-kit.1316/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/just-ordered-my-mkii-kit.1316/ invalid@example.com (cncmachineguy) cncmachineguy

I ordered the MKII bonz kit, the componet kit, and the electrics kit.

I have been surfing all day on and off to try and figure out whether or not I have ordered all I need. Can someone please help me out and tell me what else. I know I need a puter with windoze and mach3 or ubuntu and emc3.

Do I need glue? screws? nails? etc.. you get the point.

I am trying to be all ready so in case I...

Just ordered my MKII kit!]]> 20 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:02:39 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/improving-accuracy.3317/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/improving-accuracy.3317/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis 7 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:53:47 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/new-pc.3301/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/new-pc.3301/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis 6 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:14:02 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/z-access-interference.3297/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/z-access-interference.3297/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis Is there...

Z access interference]]> 6 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:25:14 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/bits.3294/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/bits.3294/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis 2 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:54:50 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/are-spare-parts-available.3291/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/are-spare-parts-available.3291/ invalid@example.com (Ringo Davis) Ringo Davis Thanks]]> 7 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:25:59 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-mach3-settings.981/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-mach3-settings.981/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 These settings can be accessed from the Config menu at the top of the Mach3 screen
Mark Attached files...

Phlatprinter MKII Mach3 Settings]]> 20 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:56:03 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-planet-usb-controller-settings.3249/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-planet-usb-controller-settings.3249/ invalid@example.com (HSV_Freak) HSV_Freak
Thanks Alex

I have the Easy CNC Stepper Motors, from your Kit. Can i use the same Stepper settings???]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:20:03 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-kits-available.1641/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-kits-available.1641/ invalid@example.com (toadsix) toadsix
Been lurking awhile trying to find out all the info I can.
I was wondering if the MKII kits are available still?

Thanks!]]> 6 Wed, 12 May 2010 03:15:25 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/usb-to-parallel.1501/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/usb-to-parallel.1501/ invalid@example.com (rcflyboynj) rcflyboynj http://www.walmart.com/ip/MicroPac-SBT-UPPC-USB-to-Parallel-Printer-IEEE-1284-Cable/11060822?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11060822

Parallel to USB Cable.

Thanks for the...

USB to parallel?]]> 5 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:52:45 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/locked-sections.1407/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/locked-sections.1407/ invalid@example.com (wobblybootie) wobblybootie
I would like to ask why I cannot access the build log posts and other sections to gain an insight into the build process and how the thing works ... The machine looks just the thing to suit my needs but I am a little hesitant to order something without knowing a whole lot more about the build process and the mechanics.

Tim]]> 11 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:38:03 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-paint-scheme-teaser-renders.550/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-paint-scheme-teaser-renders.550/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 I will be adding more as I can
These are hi-res pics so be sure to click them to open them in full view
Also added a plain while clay render for you to photo-shop your own colors over to see what paint scheme you like.
Enjoy
Mark







Attached files

MKII Paint Scheme 'TEASER RENDERS']]> 43 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:37 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/name-for-my-mkii.1322/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/name-for-my-mkii.1322/ invalid@example.com (cncmachineguy) cncmachineguy
After a bit of discussion with my better half, We are thinking about Rosie. Anyone remember her from the Jetsons? She was effecient, accurate, quite helpful, and always seemed to be a pleasure to have around. All these qualities are what I have been reading here on the phlatforum, So there is no doubt in my mind I will have the same results from my MKII....

name for my MKII]]> 3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:48:09 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/what-materials-can-the-mkii-cut.1310/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/what-materials-can-the-mkii-cut.1310/ invalid@example.com (Delloman) Delloman 1 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:56:13 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/trade-ar-15-for-mkii.1054/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/trade-ar-15-for-mkii.1054/ invalid@example.com (wlight1up) wlight1up 3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:57:25 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/so-whats-inside-the-mkiis-flex-shaft.916/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/so-whats-inside-the-mkiis-flex-shaft.916/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242
Two screws and a retainer ring will get you inside.
this is what you will see.
Of course not a dirty as mine, I have been shooting WD-40 down the shaft of this one for a long time (not a good idea)
Hope this helps someone
Mark
Attached files...

So whats inside the MKII's Flex Shaft?]]> 4 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:09:05 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/foamlvrs-mkii.765/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/foamlvrs-mkii.765/ invalid@example.com (foamlvr) foamlvr
I have a problem though. Y and Z are drifting. After running the front tables for MKII cut file the Y is about 3/8" off to the positive and the bit is about 1/2" to the positive. This is very consistant!!!

To help in the diagnosis, I rewired the Y & Z steppers, just swapping coils to change direction, I then changed direction in Mach so everything would run in the right direction. I still have the same problem only in...

foamlvr's MKII]]> 22 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:18:44 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/size-of-the-electronics-box.705/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/size-of-the-electronics-box.705/ invalid@example.com (Gefahren) Gefahren 4 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:44:21 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-tables.1027/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-tables.1027/ invalid@example.com (7up) 7up
Also included in the zip file is the font that I used, It's great for foam as it has a strike-thru (?) in it that gives your cut-aways some support, not just a big open hole.

Hope someone enjoys it. Attached files

MKII Tables]]> 3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:09:41 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/batch-file-to-cut-up-mk2-build-video.632/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/batch-file-to-cut-up-mk2-build-video.632/ invalid@example.com (kyyu) kyyu
Batch file to cut up MK2 build video]]> 10 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:29:32 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/drill-bit-variety-for-the-mkii.688/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/drill-bit-variety-for-the-mkii.688/ invalid@example.com (xtremeRCpilot) xtremeRCpilot Please post with a link if possible!!

Thanks
John]]> 5 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:14:36 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-tables.664/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mkii-tables.664/ invalid@example.com (7up) 7up
Also included in the zip file is the font that I used, It's great for foam as it has a strike-thru (?) in it that gives your cut-aways some support, not just a big open hole.

Hope someone enjoys it. Attached files

MKII Tables]]> 2 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:34 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/the-mk-ii-is-shipping.582/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/the-mk-ii-is-shipping.582/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242
Our goal is to minimize shipping wait times. We are going to be working on producing a few Kits to have them in stock. In the meantime, please feel free to pick up your...

The MK II is Shipping!!]]> 30 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:50:58 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mk-ii-discount-for-phlatprinter-customers.591/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/mk-ii-discount-for-phlatprinter-customers.591/ invalid@example.com (theothers) theothers
If interested, please send us a pm and we'll cross reference our database to verify that you are a Phlatprinter customer and send you a Paypal invoice for the MK II.

Thank you,

Mark and Trish Carew
Phlatboyz, LLC]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 00:15:42 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-for-dummies.502/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlatprinter-mkii-for-dummies.502/ invalid@example.com (foamlvr) foamlvr My name is Jeff and I'm a foamyholic.
I've jumped in head first,and pre-ordered the MKII. I know practically nothing about cnc machining, and have some questions (hopefully not too dumb) about operating the MKII. I have been reading the forums, and have learned more about cnc (and computers) in the last 2 weeks than I had in the last 20 yrs.
I have read that most laptops are incompatable with the Phlatprinter because there is no paralell port on them. I've also read that...

Phlatprinter MKII for dummies]]> 22 Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:27 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/post-any-new-upgrade-electronics-for-the-mkii.536/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/post-any-new-upgrade-electronics-for-the-mkii.536/ invalid@example.com (xtremeRCpilot) xtremeRCpilot


John]]> 7 Wed, 13 May 2009 11:53:58 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-lab-what-are-we-up-to.391/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-lab-what-are-we-up-to.391/ invalid@example.com (theothers) theothers The Phlat-Lab
Here is a live feed for the MKII :)

[ustream]622106[/ustream]
You can watch us working on the MKII and see what we are cutting here.

Here is the direct link to the show http://www.ustream.tv/channel/phlat-lab

We will try to get the Phlat-Lab up in the mornings and keep it going throughout the day everyday ]]> 32 Sun, 10 May 2009 20:19:20 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/who-has-ordered-an-mkii.516/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/who-has-ordered-an-mkii.516/ invalid@example.com (iflyos) iflyos
Tim
AG4RZ]]> 31 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:54:59 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/why-consider-a-phlatprinter.514/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/why-consider-a-phlatprinter.514/ invalid@example.com (Anonymous) Anonymous


And you probably have to pay to get your questions answered, too. :evil: Attached files ]]> 3 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:00:05 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/talk-it-up-about-the-mkii.365/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/talk-it-up-about-the-mkii.365/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242



Attached files ...

Talk it up about the MKII]]> 81