Continuing the discussion from Plasma Cutter - ERROR Light (Not cutting):
From what little I have read, the DHC V1 with which this machine is equipped as I understand it, never worked very well. DHC2 supposedly worked pretty well, but is no longer available for purchase (has anyone tried calling PlasmCAM to see?). There is also the question of whether we want to upgrade a machine we do not own (and solid arguments on both sides).
So.
I know some folks H-A-T-E the PlasmaCAM and would like for it to be replaced by a new, owned by DMS, “better” unit altogether. I’d like to ask those folks to list and link a couple of those options they prefer here, for discussion.
(no links, but here was a conversation I recall where it was asserted that we should just replace, and the assertion that “decent units” would be to the tune of ~$20-25k, but a lot can change quickly in these markets) Craigslist Plasmacam $1500 in Ponder (No longer available)
I know some of us would like to make the DHC work on the existing unit. We can try to rig this one to work (as I understand, not really feasible, and generally not considered “worth it”) or replace it. I wonder if anyone has researched replacement any further than I. I have tried, but generally get bogged own in trying to understand WHICH (if any) replacements would be feasible, let alone desirable.
Here are a couple of options, but again, I don’t really understand what I’m looking at, so please, weigh in.
(actually, I can’t find them now that I want to post them here…, so, please, post any if you’ve dug into this, and can find some options)
And finally, I think. @dallasmagna are these things we would consider spending Metal Shop money on anytime in the near future, or is homegrown with cast-off electronics really our only option here?
here’s the result, hopefully: