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===Caveats: | ===Caveats: | ||
*endstops are currently non-functional, | *endstops are currently non-functional, | ||
- | *For some reason (EM Interference, | + | *For some reason (EM Interference, |
===Proposed Upgrades=== | ===Proposed Upgrades=== | ||
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*Vacuum for dust collection | *Vacuum for dust collection | ||
*Air blowing for chip clearing | *Air blowing for chip clearing | ||
- | *Upgrade electronics to a 4-axis capable board so we can use the 4th axis (should probably also get an appropriate tail stock as well) | + | *Upgrade electronics to a 4-axis capable board so we can use the 4th axis (should probably also get an appropriate tail stock as well). Something like a TinyG or Smoothie-compatible ARM solution would work well. |
===Instructions for use:=== | ===Instructions for use:=== | ||
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Second: Your first job should probably not be done in metal. Try using wood, plastic or foam first to get a feel for how the machine works. | Second: Your first job should probably not be done in metal. Try using wood, plastic or foam first to get a feel for how the machine works. | ||
- | Generating Gcode: On the machine itself, we have Inkscape with gcodetools (probably better for more precision work) and MakerCAM (easy for beginners, but not very precise). We also now have bCNC installed as a Gcode sender/ | + | Generating Gcode: |
+ | On the machine itself, we have Inkscape with gcodetools (probably better for more precision work) and MakerCAM (easy for beginners, but Flash-based and not very precise). We also now have bCNC installed as a Gcode sender/ | ||
- | Zeroing: In bCNC, use the arrow keys to move X&Y, and Page Up/Page Down to move Z. You can set the step size in the software - 1mm is good for big moves, and .1mm when closing in on zero. Get your endmill to within a few thousandths of the material (use a sheet of paper, and you're there when moving it is " | + | Zeroing: In bCNC, use the arrow keys to move X&Y, and Page Up/Page Down to move Z. You can set the step size in the software - 1mm is good for big moves, and .1mm when closing in on zero. Get your endmill to within a few thousandths of the material (use a sheet of paper as a feeler gauge, and you're there when moving it is " |
Run your job. Attend the work. If cutting metal, apply cutting fluid every few passes. If something goes terribly wrong, hit the emergency stop. | Run your job. Attend the work. If cutting metal, apply cutting fluid every few passes. If something goes terribly wrong, hit the emergency stop. |
maxnc.txt · Last modified: 2022/10/26 10:42 by sdh7