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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, |
+ | *Y-axis weirdness: The Y-axis has been troublesome lately. To fix it we've replaced the motor-leadscrew coupler, and added a (3D printed) bearing block at the end of the axis. It needed a little tightening after replacement, | ||
===Proposed Upgrades=== | ===Proposed Upgrades=== | ||
*Coolant drip pump | *Coolant drip pump | ||
- | *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). Something like a TinyG or Smoothie-compatible ARM solution would work well. | + | *Upgrade electronics to a 4-axis capable board so we can use the 4th axis (should probably also get an appropriate |
+ | *Re-do bearing X&Y bearing blocks in aluminum? | ||
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+ | ===Suggested Upgrades/ | ||
+ | * figure out spindle RPMs based on pulley configurations (need a tachometer, I guess?) | ||
===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: The easiest way to generate Gcode for this is with Inventables' | + | Generating Gcode: The easiest way to generate Gcode for this is with Inventables' |
- | On the machine | + | |
+ | On the machine 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 as a feeler gauge, 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 & abort on the sender. |
- | ===Suggested usage (set these things in your Gcode)=== | + | ===Suggested usage (set these things in your Gcode or via Easel or whatever)=== |
*Keep feed rates relatively low for now (~10 inches per minute seems ok for aluminum) | *Keep feed rates relatively low for now (~10 inches per minute seems ok for aluminum) | ||
- | *Keep your depth of cut light for aluminum | + | *Keep your depth of cut light for aluminum |
maxnc.txt · Last modified: 2022/10/26 10:42 by sdh7