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=== | ===Update: (11/1/2021) The LongMill has been installed on the shelf in the "Large Projects" area, along side of the MiniCNC. === | ||
I decided to leave the picture of the original pitch, with the rolling stand, so that you can see the original pitch and how well it was prepared by the donator of this wonderfull tool, Peter Carless | |||
===Machine Overview=== | ===Machine Overview=== | ||
This is a SCENCI Labs LongMill ( See https://sienci.com/product/longmill/ ) with the short rails. The web page says it is 12"x12" but in fact it is more like 10"x13". | This is a SCENCI Labs LongMill ( See https://sienci.com/product/longmill/ ) with the short rails. The web page says it is 12"x12" but in fact it is more like 10"x13". | ||
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'''Machine control software suite''': GRBL on a SIENCI Milling Labs Controller. The controller is also connected to a RaspBerry PI which has Universal G-Code Sender (UGCS) as well as bCNC installed. | '''Machine control software suite''': GRBL on a SIENCI Milling Labs Controller. The controller is also connected to a RaspBerry PI which has Universal G-Code Sender (UGCS) as well as bCNC installed. | ||
'''RaspPi Login''': pi/Protospace | '''RaspPi Login''': It is autologon on startup, so you do not need to log on. But if you need it for any reason, it is pi/Protospace. | ||
'''Hold down method''': Screws, nails, clamps(must make these). | |||
''' | Note that teh mounting board is MDF but '''IS NOT A SACRIFICIAL BOARD'''. The mounting board has threaded inserts on a 10cm x 10cm grid. You can supply your own hold down board with whatever system you wish. Simply drill holes in your board so that you can mount it to these threaded inserts. The threaded inserts are 10x24. There are a sample supply of different length screws for you to use. | ||
The mounting board has threaded inserts on a 10cm x 10cm grid. You can supply your own | |||
'''Dust collection?''': Yes, requires a shopVac. | '''Dust collection?''': Yes, requires a shopVac. | ||
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Suitable stock materials: Wood, plastics, foams, other. | Suitable stock materials: Wood, plastics, foams, other. | ||
'''Unsuitable stock materials''': Zero metal, metal alloy, or metal composites are to be cut on this''' machine | '''Unsuitable stock materials''': Zero metal, metal alloy, or metal composites are to be cut on this''' machine''' | ||
===Instructions and Training=== | |||
===Machine history=== | ===Machine history=== |