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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
The machine runs on Mach3, the same software previously used on Tormac. Anyone who | The machine runs on Mach3, the same software previously used on Tormac. Anyone who knows how to use the Tormac, or know what you are doing, or can hit E-Stop fast enough, or well, is curious enough and want to play with it, are welcome to use the machine. | ||
The basic procedure: | The basic procedure: | ||
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- Launch Mach3 program, turn on CNC machine, do Homing sequence and Stock origin sequence | - Launch Mach3 program, turn on CNC machine, do Homing sequence and Stock origin sequence | ||
- Feed this GCode into Mach3 and it will control the CNC machine to churn out the parts. | - Feed this GCode into Mach3 and it will control the CNC machine to churn out the parts. | ||
- Possibly edit your G-Code to tweak a few things to get it right | |||
There is an introductory Fusion360 class for those who want to use this or the Tormac Metal CNC machine. | |||
There will also be a specific MiniCNC class offered once we have the bugs ironed out and the documentation created. | |||
Step by Step [[MiniCNCBasics|Mini CNC Basic Operations]] instruction. | |||
Initial Draft "How to" document ==> [http://wiki.protospace.ca/images/1/15/141-Mini-CNC-Basics.pdf 141-Mini-CNC-Basics.pdf] | Initial Draft "How to" document ==> [http://wiki.protospace.ca/images/1/15/141-Mini-CNC-Basics.pdf 141-Mini-CNC-Basics.pdf] | ||
== Enclosure == | == Enclosure == |
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