CNC router, mini (TD 3040) ID:141: Difference between revisions

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== Usage ==
== Usage ==
The machine runs on Mach3, the same software previously used on Tormac. Anyone who know 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 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]
There is an introductory Fusion360 class for those who want to use this or the Tormac Metal CNC machine.


== Enclosure ==
== Enclosure ==
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