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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.== | |||
===Machine Overview=== | ===Machine Overview=== | ||
This is a SCENCI (pronounced "CNC") 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 (pronounced "CNC") 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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===Instructions and Training=== | ===Instructions and Training=== | ||
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====How to turn on the machine==== | |||
The main power is turned on by turning on the common power bar for the shelf. This also turns on the lights as well as power for the MiniCNC | |||
. [[File:143 PowerBar-01.png|200px|Main Power Bar Switch]][[File:143-Powerbar-02.png|200px|LongMill power bar]] | |||
There are | There are 2 power switches to be turned on (not counting the monitor). | ||
*The Raspberry Pi has it's own wall wart with a switch. | *The Raspberry Pi has it's own wall wart with a switch. | ||
*The SCENCI Longboard has a power switch. | *The SCENCI Longboard has a power switch. | ||
*And finally, when you want to start the Router, you also need to turn on the switch on the router. (Note: that this will be put on a more convenient switch and even maybe software control in the near future. ) | *And finally, when you want to start the Router, you also need to turn on the switch on the router. (Note: that this will be put on a more convenient switch and even maybe software control in the near future. ) | ||
[[File:143-Longmill-Power-Controller.png|250px|LongMill Controller power]] [[File:143-LongMill-Pi-Power.jpg|150px|RaspberryPi Power]] [[File:143-LongMill-Makita-Router-Switches.png|200px|Makita Router Switches]] | |||
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Once the power is turned on, you will see the Desktop on the Raspberry PI. You now need to launch one of the programs that will talk to the Controller. | Once the power is turned on, you will see the Desktop on the Raspberry PI. You now need to launch one of the programs that will talk to the Controller. | ||
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There is also a touch plate to assist in getting precise Z (as well as X and Y) references for you particular material. | There is also a touch plate to assist in getting precise Z (as well as X and Y) references for you particular material. | ||
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The LongMill CNC was donated by Peter Carless. He built the stand as well as the shelf and power bars for the electronics. | ===Tool history=== | ||
[[File:143_LongMill-01.gif|200px|thumb|right|Original CNC when donated]]The LongMill CNC was donated by Peter Carless. He built the stand as well as the shelf and power bars for the electronics. | |||
The first training session has yet to be held at the date of writing | The first training session has yet to be held at the date of writing | ||
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===Planned Updates=== | |||
* Add Power Switch for Router Power | |||
* Add E-Stop switch | |||
* Add e-relay for Router Power (Power control in G-Code) | |||
* Add Travel Switches. | |||