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==Update: ( | ==Update: (10/21/2022)== | ||
The LongMill has been installed on the shelf in the "Large Projects" area, along side of the MiniCNC. | 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 SIENCI (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 SIENCI (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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'''Machine Control:''' GRBL on a SIENCI Milling Labs LONGBOARD Controller. | '''Machine Control:''' GRBL on a SIENCI Milling Labs LONGBOARD Controller. | ||
'''User Interface:''' | '''User Interface:''' The Raspberry PI that was originally installed has been replaced with a faster and more robust "nanoPC" (model nT-A3800) connected to the Controller via USB. It has [https://resources.sienci.com/view/gs-installation/ GSender], [https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/ Universal G-Code Sender (UGCS)]as well as [https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC bCNC] installed. | ||
''' | '''nanoPC Login''': The Debian logon on is automatic on startup, so you do not need to log on. But if you need it for any reason, it is protospace/protospace. | ||
'''Hold down method''': Screws, nails, clamps(must make these). | '''Hold down method''': Screws, nails, clamps(must make these). | ||
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There are 2 power switches to be turned on (not counting the monitor). | There are 2 power switches to be turned on (not counting the monitor). | ||
*The | *The nanoPC has it's own power supply plugged into the power bar. There is a power switch on the front of the PC. | ||
*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 | *And finally, when you want to start the Router, you also need to turn on the switch on the router. (Note: that this may be put on a more convenient switch and even maybe software control in the future. ) | ||
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Once the power is turned on, you will see the Desktop | Once the power is turned on, you will see the Debian Desktop. You now need to launch one of the programs that will talk to the Controller. | ||
*UGCS Platform (Universal G-Code Sender Platform), ( https://all3dp.com/2/universal-gcode-sender/ ) | *UGCS Platform (Universal G-Code Sender Platform), ( https://all3dp.com/2/universal-gcode-sender/ ) | ||
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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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