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===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". | ||
The controller is an Arduino running GRBL. <br /> | |||
There is a ton of valuable reference material on their "Resources" website. See -> https://resources.sienci.com/view/lm-welcome/ | The controller is an Arduino running GRBL. <br />There is a ton of valuable reference material on their "Resources" website. See -> https://resources.sienci.com/view/lm-welcome/ | ||
'''Bed size''': 250mm x 340mm (10"x 13"). The Z travel is 105mm. The clearance below the gantry is also about 105mm so this is the thickest material that could be mounted, although the router can be adjusted higher if the material has the right shape to clear the gantry. There is about a 60mm offset from the gantry to the router bit (in the Y axis) that could be used for taller pieces. | '''Bed size''': 250mm x 340mm (10"x 13"). The Z travel is 105mm. The clearance below the gantry is also about 105mm so this is the thickest material that could be mounted, although the router can be adjusted higher if the material has the right shape to clear the gantry. There is about a 60mm offset from the gantry to the router bit (in the Y axis) that could be used for taller pieces. | ||
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'''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. | '''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. | ||
''' | '''PC 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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Note that the base plate 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. | Note that the base plate 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. | ||
'''Dust collection?''': Yes, requires a ShopVac. | '''Dust collection?''': Yes, requires a ShopVac. | ||
Probing: plate style. Plate is | |||
'''Probing''': plate style. Plate is 15mm thick as well as X and Y 10mm offset. | |||
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. If the CNC machine was on the rolling cart, it possibly could be moved outside to do some aluminum milling, but for now don't do it. | '''Unsuitable stock materials''': Zero metal, metal alloy, or metal composites are to be cut on this. If the CNC machine was on the rolling cart, it possibly could be moved outside to do some aluminum milling, but for now don't do it. | ||