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===Machine history===
===Machine history===
The LongMill CNC was donated by Peter Careless.  He built the stands as well as the shelf and power bars for the electronics.   
The LongMill CNC was donated by Peter Careless.  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

Revision as of 01:32, 30 October 2021

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Type LongMill Wood CNC
Make/Model Industrial
Serial number N/A
Original owner Protospace
Loan status Current
Arrival date Oct 28th, 2021
Location Wood Shop
Functional status Waiting for training material
Usage permissions Members & Friends Only
Certification Must complete CNC-LongMill Certification
Wiki-ID 143
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"


Note that this tool is currently being pitched and is not yet permanently on site.

Machine Overview

This is a SCENCI 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.

Bed size: 250mm x 340mm (10"x 13")

Spindle: Makita Trim Router Model RT0701C ( https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/RT0701C). This has a 1/4" collet and a variable speed spindle from 10,000 to 30,000 RPM. It is manually controlled (Not controlled in GRBL). There is a collection of bits in the red toolbox under the CNC.

File units: Default units are Metric.

Machine control software suite: GRBL on a SIENCI Milling Labs Controller. The controller is also connected to a RaspBerry PI which has Universal G-Code Sender (UGCS) as well as bCNC installed.

RaspPi Login: pi/Protospace

Hold down method: Screws, nails, clamps(must make these). The mounting board has threaded inserts on a 10cm x 10cm grid. You can supply your own holddown board with whatever system you wish. Simply drill holes in your board so that you can mount it to these threaded inserts.

Dust collection?: Yes, requires a shopVac. Probing: plate style. Plate is 10mm thick as well as X and Y 10mm offset.

Suitable stock materials: Wood, plastics, foams, other.

Unsuitable stock materials: Zero metal, metal alloy, or metal composites are to be cut on this machine

Machine history

The LongMill CNC was donated by Peter Careless. 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