CNC router, benchtop (SIENCI LongMill) ID:143
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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" |
Update: (11/1/2021) The LongMill has been installed on the shelf in the "Large Projects" area, along side of the MiniCNC.
I decided to leave the picture of the original pitch, with the rolling stand, so that you can see the original pitch and how well it was prepared by the donator of this wonderfull tool, Peter Carless
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: It is autologon on startup, so you do not need to log on. But if you need it for any reason, it is pi/Protospace.
Hold down method: Screws, nails, clamps(must make these).
Note that teh 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. 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
Instructions and Training
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