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=Machine Info=
Machine: '''Atomic'''
* Stepper Motors: 200 steps/rev
* Resolution: 0.0005”
* Leadscrews: 1/2", 10 threads/in, single-start
* Construction is Baltic Birch plywood, aluminum angle rails, V-groove bearings, and acme leadscrews
Computer
Computer
* CNC Control Software: Mach3
* CNC Control Software: Mach3
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* RAM:
* RAM:
* HDD:
* HDD:
Machine:
* Atomic
* Stepper Motors: 200 steps/rev
* Resolution: 0.0005”
* Leadscrews: 10 threads/in
* Construction is Baltic Birch.
* Uses V-groove bearings for all axes, as well as linear rods for precise traversing.


Resources:


Goals:
=Helpful Videos=
* Self-contained and easy to clean
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBGqknN3gGs CNC Dummies for Routers - This Old Tony]
* Easy jump on and use (simple software, simple hardware, simple machine setup)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4bMAIEFCYU CNC Basics 2 - This Old Tony]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm0kBXESY3o VCarve Pro Introduction]
 
=Other Stuff=
Repairs Needed:
* True up the router/mount
* Replace leadscrews that are wobbly
* Replace aluminum rails and V-groove bearings with linear rod and bushings
* For the Y axis occasional skewing, maybe add another motor driver and arrange them in master/slave setup
 
Future Projects:
* Build drawers into carts for bits and some shelves for materials.
* Create enclosure around machine to contain dust
* Replace limit switches and re-enable them
** Have two switches on the Y axis so that it can align both Y motors at the same time
* Carve slots for aluminum track to use for clamping materials
* Upgrade computer with one that can run VCarve Pro and other design software
* Upgrade control software to Mach4 or something nicer


ToDo:  
Upgrades:
-Reorganize bottom of cart to have drawers for bits and some shelves for materials.
* Vacuum attachment and boot made by Nick S
-Case to contain dust
-Redo cart (storage, computer put below)
-Auto-leveling system
-Find better CNC control program
-Get ball-end mill for engraving
-Add sensors to detect position
-Add sensor to detect tool depth? (or use a gauge from machine shop)
-Build control box
-Coolant dispenser
-Vacuum attachment and boot\


Setup Procedure:
Setup Procedure:
Roll cart into woodshop and set up away from machines that are getting use.
* Examine machine. Clean off bearings if dirty. Vacuum up excessive wood particles. If keyboard is dusty be sure to vacuum it out or turn upside and shake.
Examine machine. Clean off bearings if dirty. Vacuum up excessive wood particles. If keyboard is dusty please blow it out with air nozzle.
* Turn on power strip
Plug in power strip
* Turn on computer
Turn on power strip
* Open Mach3 program on desktop (if it does not open automatically) to operate machine controls
Check power supply behind monitor. If switch is lighted, it is on. If not, switch it on.
* Open a Gcode file (various extensions are: .gcode, .txt, .gc, .ngc, and so on)
Turn on computer
* Click on the red RESET button on the screen to enable the motion control. If it doesn't stop flashing, check that the big red button on the machine itself is raised and not pressed.
Open LinuxCNC program on desktop to operate machine controls
* Use the arrow keys to move the machine's axes to the desired start point on your material. Pay attention to where in the program your machine will start.
Click the “Home All” button to set the machine home
* Make sure your material is aligned and clamp it or tape it securely in place, making sure not to put anything in the path of the gantry
Open a previously compiled Gcode program
* Hit the “Zero” button for each axis to set the start point of the program to the machine's current position.
Move the machine's axes to the desired start point on your material. Pay attention to where in the program your machine will start.
 
Make sure your material is aligned and clamp it or tape it in place, making sure not to put anything in the path of the gantry
 
Hit the “Touch Off” button to set the start point of the program to the machine's current position. You may do each axis separately, and if it helps you can offset it from the machine's current position. For the Z axis you may want to use the offset in case you want to engrave and the plunge depth isn't set in the program
 
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Revision as of 11:45, 10 January 2019

Machine Info

Machine: Atomic

  • Stepper Motors: 200 steps/rev
  • Resolution: 0.0005”
  • Leadscrews: 1/2", 10 threads/in, single-start
  • Construction is Baltic Birch plywood, aluminum angle rails, V-groove bearings, and acme leadscrews


Computer

  • CNC Control Software: Mach3
  • CAM Program available: F-Engrave, CamBam
  • Processor:
  • RAM:
  • HDD:


Helpful Videos

Other Stuff

Repairs Needed:

  • True up the router/mount
  • Replace leadscrews that are wobbly
  • Replace aluminum rails and V-groove bearings with linear rod and bushings
  • For the Y axis occasional skewing, maybe add another motor driver and arrange them in master/slave setup

Future Projects:

  • Build drawers into carts for bits and some shelves for materials.
  • Create enclosure around machine to contain dust
  • Replace limit switches and re-enable them
    • Have two switches on the Y axis so that it can align both Y motors at the same time
  • Carve slots for aluminum track to use for clamping materials
  • Upgrade computer with one that can run VCarve Pro and other design software
  • Upgrade control software to Mach4 or something nicer

Upgrades:

  • Vacuum attachment and boot made by Nick S

Setup Procedure:

  • Examine machine. Clean off bearings if dirty. Vacuum up excessive wood particles. If keyboard is dusty be sure to vacuum it out or turn upside and shake.
  • Turn on power strip
  • Turn on computer
  • Open Mach3 program on desktop (if it does not open automatically) to operate machine controls
  • Open a Gcode file (various extensions are: .gcode, .txt, .gc, .ngc, and so on)
  • Click on the red RESET button on the screen to enable the motion control. If it doesn't stop flashing, check that the big red button on the machine itself is raised and not pressed.
  • Use the arrow keys to move the machine's axes to the desired start point on your material. Pay attention to where in the program your machine will start.
  • Make sure your material is aligned and clamp it or tape it securely in place, making sure not to put anything in the path of the gantry
  • Hit the “Zero” button for each axis to set the start point of the program to the machine's current position.


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