CNC router, mini (TD 3040) ID:141 - Revision history

Tanner.collin at 18:59, 20 January 2023

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Tanner.collin: Tanner.collin moved page TD 3040 Mini CNC ID:141 to CNC router, mini (TD 3040) ID:141

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Tanner.collin moved page TD 3040 Mini CNC ID:141 to CNC router, mini (TD 3040) ID:141

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	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|'''Picture of Registration Strip''']]		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|'''Picture of Registration Strip''']]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.
	*03/28/2021: Configured Spinal On/Off. Use F5 to turn on/off, or ~~Tab to enable~~		*03/28/2021: Configured Spinal On/Off. Use F5 to turn on/off, or click on the Manual Speed Control.

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	==Upgrade Requests==		==Upgrade Requests==

	*Add a Height Sensor for non-~~metalic~~ surfaces. I have a simple design that I will be working on.		*Add a Height Sensor for non-metallic surfaces. I have a simple design that I will be working on.
	*maybe build a touch sensor (eg: http://fadedbits.com/2011/02/touchprobe/) or https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Manual-Touch-Probe/		*maybe build a touch sensor (eg: http://fadedbits.com/2011/02/touchprobe/) or https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Manual-Touch-Probe/
	*Add a Surface Mapping program (G-Code Ripper looks like a good one but needs a probe )		*Add a Surface Mapping program (G-Code Ripper looks like a good one but needs a probe )
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	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|'''Picture of Registration Strip''']]		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|'''Picture of Registration Strip''']]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.
			*03/28/2021: Configured Spinal On/Off. Use F5 to turn on/off, or Tab to enable

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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|Picture of Registration Strip]]		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|'''Picture of Registration Strip''']]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See ~~picture~~ [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|Picture]]		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|Picture of Registration Strip]]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture ~~<a href="https~~:~~//wiki.protospace.ca/File~~:141-registrationstrip.jpg~~" target="_new">~~Picture~~</a>~~		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture [[:file:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|Picture]]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture [[File:141-registrationstrip.jpg~~\|\|141-registration strip]]~~		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture <a href="https://wiki.protospace.ca/File:141-registrationstrip.jpg" target="_new">Picture</a>
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture ~~[file:~~[[:File:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|141-~~registrationstrip.jpg]~~]]		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture [[File:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|\|141-registration strip]]
	*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.		*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

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Notes: Updated picture references and minor content updates.

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	Note: If you wanted to use LinuxCNC (a Linux distro) instead, you would need to boot up the PC to Linux. Note that this document does not cover LinuxCNC at this time. It is not configured and you are on your own on that one.		Note: If you wanted to use LinuxCNC (a Linux distro) instead, you would need to boot up the PC to Linux. Note that this document does not cover LinuxCNC at this time. It is not configured and you are on your own on that one.

			Also: we are working on an Arduino interface running GRBL, which will allow you to run other front end programs. As of this writing (Aug 28, 2021), this is a work-in-progress.

	The ER11 collet we currently have only accepts 1/8' bit shank. Maximum spindle speed is 13,500 RPM. The speed is controlled via a dial knob. As Mach3 can read and adjust spindle speed, but this feature is not currently implemented.		The ER11 collet we currently have only accepts 1/8' bit shank. Maximum spindle speed is 13,500 RPM. The speed is controlled via a dial knob. As Mach3 can read and adjust spindle speed, but this feature is not currently implemented.
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	There is an introductory Fusion360 class for those who want to use this or the Tormac Metal CNC machine.		There is an introductory Fusion360 class for those who want to use this or the Tormac Metal CNC machine.

	There will also be a specific MiniCNC class offered once we have the bugs ironed out and the documentation created.		There will also be a specific MiniCNC class offered once we have the bugs ironed out and the documentation created.

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	==Training & Liability==		==Training & Liability==
	Future (proper) training needed for this machine.		Future (proper) training needed for this machine.

	Use the machine as your own risk. Wear PPEs at all time.		Use the machine as your own risk. Wear PPEs at all time.

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	==Upgrade Requests==		==Upgrade Requests==

	*Add a Height Sensor for non-metalic surfaces. I have a simple design that I will be working on ~~this week (3/10/20)~~		*Add a Height Sensor for non-metalic surfaces. I have a simple design that I will be working on.
	*maybe build a touch sensor (eg: http://fadedbits.com/2011/02/touchprobe/) or https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Manual-Touch-Probe/		*maybe build a touch sensor (eg: http://fadedbits.com/2011/02/touchprobe/) or https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Manual-Touch-Probe/
	*Add a Surface Mapping program (G-Code Ripper looks like a good one but needs a probe )		*Add a Surface Mapping program (G-Code Ripper looks like a good one but needs a probe )
	*Install a registration strip on the bed to allow for repeatable placement of holders and templates.		*Install a registration strip on the bed to allow for repeatable placement of holders and templates. ('''DONE''')
	*design and install improved hold-down clamps.		*design and install improved hold-down clamps. ('''DONE''')

	==Upgrade History==		==Upgrade History==
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	*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.		*03/03/2020: Replaced (added to inventory?) shorter bolts to hold down clamp. Ground heads down to allow them to pass the Allen head screws holding bed down.
	*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS		*03/07/2020: Updated GRUB config to remember last boot OS
	*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic.		*03/10/2020: fabricated and installed registration strip out of acrylic. Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture [file:[[:File:141-registrationstrip.jpg\|141-registrationstrip.jpg]]]
			*03/28/2021: Configured Desktop Shortcut to automatically run the profile "Mach3Mill (Metric)". Also added a "No Profile" shortcut if you want to select your own version.

	~~Aligned with bed to be parallel with x axis. See picture~~.		.

	==Repairs Needed==		==Repairs Needed==