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Location: [[Wood Zone]]
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Location: [[Wood Zone]]  
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Point Of Contact @joe.gravelle on [https://MakerFX.Slack.com Slack] or by e-mail at Joseph.Gravelle@Gmail.com
 
[[File:X-Carve_1000mm_CNC_Router.jpg|400px|thumb|right|X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router]]  
 
[[File:X-Carve_1000mm_CNC_Router.jpg|400px|thumb|right|X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router]]  
 
MakerFX has an X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router. The X-Carve uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, thin aluminum and more. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the cnc router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.
 
MakerFX has an X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router. The X-Carve uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, thin aluminum and more. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the cnc router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.
  
Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines.  MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use.  
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Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines.  MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use. [[Downloading and installing instructions for V-Carve Makerspace Edition]]
  
This CNC Router is equipped with a [http://www.vhipe.com/product-private/SuperPID-Home.htm Super PID Router Speed Controller], a [https://planet-cnc.com/hardware/#products-hardware Planet CNC Controller], Spindle (DeWalt 611), 7.0 Amps, 1-1/4HP No load speed: 16,000-27,000rpm.
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This CNC Router is equipped with a [http://www.vhipe.com/product-private/SuperPID-Home.htm Super PID Router Speed Controller], a [https://planet-cnc.com/hardware/#products-hardware Planet CNC Controller].  The spindle is a DeWalt 611 trim router rated at 1-1/4HP (7.0 Amps) with a no load speed of 16,000-27,000rpm.
 
A properly tuned and calibrated machine should get to a resolution of ~0.075mm to 0.13mm.  
 
A properly tuned and calibrated machine should get to a resolution of ~0.075mm to 0.13mm.  
  
=HELP=
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=General Policies for the X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router=
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<Font color=red> Minors can only operate the X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router under MakerFX member adult supervision.</Font color=red>
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=Information=
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==X-Carve Operation Instructions==
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*[[Maker FX X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router Instructions]]
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==X-Carve Hardware==
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*PlanetCNC USB Controller MK3/4 ([https://planet-cnc.com/hardware/#products-hardware website])
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**[https://planet-cnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CNCUSBControllerMk34.pdf PlanetCNC USB Controller Hardware Manual]
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**[https://planet-cnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CNCUSBController.pdf PlanetCNC USB Controller Software Manual]
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*Super-PID Router Speed Control ([http://www.vhipe.com/product-private/index.htm website])
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**[http://www.vhipe.com/product-private/SuperPID-v2_Instructions.pdf Super-PID Router Speed Control Manual]
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==VCarve==
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*[[VCarveTutorial | VCarve Tutorial]]
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*[http://forum.vectric.com VCarve Forum]
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*[http://support.vectric.com/tutorials/V8/VCarveProCategoryIndex.html Videos of Sample Projects]
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*[http://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions VCarve Pro FAQ]
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==Other Resources for the X-Carve==
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*[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library] These are software add-ons that make designing easier
 
*[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
 
*[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
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*[http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/free-trial-projects.html Free Projects Files]
 
*[https://discuss.inventables.com Inventables Forum]
 
*[https://discuss.inventables.com Inventables Forum]
*[http://forum.vectric.com VCarve Forum]
 
  
=Open VCarve=
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=Videos=
*Open Model (*.xxx)
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* [https://youtu.be/J5Kl2VQvTlc MakerFX How-to: Squaring the X-Carve y-axis at startup]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained]
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* [https://youtu.be/ayr-9W0lrL0?t=4m YouTube: Endmills and Collets Explained]
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=Router Bits (aka Endmills)=
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*[http://a.co/050XxRN Whiteside 1/4", 2 Flute, Down Cut Spiral Bit (RD2100)]
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*[http://a.co/bvmcMnu Whitside 1/4", 2 Flute, Up Cut Spiral Bit (RU2100)]
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*[http://a.co/bb1fTfk Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece]
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*[http://a.co/b4q4jct Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree Router Bit]
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=Consumables=
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*Depending on the tool the X-Carve is fitted with, there are a variety of materials that can be machined, including:
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** Wood
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** Plastic
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** Metal
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** Foam
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** Circuit Boards
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** and more...
  
=Select Tool=
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If there is ever a question about if a material is suitable for the CNC, please ask.
*Existing Tool: Select tool
 
*New Tool:
 
1. Measure Tool
 
  
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=Maintenance=
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*[[X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router Routine Maintenance|Routine Maintenance]]
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*[[X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router Maintenance Log|Maintenance Log]]
  
=Save Toolpath=
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=Troubleshooting=
*EMC2 Arcs(inch} (*.ngc)
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*Speed Controller won't maintain speed - The original owner used reflective tape instead of white paint in the router for the optical sensor with the Super-PID speed controller. Replaced tape with white paint as per instructions in Super-PID manual (linked above) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX, please contact X-Carve POC or post in slack channel.
  
 
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[[Main Page|Go to the Main Page]]
  
=Load Material=
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[[Report_Dead_Links_Here|Report Dead Links]]
*Use carpet tape (or other 2x-sided tape)
 
=Load Tool=
 
*Unscrew Spindle
 
*Load Tool
 
*Lock Spindle
 
*Hand tighten
 
*Spindle Tool tighten
 
*Put spindle tool away
 
=Setup=
 
*Turn Spindle '''Off'''
 
*Apply Safety Glasses
 
*Turn Machine On
 
*Hold down |Shift| to run as Admin
 
*Open Joy-To-Key
 
*Open CNC USB Controller
 
*File->Import GCode
 
=Zero Tool=
 
*Jog Tool to your material origin
 
*Z down almost to material
 
*Using paper, step down until paper hard to move
 
*->Machine->Offset->Current XY
 
*->Machine->Offset->Current Z
 
*->Machine->Zero XY
 
*->Machine->Zero Z
 
 
 
=Final Check=
 
*Apply Safety Glasses
 
*Install Dust Collection
 
*Turn Dust Collector '''On'''
 
*Turn Spindle '''On'''
 
*Press '''START'''
 
*Monitor part w ESTOP & Pause
 
*Override Feed Rate if going too slow
 

Revision as of 04:18, 27 September 2018

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Location: Wood Zone

Point Of Contact @joe.gravelle on Slack or by e-mail at Joseph.Gravelle@Gmail.com
X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router

MakerFX has an X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router. The X-Carve uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, thin aluminum and more. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the cnc router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.

Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines. MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use. Downloading and installing instructions for V-Carve Makerspace Edition

This CNC Router is equipped with a Super PID Router Speed Controller, a Planet CNC Controller. The spindle is a DeWalt 611 trim router rated at 1-1/4HP (7.0 Amps) with a no load speed of 16,000-27,000rpm. A properly tuned and calibrated machine should get to a resolution of ~0.075mm to 0.13mm.

General Policies for the X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router

Minors can only operate the X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router under MakerFX member adult supervision.

Information

X-Carve Operation Instructions

X-Carve Hardware

VCarve

Other Resources for the X-Carve

Videos

Router Bits (aka Endmills)

Consumables

  • Depending on the tool the X-Carve is fitted with, there are a variety of materials that can be machined, including:
    • Wood
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Foam
    • Circuit Boards
    • and more...

If there is ever a question about if a material is suitable for the CNC, please ask.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

  • Speed Controller won't maintain speed - The original owner used reflective tape instead of white paint in the router for the optical sensor with the Super-PID speed controller. Replaced tape with white paint as per instructions in Super-PID manual (linked above) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX, please contact X-Carve POC or post in slack channel.

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Report Dead Links