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Follow these steps to startup the CNC from a powered off position. | Follow these steps to startup the CNC from a powered off position. | ||
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=== 3. Start Router Control application === | === 3. Start Router Control application === | ||
* Double click the '''Router Control application''' on the desktop | * Double click the '''Router Control application''' on the desktop | ||
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* The first application '''(Blue background)''' allows you to initiate functions using the function keys (F1-F1) | * The first application '''(Blue background)''' allows you to initiate functions using the function keys (F1-F1) | ||
* The second application '''(Green background)''' allows you to control the machine movement. We refer to this as CNC Controls in the remaining instructions. | * The second application '''(Green background)''' allows you to control the machine movement. We refer to this as CNC Controls in the remaining instructions. | ||
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=== 4. Verify gantry in Parked position === | === 4. Verify gantry in Parked position === | ||
* Gantry should be at the far end of the table away from the computer === | * Gantry should be at the far end of the table away from the computer === | ||
* If not, using the '''CNC controls''', move the gantry to the other end of the table | * If not, using the '''CNC controls''', move the gantry to the other end of the table | ||
* '''DO NOT''' go all the way to the end, but come within a few inches | * '''DO NOT''' go all the way to the end, but come within a few inches | ||
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=== 5. Set CNC Home === | === 5. Set CNC Home === | ||
*Using the CNC software on the laptop... | *Using the CNC software on the laptop... | ||
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*Machine cycles through X, Y & Z limits | *Machine cycles through X, Y & Z limits | ||
*X, Y & Z coordinates should all read 0 (zero) - look bottom left of the screen | *X, Y & Z coordinates should all read 0 (zero) - look bottom left of the screen | ||
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=== SUCCESS === | === SUCCESS === | ||
*You have successfully powered up the CNC and set the machine home position | *You have successfully powered up the CNC and set the machine home position | ||
*The next step is to '''[[Forest_CNC_Set_Job_Home | set your job home position]]''' | *The next step is to '''[[Forest_CNC_Set_Job_Home | set your job home position]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 10 February 2021
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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!
Various tools such as the lasers, 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. There is a link on each tool's wiki page, and in each tool's Slack channel to reserve time, or you can select the tool from the MakerFX PickTime page
Note: As of March 2025, we are implementing PickTime tool by tool - review the Slack channel for each tool for current status.
Follow these steps to startup the CNC from a powered off position.
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1. Turn on the computer |
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2. Turn on the CNC controller
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3. Start Router Control application
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4. Verify gantry in Parked position
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5. Set CNC Home
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SUCCESS
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