Difference between revisions of "Forest CNC Startup"
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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 18:07, 10 February 2021
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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!
Various tools such as the lasers (Epilog or Audrey), 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. Review the Slack channel for the tool to reserve time.
- All 3D Printers (channel: mfx-3d-printing)
- Laser Epilog (channel: mfx-laser-epilog)
- Laser Audrey (channel: mfx-laser-audrey)
- Laser Boss 1630 aka Bruce (channel: mfx-laser-boss-1630)
- Forest CNC (channel: mfx-cnc)
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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