CNC Router, Shapeoko XXL - Revision history

Klomaskin at 18:28, 6 August 2022

2022-08-06T18:28:34Z

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	'''TOPICS COVERED IN CNC ORIENTATION AND SAFETY WORKSHOP:'''		'''TOPICS COVERED IN CNC ORIENTATION AND SAFETY WORKSHOP:'''

	- Transferring design files to the CNC PC; user directory		* Transferring design files to the CNC PC; user directory

	- Creating .nc or .gcode		* Creating .nc or .gcode

	- Carbide Motion menu and operation; How to initialize, Jog, and XYZ zero set the CNC machine; start/stop of vacuum system and router spindle		* Carbide Motion menu and operation; How to initialize, Jog, and XYZ zero set the CNC machine; start/stop of vacuum system and router spindle

	- Installation and removal of router bits, load file, start/stop job		* Installation and removal of router bits, load file, start/stop job

	- Acceptable materials and how to attach them to the spoilboard		* Acceptable materials and how to attach them to the spoilboard

	- Recommended Feeds and Speeds for the Shapeoko 3XXL		* Recommended Feeds and Speeds for the Shapeoko 3XXL

	- Personal Protection and Safety: Eye, Hand, Hearing and Respiratory Protection		* Personal Protection and Safety: Eye, Hand, Hearing and Respiratory Protection

	- Emergency pause/stop controls; job and machine troubleshooting		* Emergency pause/stop controls; job and machine troubleshooting

	- Shop Policies for cleanup and removal of scrap material		* Shop Policies for cleanup and removal of scrap material

	- Each student will be required to demonstrate they can successfully create a simple design with a pocket and profile cut (with tabs), assign toolpaths, create .gcode, install the bit, mount material, run the job including use of the emergency pause/stop job function.		Each student will be required to demonstrate they can successfully create a simple design with a pocket and profile cut (with tabs), assign toolpaths, create .gcode, install the bit, mount material, run the job including use of the emergency pause/stop job function.

			* Download and print additional copies of the [http://wiki.makeannapolis.org/index.php?title=File:Shapeoko_-_Makita_CNC_Router_User_Quick_Reference.pdf \| CNC ROUTER USER QUICK REFERERENCE]

Klomaskin at 18:21, 6 August 2022

2022-08-06T18:21:58Z

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	- Shop Policies for cleanup and removal of scrap material		- Shop Policies for cleanup and removal of scrap material

			- Each student will be required to demonstrate they can successfully create a simple design with a pocket and profile cut (with tabs), assign toolpaths, create .gcode, install the bit, mount material, run the job including use of the emergency pause/stop job function.

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2022-03-24T22:34:26Z

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	[https://www.vectric.com/support/makerspace-sign-up/ Installing VCarve Pro (Client) on your Laptop or PC]		[https://www.vectric.com/support/makerspace-sign-up/ Installing VCarve Pro (Client) on your Laptop or PC]

			If you need to import a 3D STL file to VCarve, check out this link:

			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF_MZSHR5TI/ How to import a 3D STL file in Aspire, VCarve 10 with i2R UCCNC]

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2022-03-17T14:48:58Z

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	'''TOPICS COVERED IN CNC ORIENTATION:'''		'''TOPICS COVERED IN CNC ORIENTATION AND SAFETY WORKSHOP:'''

	- Transferring design files to the CNC PC; user directory		- Transferring design files to the CNC PC; user directory

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2022-03-17T14:45:39Z

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	== Software available ==		== Software available ==
	* Carbide Motion - Used for low level control the Shapeoko router		* '''Carbide Motion''' - Used for low level control the Shapeoko router
	* Carbide Create - Simple design and toolpath generation tool, good enough for many needs		* '''Carbide Create''' - Simple design and toolpath generation tool, good enough for many needs
	* VCarve Pro (Makerspace edition) - A fancier design and toolpath creation tool. We have a code that lets you unlock the Pro version but you can only use what you design the makerspace		* '''VCarve Pro''' (Makerspace edition) - A fancier design and toolpath creation tool. We have a code that lets you unlock the Pro version but you can only use what you design the makerspace
	* Fusion360 - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths		* '''Fusion360''' - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths
	* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths		* '''MeshCAM''' - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths

	If you created your design in ~~some~~ other ~~software~~ than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported from a standard format in order to create your tool paths and generate the gcode program.		NOTE: If you created your design in a different software other than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported from a standard format in order to create your tool paths and generate the gcode program.

	* Carbide Create can import DXF and SVG files		* Carbide Create can import DXF and SVG files

Klomaskin: /* Software available */

2022-03-17T14:44:08Z

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	If you created your design in some other software than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported from a standard format in order to create your tool paths and generate the gcode program.		If you created your design in some other software than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported from a standard format in order to create your tool paths and generate the gcode program.

	Carbide Create can import DXF and SVG files		* Carbide Create can import DXF and SVG files

	VCarve supports importing multiple file formats. List of supported files here: https://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions/item/what-3d-file-formats-can-be-imported-copy		* VCarve supports importing multiple file formats. List of supported files here: https://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions/item/what-3d-file-formats-can-be-imported-copy

	== Useful links ==		== Useful links ==

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2022-03-17T14:42:52Z

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	'''OVERVIEW OF CNC MACHINING'''		'''OVERVIEW OF CNC MACHINING'''

			What kinds of things can be made with a CNC Router and why would you want to use one? Some project ideas are carved wood signs, puzzles, coasters, cutting boards, and specialized parts that require a precise and repeatable cutting design.

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNC_router/ What is a CNC Router?]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNC_router/ What is a CNC Router?]
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	Many useful links to design sites, materials and tools can also be found on the [[Boss_LS-3655]] laser page.		Many useful links to design sites, materials and tools can also be found on the [[Boss_LS-3655]] laser page.


			'''APPROVED MATERIALS'''


			The Shapeoko 3XXL CNC Router is a heavy duty desktop CNC machine designed to do real work, out of real materials like hardwoods, plywood, plastics and non-ferrous metals.

			NOTE: Special considerations apply to the machining of metals on the Shapeoko. Please consult shop management prior to starting any CNC project involving metal.

			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FA12Q0DMv8/ Using Shapeoko on Brass]

Klomaskin: /* Software available */

2022-03-16T21:03:07Z

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	* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths		* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths

	If you created your design in some other software than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported in order to generate the gcode program.		If you created your design in some other software than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported from a standard format in order to create your tool paths and generate the gcode program.

	~~List of~~ import file formats supported ~~by VCarve~~: https://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions/item/what-3d-file-formats-can-be-imported-copy		Carbide Create can import DXF and SVG files

			VCarve supports importing multiple file formats. List of supported files here: https://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions/item/what-3d-file-formats-can-be-imported-copy

	== Useful links ==		== Useful links ==

Klomaskin: /* Software available */

2022-03-16T20:28:14Z

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	* Fusion360 - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths		* Fusion360 - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths
	* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths		* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths

			If you created your design in some other software than what is at the shop, it will need to be imported in order to generate the gcode program.

			List of import file formats supported by VCarve: https://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions/item/what-3d-file-formats-can-be-imported-copy

	== Useful links ==		== Useful links ==

Gryffyn: /* Software available */

2022-02-27T14:29:34Z

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	== Software available ==		== Software available ==
	* Carbide ~~Create~~		* Carbide Motion - Used for low level control the Shapeoko router
	* Carbide ~~Motion~~		* Carbide Create - Simple design and toolpath generation tool, good enough for many needs
	* Fusion360		* VCarve Pro (Makerspace edition) - A fancier design and toolpath creation tool. We have a code that lets you unlock the Pro version but you can only use what you design the makerspace
	* MeshCAM		* Fusion360 - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths
	* VCarve Pro (Makerspace edition)		* MeshCAM - Can be used to create designs and toolpaths

	== Useful links ==		== Useful links ==