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Warning: Beware of the dangers of CNC machines! Use at your own risk and only if you know what exactly you are doing!
Please contact Yichen for detailed explaination and tutorial
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= General Introduction = | = General Introduction = | ||
A small but full-featured cnc running GRBL donated to the lab for use, brought to you and maintained by | A small but full-featured cnc running GRBL donated to the lab for use, brought to you and maintained by Yichen. | ||
[[File:CNC 3018 Pro Side.jpg|thumb|Side View]] | [[File:CNC 3018 Pro Side.jpg|thumb|Side View]] | ||
==What is the CNC 3018 Pro? == | == What is the CNC 3018 Pro? == | ||
The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works. | The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works. | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 12 May 2022
Warning: This page is still a work in Progress, please contact Yichen Zhang (Spacezhang) on Slack if more Information is needed 
Warning: Beware of the dangers of CNC machines! Use at your own risk and only if you know what exactly you are doing! Please contact Yichen for detailed explaination and tutorial
| CNC 3018 Pro Release status: experimental [box doku] | |
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| Description | Milling/ Engraving Machine |
| Author(s) | Yichen Zhang (Spacezhang) |
| Last Version | v0.1 pre alpha test (25.04.2022) |
General Introduction
A small but full-featured cnc running GRBL donated to the lab for use, brought to you and maintained by Yichen.
What is the CNC 3018 Pro?
The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works.
Acceptable work piece materials
Engrave/ Cut
- MDF / HDF
- Softwood, Hardwood, Plywood
- Acrylic
- PCB
- Very soft Aluminium (no harder than brass or aluminum 6061) (Detail untested)
+ Height Map support
Current Position
[Comming soon]
Getting started
Basic operation
- Change Router bits
- Z Height map
- Change Spindle
[Detail and Tutorial comming soon]
Software Setup & Introduction
Set up the machine -> connect to laptop -> move to origin -> load sample gcode -> start milling
Wood Engraving / Milling
PCB Engraving
Acrylic Engraving / Milling
Test Gcode
[Detail comming soon]
Maintanence
[Detail comming soon]
Material settings
Machine Inventory
Technichal Documentations
Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
- Type: Milling / Engraving machine
- Machine dimensions: 330 x 400 x 240 mm (13.0″ x 15.7″ x 9.4″)
- Working area: 300 x 180 x 45 mm (11.8″ x 7.1″ x 1.8″)
- Frame: Extruded Aluminum
- Linear system: Lead screw driven with rods and linear bearings
- Materials: Woods, Plastics, PVCs, soft aluminum (6061), Nylon, Acrylic, PCBs
- Motion: NEMA 17 Stepper motors
Spindle
- Motor: 775 motor, 24 V , ~8,000 RPM
- Rated current: 1.2A @ 24V.
- Cooling Fan: Internal
- Overall Size: 98x42mm, Full Round Type Ø5mm shaft.
- Collets: ER 11
Routing Bits
- Currently only 3.175 mm (1/8 Inch) Bits Available
- V Bits 20 / 40 / 60 degree
- Multifunctional cutting bits 0.8 – 3.175 mm
- Single flute upward cutting bits 3.175mm, 2mm
- 3.175mm Ball end double flute bits
Controll Board
- Woodpecker V3.4 Mainboard
- Running GRBL 1.1f
- Interface Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
[Detail comming soon]
Ongoing upgrades
- Chip sucksion
- Emergency Stop around front panel
- New Waste Board
- Different diamenter ER11 Collets holder
Possible Improvements
- Install End Stops
- Drag Knife cutter for vinyl Logo Cutting
- Better Z – Probe
- Laser Module for laser cutting / Engraving
- Chip suction device
- Second better waste Board
- Spindle Upgrade for better cutting
[Detail comming soon]
Sample cuts and demonstration projects
Replacement part list
Current GRBL Settings
GRBL 1.1f $0=10 $1=25 $2=0 $3=2 $4=0 $5=0 $6=0 $10=1 $11=0.010 $12=0.002 $13=0 $20=0 $21=1 $22=0 $23=0 $24=50.000 $25=500.000 $26=250 $27=1.000 $30=1000 $31=0 $32=0 $100=800.000 $101=800.000 $102=800.000 $110=1000.000 $111=1000.000 $112=800.000 $120=30.000 $121=30.000 $122=30.000 $130=200.000 $131=200.000 $132=200.000
