ShapeOko2 CNC Router: Difference between revisions
From Pumping Station One
| (14 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown) | |||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
|owner = PS:One | |owner = PS:One | ||
|serial = 5549 | |serial = 5549 | ||
|certification = | |certification = yes | ||
|hackable = | |hackable = Consult CNC Area Host | ||
|model = ShapeOko 2 "The Works" version | |model = ShapeOko 2 "The Works" version | ||
|arrived = 2014 | |arrived = 2014 | ||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
|value = $1000 | |value = $1000 | ||
|image = Shapeoko2.JPG | |image = Shapeoko2.JPG | ||
|hostarea = | |hostarea = Industrial CNC | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | = Status = | ||
Open for authorizations. | |||
= ShapeOko 2 Specifications = | |||
* Nominal Cutting Area 250mm x 250mm x 50mm (~10" x 10" x 2") | |||
* Max spindle speed: 12,000 RPM | |||
** Note: PS1 provided tooling & feeds and speeds are based around a fixed 12,000 RPM spindle speed. | |||
The spindle uses ER11 collets. These eventually wear out, so check before using them. Collets are a durable expendable. | |||
Users are welcome to purchase their own collets and tools in case the PS1 provided ones are insufficient. | |||
== Authorization == | == Authorization == | ||
Contact CNC Area Host for information on who conducts authorizations. If you are unable to get a response within 48hrs, post a request for authorization on the | Contact CNC Area Host for information on who conducts authorizations. If you are unable to get a response within 48hrs, post a request for authorization on Discourse | ||
2D and 3D authorizations are on the way via Canvas. | |||
== Tutorial == | == Tutorial == | ||
Tutorial on Fusion 360 to Shapeoko2 toolpath | [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gzI5zgzzR_zRo9xr-SdSyWONMTeAq9PRUCJFRffS2FQ/edit?usp=sharing Tutorial on Fusion 360 to Shapeoko2 toolpath] | ||
https://docs.google.com/ | |||
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1twCl4EozVH56VyWiRbVeoyJNx3ng16vBNbq8OlCA0d4/edit?usp=sharing ShapeOko 2 Quick Start Guide (Digital Version of the Binder)] | |||
== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
| Line 40: | Line 53: | ||
=== Workpiece Setup === | === Workpiece Setup === | ||
* Clamp work to the surface with the toe clamps (in the | * [//https://youtu.be/r6DCvtcU8_M Using blue painter's tape on the bed and underside of the part and bonding the two with superglue is an extremely effective workholding solution.] | ||
** The superglue never touches the bed itself nor the work, just the tape. | |||
* Clamp work to the surface with the toe clamps (in the drawer under the machine.) | |||
** Toe clamps need to be pushing down - so that the toe is angled down towards the workpiece - not angled up. | ** Toe clamps need to be pushing down - so that the toe is angled down towards the workpiece - not angled up. | ||
** After setting the height with the toe's rear bolt, lightly finger-tighten the bolt near the piece. | ** After setting the height with the toe's rear bolt, lightly finger-tighten the bolt near the piece. | ||
| Line 52: | Line 67: | ||
** If the bit is too deep in the collet, it can bottom out inside the spindle when you begin to tighten the collet. | ** If the bit is too deep in the collet, it can bottom out inside the spindle when you begin to tighten the collet. | ||
* Use 14mm wrenches (in the black bag) to tighten the collet. You don't need to over-tighten the collet - hand tighten, not gorilla tighten. | * Use 14mm wrenches (in the black bag) to tighten the collet. You don't need to over-tighten the collet - hand tighten, not gorilla tighten. | ||
=== Using Vectric VCarve === | |||
The post processor for use is going to be Grbl (inch) or Grbl (mm) depending on your document units. Vector files in a variety of formats from a variety of softwares (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, AutoCAD, etc.) can be imported to Vectric VCarve. | |||
Members can use the VCarve Pro Trial Edition from home to set up their parts and save as a .crv file, though vector files can not be imported in the trial version. Files can only be posted from the Makerspace edition which we have at PS1. | |||
GCode can be sent using Universal GCode Sender or Easel. | |||
=== Using Fusion 360 === | |||
You will need to install the Easel post processor in order to get usable GCode from Fusion 360 to the Shapeoko. The post processor is available here: | |||
https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmposts?p=easel | |||
When using Universal GCode Sender, you will get a "HOLD" error because it leads with a tool change (M6). The Shapeoko does not support a tool change command, and so simply hitting the "Play" button again will resume operation. | |||
=== Carving with Easel === | === Carving with Easel === | ||
Easel is run in a browser, you must log in at Inventables http://easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in | Easel is run in a browser, you must log in at Inventables http://easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in | ||
The Industrial CNC Area Host has an Easel Pro account through Inventables. If you would like to use this platform, email cnc@pumpingstationone.org for the login credentials. | |||
* Select the correct material for the workpiece. | * Select the correct material for the workpiece. | ||
| Line 183: | Line 216: | ||
|[[User:bbay | Brandon Bay]] | |[[User:bbay | Brandon Bay]] | ||
| Jim Brink | | Jim Brink | ||
|- | |||
|[[User:Amethystdragon | Karl Schmidbauer]] | |||
| Mike Thompson | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
