ShapeOko2 CNC Router: Difference between revisions
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|hackable = Consult CNC Area Host | |hackable = Consult CNC Area Host | ||
|model = ShapeOko 2 "The Works" version | |model = ShapeOko 2 "The Works" version | ||
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= Status = | |||
Open for authorizations. | 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 == | ||
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== 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 == | ||
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=== 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. | ||
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* 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 Fusion 360=== | === 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: | 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: | ||
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=== 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. | ||
