As of April 9, 2023. Applicable to the Forest Scientific CNC Router AMT375 Ensure you are meeting all dress code and shop safety requirements Remove the t-slot table cover and signage and store them under the machine Clear and prepare your work area Turn on the CNC router laptop Power on the main switch on …
Author: Bob Mendelsohn
Xbox controller for CNC Router
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. Our CNC Router uses an Xbox 360 controller. This page explains what the buttons do. Left & Right Bumper, Left & Right Trigger These buttons do nothing. But …
CNC Router – Alignment Laser
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. Why does the CNC Router have a laser pointer? To quickly and accurately align your work stock with the X or Y axis of the CNC. With it you can …
Fusion 360
You may use any program you want to generate Gcode for the CNC router. The most common choice is Fusion 360. You can download a free “personal ” version from this link. https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists Fusion 360 also works to create files for our CNC mill in metalworks, the laser cutter, and for 3D printing.
Export GCode from Fusion360 to CNC
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. This page explains the steps to get your tool paths from Fusion 360 to the CNC router. Our CNC runs software called Mach4. When in the Manufacture section of …