This post covers an element of our program development process when we got a new CNC Router and needed a new program to support it. Sign up for being an Early Adopter There is only space for max. 12 people. Once there are no more spots we will close the form. Priority goes to those …
Category: CNC Router
AMT376 CNC Control Computer – Dell
drp followed these instructions to modify the OS to connect to the SMB fileserver: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/filecab/accessing-a-third-party-nas-with-smb-in-windows-11-24h2-may-fail/4154300
AMT375 48 x 96 Forest Scientific HSR CNC Router
Model: Forest Scientific 48 x 96 HSR CNC Router Per Forest Scientific with 48″ x 96″ T-slot Table Aluminum T-slot Table and Wireless MPG for CNC Router Manual: Pending availability from Forest Scientific. Documentation: Controller This router uses a CENTROID Wireless MPG Control Pendant Model: WMPG-4 for Centroid CNC equipped Mills, Lathes & Routers. This …
AMT312 Senco Nail Gun for Plastic Nails
Model: SPFN15XP For use with plastic nails only! Where to buy nails for this gun: https://www.nailgundepot.com/senco/nails/15-gauge-plastic-composite-finish-nails
CNC startup checklist
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 …
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 …
What to do with sawdust
The short answer is to bag it, take it home, throw it away. We know you are saying to yourself “but all this sawdust isn’t mine…” If there is sawdust in the can when you get there, bag it and post a photo to the channel before creating more dust (more What to do when …