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.
Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
How to change the filter before the blower
Right now we are using a blower to vent to the outside via the roof. the system looks like this: Laser > filter box > green blower > shop exhaust fan > exhaust to the roof (which runs through clean fab) This how-to article details how to change a variety of filter types. Use the …
Laser Billing Function
Layman’s The laser billing is calculated using two hardware devices: A Teensy microcontroller and a Raspberry Pi. The Teensy adds to a running total of seconds known as odometer while the laser is firing and reports this to the Raspberry Pi when requested (every second). The running total of time firing and cost is shown …
Workshop Office Hours
Out of Date This was an experiment that never got traction. Office hours are hosted in the workshop to provide members assistance with their projects and in navigating the shop itself. Office hour hosts are there to promote community within the organization and good practices within the Workshop. Members can get advice on a …
How to clean the shop dusting tools
There are several tools along the wall with the bandsaw used for mega dusting. They may need cleaning. Extra Dust Covers can be found in the grey supply closet. Take the dirty one’s home and wash them. Then bring them back.
Team Laser January 7th 2020 Meeting Notes
Laser Team Date: January 7th, 2019 Agenda Ratify Agenda Pick the January Team Captain Team Training Decision-Making Models and How they work – 10 min. Creating Asana Tasks – 5 min. Understanding the budget dashboard – 5 min. Purchasing – Q&A only Current Backlog (make decisions, choose what to turn into tasks) Collaboration Wiki Asana …
Team Laser Collaborative Tracking
OOD – Attempted project management didn’t take This wiki post serves as a place to collect ideas about program changes, iterations on machine configuration and so on. The ideas that team laser captures here will be talked about in meetings and on slack. Those ideas that make the cut to be acted on will be …
AMT269 Honeywell Safe
Make/Model: Honeywell M1114 Documentation: M1114 1118 E V0 R0 D3 Safe must be opened for 30 minutes, once a week to prevent mold/mildew/fungus.
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 …
Team Laser December Launch Meeting Notes!
Laser Team Date: December 4, 2019 Agenda Introductions Craft Vision for the program Choose a team captain for the next 30 days Outline immediate needs related to the new laser The Team As of 12-2019 Jesse M. Josh R. Bernard Momo Patrick This Team ensures that the laser program and equipment in good …