This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. The Basic Workflow: 1. Idea 2. Fusion360 3. Transfer File (USB or on the Network) 4. Shop Rules 5. Mach 4 6. Run the AA Router Fusion 360 1. Where to go for help …
Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
AMT425 Epson LW-300 Label Maker
The Label Maker, hereafter to be known as Mabel, is located in the Office Supplies drawer. She needs power and tape. There is a charger and label tape in the Supplies drawer. Epson Product Page Tape: 12mm black on white tape (any tape compatible with LW-300 will work)
Kinect
We can print a kinect mount, either use a pre-existing design, or modify one depending on where we want to mount it to. Kinect hardware overview [[Image:Kinect.jpg]] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Microphone array IR emitter Depth camera Tilt motor USB cable Color camera Four mics pinpoint where voices or sounds are coming from …
Art Supplies
Ace Keeps art supplies available for members. Some has been donated and others supplied by Ace. Some supplies need to be replaced or paid for at time of use but they are clearly labeled.
Mach3
Mach3 is control software for CNC machines. It interprets G-code and tells the machine hardware what to do. It’s made by Newfangled solutions and their web page is here The user manual is here
Bending brake
A Harbor Freight 30″ sheet metal bending brake is located in the metal shop. Don’t use on sheet metal thicker than 17 gauge steel Usage: A thick piece of rectangular bar-stock is used in conjunction with this brake as work-holding. It should always be stored with the brake when not in use. Please clamp accordingly. …
Bicycle Frame Jig
[[Category:NA]] [[Category:Equipment]] Located on the floor under the CNC router. Don’t know much else about it.
Bicycle Wheel Truing Stand
Use this for making bicycle wheels round. Located on the floor under the CNC router. It is a Park Tool TS-2 Wheel Truing Stand, [http://www.parktool.com/product/professional-wheel-truing-stand-ts-2-2 www.parktool.com/product/professional-wheel-truing-stand-ts-2-2] You can find the user manual at [http://www.parktool.com/documents/e6cf6de0b12bf611357b1beb2730663ef1c2073a.pdf www.parktool.com/documents/e6cf6de0b12bf611357b1beb2730663ef1c2073a.pdf] [[File:Wheel_truing_stand.jpg|500px]] [[Category:Equipment]]
Changing tools on the mini-mill
The CNC mini-mill uses an R8 collet based tool holding system which consists of a vertical rod that draws a collet up into the spindle. This collet has a taper (the R8 designation) that matches the spindle and is pulled tight by the draw bar. [[File:MiniMillSpindle.jpg|left]][[File:MiniMillChuck.jpg|right]] ”I will label these images shortly. For now, here’s …
Jacobs style drill chuck to fit in spindle of mini mill (R8)
Something like [http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1396&category=1963256902 this] Allows regular twist drills of various sizes to be used in the mini mill.