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AMT120 Prusa i3 Mk2 3d Printer
Summary Lacking the automatic filament detection and removable build sheet of the Mk2.5, the Mk2 is still a reliable workhorse. Entertain yourself by going to the Menu>>Statistics and marveling at how many meters of filament this machine has printed over the years! Make and model: Prusa i3 3d printer, Mk2 Manual: https://www.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk2s_en.pdf Slicer: We …
AMT250 Prusa i3 Mk2.5 3d Printer
Summary The Prusa Mk2.5 is like a Honda Accord – not showy, but gets the job done reliably. With automatic bed leveling, automatic filament detection, and a removable build sheet, it’s relatively fast and quite consistent. Make and model: Prusa i3 3d printer, Mk2.5 Manual: https://www.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk25_en_2_51.pdf Slicer: We recommend PrusaSlicer, https://cdn.prusa3d.com/downloads/drivers/prusa3d_win_2_5_0.exe for Windows, or …
How to Adjust the dust collection skirt on the CNC Router
This is post is a rough draft and will hopefully be refined and placeholder information filled in. There is a skirt plate (boot?) under the router that holds the dust collection parts including the hose connection and the skirting. This plate is adjusted up and down depending on your job and your bit to get …
How to Check the Head Configuration on the Laser
Users should be moving the bed up and down to focus. DO NOT adjust the height of the barrel. Though some lasers especially older ones use this method to focus, our laser has a powered Z bed. If users lower the barrel past the top reset value of the bed, the laser could take a …
CNC Router User Fees
The new router is amazing! We love it and feel it was the right investment to serve the community. The cost of the new equipment was approximately $46k with additional moving and development expenses. Phew! Quite a chunk of change. In order to grow and maintain the tool and program, as well as replenish our …
CNC software at Ace
There are 3 primary types of software used to perform CNC milling: CAD CAM CNC motion control. CAD stands for “computer-aided design”. A CAD program is used to design a 2D or 3D digital model of what you plan to produce in the physical world. Examples of CAD software include Fusion 360, VCarve, SketchUP, AutoCAD, …
AMT377 Hisense 50-inch 4k Smart TV
Name: Hisense – 50″ Class U6H Series Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Google TV Model:50U6H SKU:6505541 Documentation:
CNC Router Collets and Bits Purchasing Information
This post contains purchasing information for collets and collet nuts for the FS CNC Router. This post also contains purchasing information for a basic router bits set. Purchasing Collets and Collet Nuts Ace collet requirements are Milwaukee brand Collet and Nut Assembly. Ace stocks: ¼” and ½” collets. See Collets and Bits for the FS CNC …
How to Run the CNC Router Home Sequence
This is post is a rough draft about how to run the home sequence on the FS CNC Router. Steps to Turn on the Machine and Run the Home Sequence Check Estop is not engaged. Ensure the red button of the Estop is pulled out. The CNC Router will not turn on when the Estop …