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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Pendragon, Jul 26, 2014.

bOX

bOX

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Pendragon, Jul 26, 2014.

A bigger OX. As this build is nothing new I will detail my build process, I am not an experienced builder, this will maybe help someone else. The size of the bOX will be 100cmx75cm. I will use aluminium plates, a tinyG, and most probably only open source / free software.

CNC tinyG newbie Europe Built with my son.
  1. Pendragon

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    Pendragon published a new build:

    Read more about this build...
     
    #1 Pendragon, Jul 26, 2014
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    Hi Pendragon,

    Welcome - I look forward to following your build :thumbsup:

    Tweakie.
     
    #2 Tweakie, Jul 26, 2014
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    I like the name 'bOX'!
     
    #3 Seul Kee, Jul 26, 2014
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    Hi Pendragon

    Looks like we are using the same electronics. I'm also hoping to get away with open source software too.

    I have many competing priorities at the moment so while I think I have all the parts I need (except a bench), I haven't made a whole lot of progress.

    Good luck with your build.
     
    #4 Duane, Jul 27, 2014
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    Thank a lot for the encouragements. Electronic is working pretty well for the moment. But it doesn't move any router for the moment. I just received most of the hardware, including the KRESS router 1050 FM 1. My rails also arrived. Tomorrow I will cut them to the right size.

    The big part is he plate cut of. I found a fablab in the area, will take contact with them, they have a CNC...
     
    #5 Pendragon, Jul 30, 2014
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    The deltabot group (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/deltabot) started a very nice initiative. Members can receive the printed parts to build a Kossel Mini if they pledge to print and send those for free to other members.
    My OX is basically complete but I've not tried yet to mill aluminum.
     
    #6 Franco Ponticelli, Jul 30, 2014
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  8. Franco Ponticelli

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    The concept is fantastic and the UI very very good. I experience a few rough edges but I am sure they will be addressed. Totally recommended.
     
    #8 Franco Ponticelli, Aug 2, 2014
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    Hi Franco, let me know what errors/rough edges. This is a new app so looking for community feedback.
     
    #9 John Lauer, Aug 3, 2014
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    As said nothing major but here are a few things I found out:
    • Can't find an easy way to regulate the feedrate in joggle mode (I suspect it is hardcoded to F200 ?).
    • Sometimes when I load a design it doesn't load it in the preview ... not sure exactly when that happens so I will search for a reproducible pattern.
    • When resetting the tinyg the connection is obviously lost but then it is not restored and I have to refresh the page to make it work.
    Keep up the amazing work!
     
    #10 Franco Ponticelli, Aug 3, 2014
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    • Jogging is now G0 commands, so feedrate is the max you have your machine set to.
    • Your design likely had spaces after XYZ coords. That's fixed now.
    • TinyG reconnect should be good in Serial Port JSON Server 1.6 published yesterday.
     
    #11 John Lauer, Aug 23, 2014
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  12. Franco Ponticelli

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    That is awesome, I will try first thing tomorrow. Thanks!
     
    #12 Franco Ponticelli, Aug 24, 2014

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