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## Drew Skull and Crossbones (a test file) on Whiteboard (17FEB11) | ## Drew Skull and Crossbones (a test file) on Whiteboard (17FEB11) | ||
# Mendel Parts. | # Mendel Parts. | ||
| − | ## Convert patterns to gCode | + | ## Convert patterns to gCode (19FEB) |
| + | ## Determine scaling factor for steps (19FEB) | ||
| + | ### Learn how to account for tool diameter | ||
## Draw patterns for Parts | ## Draw patterns for Parts | ||
## Cut out Parts | ## Cut out Parts | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 22 February 2011
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Contents
[hide]Overview
A medium sized CNC Machine capable of cutting patterns
The Plan
- This project's focus is on implementing basic (though scalable) CNC functionality.
Progress
- Most of the Parts are ordered.
- The wood has been cut, but not fitted.
- Sourced Barrel Nuts locally
- Electronics and Steppers are in
- stepper/drive screw couplings ordered but not arriving til monday or tuesday
- table-top assembled (omg its heavy)
- gantry fitted and assembled
- stepper motor mounts drilled
- drive screws cut
- Y and Z axis Totally Complete
- Y and Z axis both stick. Replace drive nuts w/ Delrin nuts (like the mantis has)
- Successfully drew image on whiteboard with marker.
Parts List
| Part | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2'x 4'x 3/4" MDF | 4 | $45 |
| 608ZZ Bearings (BRA) | 24 | $18 |
| R8zz Bearings | 6 | $13 |
| Aluminium Angle Bracket (1" x 1/8" x 36") | 1 | ? |
| NEMA 23 Steppers | 3 | |
| 240W DC Power Supply | 1 | |
| CNC Controller Kit (china) | 1 | $160 |
| 1/2" x 10' Threaded Rod (drive screws) | 1 | $30 |
| 1/4" to 1/2" Drive Coupling | 3 | $40 |
| Limit Switches | 6 | $10 |
| Sub Total | ~$316 |
Next Steps
- Lewters sells Barrel Nuts, so if the ones I ordered don't arrive soon - get some from there. (consolation: I didn't order enough anyway) (DONE - 26OCT10)
- Put the Table together.
- X-axis (DONE 28OCT10)
- 2'x 4' MDF sections bolted together (DONE 27OCT10)
- Rails attached (DONE 28OCT10)
- Ends attached (DONE 28OCT10)
- Y-axis (DONE 30OCT10)
- Drill Holes in Gantry Sides (DONE 28OCT10)
- Attach Rails (DONE 29OCT10)
- Attach B.R.A.s (DONE 29OCT10)
- Assemble Gantry (DONE 29OCT10)
- Z-axis (DONE 30OCT10)
- Drill Holes (DONE 29OCT10)
- Attach Rails (DONE 30OCT10) (literally held on by friction according to the book)
- Attach B.R.A.s (DONE 30OCT10)
- Assemble Router Base (DONE 30OCT10)
- X-axis (DONE 28OCT10)
- Get miscellaneous parts (Drive Couplings) (DONE 27OCT10)
- Wait for miscellaneous parts to arrive (Drive Couplings) (DONE 30OCT10)
- Wait for the Control Equipment to arrive from China. (ARRIVED- 27OCT10)
- Attach Electronics
- Drill Motor Mounts (DONE 31OCT10)
- Cut Drive Screws (DONE 31OCT10)
- Drill holes for screws in gantry pieces (DONE 2NOV10)
- Mount Drive Screws for each axis (Y&Z DONE 2NOV10)
- Attach motors (DONE sometime in early NOV)
- Hook motors to driver board (DONE sometime in early NOV)
- Receive USB-to-Parallel Cable (DONE sometime in early NOV)
- Configure software (Begin sometime in early NOV)
- Debug
- X and Z axes are sticking.
- Ordered Delrin(plastic) Nuts (4DEC10)
- Received (8DEC10)
- didn't fit current drive screws - ordering new ones (10DEC10)
- replaced the screws that needed replacing. (16FEB11)
- Drew Skull and Crossbones (a test file) on Whiteboard (17FEB11)
- X and Z axes are sticking.
- Mendel Parts.
- Convert patterns to gCode (19FEB)
- Determine scaling factor for steps (19FEB)
- Learn how to account for tool diameter
- Draw patterns for Parts
- Cut out Parts
- PROFIT
Resources
Ideas
- I'll probably want to go with a belt drive system for the 4'x 8' iteration.
Pretty Pictures
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