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| - | **G-Code Generation - quick point** | ||
| - | As the machine is operated on a linux based board, a linux based G-Code is required. This can be aliitle finicky to generate. | ||
| - | There are many online resources for generating an appropriate g-code which will do the job and different methods will work best for different users of the machine. | ||
| - | I personally have found the following workflow very useable: | ||
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| - | 1. Obtain an STL - this can be done via CAD design or downloaded from an online source | ||
| - | 2. Open STL on FreeCad software and convert into a solid model | ||
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| - | 3. Use the machine tab on FreeCad to generate a tool path | ||
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| - | 3.1 A new tool may also need to be created on FreeCad to match diameter and length of your IRL endmill: | ||
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| - | Once the G-Code has been uploaded onto the machine, Check that the origin and orientation is matching what you expected. I find it is easier to edit the SLT orientation in stage 2 rather than editing the origin and axis of the tool path, but to each is own.. | ||
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| - | It is also good practice to do a dry run / run the machin on plastic / wax to test it is performing as it should. | ||
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| If you have any further questions then feel free to leave them on the forum and we'll try our best to help. | If you have any further questions then feel free to leave them on the forum and we'll try our best to help. | ||
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| + | **G-Code Generation - quick point** | ||
| + | |||
| + | As the machine is operated on a linux based board, a linux based G-Code is required. This can be a little finicky to generate. | ||
| + | There are many online resources for generating an appropriate g-code which will do the job and different methods will work best for different users of the machine. | ||
| + | I personally have found the following workflow very useable: | ||
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| + | 1. Obtain an STL - this can be done via CAD design or downloaded from an online source | ||
| + | 2. Open STL on FreeCad software and convert into a solid model | ||
| + | https:// | ||
| + | 3. Use the machine tab on FreeCad to generate a tool path | ||
| + | https:// | ||
| + | 3.1 A new tool may also need to be created on FreeCad to match diameter and length of your IRL endmill: | ||
| + | https:// | ||
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| + | Once the G-Code has been uploaded onto the machine, Check that the origin and orientation is matching what you expected. I find it is easier to edit the SLT orientation in stage 2 rather than editing the origin and axis of the tool path, but to each is own.. | ||
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| + | It is also good practice to do a dry run / run the machine on plastic / wax to test it is performing as it should. | ||
| ===== Maintenance ===== | ===== Maintenance ===== | ||
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| A set of prompts for use when running inductions [[equipment: | A set of prompts for use when running inductions [[equipment: | ||
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| + | ===== Simulator ===== | ||
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| + | LinuxCNC has a built-in simulator. You can install it on a PC. [[equipment: | ||
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