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-======Wood CNC - Shapeoko 3 XL -Not yet commissioned======+======Wood CNC - Shapeoko 3 XL ======
  
 <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true">This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.</callout> <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true">This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.</callout>
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 <callout title="Crush and flying debris Hazard" type="warning" icon="true">Keep fingers away from moving parts. Risk of flying debris (e.g. tool crash).</callout> <callout title="Crush and flying debris Hazard" type="warning" icon="true">Keep fingers away from moving parts. Risk of flying debris (e.g. tool crash).</callout>
  
-<callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of hearing protection during use.</callout>+<callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of hearing protection during use, and finger protection when changing bits</callout>
  
  
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 Our CNC Router is a Shapeoko 3 XL. Our CNC Router is a Shapeoko 3 XL.
  
-The router has a usable bed size of XXX x XXX.+The router has a usable bed size of 800mm X 350mm.
  
 We have 1/4" and 1/8" collets for the router, and a small collection of bits for basic operations. For anything more complex (or to guarantee a sharp bit) you should use your own router bits. We have 1/4" and 1/8" collets for the router, and a small collection of bits for basic operations. For anything more complex (or to guarantee a sharp bit) you should use your own router bits.
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/carbide3d|Carbide 3D YouTube Page]] - Contains a large number of helpful videos with guides and tips.   * [[https://www.youtube.com/carbide3d|Carbide 3D YouTube Page]] - Contains a large number of helpful videos with guides and tips.
  
 +For first time CNC users, we recommend using the free version of Carbide Create to design and prepare your files, as this software comes pre-programmed with the parameters of our machine and our communial bits.
  
 ======Parts and Layout===== ======Parts and Layout=====
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 ====3. Clamping Down your Stock==== ====3. Clamping Down your Stock====
  
-Before you clamp down your stock, move the router out of your way:+ 
 +NOTE: All items for the CNC including probe pins, router bits, collets spanners and allen key can be found in the small draw under the Raspberry Pi and returned here after use. 
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 +*****Before you clamp down your stock, move the router out of your way:
  
   * Press the "Jog" button at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Jog Screen.   * Press the "Jog" button at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Jog Screen.
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   * Press "Run" at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Job Info Screen   * Press "Run" at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Job Info Screen
   * Press "Load New File" on the Job Info Screen.   * Press "Load New File" on the Job Info Screen.
-  * In the Open File pop-up, navigate to your USB drive and open your .C2D file.+  * In the Open File pop-up, navigate to your USB drive (computer → / → media → cncuser → your USB drive) and open your .C2D file.
  
 Tip: You can sanity-check your file is correct by switching to the Top View tab. Tip: You can sanity-check your file is correct by switching to the Top View tab.
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 ====How to Change Router Bits or Probe Pins==== ====How to Change Router Bits or Probe Pins====
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 +The cutting edges of bits can be sharp so gloves should be worn when changing bits.
  
 To install a router bit or probe pin: To install a router bit or probe pin:
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   * Make sure that the bottom of your bit or pin does not protrude more than 150mm below the bottom of the aluminum bracket that holds the router. There is a helpful L-shaped guide in the drawer to assist when measuring this.   * Make sure that the bottom of your bit or pin does not protrude more than 150mm below the bottom of the aluminum bracket that holds the router. There is a helpful L-shaped guide in the drawer to assist when measuring this.
   * Hold the yellow button on the side of the router, and use a 17mm spanner to firmly tighten the collet nut.   * Hold the yellow button on the side of the router, and use a 17mm spanner to firmly tighten the collet nut.
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-Probe pins, router bits, and collets must be stored in the small draw under the Raspberry Pi. 
  
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