Workshops

Originally posted by Jason H 09-20-2018

I've started an initiative to upgrade the CNC router table in the woodshop.
I fixed a bunch of goofyness (broken stuff) with the table a few months ago and setup a new PC with Ubuntu 18 and the latest version of the CNC software.
The new software will enable TONS of small enhancements to print quality but the biggest improvement will be that it can transfer Gcode at 115230 baud rather than the current 9600 baud.
Yes, thats **12** times faster!

Software on PC:
Universal Gcode Sender 1.1
Open JDK (for UGS)
Arduino dev software (to load arduino with GRBL code)
GRBL code
Firefox (just because :-)

GRBL is on the Arduino.

Universal Gcode Sender. - https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/
GRBL. - https://github.com/grbl/grbl

There are a couple data lines on the Arduino controller that need to be changed for this upgrade to work.
Scroll down to the v0.9j notes on the github page for details.

The PC is under the 3D printer. It is an HP and I have green tape on the SIDE of the PC with my name.

I haven't had time to finish this upgrade. Maybe someone can carry the torch forward.

Jason

Originally posted by Lindsey Johnson 09-16-2018


Thanks!

And I was referring to the CNC Router in the woodshop...

Originally posted by Garret H 09-19-2018

Lindsey, are you looking to use the small CNC mill downstairs in the hack room or the large CNC router table that is up in the wood shop?

Originally posted by Vaughn 09-17-2018

Hi Lindsey - the owner and expert on the 3020 mill is Rob Stodola. I've sent him an email to see if he would be able to come in and do a 101 of that machine. Ill post here when I hear back.

Originally posted by Lindsey Johnson 09-16-2018

Thanks for the reply! I hope to be using them as soon as possible Let me know when you find any info.

Originally posted by Garret H 09-16-2018

Hello and welcome to the space Lindsey!

Lasercutter workshops happen pretty frequently, the last one was in August and so another should be coming up soon.
I'm also really interested in using the CNC Router, and will try and track down some info on it.
How soon are you hoping to be able to start working on projects on those machines?

Originally posted by Lindsey Johnson 09-15-2018

Hello you all,

I am a new member looking for instructions and guidance with the CNC Router and the Lasercutter! I am moderately experienced with both machines so if anyone has extra time to show me a quick rundown that would be amazing!