Desktop CNC Build - Shapeoko 2

[EDC]

Work table assembled



X axis gantry assembled




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[HFK]

When you have to tap the holes that really is a DIY kit. I agree that handle does suck.

[k7]

Is that a squid or an octopus?

ha!

ok, i'm going to need some cnc'd family guy figures.

[EDC]

Assembled together.  It looks like there is quite of lot of fine tuning and leveling u need to do.  I guess I kinda assumes it would just go together and be square.  It definately is great for the money though so far.  Nothing that really compares to it from what Ive seen.  Now to do the electronics.




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[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

4 hours later at the tampa hacker space and I just need to do the electronics..

[PinPup]

Very interesting, now we need action vids and photos of completed projects. 

[EDC]

Cool, looks like you will probably get yours up and running before me.  I'm interested to see what u are going to be using for software.  In the past I've used solid works/mastercam and artcam but I'd like to use somethjng simpler maybe a 2d cad program and I've heard good things about maker cam.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

and we have action!

[EDC]

Cool. I'm finishing up the electrical wiring.  Will post pics later tonight.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

make sure you setup the controller!

i just opened up the serial port and pasted this:

$0 = 40.20
$1 = 40.20
$2 = 320.00
$3 = 30
$4 = 500.00
$5 = 500.00
$6 = 28
$7 = 255
$8 = 25.00
$9 = 0.050
$10 = 0.100
$11 = 25
$12 = 3
$13 = 0
$14 = 1
$15 = 0
$16 = 0
$17 = 0
$18 = 0
$19 = 25.000
$20 = 250.000
$21 = 100
$22 = 1.000

settings from here: http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Grbl_Configuration


also, the java applet likes to spazz out and requires you to restart it sometimes, and the reset button on the motor control is your friend,

[EDC]

Wiring competed.  Now I just need to make some adjustments and setup the software.






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[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

i cut a quad copter deck with mine last night at the space, also did a sign last sat for my dad.

i have upgraded from MakerCam to Cut2D , and will be soon replacing the spindle.

[EDC]

What kind of spindle are u upgrading to?  I had a dewalt palm router in my last CNC router.  Bought most of my bits from prescise bits which make awesome tiny router bits.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

i am still researching it.

i am currently trying to sort out how to upgrade the one axis to dual steppers, or prevent belt slips.

the free spilndle they give is not the great don't over tighten the clamps, or it won't spin, i have had the end mill come loose and walk twice now, so really want to just upgrade it so secure the bits better.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

ok, upgrading to the DW660  as it supports 1/8th & 1/4th end mills, mount kit available @ shapepoko site, NOT inventables.