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-test+====== HomeBrew CNC Router ====== 
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 +The MKE HomeBrew CNC Router was given a home at The Bodgery in 2015. The Bodgery acquired a TinyG controller board for it, and the HomeBrew CNC was upgraded to use this USB based controller. It has taken a team of MadCityMakers to get it operational, and we are still working on ironing out all of the wrinkles as of late March 2016. 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Trainers ===== 
 + 
 +  * Chris Kaufmann 
 +  * Alex Kovell 
 +  * Tony Roman 
 + 
 +==== Trained ==== 
 + 
 + 
 +=== Make/Model === 
 + 
 +Custom built by Ron Bean and Tom Gondek at Milwaukee Makerspace 
 +Brought back to life by a team of MadCityMakers including Chris Kaufmann, Alex Kovell and Tony Roman. 
 + 
 + 
 +== Specs == 
 + 
 + 
 +== Software == 
 + 
 + 
 +[[http://chilipeppr.com|Chilipeppr]] software requires program in G-Code format, though direct import of SVG files is currently (March 2016) in testing. 
 + 
 +Use [[http://easel.inventables.com/|Easel from Inventables]] for simple 2D and 2.5D milling. Tutorial to be added here. 
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 +For full 3D profile milling, [[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-activate-start-up-or-educational-licensing-for-Fusion-360.html|Autodesk FUSION 360]] is suggested, as it is a CAD and CAM software package which is available to makers on an annual basis free of charge. 
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 +The size of work area is: 24" x 32.5" 
 + 
 +(1) DEWALT DWP611 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router with LED 
 +1/4" Collet, 1/8" adapter available 
 + 
 +(2) Oriental Motor Co. VEXTA C6244-9212K stepper motors (X,Y axes) 
 + 
 +5.7V, 1.6A, 1.8 degrees/step, current limited - running 24v 
 + 
 +(1) ALM 90130-25-SPA stepper motor (Z-axis) 
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 +5.7V, 1.6A, 1.8 degrees/step, current limited - running 24v 
 + 
 +(2) Microtel SP-150-24IER power supplies 
 + 
 +150 watt, 115vAC/1ph/60Hz 2.5 amp input, 24VDC 6.3 amp output 
 + 
 +(1) [[https://synthetos.myshopify.com/collections/assembled-electronics/products/tinyg|TinyG Controller Board]] 
 + 
 +== Bits == 
 + 
 +1/8" Shaft 
 +[[http://drillbitsunlimited.com/Router-and-End-MiLL-Bits-C287415.aspx|Drillbits Unlimited]] has a number of affordable 1/8" shaft size endmills. These are perfect for simple 2D cutting jobs. For general purpose use, the [[http://drillbitsunlimited.com/Chip-Breaker-Router-Bits-You-Choose-Size-and-Qty-P3248899.aspx:Chip Breaker Router Bits]] work well. 
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 +1/4" Shaft 
 +[[http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=kodiak+endmill|Kodiak]] endmills are available on Amazon at a reasonable price, and have been tested and work well on the machine.  
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 + 
 + 
 + 
 +== Current Status == 
 +Marginally functional. Overheating issue with X-Axis stepper motor. 
 + 
 +Location 
 + 
 +Current: The Bodgery, Madison, WI 
 +Previous: MKE Makerspace 
 + 
 +== On lend from == 
 + 
 +Ron Bean, Tom Gondek - MKE MakerSpace 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +== History == 
 + 
 +? 2015 - Arrived at The Bodgery 
 +October 2015 - Setup work begun 
 +March 2016 - X-Axis failure 
 + 
 +=== Notes === 
 + 
 +Machine has promise, but will require some additional upgrades before it is ready for full use and training as of 3/25/2016
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