====== HomeBrew CNC Router ====== {{ ::homebrewcnc.jpg?nolink |}} 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. 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. 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) 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. 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. == 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