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CNC Router - Homebrew
Make/Model
Original machine was custom built by Ron Bean and Tom Gondek at Milwaukee Makerspace. Since it has arrived at The Bodgery it has been rebuilt and modified primarily by Alex Kovell, Tony Roman, and Chris Kaufmann.
Specs
Software G-code is sent to the board via browser based Chilipeppr (http://chilipeppr.com/tinyg). Serial Port JSON Server is required to send the G-code (https://github.com/chilipeppr/serial-port-json-server)
The size of work area is: 24“ x 32.5”
(1)
(2) Oriental Motor Co. VEXTA C6244-9212K stepper motors (X,Y axes)
5.7V, 1.6A, 1.8 degrees/step, current limited - running 24v
One of original X,Y motors burned out, it has been replaced with:
NEMA23 425oz/in 2.8A Stepper Motor ¼” Dual shaft (KL23H286-20-8B) http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/stepper-motors/kl23h286-20-8b
Wiring diagram: TODO link to pdf here
(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
Bits 1/4 to 1/8 step down collet. We have a few 1/8“ cutting head, 1/8” shank, chipbreaker bits. Please provide your own bits if you wish to do something specific.
Current Status
On loan to The Bodgery Location
Current: The Bodgery, Madison, WI Previous: Wood Shop, West Room, Lenox Previous: Workshop & Vehicle Bay, Chase
On lend from
Ron Bean Tom Gondek
History
2015 - Work started 17/04/2016 Started a timeline 17/04/2016 Replaced X,Y steppers with NEMA23 425oz/in 2.8A Stepper Motor ¼” Dual shaft (KL23H286-20-8B)
Brought in: 2015