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→Authorization Checklist
=Status=
=Status=
June 2020: Keyed switch replaced.
June 2020: Keyed switch replaced.
Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer.
Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer.
It's recommended that initial authorizations be limited to 2 member participants or less.
It's recommended that initial authorizations be limited to 2 member participants or less.
=Scheduling and Reservations=
We will be using the PS1 Skedda platform for scheduling ShopBot time.
Click this [https://pumpingstationone.skedda.com/register?key=11373bf&payload=CfDJ8AhWcCKz7g1DjwN6myjap4cdIEdLCUN78whkwElLjg7vhdI_Fm7_PGyoWzpgWFi1yae6LzzqVdM8dC7bNqpUHlonT2HhMFbiBWr5rLkaT2cXgL-GZPhljdRVuCTgnUUd2g link] to sign up or sign in and make a reservation. Select any available time and click the plus button or the green BOOK button to reserve your time on the machine.
The guidelines are as below and only those who are fully authorized may access the scheduler.
'''ShopBot Scheduling Guidelines'''
-Reservations can be made from 2 weeks out to 12 hours before the time you would like to schedule.
-No unreserved use.
-Please account for clean-up time in your reservation and be considerate of others when scheduling as there is no current time length limit for reservations.
-If you finish your time early, end your appointment so others know the machine is free.
= Documentation =
= Documentation =
Vertanux1: This user teaches at Elgin Community College and has very good tutorials and downloadable textbook on Autodesk Inventor (which applies to Fusion 360 as well: http://www.vertanux1.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/vertanux1?reload=9
Vertanux1: This user teaches at Elgin Community College and has very good tutorials and downloadable textbook on Autodesk Inventor (which applies to Fusion 360 as well: http://www.vertanux1.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/vertanux1?reload=9
Online chipload calculator: https://www.guhdo.com/chipload-calculator
Online chipload calculator: https://gdptooling.com/chipload-calc/
*** After enabling cloud libraries in Fusion 360, you will be able to access your cloud post processor library by setting the Configuration Folder (Windows) or Source (Mac) to My Cloud Posts. Both of these dialog boxes are shown below. You will then be able to select the Cloud post you uploaded in the Post Configuration field (Windows) or the Post Processor field (Mac).
*** After enabling cloud libraries in Fusion 360, you will be able to access your cloud post processor library by setting the Configuration Folder (Windows) or Source (Mac) to My Cloud Posts. Both of these dialog boxes are shown below. You will then be able to select the Cloud post you uploaded in the Post Configuration field (Windows) or the Post Processor field (Mac).
====Chip Load Calculation====
====Chip Load Calculation====
*[https://www.guhdo.com/chipload-calculator Chip Load Calculator by Guhdo]
*[https://gdptooling.com/chipload-calc/ Chip Load Calculator by GDP Tooling]
*[http://www.pdsspindles.com/engineering-speeds Bit Parameter Overview by PDS Spindles]
*[http://www.pdsspindles.com/engineering-speeds Bit Parameter Overview by PDS Spindles]
*[https://www.monstertool.com/29/tech-data.htm Monster Tools Chip Load Calculator]
*[https://www.monstertool.com/29/tech-data.htm Monster Tools Chip Load Calculator]
=== Materials ===
=== Materials ===
* [[Shopbot_PRS_CNC_router/Aluminium|Aluminium]]
* [[Shopbot_PRS_CNC_router/Plastics|Plastics]]
* [[Shopbot_PRS_CNC_router/Wood|Wood]]
* [[Shopbot_PRS_CNC_router/Wood|Wood]]
*** Use a Cut Load Calculator to determine which feeds and speeds you should be using for your specific bits. An overview is avaialble at: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/pumping-station-one/vUF3iKRQ9yc/_qNnLXzZ3QcJ]
*** Use a Cut Load Calculator to determine which feeds and speeds you should be using for your specific bits. An overview is avaialble at: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/pumping-station-one/vUF3iKRQ9yc/_qNnLXzZ3QcJ]
** Collets
** Collets
*** We currently have collets for 1/2, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits.
*** We currently have collets for 1/2, 3/8, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits.
*** Try to keep them clean and store them away from dust between uses. Dust between the gaps will produce runout. The drawer mounted under the Shopbot is the right place to store these items.
*** Try to keep them clean and store them away from dust between uses. Dust between the gaps will produce runout. The drawer mounted under the Shopbot is the right place to store these items.
*** If the collet nuts are not threading smoothly try cleaning the threads with a small brush, spindle threads as well.
*** If the collet nuts are not threading smoothly try cleaning the threads with a small brush, spindle threads as well.
* ShopBot should not be used for...
* ShopBot should not be used for...
** Metals other than aluminum
** Metals
** Cutting anything that requires coolant or lubricant (it will ruin the waste board)
** Cutting anything that requires coolant or lubricant (it will ruin the waste board)
** Ripping lumber (use the table saw)
** Ripping lumber (use the table saw)
|David Earl
|David Earl
|10/29/2020
|10/29/2020
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|Jackson Miller
|David Earl
|12/22/2021
|-}
|-}
If you have been authorized but cannot log in, request to be added to the "ShopBot Authorized" Samba group (send an email to info (at) pumpingstationone.org with your username and the name of the person who certified you) so that your login works. If you don't have a log-in on https://members.pumpingstationone.org/ you will have issues here - sign up on that site first if you haven't already.
If you have been authorized but cannot log in, request to be added to the "ShopBot Authorized" Samba group (send an email to info (at) pumpingstationone.org with your username and the name of the person who certified you) so that your login works. If you don't have a log-in on https://members.pumpingstationone.org/ you will have issues here - sign up on that site first if you haven't already.