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| == Status == | | == Status == |
| Open for authorizations. | | Open for authorizations. |
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| + | = ShapeOko 2 Specifications = |
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| + | * Nominal Cutting Area 250mm x 250mm x 50mm (~10" x 10" x 2") |
| + | * Max spindle speed: 12,000 RPM |
| + | ** Note: PS1 provided tooling & feeds and speeds are based around a fixed 12,000 RPM spindle speed. |
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| + | The spindle uses ER11 collets. These eventually wear out, so check before using them. Collets are a durable expendable. |
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| + | Users are welcome to purchase their own collets and tools in case the PS1 provided ones are insufficient. |
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| == Authorization == | | == Authorization == |
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| * Use 14mm wrenches (in the black bag) to tighten the collet. You don't need to over-tighten the collet - hand tighten, not gorilla tighten. | | * Use 14mm wrenches (in the black bag) to tighten the collet. You don't need to over-tighten the collet - hand tighten, not gorilla tighten. |
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− | ===Using Fusion 360=== | + | === Using Vectric VCarve === |
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| + | The post processor for use is going to be Grbl (inch) or Grbl (mm) depending on your document units. Vector files in a variety of formats from a variety of softwares (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, AutoCAD, etc.) can be imported to Vectric VCarve. |
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| + | Members can use the VCarve Pro Trial Edition from home to set up their parts and save as a .crv file. Files can only be posted from the Makerspace edition which we have at PS1. |
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| + | GCode can be sent using Universal GCode Sender or Easel. |
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| + | === Using Fusion 360 === |
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| You will need to install the Easel post processor in order to get usable GCode from Fusion 360 to the Shapeoko. The post processor is available here: | | You will need to install the Easel post processor in order to get usable GCode from Fusion 360 to the Shapeoko. The post processor is available here: |
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| === Carving with Easel === | | === Carving with Easel === |
| Easel is run in a browser, you must log in at Inventables http://easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in | | Easel is run in a browser, you must log in at Inventables http://easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in |
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| + | The Industrial CNC Area Host has an Easel Pro account through Inventables. If you would like to use this platform, email [email protected] for the login credentials. |
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| * Select the correct material for the workpiece. | | * Select the correct material for the workpiece. |