How to use tool change?
Difference between Fixed Tool sensor and Movable sensor: Fixed Tool Sensor: Used for measuring ‘Tool Offset’. Gives us position of the tool tip in absolute coordinates. Always at fixed position. Movable Sensor: For setting ‘Offset Current Z’ at the top surface of work material. Gives us relative coordinates. You can move it around the table, […]
How to use tool change with ATC?
Automatic tool change – ATC tutorial with PlanetCNC software and controller This tutorial will guide you through ATC hardware equipment installation, software settings configuration and final use of ATC with PlanetCNC software and PlanetCNC motion controller. We will start by installing ATC hardware equipment on our machine and later on continue with software settings configuration. […]
How to use “Warp” feature?
USING “WARP” FEATURE IN CNC USB CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ‘Warp’ feature is used when applying generated toolpath over bended, curved or uneven surfaces. This feature comes in great help to users that mill their own PCB’s. Since the PCB milling procedure itself is very delicate and precise (distance between two pads can be only xx mils), […]
How to mill and drill PCBs from Gerber and NC Drill files?
MILLING PCB’S WITH CNC USB CONTROLLERS This tutorial is intended to help you with production of one-sided PCBs with your CNC machine. Before any work is done with machine you must be sure that the ‘Gerber’ files you intend to import in CNC USB controller software are correct and are generated with correct parameters. Some […]
How to mill and drill double sided PCB using transformations and warp
MILLING DOUBLE SIDED PCB’S WITH CNC USB CONTROLLERS This tutorial will help you with production of double-sided PCB’s with your CNC machine. Before you start, please be sure that machine is properly set-up and calibrated. Gerber and drill files should be generated with correct parameters. Since tutorial for single sided PCB’s already describes the gerber […]
How to select stepper motor and driver
HOW TO SELECT STEPPER MOTOR AND DRIVER? Here are some documents I found on internet: Stepper motor and driver selection Drive circuit basics Step motor basics Torque converter
How to connect motor driver with optoisolated inputs
HOW TO CONNECT MOTOR DRIVER WITH OPTOISOLATED INPUTS? There are two possible connections: 1. Common cathode 2. Common anode
How to connect Probotix motor driver with 10 pin cable?
HOW TO CONNECT PROBOTIX MOTOR DRIVER WITH 10 PIN CABLE? It is easy to create 10pin cable for Probotix driver – just “cross” two wires to other side.
Wie benutze ich PlanetCNC Software und Controller um die CNC Maschine einzustellen?
Ich werde versuchen ihnen zu zeigen, wie Sie ihre CNC mit PlanetCNC Software einstellen. Ich werde meine Portal-Maschine als Beispiel verwenden, aber Sie können es auf allen Maschinentypen auf diese Weise tun. Ich benutze Metrik (Millimeter) Einheiten, aber alles ist mit imperialen (Zoll) Einheiten außer Zahlen, die unterschiedlich sind (1mm ist etwa 0.03937inch), gleich. “Schritte […]
DIY
Here you can download schematics, pcb, firmware and software – everything needed for DIY build. DIY controllers are same as assambled Mk1 from my shop – no differences. You can use this work and make derivative works based on it but only for noncommercial purposes. For commercial purposes you need written permission from us. Preprogrammed […]
How to connect proximity switch as limit switch?
HOW TO CONNECT PROXIMITY SWITCH AS LIMIT SWITCH USING OPTOCOUPLER? There are two types of switches – PNP (3002PA, 3002PB, …) and NPN (3002NA, 3002NB, …) Switches are also categorized as NC – normaly closed (3002PB, 3002NB, …) and NO – normaly open (3002PA, 3002NA, …). For NC switches enable “Invert Limit” in software […]
How to connect and setup MPG pendant?
HOW TO CONNECT AND SETUP MPG PENDANT? Settings Enable “E-Stop” to use E-Stop switch connected to CTRL1 pin. Enable “Invert” option, if your E-Stop switch is active low (NC type). Enable “Use MPG” to use MPG pendant. Most common PPR value for MPG is 100 pulses per revolution. Enable “Reverse” to set reverse MPG direction. […]