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--- tool:6040_cnc_mill [2019/11/17 20:55] – lukecyca
+++ tool:6040_cnc_mill [2020/09/02 20:00] (current) – lukecyca
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+===== Startup Procedure =====
+  - Turn on controller power (red switch)
+  - Login to computer (ask on slack #cnc for password if you have been trained)
+  - Start Mach3mill
+==== Homing ====
+Homing is currently manual. The machine should already be homed. If not:
+  - Enable Mach3 by pressing reset if necessary
+  - Drive the machine to the back, right, top position (be careful to not overdrive the machine into the endstops)
+  - Click "Ref All Home"
+  - Ensure soft limits are enabled
+==== Running ====
+  * Ensure Softlimits are on. If you are getting softlimits warnings, make sure the machine is homed correctly, and then reload your gcode. If you still get softlimit warnings, please ask before continuing!
+  * To turn the spindle on, use the green "VFD-SP" switch, dial in the speed in Hz, and press Run.
+===== Shutdown Procedure =====
+  * Put away endmills and clamping gear
+  * Leave the machine in the home position
+  * Clean up your mess
+  * Shutdown the computer