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PCB Mill
Make the pixies go down the right path.
| Status | PLANNING as 2018-12-03 |
|---|---|
| Training | YES (see below) |
| Hackable | NO |
| Usage Restrictions | Members Only |
| Owner | Vancouver Hack Space |
| If it Breaks | Turn off. Put a BROKEN sign on machine. Notify forums immediately; update this wiki. |
| Loan Status | (will be) Owned by VHS |
| Arrival Date | Planning |
| Location | N/A |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Safety
Be safe; safety procedures will be similar to other automated rotary machines (such as the Taig)
Design
The design is currently underway, but it is likely to be a CoreXY machine and may re-use the Sherline spindle/z axis.
Getting Involved
Tell us how you can help: https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/pcb-cnc-machine-s-group-project/8540/28
Components
Gantry
The xy gantry will be made in a CoreXY style. The Z will likely be pillaged from the Sherline Mill. The grantry will be prototyped in acrylic or any readily available material. The design should support both NEMA17 and NEMA23 stepper mounts in case upgrades are made at a later date Some materials are being provided, but there are gaps, see forum post for latest.
Controller
The controller will be based on a Raspberry Pi. The Pi will be running Raspbian and will be running some form of gcode sender.
We still need: An Enclosure A Keyboard (preferably debris-free such as a sealed rubber keyboard) A Screen (preferably a smallish touchscreen) An Enclosure
Driver
The driver will be a GRBL based Arduino+Driver Sheild.