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--- checklist:cnc_startup [2025/05/26 13:59] – [Upload your file/generate G-Code] 8c244b37-0747-c193-0a4e-0967254778dd
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 ** NOTE THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ** \\ \\
-===== ** PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THIS IS STILL UNDER REVIEW. WHEN CONFIRMED THIS MESSAGE WILL BE REMOVED** =====
+===== ** THIS IS STILL UNDER REVIEW. The following should be generally correct, please run though this with a knowledgeable member when running your first project** =====
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 ==== General Comments: ====
-* The new spindle acts a bit slower when initializing and shutting down so be patient. It is
+* The spindle acts a bit slower, when initializing and shutting down, than other machines you may be familiar so be patient. It is
 not a huge change but a change.
-* You must use the new collet. There is a 1/8th and ¼ inch version.
+* There are 2 collects available a 1/8th and ¼ inch version.
+### Prestart Operations
+It is suggested one performs the following before starting the machine.
+#### Thoroughly clean the machine of dust and debris
+Dust/dirt/saw dust can be a major impediment to successfully carving your project. Debris in the guide rails/belts can prevent the smooth operation of the gantry.
+* Members have provided a set of tools that can help the cleaning effort, a small spray bottle of alcohol, a plastic scraper and stiff nylon brushes, lint free cloths.
+The rails can be brushed off with the nylon brushes then wiped down with a lint free cloth containing a bit of dust collecting alcohol, trying to remove as much debris from the V rails as reasonably possible.
+- Inspect the drive belts, again cleaning off any saw dust/debris.
+- **//As long as the machine is turned off//**, one can manually verify smooth operation of the gantry in both the X and Y coordinates.
+Any hesitation in movement indicates a problem area on the rails/belts. If not cleaned/resolved it may affect the quality of the cuts.
+#### Example Cleaning Video
+NOTE: Please use this video as a "general" guide only. The machine in the video is not what is available in TheLab
+so one must use it for basic info only. It will provide discussion of the importance of cleaning and generally what to look for.
+** Please ignore any portion dealing with lubrication or machine adjustment.
+ That needs to be left to those most knowledgeable.Please do not dismantle any part of the machine, adjustments are super critical to proper operation.
+ If you feel maintenance is required please contact an area coordinator and report to the discord channel #cnc.**
+* [[https://youtu.be/wbgpXzvJ-8M?si=IaT4dRUIPFIgAxsO|A general Cleaning overview]]
+#### Shop Vac
+ Empty the connected shop vac of any shavings/dust and ensure the vacuum hose is positioned to allow maximum air movement.
-* The precision of the cuts are awesome. I had some parts made that fit together to make
-a sleigh. With the old router I had a lot of sanding to do but with the new router the cuts
-and tabs were so precise they just fit together with very little effort.
 === Controls under the Shapeoko table ===
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 * 4. Obsolete Start/Stop button
 === Here is a suggested startup order ===
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 * 1. Turn on computer with pin 2021
-* 2. Empty the shop vac connected to the Shapeoko
+* 2. Make sure the the shop vac connected to the Shapeoko has been emptied and vacuum hoses are unobstructed.
-* 3. Verify the table and all drive mechanisms are free of debris.
+* 3. Verify the table and all drive mechanisms are free of dirt/dust/debris as described above.
-* 4. Turn on Shapeoko cutter via it's round start button
+* 4. Turn on Shapeoko cutter via it's round start button.
+  * Note: The LED within the start button is not currently working. Verify power is applied by checking the rear of the control box mounted to the left side of the machine. One should see a blue led lite within the control box.
+  * There is a small in-line power button on a cord on the left side of the machine that also must be on for the machine to be powered on. This one is "normally" on.
 * 5. Push the round start button on the lower front of the VDF controller, if the lower light is off, push the button. When the lower light is lite the spindle is ready to power on when your program starts. The top led is flashing 0.0.
-==== Upload your file/generate G-Code ====
+* 6. plug in thumb drive containing your project.
-* 6. plug in thumb drive
+* 7. Start up the carbide motion software on the attached computer.
-* 7. Select the carbide motion software.
 * 8. import your vcarve file into Carbide Motion and generate gcode
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 * 10 Initialize the machine as you normally did.
+### Author note, we need a HOW To to manually move the gantry to check for binding, zero the bit, etc...
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