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--- checklist:cnc_startup [2025/11/13 18:26] – replace in progress note, rearrange to hope a better flow 8c244b37-0747-c193-0a4e-0967254778dd
+++ checklist:cnc_startup [2025/11/16 01:48] (current) – minor tweaks 8c244b37-0747-c193-0a4e-0967254778dd
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 ** 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.
+ 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.**
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 #### Shop Vac
- Empty the connected shop vac of any shavings/dust and ensure the vacuum hose is positioned to allow maximum air movement.
+ Empty the connected shop vac and it's associated cyclone collector of any shavings/dust and ensure the vacuum hose is positioned to allow maximum air movement and free to move unobstructed across the machine bed.
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 * 1. Shop Vac control box
-* 2. VDF Controller Start/Stop button
+* 2. VFD Controller Start/Stop button
-* 3. VDF spindle speed indicator
+* 3. VFD spindle speed indicator
 * 4. Obsolete Start/Stop button
+=== Available Shapeoko bit Collets ===
+The lab Shapeoko has two different sized collets for different sized bits, a 1/4" and 1/8" collet. They should be kept in the
+collet containers seen in the following:
+{{cnc:cnccollets.jpg}}
 ==== Here is a suggested physical machine startup order ====
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   * 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 should flash 0.0.
+* 5. Turn on the VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) controller located under the table on the left. If the light around the lower/round start button is not lit, press the button.
+If after a couple minutes the units top LED's are not flashing "00." make sure the VFD main power switch is turned on, it may be off even if the
+start button is lit. It's located right next to/behind where the power cord enters the unit.
- ** NOTE: If the round button is lit but you still do not see the LEDs lit, make sure the VDF main power switch is turned on. It's
+With the led's flashing it is ready power on the spindle when your program is run. The top led should flash 0.0.
+ ** NOTE: If the round button is lit but you still do not see the LEDs lit, make sure the VFD main power switch is turned on. It's
 located right next to/behind where the power cord enters the unit.**
 ==== Summary Notes ====
-Now that you have reviewed the videos and gotten familiar with the machine controls, here is a link to a page you can print and take with you as a refresher
+Now that you have reviewed the videos and gotten familiar with the machine controls, here is a link to a page that details futher the machine initialization process. It's a version you can print and take with you as a refresher
-[[shapeokoinitnotes|Shapeoko - Carbide Motion Initialization Notes]] This page also expands a bit on the following
+[[shapeokoinitnotes|Shapeoko - Carbide Motion Initialization Notes]] This page also expands on the following
 high level details of running your job.
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 * 2. Start up the carbide motion software on the attached computer.
-* 3. Click the Initialize Machine button within Motion.
+* 3. Click the "Initialize Machine" button within Motion.
+* 4. Click on the "Connect to Cutter" button.
+  The machine will home and test the X,Y,Z limits and motion. It will travel to the home position at the far right corner,
+   then move back to the near front so a bit can be installed.
 * 4. Select the "Jog" tab
-* 5 At this point it is advised to run the gantry through the X/Y movements to ensure smooth operation. Move the gantry via the Jog panel within Carbide Motion. You can use the Fast speed setting to test the movement, just be sure to avoid crashing the gantry into the X/Y stops.
+* 5 At this point it is advised to run the gantry through the X/Y movements to ensure smooth operation. Move the gantry via the Jog panel within Carbide Motion.
+ You can use the Fast speed setting to test the movement, just be sure to avoid crashing the gantry into the X/Y stops.
+ When running this test listen for/observe any skipping, stutter or dragging that might indicate there is dirt in the guide rails. If so then a more
+through cleaning is required.
 * 6. If needed, jog the cutter out of the way to setup your work.
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 ** NOTE Please try to avoid cutting into the attached spoil board. Due to the size requirements replacing it is not a fun project. If your project requires cutting all the way through your project piece, place your own, temporary, spoil board under your project piece.**
-  * Front edge of the new spoiler boards may not square.
+  * Front edge of the new spoiler boards may not be square, so don’t use them to square your work piece. The spoiler board screws/screw holes are definitely square. They have proved effective for aligning your work piece.
-  *Don’t use it to square your work piece.
-  *The spoiler board screw holes are definitely square so use them to align your work piece.
-  *Using the holes for alignment has proved effective in the past.
-* 8. Set the X,Y,Z bit zero positions
+* 8. Set the X,Y,Z bit zero positions refer to this document for details: [[shapeokoinitnotes|Shapeoko - Carbide Motion Initialization Notes]]
-==== Load G-Code/Execute File ====
+==== Load G-Code/Execute Your Project in Carbide Motion ====
-* 9. Select the Run tab
+* 9. Within the Motion main screen, Select the "Run" tab
-* 10. Select load a new project to import your Vcarve saved g-code file into Carbide Motion
+* 10. Select "Load new File" button to import your Vcarve saved g-code file into Carbide Motion
-* 11. Start the job,
+* 11. Click on the "Start the job" button to begin execution,
 **NOTE:**
-  * your program will control the rpms.
+  * your program will control the rpms. You won't be prompted to turn on the router. If the VFD LEDs are not lit, (see step 5 above), the router will not spin and you will crash the bit. (Trust me I know from experience.)
-  * You won't be prompted to turn on the router. If the lower circular light is not on (see step 4 above), the router will not spin and you will crash the bit. (Trust me I know from experience.)
   * Be prepared to hit the stop/pause button if the spindle does note start or the vacuum does not start.
-* 12. When your spindle fires up, the VDF controller will look like the following picture: This job happened to
+* 12. When your spindle fires up, the VFD controller will look like the following picture: This job happened to
-want 22,000 rpms per the program but showed 22,260 on the VDF.
+want 22,000 rpms per the program but showed 22,260 on the VFD.
+* 13. At this point the vacuum should have automatically started. If not, hit the "Stop/Cancel" button to halt the execution and troubleshoot why the vacuum is not starting.
 Controller started
 {{cnc:vdfstarted.jpg}}
-* 13. The shop vac should start once the spindle reaches a certain speed.
+* 14. The shop vac should start once the spindle reaches a certain speed.
-* 14. When prompted, insert the desired cutter bit. For safety, ensure the spindle is powered down before inserting. this requires the use of the precision collets and tighten using two wrenches when the cutter is inserted.
+* 15. When prompted, insert the desired cutter bit. For safety, ensure the spindle is powered down before inserting. this requires the use of the precision collets and tighten using two wrenches when the cutter is inserted.
-{{cnc:cnccollets.jpg}}
+* 16. if your project requires bit changes, you will be prompted for a change at the appropriate time.
-* 15. hit resume to measure bit
+* 17. hit "Resume Button" to continue and the machine will run through it process to measure the bit.
-* 17. TBD if more is required...
+* 18. TBD if more is required...
 This concludes the physical startup and initialization of the machine. One should be able to run your job at this point. Please contact the area coordinator or post a note to discord request help with running the software, especially if this is your first time.
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 ==== Power Down ====
-* 20. When the VDF powers down it takes a minute or two to discharge the capacitor, so it will appear to be on for a bit.
+ When the VFD powers down it takes a minute or two to discharge the capacitor and extinguish the LEDs, so it will appear to be on for a bit.
-The VDF controller should look like the following,
+The VFD controller should look like the following,
 {{cnc:vdfcontroller.jpg}}
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 Suggestions:
-* We may want to secure the cables and the controller some. I was moving some stuff and got caught up in the new controller wires.
 * We may want to square up the front edge of the new spoiler board.