- Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter install#
- Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter driver#
- Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter software#
(the T-Groove bed installation you can do at leisure. Step back and enjoy the feeling of seeing the Machine ready to go. Select the correct model and language from the tabs. A drop-down tab will allow you to choose which machine you have purchased. Now you can start the WinPC-NC program for the first time. The found new hardware - security key dialog should come up on the PC.
Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter software#
For WinPCNC ECO Once the software is installed, insert the USB dongle supplied with WinPC-NC into a free USB port on the PC.
Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter install#
Now power up the PC and install the WinPC-NC software. If you are using the USB converter PLEASE INSTALL SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING USB NC BOX TO PC. The supplied Parallel cable is connected from the Motor Stepper Controller to the PC or the USB NC converter. You will need a 5mm Allen Key to insert and fasten it (NOT TOO TIGHT! You do not want to compress the spindle bearings). The milling motor fits into the Euroneck holder on the bridge. The 2 lever switches on the front of the Controller can override the relays and be always on 220v (Zero2 controller only). One is for the mill and Two is for a vacuum/cooling system.Īt this time you should plug it into No1 socket.
The Milling motor cable plugs in to one of these. You will notice that the Motor Stepper Controller has also got 2 Plug points for the German style plug. Unpack the milling motor and cable supplied. Always screw the connectors to the plugs to prevent any problems.( lazy here can result in problems later) The rest are clearly marked, Y,Z and ST (emergency stop switch) and the A for a 4th axis if you have one. There are 2 X ports on the Controller (any of the 2 X motors into any of the 2 X ports) Be careful not to damage any cables which are tied to the machine.įree the cables and plug them into the Motor Stepper Controller box. Place the Machine on a suitable workbench. Unplug it and leave it unplugged before starting. Important Note! Motor stepper controller must be off for installation. Once the crate is open, you should unscrew any shipping mounts inside the crate to be able to remove your Heiz CNC platform and accessories. Carefully pry open the lid which is nailed down using a crowbar. Normally your machine will arrive in a large shipping crate.
Setting up sheetcam for a homemade plasma cutter driver#
What is your approach when an object is designed on a different plane? ZY for example.Learn everything about CNC here : SO THE CRATE HAS ARRIVED!įirst Check for damage to the crate before you accept the shipment from the driver delivering!
One quick question though hopefully will not divert the discussion out of the subject. Maybe I was too scared and didn t dig enough when I posted, my apologies. I will start with the simplest part and write exactly was is going wrong. What I really want to plasma cut is the (you can open the Master CAD under the 01hardware folder). I will do my part trying to contribute to this project. Someone said in architecture workbench they started something, but I don't know, is there any progress in this direction? And add to this how different controllers can be, No, I don't believe it can be done. Man I hardly imagine it would be done without serious material management, torch management, corner management. I wanted to start a new thread about this problem, by the way. For now that I tried it - it just doesnt work right.
Just saying the current is 'not good enough' isn't really helpful. You're not giving any indication of how the lead in/out should work or how torch control is done in other applications. Until then my only option is the SheetCam. Hopefully the Path will be suitable for plasma soon.