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halogen-xcarve

  • Files for customized CNC router, based on X-Carve XXL, using X-Controller driver board with GRBL 1.1h
  • Features include:
    • Server setup with all necessary electronics inside modified X-controller extrusion. Access via any network device with web browser. Gcode processed locally, preventing accidental disconnects. Touch screen connected directly to controller with touch-optimized interface enabled.
    • Approx 30" x 30" x 5" usable work area.
    • 24K rpm spindle with auto-tool change capability. Supports ISO10 tool holders / ER16 collets.
    • Retractable tool magazine.
    • Tool length probing.
    • Vacuum grid for clamp-free hold down. Optional bleeder board for use with throughcuts.
    • Dust collection system with auto-on during machining.

hardware changes:

  • Mechatron HFSAC-6508-ER11 spindle + Mechatron STC65 tool changer + Omron MX2 VFD
  • Customized X-controller box with add'l components:
    • Lattepanda v1 2G/32G Intel Atom z8350 + integrated arduino leonardo.
    • Buck converters for 12v and 5v
    • 12v relay bank
    • 20x4 LCD
    • Quick release E-stop
    • Wifi antenna
    • Noctua 40mm x 40mm 12v quiet fan
  • 1000mm x 1000mm makerslide frame, stiffened / raised.
  • 8mm lead screws. Based on kit from MFX Workshop.
  • Custom Z-axis linear slide.
  • Custom SLA printed dust shoe.
  • Custom HDPE vacuum grid on MDF/steel table + Ametek 3-stage vacuum motor.
  • Custom acrylic retractable tool magazine.
  • Metrol P21 tool setter
  • OpenBuilds 24v ring LED
  • Festo 24v Solenoids
  • Festo regulator / air filter
  • Ultramation linear thrusters
  • Static discharge swivel vacuum hose
  • Eyoyo 15" TFT touch screen

software changes:

  • Custom Fusion 360 post to enable automatic tool changes, probing, and bleeder board compensation.
  • Custom cncjs macros to perform automatic tool changes, probing, and bleeder board compensation.

basic workflow principles:

  • Custom fusion 360 post inserts global variables into gcode that are processed by macros in cncjs.

documentation

  • Video of auto-tool change / probing routine here.

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