[Noisebridge-discuss] We got that goddamned mill to work

[Ani Niow]

Looks like my strategy of threatening people with Windows software  
worked. ;)


Next time I'm at the space I'll have a look at it to see what kinds of  
bits it accepts, at CCSF's shop there's a multi tool set that we have  
access to, I'd be willing to pitch in for a complete set if j can find  
one in the right size.


-Ani

On Oct 6, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Jonathan Foote <jtfoote at ieee.org> wrote:

> The CNC mill works! Yay. Kudos to Mike Wright who did the majority of
> the config file wrangling and donated a host PC!
>
> It's not quite ready for prime time, in particular we need to hook up
> the limit switches so it's a little harder for it to destroy itself,
> but the toolchain has been proved by drawing the Noisebridge logo with
> a pen stuck in the spindle. We also still need to work out feed rates
> and probably a lot of other details.
>
> If you are interested in using it, you might read up on the software
> and Gcode on the wiki https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/MaxNCMill (I
> was pleased to find a way to generate gcode from EagleCAD circuit
> layouts).
>
> Jonathan Moore suggests users get their own cutting tools. This is a
> good idea as you have some skin in the game, and tools are easily
> ruined by cutting the wrong kind of stuff (metal will break carbide,
> PCBs will dull steel, etc.).  Links to PCB carbide tools on the wiki.
>
> Anyway, this is exciting: I thank people in advance for being patient
> while we get the process worked out.
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