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tools:cnc_router:start [2023/09/24 15:56] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from tools:cnc_router_avid_pro to tools:cnc_router:start smartin015tools:cnc_router:start [2024/12/28 18:02] (current) – [Inspect Motion Systems of the Router] airtable -> http://protohaven.org/maintenance kathryn.mazaitis
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-====== Avid Pro CNC Router 60x120 ======+====== CNC Wood Router (Avid Pro 60x120) ======
 The Avid CNC router is used to run cutting and milling operations on various materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum.  The most common use is to use it to engrave and cut shapes out of plywood or hardwood.  But the machine's capabilities go way beyond that, read on more lists of materials that can be cut on the tool, as well as some other uses discussed under special setups. The Avid CNC router is used to run cutting and milling operations on various materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum.  The most common use is to use it to engrave and cut shapes out of plywood or hardwood.  But the machine's capabilities go way beyond that, read on more lists of materials that can be cut on the tool, as well as some other uses discussed under special setups.
  
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 ====== Special Note about Vcarve Pro Makerspace Edition ====== ====== Special Note about Vcarve Pro Makerspace Edition ======
-[[tools:vcarve_pro_makerspace_edition|VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition for Protohaven]]+[[software:vcarve_pro_makerspace_edition|VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition for Protohaven]]
  
 ===== Quick Facts ===== ===== Quick Facts =====
-  * Clearance Required: [[clearances:cnc_router|CNC Router Proficiency Based Clearance]].+  * Clearance Required: [[tools:cnc_router:clearance|CNC Router Proficiency Based Clearance]].
   * Model: [[https://www.avidcnc.com/pro60120-5-x-10-cnc-router-kit-p-374.html|Pro CNC 5’x10' with NEMA 34 Stepper Motors]].    * Model: [[https://www.avidcnc.com/pro60120-5-x-10-cnc-router-kit-p-374.html|Pro CNC 5’x10' with NEMA 34 Stepper Motors]]. 
   * Control Module:  [[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/electronics/pnp/manual/17.4/systemOverview/|NEMA 34 Plug and Play CNC Controller Rev 17.1]] \\   * Control Module:  [[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/electronics/pnp/manual/17.4/systemOverview/|NEMA 34 Plug and Play CNC Controller Rev 17.1]] \\
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 === 🔷 vCarve Pro Makerspace Edition Important Info === === 🔷 vCarve Pro Makerspace Edition Important Info ===
-Check out this [[tools:vcarve_pro_makerspace_edition|wiki page on how to setup and use vCarve Pro Makerspace Edition on your personal computer]].  If you don't do this correctly you will have problems getting your files to work on the CNC computer.+Check out this [[software:vcarve_pro_makerspace_edition|wiki page on how to setup and use vCarve Pro Makerspace Edition on your personal computer]].  If you don't do this correctly you will have problems getting your files to work on the CNC computer.
  
 === Saving Gcode === === Saving Gcode ===
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 Here you will want to inspect all of the tracks, rails, pinions, belts, and cable chains for the machine and to make sure they are unobstructed,  that the machine will be able to move freely and safely.   Here you will want to inspect all of the tracks, rails, pinions, belts, and cable chains for the machine and to make sure they are unobstructed,  that the machine will be able to move freely and safely.  
  
-Also check that there is a noticeable film of grease on the rails.  If not a [[https://airtable.com/shrluff2WSzy8c3xd|maintenance request]] should be made.+Also check that there is a noticeable film of grease on the rails.  If not a [[http://protohaven.org/maintenance|maintenance request]] should be made.
  
 ====Check Dust Collector Bag==== ====Check Dust Collector Bag====
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 ==== Machine Tuning ==== ==== Machine Tuning ====
-[[tools:cnc_router_avid_pro_tuning|Check out this doc on tuning the router for maximum accuracy]].+[[tools:cnc_router:tuning|Check out this doc on tuning the router for maximum accuracy]].
  
  
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-[[maintenance:cnc_router_avid_pro|Staff Information for the Avid CNC Router]]+[[tools:cnc_router:maintenance|Staff Information for the Avid CNC Router]]
  
  
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