help makerspace linuxCNC lathe and mini mill, need to evaluate
03 Dec 2021 21:55 - 03 Dec 2021 22:41 #228315
by tater1337
I am getting more involved in our local makerspace and I have a few machines that I need help with
both have not had updates in years, and one had the OS updates sunset last year
specs on both machines are not very high, I think one has an atom processor
so I have three goals in mind
both have not had updates in years, and one had the OS updates sunset last year
specs on both machines are not very high, I think one has an atom processor
so I have three goals in mind
- identify the CNC interfaces, OS, and other hardware so we can get some documentation
- fix/update the OS'es so the machines can be run(and document)
- develop process documents and a tutorial plan so new members to the makerspace can learn to use the machines, with simple milestones from manual operation to full use of abilities
one is a Grizzly G8689 Mini Milling machine
the other I still need to fully identify, but I think it is a Sieg KC4S
I just scanned/found links of the documentation for the Grizzly, but there is no info about the CNC addon other than it is a dual core PC running linuxCNC
also I am not a linux expert
and I havent played with a mill in 30 years
I could almost say the same about lathes, except that I have been playing with our EMCO super 11 CD manual lathe
once we get these two up and running I have to tackle the leadwell 550D that also has been collecting dust
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04 Dec 2021 01:32 #228330
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic help makerspace linuxCNC lathe and mini mill, need to evaluate
The big mill is begging to be retrofitted with LinuxCNC ! 
The best thing about LinuxCNC is that it can be used for all 3 machines, and for a makerspace that is hugely important.
The best thing about LinuxCNC is that it can be used for all 3 machines, and for a makerspace that is hugely important.
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04 Dec 2021 03:10 #228331
by tater1337
Replied by tater1337 on topic help makerspace linuxCNC lathe and mini mill, need to evaluate
https://imgur.com/JeO2TEpwe first have to get them working
stopped by there for a bit tonight, just to show some OS info on the mini mill and lathe
https://imgur.com/JeO2TEp
stopped by there for a bit tonight, just to show some OS info on the mini mill and lathe
https://imgur.com/JeO2TEp
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04 Dec 2021 03:23 #228333
by tater1337
and I think parts of it are very proprietary, and the new owners of it's IP are very anti right to repair
so it'll be left alone, until it's priority is increased
Replied by tater1337 on topic help makerspace linuxCNC lathe and mini mill, need to evaluate
the big one should be a complete unit, so no need to retrofit linuxcnc unless there is a dang good reasonThe big mill is begging to be retrofitted with LinuxCNC !
and I think parts of it are very proprietary, and the new owners of it's IP are very anti right to repair
so it'll be left alone, until it's priority is increased
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