Our I2R CNC machine is an I2R A Series CNC A23 machine with a 610mm x 915mm working area, mounted on a manufacturer-supplied heavy duty stand. **Note -- This machine may only be used by trained and approved operators.** This is because its too easy to break things, including the machine, if you make a mistake. If you have a G code file that you've tested on a simulator and that you'd like to run, please consult a committee member ([yellow badge](Hackerspace%20Wiki.md#Member%20identification)) ## Rules for use [CNC Usage Rules](CNC_Usage.md) ## Software ### Control software The machine requires the `UCCNC` control software -- this is installed on the PC that's set up next to the machine. ### Design software `UCCNC` will read standard G-code files. These can be produced by most CAD/CAM packages and imported to the control PC on a USB stick or over the network using file transfer software such as *Magic Wormhole* (`wormhole send` and `wormhole receive`). ## Documentation Full machine documentation is provided [on the manufacturer's website](https://i2rcnc.com/pages/help-center), and some specific documents are listed below. - [Users manual](https://hobarthackerspace.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Committee/ETBBKSRNzlVJvRZ_Yxh6kOIBG_WRBPJezKqdhnsiJMUf6g?e=d4jVGf) - [Technical specifications of our I2R A23 CNC](attachments/Tech_specs-hi77xxxxotic3ayiopo2qpjkj43o.svg) - Notes: - Our router uses ER20 collets, not the default ER11 ### Supplied manuals The machine came with an excellent set of manuals - it's recommended that prospective users read through all before starting. Note that, as noted above, the machine requires the UCCNC software to drive it, but that software can take G-Code files from any appropriate 2D or 2.5D CAD design program. The manufacturer supports use of the machine with the Vectric software in [Section 5](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_5.pdf) -- even if you're using other design software it's still worth reading that section as it has some useful pointers. - [Section 1 - READ ME - Introduction to CNC V1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_1.pdf) - [Section 2 - Familiarise yourself with UCCNC V1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_2.pdf) - [Section 3 - i2R A Series V1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_3.pdf) - [Section 4 - Spindle Configuration, Tool holding and Cutting Tools V1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_4.pdf) - [Section 5 - Cut2D\~Vcarve\~Aspire setup v1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_5.pdf) - [Section 6 - Part Machining and UCCNC Detailed Operation V1.0](attachments/I2R_manual_Sec_6.pdf)