diff --git a/src/equipment/cnc_mill/README.md b/src/equipment/cnc_mill/README.md index 75c5ce1..26b88eb 100644 --- a/src/equipment/cnc_mill/README.md +++ b/src/equipment/cnc_mill/README.md @@ -2,9 +2,23 @@ The CNC mill is a RF30 clone round-column mill that has been converted from an Imperial manual mill to a CNC ballscrew conversion. +CNC hardware: + +* PC (mill PC) running Ubuntu and gSender +* PicoCNC board running GRBL-Hal running on a RP2040 +* 48V stepper drivers driving the 3 axis stepper motors + It's a bit rough and ready in a few ways, and final commissioning is still in progress. -It is operated from the Mill PC using the gSender software. +A few things to be aware of: + + * Doesn't have limit switches + * Doesn't have home switches + * Spindle start is under manual control, not automatic + * Needs better e-Stop hardware + +The axes are reasonably well calibrated now, but please do offer feedback if you notice any errors. + More details to follow on final commissioning gSender settings backup [here](./files/gSender-settings.json)