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+===CNC Use Notes (incomplete)===
+==@ The CNC machine==
+  * Open VR Milling v5
+  * (If you are introducing a new tool) New tool-> Post Processor -> Number = The variable you have used at the post-processing stage of the Fusion 360. Enter a small description of the tool
+  * Turn red switch to turn on the machine (It is below the desk)
+  * (For wood) Use special vice.
+    * Select vice rouch selection of clamping.
+    * Attach vice fasteners on bed and vice. The connecting material ideally should be parallel with the earth maybe slightly higher on the screw side
+    * Then press vice grip of wood with the screws
+  * Home - xyz -> Jog (to the the offset
+    * Arrow keys allow you to move around the endmill position
+    * Set override to 100% with knobs.
+  * Down left -> Set offsets -> Tooling ?? -> Set tool
+    * For one tool don’t set diameter etc. This is not the case if you have multiple endmills
+    * Click change tool
+    * Attach the holder to the machine:
+      * Remove the cap
+      * Unscrew screw
+      * The fastener should go at the middle of the opening
+      * Clean holder& slot before attaching it
+  * Work offsets (Find ‘0’ point)
+    * For low precision you need to start the spindle and jog it as soon as it is cutting
+    * Control panel -> Job -> Set spindle speed -> Hit play
+    * Tool & offset -> Set X or Y
+    * Add half the diameter of the tool
+    * Check the value @ the control panel
+    * For z do the same
+  * File -> Open -> Select the fnc file
+  * Control - Auto
+  * Close water pump so that only air comes out