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    unimaticcncrouter [2025-06-26 19:56] – flesh out the usage instructions MirZaunimaticcncrouter [2025-07-04 00:29] (current) – MirZa
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       * Spindle drive: Huanyang 2.2kW VFD HY02D223B, Single phase to 3 phase - [[https://bulkman3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HY01D523B-VFD-Manual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOooQX_87Oe3cVgSfnK2c5plzyGnsb_UgfsaxOWtzCPy8nO1fnMnv|Manual]]   * Spindle drive: Huanyang 2.2kW VFD HY02D223B, Single phase to 3 phase - [[https://bulkman3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HY01D523B-VFD-Manual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOooQX_87Oe3cVgSfnK2c5plzyGnsb_UgfsaxOWtzCPy8nO1fnMnv|Manual]]
      
    -laptop <- Parallel port -> Motion controller -> stepper motors \\ +__Connections:__\\ 
    -laptop <- Serial to RS485 converter -> VFD -> spindle+Laptop Parallel Port -> Motion controller -> stepper motors \\ 
     +Laptop Serial Port -> Serial to RS485 converter -> VFD -> spindle 
     + 
     +__Emergency Stop loop Connections:__\\ 
     +The following are wired in series and power will only be sent to motors and spindle if all are on: 
     +  * Main Emergency Stop button 
     +  * Tool controller 
     +  * Chiller 
     +      * Temperature is not above 60*C 
     +      * Water flow has not stopped 
     +      * Water level in tank is not low
      
     ===== How to use the CNC router ===== ===== How to use the CNC router =====
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     === Start up procedure === === Start up procedure ===
     {{:cnc_router_labeled_buttons.png?400|}} \\ {{:cnc_router_labeled_buttons.png?400|}} \\
    -**1)** turn on the laptop +  - turn on the laptop 
    -   * open the lid and reach the power button, which is located on the back left corner of it's keyboard +    * open the lid and reach the power button, which is located on the back left corner of it's keyboard 
    -   * Note: make sure not to pull out the cables plugged into the laptop while turning it on +    * Note: make sure not to pull out the cables plugged into the laptop while turning it on 
    -       * The cables that are plugged into the laptop include: video cable for monitor, power cable, Serial port to RS485 converter for VFD, Parallel port for motion controller, USB keyboard and mouse +      * The cables that are plugged into the laptop include: video cable for monitor, power cable, Serial port to RS485 converter for VFD, Parallel port for motion controller, USB keyboard and mouse 
    -   * Note: make sure the USB stick is not plugged in when booting (it will try to boot from it otherwise) +    * Note: make sure the USB stick is not plugged in when booting (it will try to boot from it otherwise) 
    -   * Turn on the monitor above the router +    * Turn on the monitor above the router 
    -       * the display source should be "INPUT-2" displayed on the screen, press the "INPUT" button on the monitor if it says "INPUT-1" +      * the display source should be "INPUT-2" displayed on the screen, press the "INPUT" button on the monitor if it says "INPUT-1" 
    -   * log into the laptop using username: ''hacklab'' password: ''hacklab'' +    * log into the laptop using username: ''hacklab'' password: ''hacklab'' 
    -**2)** Pull out the estop (gently) on the motion controller \\ +  - Pull out the estop (gently) on the motion controller \\ 
    -**3)** Release the estop button on the machine by twisting it \\ +  - Release the estop button on the machine by twisting it \\ 
    -**4)** Log in by tapping your token on the tool controller \\ +  - Log in by tapping your token on the tool controller \\ 
    -**5)** Turn on chiller \\ +  - Turn on chiller \\ 
    -**6)** Push green button mounted next to VFD. +  - Push green button mounted next to VFD. 
    -  * Note: This will send power to the stepper motors +    * Note: This will send power to the stepper motors 
    -  * Note: The-Z axis will drop a few centimetres.+    * Note: The-Z axis will drop a few centimetres.
           * Unload any fragile tools first, if you are worried about them being damaged.       * Unload any fragile tools first, if you are worried about them being damaged.
           * The drop is due to the Z-axis electromechanical break disengaging a little before the stepper motors get power       * The drop is due to the Z-axis electromechanical break disengaging a little before the stepper motors get power
    -  * Note: Wait for the laptop to boot before pressing the green button +    * Note: Wait for the laptop to boot before pressing the green button 
    -       * The laptop sends out random signals out on its parallel port when it boots, and would make the CNC mill move around randomly, which is dangerous+      * The laptop sends out random signals out on its parallel port when it boots, and would make the CNC mill move around randomly, which is dangerous
      
     === Shut down procedure === === Shut down procedure ===
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     TODO (Gcode sequence) TODO (Gcode sequence)
      
    -Estop: chiller, button, tool controller +
    -chiller estops when water temperature is above 60*C or water flow flow is stopped or water level is low+
      
     ===== Maintanence ===== ===== Maintanence =====
    unimaticcncrouter.1750967773.txt.gz · Last modified: by MirZa