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The system currently runs LinuxCNC on the PC built into the base. | The system currently runs LinuxCNC on the PC built into the base. | ||
== | == Use / Induction== | ||
Once you have been trained and done a number of jobs on the shapeoko, you can by arrangement with the maintainers schedule an induction. | |||
You will need to have demonstrated your ability on CAD and CAM. | |||
It is felt that you should have done 3 jobs or so on the entry level CNC machines which are the shapeoko or Boxford and be a member of the community. | |||
== Operating the system == | |||
* The spindle is currently fitted with an ER20 collet chuck and can take cutters up to 13mm diameter. Collets can be found on top of the Boxford CNC. Please use only spanners to change and do so with care and respect | * The spindle is currently fitted with an ER20 collet chuck and can take cutters up to 13mm diameter. Collets can be found on top of the Boxford CNC. Please use only spanners to change and do so with care and respect | ||
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The system is up and running, although we are still doing some tidying and adjusting of subsystems based on initial experiences of people using it in the alpha/beta program. A low noise vacuum cleaner has been installed as a dust extraction system. | The system is up and running, although we are still doing some tidying and adjusting of subsystems based on initial experiences of people using it in the alpha/beta program. A low noise vacuum cleaner has been installed as a dust extraction system. | ||
