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Post by fpvmiller on Feb 26, 2020 15:19:07 GMT
I just purchased a carve king kit and I am on the 3-week wait list. Until then I am reading up on what I think I need to know. I have been working with 3D printers for the last 3 years. Everything from building them, programming them, creating 3D models to print and eventually slicing to print. I currently manage my 4 3D printers via my raspberry pi4 using repetier server. I was hoping I could do something similar with my carve king kit and my other raspberry pi4. Right now I am looking to see if anyone has done two things with the carve king. 1st is a noise proof enlcosure and 2nd is a water bath. My goal/intention for my carve king is to mill my own carbon fiber quadcopter frames. I would like to not use a vacuum dust collection setup for the carbon fiber so a water bath is the route to go. I am just concerned that I will lose some z height with the water bath. Anyways, 3 weeks can't go by fast enough . Hello all and I hope to enjoy my new investment soon and long.
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Post by btreichel on Feb 26, 2020 15:24:49 GMT
Interesting. People have used raspi's, i'm sure one will respond. Interesting idea about a water bath to manage the dust. I know that working that stuff can get nasty since we have 3 SAE student race cars that use carbon for various things.
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Post by Bruce on Feb 27, 2020 4:12:44 GMT
I just purchased a carve king kit and I am on the 3-week wait list. Until then I am reading up on what I think I need to know. I have been working with 3D printers for the last 3 years. Everything from building them, programming them, creating 3D models to print and eventually slicing to print. I currently manage my 4 3D printers via my raspberry pi4 using repetier server. I was hoping I could do something similar with my carve king kit and my other raspberry pi4. Right now I am looking to see if anyone has done two things with the carve king. 1st is a noise proof enlcosure and 2nd is a water bath. My goal/intention for my carve king is to mill my own carbon fiber quadcopter frames. I would like to not use a vacuum dust collection setup for the carbon fiber so a water bath is the route to go. I am just concerned that I will lose some z height with the water bath. Anyways, 3 weeks can't go by fast enough . Hello all and I hope to enjoy my new investment soon and long. There are quite a few different enclosures here on the forum, if you do a search you should find them. The carbon fiber filter/collection system is a new one on me. Remote monitoring of a CNC is discouraged due to a router crash can be a fire hazard. That being said you can setup an RPi with a G-code sender software and remote into it. ( I just bought my first 3D printer last week so I'm doing that learning curve myself.)
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Post by thannemann on Feb 29, 2020 12:50:55 GMT
so guess i should introduce myself, just purchased the std Mega V. I am from New Hampshire and I've been using a X-carve at my local makerspace, and really wanted to have something at home.
Can't wait for it to be delivered... now to find room and make a table
Todd
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Post by Bruce on Feb 29, 2020 19:52:59 GMT
Congrats on the Mega V purchase.
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Post by sjf5068 on Mar 13, 2020 16:11:47 GMT
Hey all, just joined today, I'm a hobbyist woodworker looking at the M3 machine for engraving purposes. I'll probably use Fusion 360 for toolpath generation, but I'd use Solidworks for model gen since it's what I'm most familiar with. So my understanding of my worflow is SW -> Fusion -> sender software. Anyone else use Solidworks with these machines?
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Post by Bruce on Mar 15, 2020 1:19:34 GMT
Hey all, just joined today, I'm a hobbyist woodworker looking at the M3 machine for engraving purposes. I'll probably use Fusion 360 for toolpath generation, but I'd use Solidworks for model gen since it's what I'm most familiar with. So my understanding of my worflow is SW -> Fusion -> sender software. Anyone else use Solidworks with these machines? You might check out this link: github.com/gnea/grbl/issues/237 : CAMWorks GRBL postprocessor #237
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MajorFrantic
New Member
Mega V 35"x35", 4th Axis, 44w OctoPro Laser
Posts: 33
Location: Nashville, TN
Machine: Other
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Post by MajorFrantic on Apr 12, 2020 3:33:43 GMT
I'm completely new to CNC world and have never owned a machine before now.
I joined the Kickstarter campaign because this was the first machine that had all the key features I wanted. It also required the least electrical work to get started, as compared to other machines I had considered. I'm not the best at soldering and hate to wire up sensitive electronics.
I bought a 35x35 Mega V, DeWalt 611, Jtech 7w Laser, and 4th Axis.
I spent nearly 15 years in the newspaper industry using graphics software, computer design software and photography. About 5 years ago, I was given the freedom to design from scratch and build a live broadcast TV studio with remote control cameras and satellite uplink capabilities. I consider myself computer savvy and have no fear about learning new skills.
I started learning to use Fusion360 and Inkscape to operate the Mega V.
I've been an avid woodworker for years. I enjoy designing my projects in 3D using Sketchup and have used 3D modeling for lots of different purposes, such as visualizing furniture in a room, creating installation layouts for contractors, and arranging my workshop (all my items/equipment are modeled, even the mini-fridge.)
I'm slowly learning welding to work with metal. To build my Mega V table, I used 1-inch square steel tube, then fastened on a plywood top and a plywood side-panel to mount the control box and laser module. The table is on wheels and is easily moved around the shop. I do plan on anchoring the Mega V to the table, since at higher accelerations I have found it can 'hop' itself with sudden movements.
I live in Nashville.
Look forward to getting to know people and I appreciate all the good information I've already received from here on the forum.
Jeremy
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Post by Bruce on Apr 12, 2020 3:39:12 GMT
Congrats on the Mega V 35x35 build.
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Post by secluseian on Apr 18, 2020 3:55:29 GMT
Hi there ^_^ CNC newbie here. Looking to get into CNC as both a hobby and possible light manufacturing as a maker as a Plan B to my current occupation. I'm also interested in, and am looking into small scale "wikihouse" style construction. Currently machineless at the moment, but have settled on picking up a Millright machine, but i'm not sure which. I'm likely to be doing a lot of plywood, but would also like to do the occasional aluminum, etc piece. I'd also like to eventually upsize whichever machine I do get to a 5x10 if thats possible. =)
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Post by Bruce on Apr 18, 2020 17:03:45 GMT
Interesting, I never heard about "Wikihouse construction" At the moment MillRight doesn't have a machine size of 5'x10'. But that doesn't mean Derek doesn't have something planned.
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Post by secluseian on Apr 18, 2020 19:38:44 GMT
Wikihouse is a new style of building construction whereas you're limited in the type of components, but can use those components in in-numerous ways. Its a similar concept legos and erector sets. Here's a short video of a team assembling a house for the 2013 World Maker Faire: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zod8Rc2cijQThe website for Wikihouse is wikihouse.cc ------------ As for machine size, is it possible to take all the working components of say, a Power Route machine, and place them onto a larger extruded frame? Or is that not in the cards?
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Post by Bruce on Apr 19, 2020 1:18:56 GMT
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Post by secluseian on Apr 19, 2020 2:18:58 GMT
Ok, much appreciated Bruce. ^_^
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Post by stevel on May 5, 2020 18:23:36 GMT
Looking for my first CNC machine, and trying to decide between the Carve King and the Mega V. Given my current requirements, the M3 would probably suffice, but I wanted something I could grow into as well. I have done some searches on eBay for any used Millright products - don't see anything. I'd figure with folks upgrading to Mega V's there might me a market for a used CK or M3 - anyone know where that market might be?
SteveL
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