From 7fdc5cdc4e292955ddd4d001c5d927e24f6988a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: carlosgs Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:54:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated description --- README.md | 17 +++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 51dc6ac..3656604 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,12 +12,13 @@ This hardware/software is provided "as is", and you use the hardware/software at News -- **Hardware** -- Note: The linear bearings of the X carriage must be glued in place (use epoxy or similar) since vibrations produced by the spindle motor move the bearings out of place. -- v0.9.7 has an improved Z carriage: uses much less plastic, it holds the spindle tightly and leaves more metal surface exposed for better cooling. +- Idea: We could use a thermistor to measure the temperature of the spindle motor: this way the software could "let it rest" when it gets too hot. +- Note: The linear bearings of the X carriage must be glued in place (use epoxy or similar) since vibrations produced by the spindle motor move the bearings out of place. +- v0.9.7 has an improved Z carriage: uses much less plastic, it holds the spindle tightly and leaves more metal surface exposed for better cooling. - v0.9.6b has a robust Y axis motor stand (improvement suggested and tested by **Yopero**), and the Z carriage now shows the name of the machine (how cool is that? :P) **Software** -- Note: The timeout for commands of the edge needs to be increased, since the moves are really slow. +- Note: The timeout for commands of the edge needs to be increased, since the moves are really slow. - First Z probing results are promising, read: and - Added the python probing script (v0.1) and Octave/Matlab visualizer - Based on PyGerber2Gcode.py script @@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ News Videos -- -- v0.9.6 Y axis concept by Yopero +- v0.9.6 Y axis concept by Yopero - v0.9.5 Probing a PCB - v0.9.5 Milling MDF and - v0.8 Drawing test: @@ -54,8 +55,8 @@ To-Do list - [DONE] Create template for the screws in the wood base - Hardware: Reinforce left&right frames - Firmware: Test various buffering/jerk configurations for Marlin -- Software: Export Z probing to a standarized file, add bilinear interpolation -- Manufacture a PCB (till then, it can't be v1.0 :P)... +- Software: Export Z probing to a standarized file, ~~add bilinear interpolation~~ +- [DONE] Manufacture a PCB (till then, it can't be v1.0 :P)... Software -- @@ -89,7 +90,7 @@ Authors: Special thanks -- -- Y axis improvement by **yOPERO** +- Y axis improvement by **yOPERO** - Z axis concepts by **Quim Borras** and the spindle motor holder by **Misan** were really useful!! Also, **Diego Viejo**'s machine was of great inspiration for the Z axis () **Thank you all!!** - This design woudn't have been possible without the encouragement of the **Panda CNC community** () - Also, thanks to **Obijuan** () for naming the machine Cyclone :) @@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ Here is the credit for the ideas that were used: * _Regarding the woodbase:_ **Guillermo Welch** always contemplated the possibility of attaching the machine (optionally) to a woodbase. I decided to use the base as a main structural part instead. See (screenshot from ) * _List of CNC endmill types:_ **David Martin** -Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community ( +Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community (). You can register and see by yourself. **All other development present on Cyclone has nothing to do with Panda and is not related to the Panda project.**