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Cyclone-PCB-Factory v0.9.6 Cyclone-PCB-Factory v0.9.6
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The first 3D-printable (Rep-Rap alike) CNC machine, intended for PCB manufacture. The first 3D-printable (Rep-Rap alike) CNC machine, intended for PCB manufacture.
![ScreenShot](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/raw/master/Media/Cyclone_render_v0.9.6.png) ![ScreenShot](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/raw/master/Media/Cyclone_render_v0.9.6.png)
Disclaimer Disclaimer
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This hardware/software is provided “as is," and you use the hardware/software at your own risk. Under nocircumstances shall Carlosgs be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use this hardware/software, even if Carlosgs has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This hardware/software is provided "as is", and you use the hardware/software at your own risk. Under nocircumstances shall Carlosgs be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use this hardware/software, even if Carlosgs has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
News News
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**Hardware** **Hardware**
* v0.9.6 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) - v0.9.6 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** **Software**
* First Z probing results are promising, read: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/9VCHqqnirj6 and https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/89W2cv1fgQW - First Z probing results are promising, read: <https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/9VCHqqnirj6> and <https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/89W2cv1fgQW>
* Added the python probing script (v0.1) and Octave/Matlab visualizer - Added the python probing script (v0.1) and Octave/Matlab visualizer
**Firmware** **Firmware**
* No news, it is Marlin with support for G30 probing command - No news, it is Marlin with support for G30 probing command
Videos Videos
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- v0.9.6 Y axis concept by Yopero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzcobonQP40 - v0.9.6 Y axis concept by Yopero <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzcobonQP40>
- v0.9.5 Probing a PCB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5zXL8k5T9E - v0.9.5 Probing a PCB <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5zXL8k5T9E>
- v0.9.5 Milling MDF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QpxjheEjEc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjav0hBtmYA - v0.9.5 Milling MDF <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QpxjheEjEc> and <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjav0hBtmYA>
- v0.8 Drawing test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-HSdE89JOM - v0.8 Drawing test: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-HSdE89JOM>
- v0.7.5 XY axis test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9umlq4oHG64 - v0.7.5 XY axis test: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9umlq4oHG64>
- v0.7.5 High speed XY test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uYCXryj60 - v0.7.5 High speed XY test: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uYCXryj60>
Bill of materials Bill of materials
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsQp8IK25R4IdGk3LTdOWmpFR0Nrc0RhaVJaUC1CMUE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsQp8IK25R4IdGk3LTdOWmpFR0Nrc0RhaVJaUC1CMUE>
TODO: Add general hardware, motors and electronics to the list. TODO: Add general hardware, motors and electronics to the list.
Notes Notes
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Here is a compilation of links that I find interesting for the software controller: Here is a compilation of links that I find interesting for the software controller:
- http://www.re-innovation.co.uk/web12/index.php/en/blog-75/181-making-pcbs-with-a-cnc-machine - <http://www.re-innovation.co.uk/web12/index.php/en/blog-75/181-making-pcbs-with-a-cnc-machine>
- http://phk.freebsd.dk/CncPcb/ - <http://phk.freebsd.dk/CncPcb/>
- http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Touch_Probe - <http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Touch_Probe>
- http://things.onshoulders.org/software/PcbSubtraction.php - <http://things.onshoulders.org/software/PcbSubtraction.php>
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/pcb_milling/82628-cheap_simple_height-probing-5.html - <http://www.cnczone.com/forums/pcb_milling/82628-cheap_simple_height-probing-5.html>
- http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/ - <http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/>
- http://www.drewtronics.net/ - <http://www.drewtronics.net/>
- **Examples of the PCB probing method** - **Examples of the PCB probing method**
- onshouldersTv: Open Source Circuit Boards at Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-5SRtwx3kY - onshouldersTv: Open Source Circuit Boards at Home <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-5SRtwx3kY>
- PCB routing using the Probe method http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwgT9sCL8fs - PCB routing using the Probe method <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwgT9sCL8fs>
- http://pcbgcode.org/ - <http://pcbgcode.org/>
- http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/pcb2gcode/index.php?title=Main_Page - <http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/pcb2gcode/index.php?title=Main_Page>
- Very interesting toguether with cam.py: http://code.google.com/p/pygerber2gcode/ - Very interesting toguether with cam.py: <http://code.google.com/p/pygerber2gcode/>
- http://replicat.org/generators - <http://replicat.org/generators>
- For arranging panels: http://ruggedcircuits.com/gerbmerge/ - For arranging panels: <http://ruggedcircuits.com/gerbmerge/>
License: CC-BY-SA License: CC-BY-SA
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Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons (<http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>).
Derived from / we have used / inspirational Derived from / we have used / inspirational
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- "Linear actuator concept for CNC machines" by Carlosgs (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:45103) - "Linear actuator concept for CNC machines" by Carlosgs (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:45103>)
- "Parametric openscad beveled cube" by Obijuan (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:29842) - "Parametric openscad beveled cube" by Obijuan (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:29842>)
- "Minimal footprint friction-fit LM8UU holder" by thantik (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23041) - "Minimal footprint friction-fit LM8UU holder" by thantik (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23041>)
- "Spindle mount for ShapeOko" by Misan (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26740) - "Spindle mount for ShapeOko" by Misan (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26740>)
- "Carro Z para Cyclone CNC mill intended for PCB" by Quim (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:80718) - "Carro Z para Cyclone CNC mill intended for PCB" by Quim (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:80718>)
- Write.scad (and DXF fonts) by HarlanDMii (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193) - Write.scad (and DXF fonts) by HarlanDMii (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193>)
- "PCB Machining Vise" by Forgetful_Guy (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:63578) - "PCB Machining Vise" by Forgetful_Guy (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:63578>)
Special thanks Special thanks
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- Y axis improvement by **yOPERO** https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/1 - Y axis improvement by **yOPERO** <https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/1>
- 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 (https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113930344830086538817/albums/5868944432651911713?authkey=CLDJgdehlN773gE) **Thank you all!!** - 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 (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113930344830086538817/albums/5868944432651911713?authkey=CLDJgdehlN773gE>) **Thank you all!!**
- This design woudn't have been possible without the encouragement of the **Panda CNC community** (https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517) - This design woudn't have been possible without the encouragement of the **Panda CNC community** (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>)
- Also, thanks to **Obijuan** (http://iearobotics.com) for naming the machine Cyclone :) - Also, thanks to **Obijuan** (<http://iearobotics.com>) for naming the machine Cyclone :)
Credit for the ideas used Credit for the ideas used
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The origin of Cyclone took place while I was inside the __Panda CNC__ community (https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517). This is from December 2012 to mid-February 2013. The origin of Cyclone took place while I was inside the __Panda CNC__ community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>). This is from December 2012 to mid-February 2013.
Here is the credit for the ideas that were used: Here is the credit for the ideas that were used:
* __Let's design a 3D-printable CNC for PCB milling, it will be named Panda:__ Guillermo Welch (mid-December, via Google Talk) * __Let's design a 3D-printable CNC for PCB milling, it will be named Panda:__ Guillermo Welch (mid-December, via Google Talk)
* __X carriage rod distribution:__ César Augusto Fernández Cano claims Cyclone's X axis is a derivate of his concept: https://plus.google.com/u/0/111421387442355054591/posts/QrfYtEuZBaj * __X carriage rod distribution:__ César Augusto Fernández Cano claims Cyclone's X axis is a derivate of his concept: <https://plus.google.com/u/0/111421387442355054591/posts/QrfYtEuZBaj>
* __100x160mm workspace:__ David Martin https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/workplace_size.png * __100x160mm workspace:__ David Martin <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/workplace_size.png>
* __Using gears to drive the X-Y axes:__ Guillermo Welch https://plus.google.com/u/0/101232926728463427403/posts/QjZGNcWcgGg * __Using gears to drive the X-Y axes:__ Guillermo Welch <https://plus.google.com/u/0/101232926728463427403/posts/QjZGNcWcgGg>
* __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 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/woodbase.png (screenshot from https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/8LDCSSVWqCS) * __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 <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/woodbase.png (screenshot from <https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/8LDCSSVWqCS)>
* __List of CNC endmill types:__ David Martin https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/cnc_endmill_types.png * __List of CNC endmill types:__ David Martin <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/cnc_endmill_types.png>
Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community (https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116318709564872967169). You can register and see by yourself. Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116318709564872967169). 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.** **All other development present on Cyclone has nothing to do with Panda and is not related to the Panda project.**
Assembled machine (v0.9.5) Assembled machine (v0.9.5)
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![ScreenShot](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/raw/master/Media/Cyclone_built_v0.9.5.jpg) ![ScreenShot](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/raw/master/Media/Cyclone_built_v0.9.5.jpg)