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README.md

Cyclone-PCB-Factory v0.9.7

The first 3D-printable (Rep-Rap alike) CNC machine, intended for PCB manufacture.

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Disclaimer

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

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.
  • 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

Firmware

  • No news, it is Marlin with support for G30 probing command

Videos

Bill of materials

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsQp8IK25R4IdGk3LTdOWmpFR0Nrc0RhaVJaUC1CMUE
TODO: Add general hardware, motors and electronics to the list.

Notes

  • Using a thick wood piece as the main base.
  • As shown in one of the pictures, a cheap dremel-like drill has nice bearings and is a good option as the main tool. Finally it will be using a proper spindle (check the BOM for the reference).
  • Desired working range of >=100mm for the X axis and >=160mm for the Y axis.
  • Parts are designed to be printable with the small volume of a Printrbot Jr
  • Bed leveling will be done with probing and an appropriate software.

To-Do list

  • [DONE] Design parts for the X axis (this includes Z axis too, will be using a proper spindle instead of a hand-drill)
  • [DONE] Design parts for the Y axis
  • [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

Here is a compilation of links that have inspired the software controller (specifically the Z probing technique):

License

License: Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

Authors:

Special thanks

Derived from / we have used / inspirational

Credit for the ideas used

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:

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.

Render (v0.9.7)

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