https://photos.app.goo.gl/6DyQMaAhkALGg3... Link to Video of issue

GCODE -

T1M6

G0Z5.000

G0X0.000Y0.000S15000M3

G0X-610.020Y-609.000Z5.000

G1Z-1.500F720.0

G1Y-512.000F2520.0

X-508.350

Y-609.000

X-610.020

G0Z5.000

G0X0.000Y0.000

G0Z5.000

G0X0Y0

M30

⟐ Answered June 12, 2024, 10:26 MST

I want to cut through 7mm of softwood, pretty much at the fastest speed possible, please could you recommend a starting point with regards to feedrate (mm)?, I am cutting in straight lines, example:

-X215 (mm)

Y9

X215

Y9

repeat, repeat

Thanks

John

⟐ Answered May 30, 2024, 1:07 MST

The lines look consistent across the whole board, and the first run at 0.5mm took an even amount off the whole board.

Sorry, but as a novice, I'm not sure what to expect, or how to fix it.

BoardBoard2

⟐ Answer accepted May 25, 2024, 3:48 MST

⟐ Answer accepted May 24, 2024, 12:24 MST

I picked up a 500x500mm Ooznest OX and am about to recommission this CNC...

Q: Do you think any ChromeBook, Mac device or Android tablet with a USB-C port would suffice as the tethered computer?

The older USB Printer port on the OX is fine for an adapter cable to USB-C, but then again, is using Bluetooth an option if I can find a USB Print port module...

what do you recommend?

Any advice on a state-of-the-art approach to getting this original OX running on a low-cost ChromeBook, MacBook or tablet would be very much valued!

In addition to a pre-flight servicing of all bearings and lead screw, would updating the controller firmware be advised?

Is the Fusion post-processing profile for the ooziest OX available for me to emulate or copy?

Anything else?

I’m really a CNC noob, so please forgive the ignorance and omissions 😳

Thank you everybody for any advice, experience and wisdom!

I have a fairly high spec, expensive, laptop for running cad/cam etc but don’t like the idea of travelling back and forth to my garage with it. Aside from the moving around, I am not happy at exposing it to the dusty environment in there. So would like to setup a cheaper system that can stay in the garage dedicated to the workbee just for gcode files etc. Any advice on minimum specs.

⟐ Answered May 21, 2024, 4:52 MST

However before using it to cut again I am wondering if there is a general guide to run through and just check over the machine for a quick "Service"

I believe it may be best to simply follow the following?
2. Testing Your WorkBee

Any extra information I should check thats not on the above guide would be appreciated!

⟐ Answer accepted May 15, 2024, 1:53 MST

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024, 2:34 MST

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024, 1:44 MST

I'm very new to this so please bear with me if this question is a bit "noddy". I've built my WorkBee and I'm trying to make my first few cuts to check I've got a vague idea what I'm doing. I've created a test cut in Carbide Pro and uploaded the G-Code to the controller. However whereas I should be creating a shallow "square" cut (1mm deep) into my piece of MDF, the machine is dropping to make the cut, creating a small 1mm or so hole in the MDF and then backing away. I'm guessing it's a machine limits type problem but the console is not reporting an error.

My G-Code look like this:

G90

G21

(Toolpath:...)

;M05

;M0 ;T251

;M03S18000

G0X-14.855Y-14.822

Z0.250

G1Z-0.381F254.0

Y14.828F1219.2

X14.795

Y-14.822

X-14.855

Z-0.762

Y14.828

X14.795

Y-14.822

X-14.855

Z-1.000

Y14.828

X14.795

Y-14.822

X-14.855

Z20.000

;M05

;M02

Console output shows:

10/05/2024, 10:24:42Finished printing file 0:/gcodes/testcut.nc, print time was 0h 0m10/05/2024, 10:24:35M32 "0:/gcodes/testcut.nc"
File 0:/gcodes/testcut.nc selected for printing

My dashboard shows:

Any good ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks

Gary

Total Newbie, treat me like an idiot and chances are you won't go wrong! :)

⟐ Answered May 13, 2024, 1:36 MST

Bits Ooznest start bit set

1 Initial 3d roughing pass seemed to work just fine

• Bit 1/4 -(6.3 mm) End Mill 2 flute up cut)

2 Finishing pass had issues see the images – the 2 plaques where laid out end to end

• The finishing pass seemed to worked fine for the lower right corner and side of each plaque but produced a stepped effect on the opposite side and top portion of each
• The central dome seems to be a little off centre
• 1/8 (3.175 mm) ball nose 2 flute up cut

3 The engraved dog face would have cut fully across the dome but for the stepping issue, but did have material removed that the software said would remain

• I think that the dome should have a lower angle on it
• Removing some if the image clutter might help with the unwanted material loss
• V Bit 30 degree –(1/4 - 6.35mm) Ooznest call this a calibration bit?

4 The names seemed to be fine just a little too deep

• V Bit 30 degree –(1/4 - 6.35mm) Ooznest call this a calibration bit?

5 The holes did not go all the way through

• 1/8 (3.15mm) end mill 2 flute up cut

6 The final cut out went through in places but not in others possibly the wood not being quite level

• 1/8 (3.15mm) end mill 2 flute up cut

All the bits are from Ooznest starter set

Any help welcome - although I do count this as progress and have learnt a bit more from the failure

Have added the project file for additional information Wolf

⟐ Edited by author April 27, 2024, 9:07 MST

Im having problems reconnecting to my worbee after a PC change and new internet ssid.

I have tried re following the initial setup guide but when i connect the workee to my pc via USB i get lights on the Duet but nothing comes up on the PC. I have tried multiple USB cables (not sure which one came with it).

I have a wifi workbee.

⟐ Answered April 19, 2024, 2:02 MST

⟐ Answered April 19, 2024, 1:04 MST

⟐ Answered April 19, 2024, 1:01 MST

⟐ Commented April 09, 2024, 1:39 MST

Can anyone offer advice on what might be causing this issue and how it can be resolved?

Thanks!

⟐ Answered April 02, 2024, 2:14 MST

Many thanks

⟐ Commented March 30, 2024, 14:47 MST

I am new to this and need some assistance. I have built the work bee cnc and have just finished putting all the connectors in place. I have tried to follow the guide set out by Ooznest on configuring the ethernet port. But I am totally confused. It is asking me to change the network settings, I followed the guide and changed them but all I get is an error message. Can someone please assist me with this?

⟐ Commented March 24, 2024, 0:14 MST

I am facing a quite bad issue with my Workbee that I don't know how to fix.

As you can see in the video, my Z axis is relly unstable causing serious precision problems. I tried to tight the Eccentric-Spacers but it doesn't help.

It really seems that I have to replace the "main" m5 30mm screws... but I really would like to avoid such a delicate task because would involve to disassemble half of the machine.

I was wondering if know what generally causes this issue and if there is an alternative way to fix it. Open to any suggestion!

Thank you very much for the support.

Julien

⟐ Answered March 10, 2024, 9:55 MST