Ooznest - Active Questions

Max Feed Rate for Z1+

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:27:31 -0700

What's the maximum feed rate for the Workbee Z1+ ?

⟐ Answered December 07, 2021, 7:27 MST

Best bit for cutting 1.2mm thick Hylite?

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:33:04 -0700

Hi, I have a project that requires cutting a lot of Hylite, which is a 1.2mm thick composite board composed of a top and bottom layer of very thin Aluminium and central core of Polypropylene. My simple question is - what would be the best cutter for this application? and are there any specific tips for getting the cleanest edge cut? Thanks all

⟐ Commented December 07, 2021, 5:33 MST

Touch Probe Outside Machine Limits

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:26:18 -0700

I am doing the Set Work Zero process in the First Project. I am using the Touch Probe and have followed the instructions. When I press Probe Corner, the router raises, changes position, lowers, touches the plate, and then gives me the error “G0/G1: target position outside machine limits”. What am I doing wrong?

⟐ Answered November 29, 2021, 3:26 MST

Screw Conversion Fail Help!

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:22:29 -0700

Hello

I’m having multiple problems with my machine after upgraded to screw drive.

1- Axis-Y left side and right side were moving to opposite directions, did try the fix changing the other to S0 and S1 respectively but didn’t help. So for curiosity took the cable from the right side and reversed the connector and worked perfectly. Weird?

2- When I try to jog Axis-X, it moves maybe maximum 10cm from home and then it gives me the Outside Machine Limits Error, Axis Y and Z I can jog them normally. Saw the solution posted already, but the suggested solution is regarding a job, I’m just trying to jog the machine.

3- When homing the machine Axis X and Z moves accordingly (to home) but Axis-Y moves forward (away from home), and it doesn’t help if change to S0 or S1, it always goes forward for homing.

Suggestions? Thanks.

⟐ Commented November 22, 2021, 21:22 MST

Google drive file upload

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:42:27 -0700

have been using google drive as storage and up loading files to operate the workbee from my ipad. Now something has changed as the files are grayed out and I’m not able to select them

any suggestions

Mark

⟐ Answered November 22, 2021, 2:42 MST

Laser with the duet controller

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:41:30 -0700

Hello,

I have the workbee from ooznest and I would like to transform it to adapt a laser module. But I didn’t have a lot of bugdet for this project. So, I know that optlasers shell a module at 90€ to adapt the controller with the laser module like this one for example: https://ortur.net/collections/optional-p...) but I would like to know if they are some alternatives and how to interface such kind of laser with the duet controller.

REgards,

⟐ Answered November 22, 2021, 2:41 MST

Z axis run out

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:32:53 -0700

I am having trouble getting a consistent cut on the z axis when pocket cutting.

Have screwed down and surfaced the spoiler board.

The work is secured down well to the board but I’m still getting a very noticeable difference in depth across the length of the cut ( x axis L to R)

any thoughts on why?

⟐ Answered November 19, 2021, 1:32 MST

Possible to Override G0/G1 error?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:06:00 -0700

I (think I) understand what this error means but am not always successful at stopping it happening! In this case I am trying to Vcarve some text into the surface of a 33mm piece of oak and I keep getting this error message. I’m not cutting anywhere near the table so I can’t see why the machine would think it will cut itself. I’ve played with the z safe height and tried everything from 10mm to 1mm and always the error. Is there perhaps something wrong with the physical height of the router in the bracket or the bracket to the machine?

⟐ Commented November 18, 2021, 2:06 MST

Upgrade 2019 to current model

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:03:06 -0700

Do you sell upgrade packages for your kits? I purchased the 1000x1500mm Screw Driven X & Belt Driven Y back in 2019 and shamefully, have not successfully completed a first cut yet. I was hoping to upgrade the system if possible to all screw drive and anything else (Power and Thrust Bearing). I only see the power supply and thrust bearing but nothing that shows version upgrades.

⟐ Answer accepted November 15, 2021, 12:03 MST

Could anyone provide me with some training?

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:45:22 -0700

I wanted to ask if anyone here would willing to provide a morning or so of training?

I bought my workbee several months back, and I've been massively impressed by the support and guidance that the team at Ooznest has provided me with. But I still feel very much in over my head.

Ideal world of worlds, I'd love for someone to just talk me through the basics of having a CNC router; the day-to-day maintenance required; different terms; and perhaps a walk-through of a few different projects.

I'd happily pay for such a service; I'd otherwise welcome being put in touch with someone who could help me.

⟐ Commented November 13, 2021, 13:45 MST

Linear rails upgrade kit

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:18:00 -0700

Has anyone used the Ratrig linear rail upgrade kit, and does it affect the warranty of a new machine?

⟐ Answered November 11, 2021, 12:18 MST

How do I set duet 2 as stand alone access point.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:35:35 -0700

I ahve managed to connect my duet 2 to my home network but I dont have wifi coverage where the machine will eventualy end up. I believe I can set up my wifi duet2 board to become its own access point. How do I do this please.

⟐ Commented November 09, 2021, 1:35 MST

Is the "Stop Button" available as an upgrade?

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:26:49 -0700

Hi, I have the 1000 x 1500 Workbee bought from Ooznest earlier this year. I see that there is now a new version and wondered if the “Emergency Stop Button” is available and will fit to MY Workbee. I read somewhere that there is a socket on the Duet controller that a stop button can be plugged into. Any ideas/suggestions?

Rod

⟐ Commented November 09, 2021, 1:26 MST

Home x axis, homes the Z axis

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 01:37:01 -0700

When I try to home the X axis the machine moves in the x and z direction ands stops after homing the z axis. when I try to home the z axis it moves as it should be. when using the jog options the machine also moves fine. How can I Solve this?

⟐ Answered November 08, 2021, 1:37 MST

My Tool Changing Idea

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:29:54 -0700

I’m curently writing a post processor and have acheived a way of having more than one tool in my program, the only information I need to know is when resuming from a pause are the co-ordinates that are stored relate to the previous tool length?

This is my example if you need to try it

T6 ( 1/4 ENDMILL )

m117 "Load 1/4 ENDMILL , probe height & resume"

M25

⟐ Answered November 01, 2021, 3:29 MST

Flashing the SD card

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:16:23 -0700

Is it possible to over come software issues by flashing the SD card? and if so is there a download of the latest software

⟐ Commented October 29, 2021, 0:16 MST

Gcode toolpath issue - is this a bug?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:14:50 -0700

Hi all,

I have the new 1500x1500 Workbee Z1+ and so far so good, however I’ve noticed an issue which I’m not sure is a bug, or just me.

I’m using Carveco maker to generate the gcode. It will create something like this

T1
G17
G21
G90
G0Z7.0000
G0X0.0000Y0.0000
S18000M3
G0X265.6171Y261.2008Z7.0000
G1Z1.0000F1397.0
G1X275.6171Z-0.5000
G1X265.6171Z-2.0000
G1X280.0421F2794.0
X280.0421Y501.6258
X265.6171
Y261.2008
X250.6171Y246.2008
X295.0421Y246.2008
X295.0421Y516.6258
X250.6171

Because the last G1 command only contains an X co-ordinate, the Workbee will ignore all subsequent Y moves (and only move along the X axis)

If I manually change the gcode line G1X280.0421F2794.0 to G1X280.0421Y261.2008F2794.0 it works perfectly and follows both co-ordinates fine.

I’m using firmware 3.3 and have created the gcode in grbl, ugs grbl and workbee gcode in Carveco. All the same results.

Questions are

Do I need to include a G command at the start of every line? ( I notice Vectric vcarve pro and Fusion 360 seem to do this - so the problem never arises)

Should the above gcode work? ( if you omit a G command, should the system just use the last G command and move to the new co-ordinates)

Thanks

Richard

⟐ Commented October 29, 2021, 0:14 MST

workbee behaving as though surface is uneven

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:01:09 -0700

I’m cutting both profiles and area clearances (workbee 1500, carveco software). It’s a fairly small sheet of 3 mm ply (40 x 60 cm). In some areas it’s not touching the material, in others it’s plunging right in too far and ruining the job. According to the spirit level, all surfaces are flat and even. Is this a common one and is there a fix?

⟐ Commented October 28, 2021, 1:01 MST

Interfacing the Duet 2 with a legacy OX machine

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:59:38 -0700

How do I go about setting up the OX machine with a Duet 2 board. And then how can I control the machine.

⟐ Commented October 28, 2021, 0:59 MST

Upgrade from OX electronics board to Duet 2

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:56:59 -0700

Which colour attaches to which pin on the motor headers? The Duet 2 is marked with 1B,L1, L2, 2B for Z-axis; 1B, 1A, 2A, 2B for each of the others. The headers are fitted in the Workbee kit, therefore no need to know, but they were not for the OX.

A follow up to this question.

As I am replacing this board onto an OX machine the Y axis stepper motors work in opposite directions, whereas they work in the same direction on a Workbee as it has lead screws. Which Y axis motor needs to be wired back to front? And what is the order of coloured wires for the motor wired back to front?

⟐ Answered October 28, 2021, 0:56 MST