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Machine Simulation in Fusion360

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:46:37 -0700

I am trying to use Fusion360 Machine Simulation with my Workbee Z1+.

Whenever I try to "Simulate with Machine" I get the Warning. "Post processor not compatible with machine Simulation. Simulating without a machine."
(I did use the latest v1.0.1 of the post processor in my machine definition)

Has anyone else tried this before?

⟐ Answered June 28, 2024, 0:46 MST

WiFi change is not saved

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:31:50 -0700

Hello, if I change the WLAN via the USB connection, it is not saved and the CNC reconnects to the old WLAN after switching on. How can I change this permanently?

⟐ Answer accepted June 27, 2024, 7:31 MST

Anybody interested in a workbee ios app?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:37:03 -0700

I've been working on a small mobile app to avoid having to lug the computer around for machine setup - it's very much not finished, but I wanted to see if anyone would like to try it out!

The two main features that I added are hold-to-move jog controls (though this is quite hacky, and not super precise) and a visual mode that lets you simply click on a representation of the work area to move the machine there.

You can see a (very rough) demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt8_qArt...

⟐ Commented June 19, 2024, 6:37 MST

Workbee has been working, Now only cuts one line of a shape

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:26:27 -0700

Workbee was working great and I was excited to use it on my first project after working out some basics. however whilst cutting out the grid lines for my spoil board it decided it was only going to cut the verticle lines, and now whatever I do, it only cuts the left-hand side of any shape. I have updated the post processors again. I have simplified the design down to one square for demonstration purposes. it's driving me nuts and any assistance would be greatly appreciated,

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

Spoiler board surfacing lines

Sat, 25 May 2024 03:48:22 -0700

Successfully assembled my 1000*1000 Workbee Z1+ and run a couple of test projects. Apart from one disaster caused by not tightening up my collet enough, all is going well for a complete CNC beginner. I tried to surface my spoiler board using the Amana 1 1/8 bit and it has left lines on the board. See attached photo. Is this normal of is there a problem with alignment of one of the axis, as it looks to be cutting deeper on one edge. I've checked all angles and they are close to 90deg in all directions (89.8 is the worst). Am I expecting too much perfection, or is this acceptable?

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.

Board Board2

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

Square end 2 Flute and 7mm MDF cut

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:24:34 -0700

Hi there, I want to clear an area of MDF to create a template. I am using the Ooznest supplied Square end 2 flute up cut 1/4"x1/4"x1/2"x5/2 and I am going to be 7mm deep on the Z axis cutting through the MDF. my question is could you please suggest feed rate, RPM and stepover margins for this?

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

Best method for a "Service"?

Wed, 15 May 2024 01:53:24 -0700

I havent used my workbee in a while, It is sat in an enclosure and hasnt moved so generally looks in perfect shape.

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

Adding another limit switch on the Y Axis?

Mon, 13 May 2024 02:34:41 -0700

I have a 1000x1000 workbee cnc and I am loooking to add another limit switch for the Y axis as I sometimes find the axis out of square after some use. Would it be a case of ordering a limit switch with an extra long cable and connecting it to the board?

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024, 2:34 MST

Archive assembly guides missing

Mon, 13 May 2024 01:44:39 -0700

Dunno if im missing something but i can't see the assembly guides for the older machines on the learning portal. They seem to have disappeared from the archive section

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024, 1:44 MST

Some sort of Z axis problem (I think!)

Mon, 13 May 2024 01:36:42 -0700

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

Securing Workbee Z1+ to Workbench

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:04:34 -0700

I’m just planning ahead as my build progresses. Is it recommended to attach the Workbee Z1+ to the workbench to avoid it moving around due to vibration, or is it heavy enough to avoid this? Are there recommended approaches to attaching to a workbench?

⟐ Answered April 19, 2024, 1:04 MST

Where can I download the 3D print files?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:01:11 -0700

Just finished putting together the Z1+ 1500x1500 but the drag chain on the X axis was too long and snapped the part, I've taken the links out now but would be great if I could re-print it?

⟐ Answered April 19, 2024, 1:01 MST

Is there a default password when using YAT to connect to a Duet2?

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:39:20 -0700

I can connect to the Duet 2 using YAT and IP address, but it's asking for a password to connect to the machine - Is there a default password or do I need to reset the board if the password is not known

⟐ Commented April 09, 2024, 1:39 MST

Connecting Duet to a Network-Ethernet

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:14:51 -0700

Hi,

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

Touch probe control - Endmill diameter

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:27:54 -0700

I've designed a simple bit of text to cut out using Carveco. I've specified in Carveco the bit I'll be using as an Amana 45624-K 60 deg v-carve bit from the database and exported the g-code.

Once I'm in Workbee control and I've imported the g-code do I need to specify in the touch probe control section the endmill diameter and if so am I putting the width of the shank, 6.35mm in this case or the width of the cut diameter? Or is this all handled by the Carveco software?

Green arrow from Ooznest website

⟐ Answered March 04, 2024, 2:27 MST

ooznest work zero and coordinateystem

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:24:41 -0700

hello

my use time with the workbee is increasing steadily, I have a quick question, when using the touch probe does it only set the work zeros or will it also adjust the x and y directions if the workpiece is slightly skewed on the machine.?

For the work i have done to date this hasn't been an issue as its mostly been profiles with enough waste around the profile. i am gaining confidence with the machine and now progressing to cutting profiles, doing some laminations off the machine, and then i would like to re introduce the job back on the machine to put a drilling pattern onto it. The plan is to leave a reference corner on the profile which i can then use with the touch probe to set a work zero. If it then can align work x and y axes to the touch probe that makes everything simple, if not i have to find a way :)..

⟐ Answered February 19, 2024, 3:24 MST

Tool Diameter and Machine Limits.

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:30:20 -0700

Is the tool diameter taken into account with error "outside mahine limits"?

I wish to surface a spoilboard and have generated G-code with travel lines based on the machine limits - assuming that the cutter would travel on those limits ok, but cut the tool's radius beyond those limits - so the surfacing would go a little beyond the limits. I am getting the "out of machine limits" error. Do I need to reduce my pocket size to subtract the tool dimension so it only cuts to the limit lines?

⟐ Answered February 07, 2024, 4:30 MST

Duet no longer connecting

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:14:36 -0700

Just fired up my workbee with duet for the first time a few months and cannot connect to the controller software.

Its got ethernet, the link light comes up but I cannot ping it

I have checked with a USB cable and M552 shows the the expected IP address, I can see the firmware booting logs including the message saying the HTTP server is active.

Checked with wireshark and not traffic seen from the network event with a direct cable.

Set a new IP address and all that seems to work as expected but still not connection to the IP address.

Any ideas?

david

⟐ Answered January 29, 2024, 2:14 MST

Forum & Laser Engraving

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:49:50 -0700

Hi Guys,

I have a friend who 's been looking around at Laser Engraving units.

Cut a long story short, he's had a bit of a bad experience with trying to purchase an item from America.

Can the Workbee be used as a laser engraver?

Is there a dedicated Workbee forum?

Dizzwold.

⟐ Answered January 15, 2024, 2:49 MST

How much does the spindle on the Z axis raise?

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:01:14 -0700

The machine is advertised to be able to cut through 44mm of material.

I wanted to get an idea of how high the spindle travelled the z axis from the spoil board when it is raised.

I presume its meant that about 44mm +1/2mm of exposed end mill would be the limit of exposed end mill and material thickness combo?

With different length end mills, it would be good to know what kind of clearance you would get from using an end mill exposed at 20/30/40/50mm.

If I use a longer endmill, can I cut thicker material.all the way through, will the spindle raise high enough to clear the work?

If the Z axis were taller, I could get a cutting depth of the longest 1/4" end mills I can find, but raising the spindle high enough to clear the work is a bit unclear.

Hope I'm not being obtuse.

Thankyou :)

⟐ Answered January 02, 2024, 6:01 MST