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Extreme wear on Xtreme V wheels

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:51:31 -0700

Hi all

I'm hoping somebody can assist me to identify the cause of why my Xtreme V Wheels are badly worn despite my Workbee only seeing several hours of use. It's mainly the wheels located on the x axis gantry, closest to the router (which I appreciate is where the main forces are applied due to the weight of the router). I'll try to upload a picture later but suffice to say some of the wheels are very worn with a complete V section made (if that makes sense).

I thought it might be over tightening of the eccentric nuts but I was very mindful of this when building the Workbee and I'm not convinced it is the cause.

Many thanks

Luke

⟐ Answered January 05, 2023, 5:51 MST

Common Workbee build issues

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:51:57 -0700

I will hopefully be taking delivery of my 1000 x 1000 workbee in early May. After reading quite a few posts on various forums, it looks like there are certain areas of the build that may cause confusion and problems.

Generally most agree that the instructions supplied are very good but As with all things they are not perfectly suited to all people and misunderstandings can lead to mistakes.

Calling on the vast experience of some forum ‘veterans’, are there any problems that seem to crop up more frequently. A watch out for list would be great.

⟐ Answered December 31, 2022, 11:51 MST

X axis grinding noise and won't move

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:48:14 -0700

I've just finished building my 1500x1500 workbee. I was trying to surface the spoilboard for the first time today and it was all going fine for a while, but about 3/4 of the way through the operation it started making a horrible grinding noise and ground to a halt.

The issue seems to relate to the X axis. When I loosened the nut blocks and clamping collars and took the tension out of the screw, it moved freely and I was able to home the machine (which i guess means it's probably not wiring related?), but when I re-tensioned the screw it started grinding again and struggling to move. I've opened up the box and couldn't see any obvious disconnected wiring. Any other suggestions? I haven't lubed the machine yet, could that be the problem or should I be looking for something else? Any thoughts? Thanks

⟐ Commented December 08, 2022, 3:48 MST

Duet and Meshcam and post process

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:26:28 -0700

Hello

Which process should I use for my Duet with MeshCam ?

In GRBL it doesn't work well it doesn't trace the vectors it just plunges

thanks

⟐ Commented December 07, 2022, 3:26 MST

Fastest Reliable Feeds & Speeds - Oak

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:52:30 -0700

I'm looking to add a second CNC to my workshop, but the one I'm currently using is out of production and their newer machines are significantly more expensive.

I'd also like to buy UK made where possible, so I'm looking at ooznest, having initially seen it at the show in Harrogate a week ago.

My question relates to how fast the WorkBee can be run and still produce reliable pocketing cuts with Oak.

I'm currently running parts that take around 40-50 minutes each, so time is an important factor. Many of the toolpaths are running at 5,000 mm/min with a 6mm end mill, 3mm step over and a 1.75mm deep cut.

Can the WorkBee reliably run at these speeds with Oak? If not, what sort sort of speeds could I reasonably expect?

⟐ Commented November 29, 2022, 7:52 MST

How do I input ooznest tool bits in Vcarve

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:12:46 -0700

I cant manage to get any of the ooznest tool bits on Vcarve. I have one amana tool which is super easy to locate as they have a database that you can download into Vcarve. However ooznest have nothing of the kind which leaves you struggling to try and create a tool which for a beginner like me is impossible to do which such little information thats on the box that the ooznest bit comes in. How do i go about this? i have the starter kit from ooznest yet its completely useless and right now i feel is a waste of my money.

⟐ Answered November 22, 2022, 9:12 MST

Dustshoe messing things up!

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:11:28 -0700

Hi, i have a 750 x 750 Z1+ and as said in the title, my dustshoe is messing with my projects. I saw it when i first surfaced the spoilerboard, it took me a few minutes to identify it being the pr**k. On the edges, on the 2nd surfacing, when the router was starting to move, there was smooth little bumps in raster mode (on Vcarve).

Whenever there's a change in direction (on the X and Y axis), the hairs on the dustshoe goes from dusting in one direction to dusting in the other, slightly lifting the router assembly in the process. In the picture attached you can clearly see the difference between a cut with the dustshoe (on the left) and a cut without one (on the right).

There's no obvious slack on any axis, the only thing i can see having an influence is on the Z axis, i can lift and lower the router asembly by the amount of flex there's in the flexible coupler. I can move it a little and see the spring expanding and compressing. But as it doesn't cause any issue when the dustshoe is off, i don't think that's really a problem.

I can and had, eliminate this problem when i need to surface entirely a piece that is smaller than the 520 x 520 work space of my workbee, i make the surfacing starts outside of the piece allowing the hairs of the dustshoe to change direction, well, outside of the piece. But when in carve pockets, i can't do that...

So here's my question, is there any way to adress this problem or am i condemned to wait for my next house, where i'll have enough place to put my workbee in the enclosure and have it running without the dustshoe ?

Thanks !

⟐ Commented November 16, 2022, 2:11 MST

Machine rotating file while carving in spiral pattern

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:42:29 -0700

Having an issue where the Workbee is shifting turning a carve. I'm using Carvco and cutting in a spiral pattern. It was fine for the first few hours but then started shifting. Added an image to illustrate the issue. Any ideas on what it might be? thanks for the help.

Top image is expected,

bottom is actual.

⟐ Answered November 09, 2022, 4:42 MST

Upload files from iPad

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:49:01 -0700

Hi,

I’m having the same issue as described on this thread but when trying to upload from any server via an iPad.

Google drive file upload

I can see the file when browsing and it does have the extension .gcode but it is greyed out and can’t be selected.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Mark Freeman

⟐ Answered November 08, 2022, 1:49 MST

Hello, I’m having trouble with the following.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:52:23 -0700

M6 command not supported

Obsolete use of S parameter on G1 command

No P parameter and no active tool with spindle

It would also be great to know if there was a help book that clarified what each warning message meant.

⟐ Answered November 07, 2022, 8:52 MST

Adobe Illustrator to G code

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:25:09 -0700

I do a lot of work in Illustrator and was looking at this plug in which claims to export G Code from it. Is there any way to know this will work with my workbee software? Does anyone else have experience of this?

https://www.gcodetools.com/

⟐ Answered November 07, 2022, 5:25 MST

Workbee 1000x1500 3D model

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:20:42 -0700

I'm re-designing my workshop to install the workbee 1000x1500. Is there a 3D model fo this machine somewhere?

⟐ Answered November 07, 2022, 5:20 MST

Unable to download Universal G-code Sender through Git Hub

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:20:42 -0700

I am trying to download a universal g- code sender.

on searching google I clicked on the github ugs download link, selected windows version and was redirected to the jfrog log in page. asking for username and password, with no other options available. As a result, I am not able to download the UGS.

Please advise as to where I am going wrong.

Many Thanks

⟐ Answered October 24, 2022, 1:20 MST

When will current firmware be upgraded?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:22:12 -0700

When might we expect a newer version of firmware to replace 3.3.0-1.2?

I am hoping that any upgrade might fix the issue where the job progress bar shows incorrect progress / time to go.

Is this issue likely to be rectified?

⟐ Commented October 13, 2022, 1:22 MST

repeating lines in carving - z axis losing steps

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:50:34 -0700

I just finished setting up my workbee and when using the end mill the finish and calibration seems spot on. However, when I did a carving test I'm getting a regularly repeating line that looks like the z axis is skipping. I made sure everything was tight and still happening. Different files and cam softwares produce the same result. any ideas? Thanks for the help.

⟐ Answered October 12, 2022, 0:50 MST

Add text label to the Work Coordinates Selection

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:35:51 -0700

Hi all,

Is there a way to add Text labels to the drop down Work Coordinates selection ?

Numbers 1 to 9 are not much help & I would like to program offsets for things like Tool Change position or Maximium Limits and have them named rather than try to remember which offset number i used.

I don’t think there is looking at the G10 command but maybe someone knows a trick or two ?

Mike

⟐ Commented October 04, 2022, 8:35 MST

Mafell 1/4" collet not allowing 1/4" shank bit to fit!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:40:32 -0700

Hi!

I've got the mafell mf1000 and just switched out to a 1/4” collet. Can't seem to fit any bits of 1/4” shank. Am I missing something? Or possibly a faulty collet?

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answer accepted October 03, 2022, 5:40 MST

Ooznest Z1+ 1500x1500 Y-Axis Problem

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:35:39 -0700

I have been using my machine successfully for the past few weeks but all of the sudden the Y-axis will remain up front but thinks it is homed. I cannot even jog it back as it thinks it is already there and won’t allow any movement at all. Zero problems until this randomly happened. I’ve tried restarting the machine and manually jogging it with the controller but to no avail.

⟐ Answered October 03, 2022, 0:35 MST

Error: G0/G1: target position outside machine limits

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:34:10 -0700

Having spent 5+ hours trying to resolve this I wondered if anyone can help. I keep getting this error message on a variety of Fusion gcode files. The retract height in the Fusion cam is only 5mm so I dont think thats the issue. The homing all goes fine as does the Go To Work Zero so I dont think its the limit switches. I had removed the spindle recently so that might be an issue but I've tried it in a variety of positions in its cradle and that hasnt helped. Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered October 03, 2022, 0:34 MST

Hardware version list and changes

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:32:14 -0700

Is there a document somewhere that says when the various HW versions of the Workbee were released and what changes were made?

I purchased my kit in Aug 2019 which I ‘think’ is a V1.0 and looking to upgrade from a 750*1000 to 1500*1000. So need to know the differences and what I can upgrade too (and what needs purchasing).

⟐ Commented September 22, 2022, 0:32 MST