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Help! My CNC thinks it is a 3d printer

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:40:16 -0700

I am setting up a preowned Workbee that I just bought. I managed to connect to it by direct access but the control panel displayed is clearly for a 3d printer.

I checked the config.g and it does contain the M453 line, not commented out.

Is the config file read and applied at power up or how do I get it to change to CNC mode.

⟐ Commented October 14, 2022, 2:40 MST

Unable to access web interface after update to config.g.override

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:19:42 -0700

To connect an emergency stop I addied the following to config-user-settings.g:

; Configure Software Emergency Stop
M950 J1 C"!e1stop" ; Configure Pin
M581 P1 T0 S0 ; Configure External Emergency Stop
M582 T0 ; Check External Trigger

After a reboot, the web interface shows an orange button centre screen that says press to restart.

And that’s it!

I cannot access the web interface to try and reverse the change.

I can connect using YAT but have no idea if I can use YAT to fix this.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Tony

⟐ Commented October 11, 2022, 0:19 MST

Suitable Lubricant for moving parts?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:32:41 -0700

Hi there…just wanted a recommendation for a suitable lubricant for my Workbee Z1+?

Many thanks in advance…

Ivan Flack

⟐ Commented October 05, 2022, 0:32 MST

Y axis stops at same position on last pass only

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:48:40 -0700

I am cutting two parts with multiple passes. All passes are the same depth and the first 10 passes are fine. The first part of the last pass, with Y increasing, is fine. With Y decreasing, after approx. 50mm, the Y travel stops (at the same Y position on both parts) and the router forces itself sideways (X direction). The toolpaths simulate OK and I have inspected the gcode files (which were calculated at different times) and they also look fine. I can only believe it is machine related. HELP

⟐ Commented July 15, 2022, 0:48 MST

Why is the connection interrupted after a few seconds?

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:41:52 -0700

With the machine connected via ethernet a message “Connection interrupted, attempting to reconnect...
HTTP request timed out” pops up after a few seconds. After that the connection is established again. How can I solve this problem?

I have a workbee Z1 and a WorkBee Control 3.3.0 - V1.2 controller connected by an ethernet cable.

⟐ Commented June 23, 2022, 0:41 MST

error message DDA RING NOT EMPTY...?

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:11:07 -0700

Getting the error message “SET POSITIONS CALLED WHEN DDA RING NOT EMPTY? Any experience with that anyone?

also…I should add that if I go back and simulate a previously cut file it now won't run that job even though they have run ok days ago. Same error message.

⟐ Answered May 31, 2022, 4:11 MST

Workbee Z1 Assembly Guide

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:47:12 -0700

How can I download the assembly guide for the Workbee Z1 machine?

⟐ Answered May 22, 2022, 8:47 MST

Set X and Y in a Macro?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:55:33 -0700

Hello,

I’m looking for a way to Set X and Y in a Macro, just like when SET X and SET Y are pushed. Which code should I use ?

Thanks

Guillaume

⟐ Answered March 31, 2022, 9:55 MST

projects starts really too big comparted gcode size and 0 shifts

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:34:23 -0700

Hi everybody,

i’m a noob but i try to launch the ooznest test gcode here First Project

problem 1: the size is absolutely too big and wrong compared the gcode

problem2: before sending gcode, i set work XYZ but when i launch it, it shifts from 0 before beginning (always up/right)

If someone can help me…

Thanks;)

⟐ Commented March 25, 2022, 3:34 MST

Dust shoe not touching material/board

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:24:46 -0700

Hi, we’ve finally fired our ooznest up in anger and what a piece of kit :)

One question though: We’re mounting the drill bit up to the highlited line, in to the spindle and it’s sticking down below the dust shoe and brush. As we’re cutting the spoil board we have dust escaping.

We’ve lowered the shoe down as low as it will go without falling off the router but there is still a gap! Are we able to insert the drill bit higher into the chuck, past the marked line on the bit, or do we need to buy shorted drill bit? Any advice or help greatly appreciated. Please see the attached photo…

Thanks for the help. PS we’re so looking forward what we can do with this equipment!

⟐ Answered March 14, 2022, 2:24 MST

How to change from ethernet plugged into PC, to plug into network

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:07:18 -0700

Having tried yesterday to simply plug the ethernet connector into a LAN network point, I have realised that this is a lot more complex than I hoped for. The WorkBee IP address http://192.168.251.2/ is not visible on my network. I suspect this is something to do with the Router configuration, or possibly needing to change the Workbee to DHCP. However the online guide to Duet3D looks like the start of a new career!

Someone please tell me there is a simple fix for this!

⟐ Answer accepted January 14, 2022, 9:07 MST

First couple of passes not engaging with material

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:09:31 -0700

Hi - when I upload a job, the first couple of passes are often not engaging with the material surface I’d like to cut. I’m trying to just cut out some basic clamps from a sheet of MDF wood.

I’ve designed the pieces using VCarve Pro; I’ve then used a touch probe in the bottom left corner of the material, and then clicked ‘Go to work Zero’; the end mill then becomes flush with the surface/corner of the material I’m cutting. No issues there.

When I then go to run the job, the machine will then begin by outlining the shapes I’m trying to cut - BUT 5mm+ ABOVE the material itself.

The result is that the shapes are then not cut out from the rest of the board.

I’d be grateful for some advice here.

Have I inputted the wrong figures at some point while designing the clamps in VCarve?

Have I not got the router/endmill installed correctly? Is there some other issue with the hardware?

Thank you

Will

⟐ Answered January 04, 2022, 5:09 MST

At what point do I change the tool when there are multiple tool paths?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:07:48 -0700

Hi - I’ve set up a job in Vcarve pro, where most of the area can be cleared with the 1/8 end mill. The software then allows me To set up an additional tool path, with a smaller endmill for the purpose of clearing out the additional material.

when I run this job using the ooznest web browser interface, at what stage will I be able to change the endmill?

does the job pause for instance between toolpaths? Is there a clear point for me to change the tool?

I hope that that is clear.

Thank you

Will

⟐ Commented January 04, 2022, 5:07 MST

Instruction pictures not loading

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:11:05 -0700

Trying to build workbee z1+ . Completed step 1 wheels ok and move to step 2 and none of the pictures will load! When I click on the images it states access denied!

⟐ Answered December 21, 2021, 0:11 MST

after firmware upgrade - cannot home Y axis

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:39:13 -0700

I have an older WorkBee, and recently upgraded the firmware - I am unable to home Y. When the axis is set to “M569 P1 S1” the Y screws will not synchronize and seem to go in opposite directions; If I try S0 then Y movement is synchronized but go in the opposite what it should be.

⟐ Commented December 20, 2021, 2:39 MST

Changing z during job

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:50:43 -0700

Say I’ve started my job and find that it’s skimming just above the surface of the wood. Is it possible to lower the z value by increments during the job until I hear it engage with the surface and then stop and return to the start of the job with the new z value?

I mean without hitting the cancel job button and having to home axis all over again.

In this instance, I’m surfacing the board so can’t do a corner probe but if this happens despite probing the corner?

⟐ Answer accepted December 14, 2021, 3:50 MST

Not cutting square/flat bottom

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:35:52 -0700

Hi Guys,

I’m new to the world of cnc and have got a slight issue with my newly built workbee. I noticed when flatterning the bed that it wasn’t cutting true, eg, if I put it in a raster pattern (the start at centre and do a sqaure snail shell outward), where the cnc changed direction there would be a small ridge, so you would have 4 ridges that would go from the centre to the corners of the waste board. The worst one being bottom left if looking from above. If I tried a back and forth in the X direction, there is a very slight wedge left, thickest towards the front of the machine. If I lower the machine down to a spirit level and nudge close it I can see ever such a difference in distance in a 25mm diamter cutter from one side to the other (maybe less that 0.5mm).

I’ve just tried to cut a circle 70mm, 0.5 mm per pass, in some offcut oak, and this is the result. Spiral up cut bit from the ooznest kit, makita router, the center feels slightly domed up.

I’m not really sure where to start looking, I’ve tried the X/Y/Z wheels on the beams to check they are gripping etc. Any other photos or info I’m happy to provide.

Cheers,

Andy

⟐ Commented December 08, 2021, 2:35 MST

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

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

Can't access the assembly guides

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:51:50 -0700

Hey All,

Looks like the links aren’t working on the site

Assembling Your WorkBee - V2.3 - V2.3.1

gives no buttons to click to take you to the guides, and if I go to one in my history it comes up with a 404.