Ooznest - Active Questions

Parametric G code programming continued

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:11:30 -0700

Hi Robert

To test if I can use a parametric G-Code file with WorkBee Control 3.3.0 - V1.2 I have tried to upload a file that should declare a global variable but I get “Error—-meta command: unknown variable “. I did add a simple G Code instruction as a second line and this works fine if I delete the declaration line.

Is it possible that the GUI cannot handle parametric variables ?

Special Eccentric Adjustment Spanner.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:33:18 -0700

I believe you now send out a special spanner for the eccentrics adjustment. I have a Ooznest Workbee V1 screw? Will it fit this?

If so, can you show a photo and its dimensions so that I can try and replicate it, please?

⟐ Answer accepted March 18, 2022, 4:33 MST

X/Y out of square

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:49:28 -0700

After cutting in an X/Y fence, I’ve noticed that my X/Y axis aren’t running square to each other.. I’m approx 1mm out of square over 450mm.

When the machine is homed I have 22mm distance between the gantry and the back end plates on both sides. When the gantry is moved all the way to the front, I have 26mm between the gantry and the rig ht end plate and 29mm to the left end plate. Could this 3mm difference be the reason my X/Y is out of square? If so, how can I fix this?

⟐ Commented March 15, 2022, 1:49 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

Switching on and off from plug socket

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:31:56 -0700

Due to the layout of my workshop (and the fact that the power pack’s on/off switch is right at the back of the machine) I am intending on leaving the switch in the on position and powering on and off at the plug socket at the wall. Is this bad for the circuit board/machine?

⟐ Answered March 01, 2022, 1:31 MST

Length of drag chains

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:26 -0700

What length are the X and Y drag chains meant to be, The length of mine are 63 and 69 inches, No matter what I try I’m having issues with the cables being to short to reach the control box due to the length of the chains or the router will have issues moving the distances its meant to travel

⟐ Commented February 24, 2022, 5:00 MST

Swap Axis x for y

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:10:39 -0700

I have my machine on a bench in front of me with the Y Axis going left to right, Is there a way of altering the config file to switch the X axis for Y and vice versa?

⟐ Commented February 18, 2022, 2:10 MST

Do I need an Ethernet Splitter?

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:08:57 -0700

Hi.

I don’t have wi-fi in my workshop so my laptop is connected to my workbee with an ethernet cable, but I now need to access the internet this way too. Do I just need to get an ethernet “splitter” (or USB adaptor) for my laptop to access both at the same time?

⟐ Commented February 10, 2022, 11:08 MST

Post processor for the Workbee?

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:57:33 -0700

Hi,

I’m using Aspire 9.514 with my Workbee and currently use the “Grbl (mm) (*.gcode)” post processor. It works fine but, has the annoying habit of using unsupported M codes in the toolpaths (e.g. M2) and consequently I receive an error code when running it. I can edit the toolpaths to remove the unwanted codes, but would rather they weren’t added in the first place!

So my question is “Is there is a specific post processor available for the Workbee”, If so how do I get it and install it?

Many thanks to anyone who can help.

Rod

⟐ Answer accepted February 04, 2022, 11:57 MST

Router stops mid job

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:36:49 -0700

Hi there, my Workbee just stopped half way through a very long job. Apart from finding the cause, how can I make it continue exactly where it stopped? Is there a log that shows the exact point in the gcode where it stopped? On this piece I can’t run the earlier steps again as it will ruin the workpiece.

⟐ Answered February 01, 2022, 2:36 MST

Lubrication of lead screws

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:34:14 -0700

Hi All, Is it recommended to lubricate the lead screws at all, or are they meant to run dry. If lubrication is recommended what product? I would be inclined to a PTFE spray.

⟐ Commented February 01, 2022, 2:34 MST

Firmware update problem help

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:24:55 -0700

PLEASE can anyone help? I am trying to update firmware using 2.07 to 3.3 guide. I am currently sat for over an hour waiting for step - Step 8.zip. Just starring at “please wait while updates are being installed” contacted support via email and live chat not available. Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Answered January 31, 2022, 7:24 MST

Can I operate your routers using PlanetCNC?

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 02:26:37 -0700

I am considering buying a router through your company, but I want to know which software I can use.

⟐ Answered January 28, 2022, 2:26 MST

Firmware update in access point mode

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:33:41 -0700

Hi, my workbee is in access point. Is this a problem for firmware 1.07 to 3.3? Also is the update done over wifi or do I need to connect via usb?

⟐ Answer accepted January 27, 2022, 5:33 MST

Best way to replace damaged v-wheels?

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:55:21 -0700

I need to replace some broken v-wheels on my Workbee, do i have the disassemble the whole machine?

⟐ Commented January 26, 2022, 2:55 MST

Workbee z1 for making brass nameplates?

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:03:12 -0700

I'm looking for a cnc engraver to make brass nameplates. Is anyone using the workbee z1 to do this? If so, is the quality of finish good and would you recommend this machine for this task? The size of nameplates would be around 100mm x 50mm.

⟐ Answer accepted January 20, 2022, 11:03 MST

X and Y movement are always wrong by 0.6mm

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:39:47 -0700

Hi there.

Been using my work bee milling machine for the last year now making signs for every bodies new pub sheds! Precision was not an issue. I am now making parts for items that need to fit together and I am finding that movement in the x and y axis are not what I have been designing on fusion 360! It seams to be out by 0.6mm! The tool is the correct size. If I cut out a piece that needs to be 100mm square it will come out as 99.4mm square!

Is there something I can do?

Many thanks

Joe

⟐ Commented January 19, 2022, 2:39 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

X-axis won't move anymore after homing Y-axis

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:01:12 -0700

HI,

Im running into the problem that when I do a home all or home the Y-axias, that I can’t get the X-0axis to move. I do hear a slight sound off an attempt though.

When I don’t home the Y-axis but do home X and Z, the I can move the X-axis.

I can’t seem to figure out where this is going wrong in my setup.

Help would be very appreciated

⟐ Commented January 14, 2022, 7:01 MST

How to insert words on Fusion 360

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:46:30 -0700

Hi I read somewhere that I need to convert text into a certain format before I can insert it into Fusion 360, unfortunately I cannot find this article and I can't remember what was said any help would be great thank you. this is for making signs.

⟐ Answered January 12, 2022, 2:46 MST