Some details

• 1500x1500 machine, mafell router head
• these pockets are along the Y axis, but the same issue occurs when cutting in Y direction
• These particular ones were cut with a 6mm 2 flute downcut endmill, at about 12k rpm, 2000 mm/min, 3mm depth of cut, in birch ply
• stepover was quite conservative (about 3mm)

I’m also having problems with chatter and vibration in the router head - I’ll make a separate post about that, but mentioning it here as I wouldn’t be surprised if the problems are related

⟐ Commented June 12, 2025, 5:44 MST

First time seen this after a few years of use - happened after uploading a GCode file.

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answered January 27, 2025, 2:05 MST

I thought it might be something to do with the USB/ethernet connection so started through the USB guide in the questions of that stage but ran into a host of problems finding COM3 (thanks Windows11) and now the drivers for the Duet 2 Wi-Fi or ethernet connection have a yellow warning triangle and the YAT program doesn't ever recognise COM3.

What am I missing??

⟐ Answered September 20, 2024, 2:29 MST

⟐ Answered November 08, 2023, 12:31 MST

I have just got hold of a used Workbee. The seller does not know exactly what version it is and there are no obvious identifying marks.

It has leadscrews and a Duet controller so I guess it is V2 or later but it is at least 18 moths old I am told.

I see there are build guides for various revisions of V2.

Is there a place listing the changes made in the various revisions so that I can narrow down which Guide I should use when checking over the build?

⟐ Commented June 12, 2023, 0:46 MST

I have an offset problem when I Probe corners with the touch probe;

• If I mark a cross on a square piece, and I set XY manually and contour a square, it’s ok
• If on the same piece of wood, with the same bit and parameters, and using the Touch Probe, the toolpath is “offseting” further toward right and front. Bigger is the geometry, bigger is the offset
• TouchProble parameters are left by default, as they are accurate with the touchprobe provided with package.

Is there anything I can do to correct this using measurements ?

Thanks for help

Best

Guillaume

⟐ Answer accepted March 31, 2022, 9:56 MST

I have tried the following:

1. Power off controller and can move all the SMs by hand - so no binding.
2. Tried clicking on/of several times all SMs and cleaning with light air spray. I hear the associated clicking noise when the SM is tripped.
3. Tried closing down browser dashboard and controller and powering up.
4. Disconnected and reconnected the Z-axis SM electrical connector.

Can you help please?
Many thanks,
Phil Hughes #12227

Further info: on sending M119 it looks like the z-axis micro-switch is always "not closed", which would explain the rapid jittering. Does this mean I need to replace the switch?

Phil.

⟐ Answered July 14, 2025, 3:25 MST

what am i doing wrong

i have downloaded the fusion post process from

WorkBee Firmware Releases - Ooznest

thanks in advance

⟐ Answered March 27, 2025, 13:05 MST

PS the fix we are currently going with is a wifi enhancer attached to the laptop and have went back to going via the network - because direct access point is so unreliable - we thought it would be the other way around!

⟐ Answered September 02, 2024, 1:11 MST

Markus

⟐ Answered January 31, 2024, 3:19 MST

he's got no idea ether so its just me trying and getting no where

⟐ Answered January 30, 2024, 2:56 MST

I needed to disconnect the ethernet cable because of an un-related fault on the PC and have not been able to re-establish the ethernet connection.

I have tried swopping cables and using a different laptop. The ethernet settings on both machines are as previous and per the book.

I have used YAT which tells me the network is ready and confirms the ip address that I have always used.

I have tried connecting the network cable with power off and USB connected, but still can't find the web page.

Thanks Robert Attaching screen shot (hopefully) Network Settings

⟐ Answer accepted November 01, 2023, 8:58 MST

This works accurately for a time, however after I home the axes a few times I find the machine position has changed and no longer aligns with the dowel positions. The axis remains consistently offset by the same amount after multiple homings.

I have tried the following:

1) Making sure the microswitches are firmly positioned with no play.

2) Keeping the microswitches free of dust / chips.

3) Ensuring there's no excessive play in either axis.

4) Ensuring the spoilboard isn't moving.

I've only noticed the error on the x axis and it's usually around 1mm. Any ideas how I can improve the accuracy of the end stop?

⟐ Commented September 15, 2023, 7:43 MST

please help me !!

regards

⟐ Answered March 01, 2023, 3:10 MST

Can I use regular router bits for my CNC or do I have to buy specialised end Mills?

⟐ Answered January 01, 2023, 3:17 MST

I have an Original Workbee 1000X1000 bought in early 2021, and there’s a possible upgrade with the Thrust Bearing Kit, is it worth it and what improvements does it bring ?

Thanks for help
Best
Guillaume

⟐ Answered March 21, 2022, 4:43 MST

Can I use parametric code with a Duet2 or is there a way of “pre processing to generate a text file?

Lindsay

⟐ Answered March 21, 2022, 4:42 MST

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

⟐ Commented January 06, 2022, 2:56 MST

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