I am making very simple 6mm woodworking router templates of MDF with my Ooznest Machine fitted with Katsu trim router.

In Vectric Cut2D I have opened the Tool Database and looked what I have loaded for MDF... but there is no metric 4mm 2 flute 'router cutter'/'end mill'. Can somebody advise on the correct data to enter to add this tool regarding:

Pass Depth

Stepover

Spindle Speed

Feed Units

Feed Rate

Plunge Rate

Thank you all!

⟐ Answered March 03, 2025, 11:34 MST

Thanks in advance

⟐ Answer accepted February 05, 2025, 1:48 MST

Gone to use the router this morning and started mafell motor and the blue light starts flashing red then turns red.

Apparently it is motor overload

We bought the motor Feb 2024. it has only had light use. Cutting Dibond and engraving laminate. We only use a couple times a month.

Is there anything we can do? Had the same issue before on the motor we bought with the router May 2022. Changed brushes made no difference. so bought a new motor.

⟐ Answered February 03, 2025, 9:55 MST

⟐ Answered January 31, 2025, 4:44 MST

I'm currently waiting for the delivery of my Workbee Z1+ 750mm x 750mm.

I also own a Workbee 1510 that I've converted to a screw drive and it has been as solid as a rock, the controller for this is the excellent Openbuilds Black Box and controlling the spindle is very easy using the tool output connections then using a solid state relay to control spindle and extraction when I start a program.

I've been looking around and am I right in thinking that I can use either one of the heated bed outputs or a spare fan output for the tool on/off, +5 volts or VIN to the SSR, I've not used a duet controller so it's going to be another learning curve and reading up it seems this controller is very good but not quite as simple to use as the blackbox.

Thanks for any help.

⟐ Answered January 30, 2025, 4:26 MST

i have been using my machine since 2020 and has been working well. my last two panels that i have cut, the text seems to have moved back and forth on the x axis but cant figure out why. i have attached a picture of what i mean. Also i once the panel is cut and the machine goes back to the work zero this has shifted on the x - axis (see in attached sketch). but once i home xyz then go to work zero it goes back to the correct work zero which is on the corner of the panel.

Many thanks

⟐ Commented January 29, 2025, 1:28 MST

Im at the step where it states:
ttach the NEMA23-Stepper-Motor to the threaded holes on the Y-Plate using 4 x M5-Low-Profile-50mm bolts and 4 x Aluminium-Spacer-40mm’s

I have the spacers and the actually motor, but cant find the low profile bolts anywhere. I would assume the hardware box. but the closest i have is m5-cap-head-bolt-50mm. Are these the same or not?

⟐ Answer accepted January 28, 2025, 2:54 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

Can someone please give idiot proof instructions for this.

⟐ Answered January 23, 2025, 3:42 MST

So I have now built my z1 1500x1500. Great guides- very easy to follow. Only hit three snags- Tensioning (no idea how to go bout that- tried and just seems to muck everythign up. So any guidence on that would be great, One of the Y axis leads is a tad tight and the screw for the Z axis is too long for the spacer for a Mafel. Machine looks amazing and cant wait to get started.

So.... spolier board... Any guidence on making one and installing one? As I may be being daft but cant see a guide and from reading it seems this is kinda important part of the build.

Thanks! second link was certainly helpful.

However still cant surface my spoiler board. As recommended I have a 1360x1200 x18mm spoiler board but my machines work area is 1270 x 1270 - so it wont run it.

How do you surface the spoiler board ?

⟐ Edited by author January 19, 2025, 7:33 MST

I've seen a related question but I think my issue is slightly different. I have recently finished my Workbee build, and am delighted with the machine. I have an irritating problem however. I have no issues with connecting and using the machine, however after about a minute or so, my laptop will disconnect and reconnect. This can become infuriating if you are in the middle of moving the xyz to a new zero, or if you are in the process of uploading files. It happens repeatedly every minute or so, although the time is not the same each time.

I have checked that I have the latest version of firmware etc. I have looked through settings but there doesnt seem to be any network settings on the console. Can anyone help with some guidance to get a stable wifi connection?

Thanks

⟐ Answered January 17, 2025, 8:10 MST

We have a ca2018 WorkBee Z1+ that I have updated to firmware 3.30.
The update produces an error relating to 3D printers: 'attempting to extrude with no tool selected'.
All of the web search results relating to this error point to RepRap config settings.
I want to check here to see if anyone has a definitive answer relating to WorkBee Control upgrade. Or, in other words, what to do about this error message?

⟐ Commented January 09, 2025, 7:40 MST

M552 S0

ok<LF>WiFi module is idle<LF>

M552 S1

ok<LF>WiFi module is connected to access point POCO X4 Pro 5G, IP address 192.168.200.221<LF>RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet version 3.3<LF>Warning: Cannot initialise SD card 0: Card is unusable<LF>WiFi is disabled.<LF>RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet is up and running.<LF>

I then noticed it "Warning: Cannot initialise SD card 0: Card is unusable", which is odd because I haven't changed anything. I got the following response on the ip address

Your Duet rejected the HTTP request: page not found
Check that the SD card is mounted and has the correct files in its /www folder

so I set up on the new wifi with the following

M552 S0

ok<LF>WiFi module started<LF>

M587 S"TP-Link_F5F3" P"37939137"

ok<LF>

M552 S1

ok<LF>WiFi module is connected to access point TP-Link_F5F3, IP address 192.168.1.213<LF>RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet version 3.3<LF>Warning: Cannot initialise SD card 0: Card is unusable<LF>WiFi is disabled.<LF>RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet is up and running.<LF>

I received the same error about the SD card on both the web browser and in YAT

I then formatted the SD Card, downloaded the "wifi " from the top of WorkBee Firmware Releases

I extracted those files onto the SD card and am left with the same errors about the SD Card

I am at the end of my ability to trouble shoot this issue. your help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

James

⟐ Answered December 19, 2024, 9:34 MST

It’s 4 years old and hasn’t done much cutting. I need to disassemble it and sell it/dispose of it.

Is there anyone out there who can give advice on the best way to do this or has done this in the past?

⟐ Answered December 19, 2024, 3:56 MST

After running the test project without issue I've been unable to start any of the actual projects I got the machine for.

It turns out that any gcode I generate (MESHCAM and Carbide Create so far) gives out a "file not found" error when started or simulated.

All can be uploaded to the workbee's SD card and be loaded into the 3d GCode viewer module, edited or renamed just fine. Which tells me the machine can find the files alright. In the viewer however, only the travels are displayed without any of the operations, unlike what happens if I load the first project.

CAMotics as been used to simulate the files outside their generator and read all of them flawlessly, so I suppose the issue must come from the workbee itself.

I have noticed that the first project will also give an object height in the job list while mine won't, so I suspect all the above points to some compatibility issue somewhere in there.

Is there any specific requirements for the workbee's gcode formatting or post processing required? The files generated by both cam software are .nc and I've already tried renaming them to .gcode like the first project file, without any effect.

I can provide the diagnostic readout or files via mail should you ask, doing so apparently flagged my question for deletion

⟐ Answer accepted November 25, 2024, 15:00 MST

I want to build an enclosure for my 1500 x 1500 Workbee Z1+

It would be enormously helpful if you could provide a parts list for the 1000x1000 enclosure. I can then scale it up

Best regards

Stephen White

⟐ Answered November 22, 2024, 4:17 MST

I usually use an Apple laptop which works fine. I want a touch screen controller, as my laptop is getting covered in dust!

⟐ Answered November 21, 2024, 2:06 MST

⟐ Commented November 12, 2024, 10:17 MST

I am facing lot of burns and sign when surfacing. My setup:

• Original Workbee router - generally running on speed 1 or 2
• Bit: Amana Tool – 45525 – Carbide Tipped Surfacing / Rabbeting / Flycutting CNC Router Bit – 1-1/8″ x 1/2″ – 1/4″ Shank – 1-13/16″
• Stepdown between 0.5 to 2 mm
• Using plywood
• Surfacing program generated using Fusio360

What I tried:

• Slowing the router to lowest speed (1)
• Speeding the machine traveling
• Cooling the bit with air
• Generating a toolpath in all possible directions: both direction, left to right only and opposite, top to bottom and bottom to top

The attached image is even a good result, generally signs and burns are way worse.

I always end up with marks or burns. Is anyone facing the same issue or did someone find a solution to it? What is your setup?

⟐ Commented November 09, 2024, 4:01 MST

I have had my work be for 4 years now and all has been good. Now having an issue when I upload a job and start an error message saying gcode file not found. i have been doing this same process on over 1000+ times but now it seems i keep getting this error.

Any idea what this error means and why it is happening

I have been using Cut2D Pro

⟐ Commented November 08, 2024, 1:49 MST