MKS GEN L V1.0 For 4 Axis CNC Foam Cutters - Part 2

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How to use the MKS GEN L V1.0 board for 4 axis CNC Foam Cutters. This is an Arduino Mega 2560 with a RAMPS board as one unit. It has a couple of nice features for CNC Foam cutters.
Although this video was made for the MKS Gen L board all the information apply equally as well to the Arduino Mega 2560 and the RAMPS board.
The MKS GENL L has a few extra options which can make it a good choice for foam cutting
1. Use a 24-volt power supply that can power the hot wire as well.
2. External connectors for high current stepper drives using NEMA 23 motors or bigger.
Parts List rckeith.co.uk/usb-hot-wire-cn...
Part 1 video includes all the firmware, software and electronics setup including bench tests.
Part 2 This video shows the sections below
Time Code
00:00 Intro
05:17 Installation and Wiring
16:32 Checking Axis Direction
31:47 Calibration
44:32 Homing
49:25 Homing Demo
53:29 Homing Config
01:04:18 Homing Direction
01:09:15 Hot Wire
01:19:43 Getting a Good Kerf Setting
01:34:28 Test Cut with Accuracy Check
01:37:45 What's Next
More details here rckeith.co.uk/use-the-mks-gen... including links to the 3d printed parts
Full Parts List here rckeith.co.uk/usb-hot-wire-cn...

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Комментарии : 36

@superslug2516 3 года назад

You're a great man Keith

@henkrook4980 3 года назад

hello Keith my machine is almost ready still waiting for nicr wire from china, but the test run with a g- code is excellent thanks to your extensive videos and e-mail support everything went very well, I am very happy with the result and my cutting journey can begin wish you and the family all the best keep following you! thanks! wr Henk

@rckeith 3 года назад

Glad its working keep me updated with your builds. It's always nice to see what other builders are making, Gives me inspiration for future projects as well. Good luck and keep safe. Keith

@dubkay3496 3 года назад

Keith, I'm so sorry for your losses this year. Thank you so much for your design, your work, and generous sharing. Cheers to 2021 being brighter.

@rckeith 3 года назад

Thanks for your support.

@thesohonu 3 года назад

Keith thanks for the vedio and sorry for your losses. Cheers for 2021. I am making a foam cutter, all metal, with Lead screws, smooth rods, sliding bearings, aluminium etc. One side tower is ready the other side is on making, if succeed I will post the photos and vids. but all due to inspiration from you. thanks again

@rckeith 3 года назад

Thanks look forward to seeing your build pictures.

@mattdrat3087 3 года назад

Very good tutorial! Especially nice that you make these so detailed and proceed with pleasant speed so us old geezers can keep up:-)!

@rckeith 3 года назад

Glad you liked it from another old geezer.

@mattdrat3087 3 года назад

@@rckeith I have most of the mechanics done from years ago, but never got around to completing it. In 3 years time, I hope, I will be an OAP and in need of something to occupy me and keep my old brain ticking over, this would be ideal! Look forward to the next video!

@dthillafap 3 года назад

Outstanding series of videos ,tutorials , website content and documentation. Like so many others I appreciate the pace of the lessons and the reasoning behind each step in the process . It makes for a clear understanding of how the system works. Perfect .

@rckeith 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@carbidedge 3 года назад

Hi Keith, just come across your brilliant video, It’s great how you show the machine going the wrong direction then describe how to correct it. I think I will have a go at building a machine. Thanks again.

@rckeith 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@JaviRP97 Год назад

Great content with lots of well explained information. Thanks for the effort!

@FabioMussarela 3 года назад

Thanks Keith, for your time making the videos. I´ve learned a lot.

@rckeith 3 года назад

Glad it has helped

@F60Stunt 3 года назад

I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year Keith, thank you very much for the amazing original content

@rckeith 3 года назад

Thank you. 🎄🎄🎄

@elviejoperro3077 3 года назад

Extraordinary video tutorial, well explained, easy understanding, thank you so much for sharing.

@rckeith 3 года назад

Thanks

@thenatedog 3 года назад

thanks again keith! Man i should have waited for your video, didnt realize you had that calculator to correct movement. I just sat there and tried numbers sending it 100mm out and back and adjusting until i found it lol. LIke always, filing this away mentally until i need it for later. As far as the jet flying issues i would suggest maybe a larger scale, wont be so twitchy, be easier to fly? Perhaps not scale sweep, move it forward a little to make it more enjoyable flight?

@rckeith 3 года назад

Hi Nathan Yes the new Goshawk is going to be bigger and have a Clark-y airfoil. My old Nitro BAE Hawk had a less sweep and flew great. I only recently sold it when I stopped flying nitro engines. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-my_BPUEB_8g.html had it for about 15 years.

@quasiflight2492 Год назад

Hi Keith, thanks for all the great videos. During calibration, when I input "G1 U100 F50", it seems u axis moves in "cm", not "mm". What could wrong and how to correct it? I am using a MKS GEN L V2.1 board and programs on your website.

@rckeith Год назад

You probably have the steps/mm wrong. Have a look here rckeith.co.uk/grbl-hotwire-mega-5x-for-cnc-foam-cutters/ in the section Steps/MM

@quasiflight2492 Год назад

Thanks, Keith! It works now.

@asunasposibol 3 года назад

Thanks for your video. I am using the same board (MKS gen l v1) with Marlin. I have managed to make it work fine (including bed leveling). What I am mising is the spindle speed. So far, I am controlling with a potentiometer. Do you know how to wire it and control it?

@rckeith 3 года назад

Sorry I don't. The firmware is based on GRBL-MEGA-5X which I've modified slightly for the foam cutter. I don’t have any experience of Marlin

@maryyyyaaa 6 месяцев назад

Hello Keith, hoping you're well, and thanks for the great work. I already got the MKS setup and now I'm in the software selection phase. Now, is LinuxCNC compatible with this hardware setup?

@rckeith 6 месяцев назад

No LinuxCNC doesn't work with this. It will only work with computers using the old parallel port or Mesa cards. This is because USB is not supported on LinuxCNC Hope that helps

@maryyyyaaa 6 месяцев назад

@@rckeith I see! Thanks. But how about using it with a Raspberry Pi instead of a PC? From what I know, LinuxCNC works well with Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the MKS hardware, and if we need firmware for it (say, GRBL's firmware?).

@ZuNunchaku Год назад

so the left carriage is on operator right hand, and vice versa? i just reliaze got my wiring wrong😅

@rckeith Год назад

Easy to do. Glad you have it sorted😀

@richardgardner7019 9 месяцев назад

What kind of foam is that. I have not seen black before. Seems to cut cleanly.

@rckeith 9 месяцев назад

It's just polystyrene foam here's a link to it where I get it from www.diy.com/departments/jablite-premium-polystyrene-insulation-board-l-1-2m-w-0-45m-t-50mm-pack-of-4/26831_BQ.prd

@richardgardner7019 9 месяцев назад

Thank you @@rckeith I am kicking around the idea of building a cnc foam cutter so very much enjoying your tutorials.