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Determine maintenance schedule and populate this section better.
Determine bolt torque requirements and obtain appropriate wrench if necessary. +
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Add Instructions, Training, Materials +
* investigate high print failure rate - possibly related to open mode (disables heater, wiper)? may need to fix tank sensor and other issues to allow regular mode printing
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* make FAQ
* calibrate
* replace/repair tank sensor
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* Actually install printer in space.
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* Sell machine
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* More permanent spool holder
* Use printer more to confirm functionality and refine instructions
* Confirm if octoprint can be used for this printer
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* replace broken/damaged frame pieces (New parts are on the shelf next to the printerbot)
* put all the parts back together and make sure it still works
==Fantasy WishList==
* install Repetier Firmware
* add a display and rotary encoder for standalone operation
* build a Power Tower to hold PSU and spool
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* Light bar:
** Needs to be connected to relay, then powered from the 24VDC machine power supply.
** Relay needs to be connected to Raspberry Pi I/O for the OctoPrint Environment plugin to control
* Credentials for OctoPrint and Pi need to be put onto machine physically,. and/or shared with [[User:Agmlego|Amelia Meyer]]
* MMU2S filament spools need a better holder. Maybe something like a retracting winder?
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*Automated display of per-print cost.
*Cooling fan design/build.
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*Troubleshoot calibration issue, G29 command causes hang and code crash
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*Bring in rack mount computer to run the machine.
*Find a source for consumables.
*Determine what the materials costs are.
*Write up maintenance procedures.
*Write up procedures for use.
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*Put a sign on the trailer that indicates usage rules.
*Mount the spare tire to the tongue.
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Why does plugging a serial to usb thing into the serial port cause it to turn off.
That is sub optimal. +
Center Tailstock +
Need to have controller built +
Controller needs fixing/replacement. Foof/Brian need a couple round tuits. +
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Replace machine. +
Jan to develop training program
Make training kit
Make machine dust cover
Signage for cover
Develop user fee structure +
I need to take more photos and post them along with a link or two to some sort of airbrush how-to. I've never used one myself, so until I've accessed that content and played around with the airbrush, this page will remain a stub. +
Add a spring loaded hold down to the left (anvil) side +
When we get a working camera again, a picture would be nice... +
[[file:CraftRoomInventory_BlackAndDecker_SerialPlate_Medium.jpg|thumb|View of the model information/serial number plate.]] +
replace or repair light (droops)
wire in the power feed, light, and DRO so the wires are not in the way
run air line to the machine for coolant mister
repair coolant mister (droops)
buy and add pneumatic drawbar
buy and add drill-powered knee +
Get a power cord as it's missing.
buy: Bobbin (4) https://www.brother-usa.com/products/sa156
(One is on machine.) SA156
buy: Walking Foot SA140 +
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#Install permanent air drop for the machine, check air humidity/oil/etc. (Complete)
#Install permanent power for the CNC side of the machine
#Clean out the water table (Complete 10/21/25. Alex Zurowski and Will Cunningham)
#Seal water table leaks (Complete 10/17/25. Alex Zurowski and Will Cunningham)
#Install limit switches (included with purchase, not currently installed)
#Develop class content for training (Complete 12/3/25. Alex Zurowski)
#Inventory consumables for the plasma cutter (Complete 10/21/25. Alex Zurowski and Will Cunningham)
#Determine per-minute rate for using the machine (Complete 11/17/25. Alex Zurowski)
#Put together instructions on swapping to the hand torch on the plasma cutter for hand work
#Create signs for Down/Training/Etc (Complete 11/17/25. Alex Zurowski)
#Email Plasma Green about water evaporation and refilling. (Complete 10/22 Will Cunningham)
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* Officially approve this equipment to live in the CNC zone
* Populate this wiki page with useful information
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* Make Controller for Automated Temperature Control
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* Make Controller for Automated Temperature Control
===How to Plug in the Large Ceramic Kiln===
1) The kiln you wish to use probably has this type of plug pattern in the end of the cord (Type 2).
[[File:Plug2.JPG|400px]]
The sockets on the wall have this type of pattern (Type 1)
[[File:Socket1.JPG|400px]]
So we have built an extension cord with a Built In Adapter. Socket for Type 2 leading to plug of Type 1.
Plug the kiln into this extension cord.
There are 2 places to plug in the Type 1 plug of the extension cord. The socket on the East wall of the Kiln Zone and the Switch Box on the fence on the South side of the zone. If you are using the KilnSitter, then plug the extension cord directly into the wall. If you are using the computer, plug the extension cord into the Switch Box.
=Historical Information Below - Not Current =
==How to Program the Kiln Controller==
Ver 1.0
by Terry W.
Step 1) Turn ON controller with Green button. You should see the current temp in PV display.
Step 2) Push the SET button. You should see PASS in the PV display and 0000 in the SV display.
Step 3) Our convention will be > for the rightward arrow button, ^ for the upward and v for the downward, since I can't type that one. Use >, ^, and v to type in 2000 and hit SET.
Firing Schedules.
You will see in books on glass, things called firing schedules. They look like this:
You read that as a set of instructions:
Ramp up the temperature from room temp to 1250F at a rate of 300F per hour.
THEN hold 1250F for 30 minutes.
THEN ramp from there to 1420F at a rate of 300F per hour.
THEN hold it for 30-60 minutes.
THEN ramp as fast as you can from there to 960F
THEN hold it for 90 minutes
THEN ramp at 50F/hr to 800F
SKIP holding it.
THEN ramp at 100F/hr to 600F
THEN turn it OFF and don't open the kiln until Room Temp (No Venting).
Your Kiln Controller needs to be programmed in a series of steps. Each steps has 3 attributes, C,T,Sv.
So your list of instructions will look like
C1,T1,Sv1
C2,T2,Sv2
C3,T3,Sv3gnore formatting
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Let me define what each of those are.
C is the PID setting we use. We always use PID#1, which I have preprogrammed into the controller. Please do NOT change PID#1.
T is time, in minutes. More later.
Sv is a target temperature in F. I believe Sv is short for “Set Value”. And Pv is Present Value....of what you are trying to control, in our case Temp F.
So from our example
C1=0001, T1, Sv1=0070 (room temp)
C2=0001, T2, Sv2=1250
Now Let me explain what T is. T1 is supposed to be the time (in minutes) we are telling the controller to get from Sv1 to Sv2.
So our programming looks like this:
C1=0001, T1=240, Sv1=0070 (room temp)
C2=0001, T2=30, Sv2=1250
C3=0001, T3= 60 , Sv3=1250
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Note that I am rounding to the nearest half hour because kiln work isn't that fussy
...until you get to Pate de Verre, which is not covered in this lesson.
Once you have put in all steps, scroll up to END and hit SET. This enters your program. The controller will keep it, even if switched off.
Once programmed, you can
1) Make sure the Thermocouple (yellow plug) is plugged into the yellow socket (check polarity).
2) Make sure the data signal (blue cat5e wire) is plugged into the Controller and the Relay Box.
3) Make sure the Relay box is plugged into the wall and the circuit breaker is set to ON.
4) Roll the cart OUT of the cage.
5) Make sure the top of the kiln is plugged into the bottom.
6) Make sure algnore formattingl 3 knobs are set to 10 (or to 11 if you are a Spinal Tap fan).
7) Make sure the Kiln is plugged into the Relay Box.
8) Turn on the Controller with the Green Switch.
9) Hit the > key.
== Troubleshooting Controller ==
'''1) Within 3 seconds of turning controller ON duty cycle goes to 100% and Sv reads LARGE value.''' Your T1 should be set to room temp or slightly below. If set to HIGH VALUE controller will immediately strive to take kiln UP to HIGH VALUE with 100% duty cycle.
== Table of Equipment Ownership==
Not sure what this is trying to do but it's very broke and is preventing editing [[User:Mtfurlan|Mtfurlan]] ([[User talk:Mtfurlan|talk]]) 21:38, 23 July 2020 (EDT)
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* Relay Box/Programmable Controller 1 (i3)
* Web-based Programmable Controller 2 (i3)
* Several Glass Casting Mold (TW)
* Several Slumping Molds (i3)
* All Kiln Furniture (i3)
== Consumables(i3 owned) ==
Boron Nitride
Various Grits
Kiln Paper
== Kiln Store ==
TBD
== Tools ==
Furniture Brush
Mask
Scale
Gloves
Pyrometer
gnore formatting
Kiln Sitter (Not Installed)
Rolling Rack
Kiln Furniture
Slumping Molds
== Coordinator's Report ==
July 1, 2013 - About 25 people have taken Kiln Training and are authorized to run the kiln solo. We have about 10 public casting molds of various shapes. These are on loan. There are about 3 dozen Glass Frit colors. These are owned by i3. We will start a cash box soon for their use. Each small jar costs about 8 dollars, so the costs will be prorated, probably like $2 per casting, including Boron Nitride use.
If your glass sticks in a mold, I now know new ways of recovery, please email me.
Remember we have Standardized on COE 96. Please contact me if you are going to use a non-standard COE.
Remember to change the kiln paper about once every 2-4 firings. Change it carefully because it gets powdery when used up.
We are petitioning the Membership in the July meeting to extend the fence by about 3 feet to accomodate Kiln 2.
With the addition, Kiln 2 is planned to be operational in Sept.
As of July 1, all items in the Kiln Zone which have not been ID'd and inventoried on this page as belonging to a member and on loan, will be ID'd and inventoried as belonging to i3. See me before July 15 if this presents any problems.
As of July 1, we should have all items in the KZ with either a Donation Log entry or a Loaner Form on file with the Board and me.
Damage lower wall and heating element, left side of kiln1. Reset brick for temporary fix. Should be good for July.
Need to get HEPA shopvac for removal of Kiln Paper.
Future Plans:
* Extend Fence
* Kiln 2 operational
* HEPA shop vac
* Cash Box
* HEPA spray table
* 2nd Rolling Wire Cart
* Kiln Tray w/Leveling
* Sheet Glass Storage
Expense Report (i3 Funds)
Q4 2012, $150 (fencing)
Q1 2013, $0
Q2 2013, $0
June, 2013 $0
-END JULY 2013-
'''August 1, 2013''' This report will have all info that happened after July 1, but on or before Aug 1, 2013. I will accumulate information as the month goes and present the report in the first Member Meeting of August.
Kiln lower wall has some damage. Kiln good to go, but eventually will need maintenance. Thermocouple had problem. Replaced same.
Need to add time lapse camera to check if the kiln cycle is operating as expected over a day's worth of pictures.
-END AUGUST 2013-
Kiln Zone Expansion is 1/2 complete.
Waiting for parts shipment.
Expected completion date 9/30.
Kiln #1 is fully operational.
Kiln #2 will go ONLINE in October '13.
-END SEPT 2013-
* Plumb in vent ducting after AC blast gate
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User guide, instructions, TBD +
purchased use New Rotary AirLock* +
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* Tie into shop dust collector
* Fix the acme rods so that they have a flat on the end that is connected to the shaft couplers.
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Build a stand and bolt it to the floor +
* Adjust the wheel-lock brakes so both work. Presently only the left one works well.
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Needs a fitted cover, at some point.
How-to list for printing patterns and posters on the roll paper at full size. +
Set up and get working. +
* clean coin mech, and re-calibrate
* fix cooling system (fixed?)
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* Continue welding trials with bi-metal blade
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* Use slack and slack blame into some channel for announcements of pipeline status
* Better way to edit server-side configuration (instead of re-creating the containers)
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Fix tensioner +
Better documentation and investigation into the design/execution toolchain--scheduled to be handled by the Coordinators.
Coordinators: Regularly check bobbin cutting blade. Order new part from repair shop if damaged.
Coordinators: Regularly check for nicks/scratches in needle plate. Sand out as necessary. Similarly, nicks in feet should be sanded lightly to reduce the burrs.
Kevin: Rewrite maintenance page as maintenance + troubleshooting; add link to Husqvarna troubleshooting section of manual (http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/SiteMedia/Products/Machines/Support/Designer_SE_Troubleshooting_EN.pdf).
Anyone: List available hoop sizes +
Signage for hard cover +
* Acquire ink cartridges.
* Test printer.
* Setup for fabric printing!
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copy same use and maintenance instructions from 4x8 page. +
Add supports underneath for sewing machine weight
Add bolt roller to hold fabric bolts (up to 60"W round and flat) +
# See if FANUC has released updated software.
# Get manuals and programming guides out of fileshare.
# Scan ownership/licensing documents and convert to PDFs for the wiki.
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Presently powered from the row-2 light circuit. Fix that? +
* Clean up thermostat wiring
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* Pilot light won't stay lit, replace thermocouple
* Or harvest for parts before pitching it
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* New Thermostat
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* Needs new motor
** Dayton 3M588A
*** 1/15 HP
*** 1050 RPM
*** Frame 42Y
** https://www.grainger.com/category/motors/ac-motors/hvac-ac-motors/direct-drive-blower-hvac-ac-motors?attrs=Frame%7C42Y~~HP%7C1%2F15~~No.+of+Speeds%7C1~~RPM+Range%7C1%2C001-1%2C100&filters=attrs
* Needs new bottom sheetmetal
* New Thermostat
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* Replace switch box on furnace
* new thermostat
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Acquire replacement barrel lock with key for mounting hardware. +
Yet to do, short term:
*Coat battery terminals generously with anticorrosive.
*Replace the base-run switch.
Wishlist, long term:
*Diagnose and repair the platform-power connection.
*Redo the vinyl lettering on the machine panels and sides.
*Remove, sandblast, repaint, and reinstall the battery bays.
*Ammeter for charging/discharging current? +
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Have fun with your new skill and make cool things. +
# Update Wiki pages for this page and for Training page as well as produce training videos.
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*Source more dies
*Add a good pic to this page
*Add the manual or a link to it
*Maybe find some good videos and link them
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Perform monthly checks and maintenance. +
Add instructions
Add picture
Pay Paul for his mom
Make a list of all accessories included +
Missing parts were purchased so machine could be used and have been tested. No other tasks due at this time. +
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* Make a permanent home for the remote control
* Route VGA/Composite cables from the projector down behind the screen to the audio hookup location
* Add an HDMI adapter and chromecast
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* Build Cabinet for Drill Press tools and accessories
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Add outfield tables +
New bobbin winder.
Install manual knee lift to replace defective servo. +
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*get actual picture
*finish model number
*add maintenance info
*Has Paul's mom been given a tax slip?
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Setup and get running. Looks like a washing machine. +
Get new belt +
Set up and get working. +
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* Move the controller to the bottom of the cart
* Cable routing & cleanup
* Reinstall Force Sensor
* Install Force Sensor calibration file
* Install Force Sensor metal faceplate
* Create faceplate adapter to allow mounting original tools
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;New cylinders to hold different lenses,
:...to make it easy and safe to change them without smudging or damage. Sector67 has indicated they may make some of these. (The existing cylinder has too narrow an opening for the lens that gives a long focal length. Its beam is so wide that it hits the lip and heats up the cylinder.)
;Payment-measuring timer.
:One way to do this would be to measure current to the machine and time how long it runs at laser-firing power. It would be good to put a button on the timer that would re-set it to zero.
:Another way, used at other spaces, is to use the "blow" output contact from the controller, which is meant to trigger the air-assist, in case bottled gas is being used for special cutting.
===Done===
;Payment box.
:Greg Smith made it.
;Laptop desk.
:Standing desk built by [[user:Dustinbikes|Dustin White]] & Ted Hansen.
;Aperture in the chassis, through which to thread the blue USB cable with a grommet.
:Instead, we discovered an exit under the machine and threaded it through that. [[user:Mattarnold|Matt Arnold]] used sugru on the side of the standing desk for a place to attach the end of the cable when unused. +
*Put in new Bed
*Rewrite Smoothieware - Why? Seems to work?
*air assist solenoid
*air assist nozzle
*replace power switch with sonoff pow
*add flow switch
*add door interlock
*add max endstops
*better laser focus
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* Get a honeycomb that we can set on the cutting table.
* Get a handle on the metal cutting mode.
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*The focus slide could be redesigned for less flex.
*Payment counter?
*New roller design
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*Develop a list of materials, with speed and power settings for various cutting depths.
**[[pentest-report-1]]
*Add bumpers under the lid.
*Add stringer gas shocks so the lid does not slam shut.
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Grab a photo!
Add a fan and intake/exhaust grilles? +
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* Find replacement for current adjustment rheostat. Range is too touchy,
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#Check into the gas adapter - This would allow use of regular MIG wire, expanding the ability of the machine to use on other metals.
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* Build a prettier version once we're done adding things
* Add tool crib H lights to the map, maybe move the other light as we physically moved it
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* Make him some clothes so he's not so cold
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The pieces are small. Keeping them in their box when done, will help us to not lose them. +
* Thoroughly clean all surfaces
** Dismantle gearboxes?
** Evaporust!
** Relubricate
* Pin crossfeed handle
* Make cover for belt tensioner
* Get/make new handle for disconnect
* Replace power indicator lamp
* Test all oiling tubes (after new pot)
* Clean under threading gearbox cover
* Exercise the power feed gear selector mechanism
* Re-grease bearings for gearbox (left side)
* Get (wishlist):
** Change gear for metric threading
** Collet chuck
** Taper attachment
** Steady rest
** QC tool holders that fit 1" bits
** magnetic parts trays
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*Use distribution amplifier to route 10Mhz/PPS to E-Room
*Front panel VFD wiring/software
*<s>Integrate with [http://www.ntpsec.org ntpsec]</s>
*<s>Mount antenna</s>
*<s>48-hour site survey</s>
*<s>Add PPS output from marked via.</s>
*<s>Rackmount case</s>
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Maybe replace the i2c cable with something better.
There are parts to build another one that has not been completed. +
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Procure a full set of the mill, routers, and drills.
'''Restore spindle motor driver board to functionality''' +
Use +
Buy Fluid, we used 5-10 gallons of purple power last time, research concentration needed and dilute to appropriate cleaning ratio. <br>
Add a oil pan warmer to heat cleaning liquid. +
Expiration date is listed as December 2016. +
1. <s>Add/enable dust collection system for the machine.</s> -- '''Done'''
2. Make a butterfly valve for the disc vacuum line.
3. Add disc and belt direction arrows.
4. Replace belt guard nuts with knobs for easier removal and replacement.
5. Replace missing and broken adjustment knobs.
6. <s>Add miter gauge to disc sander bed.</s> -- '''Done'''
7. <s>Find at i3 or buy heat gun for changing sanding discs.</s> -- '''Tool Crib''' +
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Known esp rfid bugs (not reported to esp rfid because making test cases takes time)
* a user badging in can scan as the previous user occasionally, so it says bad pin
* doors crash a lot when reading the user list +
Find out how this works (See PDF link in "Documentation") +
It is currently out of the shop for a retrofit. the controller is being replaced to allow it to run from Mach 3. +
scrap. +