planet cnc usb controller touch plate cnc 2030t mk3/4

Q: are you using a feeds and speeds/DOC calculator ( which one) and what adjustments (usual ) do you have to do when using (it). 95% of my bits come from Drillman1 or Drillbitsunlimited. I use a 1/16' 2 flute flat end mill from Drillbits unlimited ( ) I also use a 2.5mm 1/8' shank drill bit for the M3 tap holes. Q: what bits and sources for them are you using (bitman1, toolstoday)? what are your feeds and speeds for those bits?Ī: I mainly use Destiny 3 flute bits from Drillman1 ( ) I also use a 4 flute 1/8' 45 degree chamfer on all the edges. So I design my parts in CAD, use HSMxpress for CAM then send the Gcode to the controller with the CNC USB controller software interface from Planet CNC I find it far better than either one for my needs. It is basically a cross between Chilipeppr and MACH3 overall. My current system has a proprietary gcode sender/interface for the Planet CNC controllers. The images above were from the TinyG and Chilipeppr. Q: what method do you use for cam ( fusion360, cambam, other) and for output to the machine… ie your workflow?Ī:I use HSMxpress currently. Q: have you done any stiffing mods to the gantry, if so what method?Ī: I have not yet but plan to test a system shortly which will replace the main gantry for a stiffer one. 8KW 1hp VFD water cooled spindle and lastly a chip clearance system to blow the chips out of the toolpath.

My X Carve is a 500 x 500 with the same full metal slotted bed, Acme Z Axis, upgraded NEMA 23 180oz motors, Planet CNC MK 3 controller with Leadshine DM442 DSP drivers.

Currently the Shapoko has two changes, I now run a PLanet CNC MK3/4 controller with Leadshine DSP drivers and I switched the X Carve spindle mount over to the Shapeoko and it has been a good improvement. No real mods other than limit switches and large 3D printed spindle mount VS the stock mount. Acme Z Axis, NEMA 17, Full metal slotted bed, TinyG going through Chilipeppr. So first my setup: These images are from my Shapeoko and it was working with the following at the time: 500x500 Shapeoko 2 with 48v 400W DC Spindle. I will try to answer your questions as best I can and forgive me if I am a bit long winded in some answers…

Planet cnc usb controller touch plate cnc 2030t mk3/4