Getting started with the micromill
This workflow is set up to get you started becoming familiar with the micromill. Be aware that this tool process is in an evolutionary state. After some experience with this tool, you should be able to create physical models of your designs.
materials
Initially, you should use very abundant and forgiving materials like foam and wood. As you get familiar with the accurate and safe use of the tool, you can move to more scarce and durable materials such as wax for molding, plexiglass, plastics and printed circuit boards. Although metal is posible, it would require cooling the cutter and presents other issues regarding safety and mess.
Open the software:
Use Mach 2 There is an icon for it on the desktop
when you open the software, you will see a rather colorful and kind of complex screen
Jog the axis controls
Use the arrow keys to move the stepper motors.
The Up and Down arrows will make the tool bed move the Y axis (In/Out)
The Right and Left arrows will move the X axis (Right/Left)
The Page Up and Page Down keys will move the Z axis (Up/Down)
Files
There is a collection of demonstration files in the Micromill files on the desktop. These came with the mill, and are to help you see what the tool is capable of doing. It is very useful to run these files to see how they come out.
To make your own files, you can follow the process written by Mike M class of 05, grade 12.
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