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[https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/original-series-woodworker-32-x32-cut-area Onefinity website original model, 32"x32" workspace]

~~[[File:Onefinity Video thumb.png|thumb|center|[https://youtu.be/DcBWTpXAgfE| 20 second video of Onefinity running]]]~~

== Safety ==

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* Smart CNC controller with built in software allowing for operation without a computer.

* 8-inch high-definition industrial capacitive touch LED screen.

~~[[File:CNC Display.jpg|thumb]]~~

* Rigid, high precision, hardened steel, linear motion Shafts.

* Precision ball screws on all axis.

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** Fusion 360 (hobby/education license available)

== Instructions CNC Router Tutorial (~~6/1/~~2025) ==

== Instructions CNC Router Tutorial (June, 2025) ==

You can use other resources to generate g-code. Use LinuxCNC or other simple gcode<br>

* Max F400 in/min for rapid 10,000 mm/min

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''S24000 M3

G4 P8 ‘ dwell for 8 sec''

* At the ~~endo~~ of your file, Use gcode:

* At the end of your file, Use gcode:

''M5 ‘to turn off spindle''

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[[File:Program List.jpg|thumb|center|Find the warmup program used for the Onefinity spindle]]

** Clear the spindle, then hit play. Caution: it’s quiet! 8 minutes, then it stops

* See progress on the touch screen

** See progress on the touch screen

* Check motor housing for shake, heat. Should be cool to touch, else the bearings are first suspect

** Check motor housing for shake, heat. Should be cool to touch, else the bearings are first suspect

** Warmup.ngc only needs to be run once at the start of the day’s machining - good for 24 hours

* Wiggle-check workpiece.

* Remove dust shoe to layout workpiece zero

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* Turn off controller

* Clean up everything

=== Notes on making a long run ===

For the size and speed of the Onefinity, it’s certainly possible to do long, complex cuts! A few notes about the process:

* Any long-running cuts should be preceded by a practice cut - don’t let your first run of the Onefinity be an all-day attempt. Gain some skills and train-up before going on a marathon!

* In addition to the vacuum system, longer cuts require additional room ventilation. There are ceiling-mounted vents in the wood shop. Slide open the one above the Onefinity (climbing and/or step stool needed), and turn on the “light switch” just above the air-control station (see photo). Don’t forget to shut it back down at the end.

[[File:Ceiling Vent and Switch.jpg|thumb|center|Ceiling vent and switch ]]

* There is an air-quality monitor near the main door. The dust & smells you create DO permeate through the building. When in doubt, open the ceiling vents.

[[File:Air Quality monitor.jpg|thumb|center|A digital air quality monitor tracks parts per million within the air. Located near the main shop door]]

* Pay extra attention at the end of your cut to clean ALL around the Onefinity, the floor surrounding it, and the computer/control equipment. Dust/shavings get everywhere!

* Rough cut then Finish cut! Divide your work into a rough cut with a large, material-removal bit, perhaps 60% step-over. Then build a finish cut with a fine detail bit, with a step-over in the range of 25%.

* Other: watch the dust collector fullness level. Check the router-head’s case temperature (by touch) for overheating. Pay attention to your dust collection and potential interference with the shoe/brush. Watch for potential collision from the shoe / brush support arms.

* Example: In the photo below, the workpiece was cut up to 2.25” deep in 2.75” pine, 12”x31”. Rough cut was with a 3/8”, 3-blade cutter for a 4-hour cut, planned for 1mm material remaining. The rough—cut planning involved layers of 6mm (1/4”) until final depth. After 3/4” of depth, the code was paused, and the dust shoe was removed since the tool-head plunge began to get close to the shoe exterior. From then on, the dust vacuum had to be held manually. Once complete, the machine was shut-down, cleaned up and left overnight (or two). The finish cut was a 1/16” taper bit, 30% step over, with no dust shoe. The vacuum/dust system was only needed every 4 to 10 passes, along with some air-hose bursts, to keep the workspace clean. The ceiling vent was still used for this work, since it was fine particles and long-duration. [Inspiration was Touch Terrain website, with a terrain model based around Claytor Lake]

[[File:Finish Cut Touch Terrain model.jpg|thumb|center|Carving a large Touch Terrain model, early in the finish cut]]

==Videos==

[[File:Onefinity Video thumb.png|thumb|center|[https://youtu.be/DcBWTpXAgfE| 20 second video of Onefinity running]]]

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 [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/original-series-woodworker-32-x32-cut-area Onefinity website original model, 32"x32" workspace]
-[[File:Onefinity Video thumb.png|thumb|center|[https://youtu.be/DcBWTpXAgfE| 20 second video of Onefinity running]]]
 == Safety ==
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 * Smart CNC controller with built in software allowing for operation without a computer.
 * 8-inch high-definition industrial capacitive touch LED screen.
-[[File:CNC Display.jpg|thumb]]
 * Rigid, high precision, hardened steel, linear motion Shafts.
 * Precision ball screws on all axis.
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 ** Fusion 360 (hobby/education license available)
-== Instructions CNC Router Tutorial (6/1/2025) ==
+== Instructions CNC Router Tutorial (June, 2025) ==
 You can use other resources to generate g-code. Use LinuxCNC or other simple gcode<br>
 * Max F400 in/min for rapid 10,000 mm/min
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      ''S24000 M3
      G4 P8 ‘ dwell for 8 sec''
-* At the endo of your file, Use gcode:
+* At the end of your file, Use gcode:
      ''M5 ‘to turn off spindle''
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 [[File:Program List.jpg|thumb|center|Find the warmup program used for the Onefinity spindle]]
 ** Clear the spindle, then hit play. Caution: it’s quiet! 8 minutes, then it stops
-* See progress on the touch screen
+** See progress on the touch screen
-* Check motor housing for shake, heat. Should be cool to touch, else the bearings are first suspect
+** Check motor housing for shake, heat. Should be cool to touch, else the bearings are first suspect
+** Warmup.ngc only needs to be run once at the start of the day’s machining - good for 24 hours
 * Wiggle-check workpiece.
 * Remove dust shoe to layout workpiece zero
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 * Turn off controller
 * Clean up everything
+=== Notes on making a long run ===
+For the size and speed of the Onefinity, it’s certainly possible to do long, complex cuts! A few notes about the process:
+* Any long-running cuts should be preceded by a practice cut - don’t let your first run of the Onefinity be an all-day attempt. Gain some skills and train-up before going on a marathon!
+* In addition to the vacuum system, longer cuts require additional room ventilation.  There are ceiling-mounted vents in the wood shop. Slide open the one above the Onefinity (climbing and/or step stool needed), and turn on the “light switch” just above the air-control station (see photo). Don’t forget to shut it back down at the end.
+[[File:Ceiling Vent and Switch.jpg|thumb|center|Ceiling vent and switch ]]
+* There is an air-quality monitor near the main door.  The dust & smells you create DO permeate through the building.  When in doubt, open the ceiling vents.
+[[File:Air Quality monitor.jpg|thumb|center|A digital air quality monitor tracks parts per million within the air. Located near the main shop door]]
+* Pay extra attention at the end of your cut to clean ALL around the Onefinity, the floor surrounding it, and the computer/control equipment.  Dust/shavings get everywhere!
+* Rough cut then Finish cut! Divide your work into a rough cut with a large, material-removal bit, perhaps 60% step-over. Then build a finish cut with a fine detail bit, with a step-over in the range of 25%.
+* Other: watch the dust collector fullness level. Check the router-head’s case temperature (by touch) for overheating. Pay attention to your dust collection and potential interference with the shoe/brush.  Watch for potential collision from the shoe / brush support arms.
+* Example: In the photo below, the workpiece was cut up to 2.25” deep in 2.75” pine, 12”x31”.  Rough cut was with a 3/8”, 3-blade cutter for a 4-hour cut, planned for 1mm material remaining. The rough—cut planning involved layers of 6mm (1/4”) until final depth. After 3/4” of depth, the code was paused, and the dust shoe was removed since the tool-head plunge began to get close to the shoe exterior.  From then on, the dust vacuum had to be held manually.  Once complete, the machine was shut-down, cleaned up and left overnight (or two). The finish cut was a 1/16” taper bit, 30% step over, with no dust shoe. The vacuum/dust system was only needed every 4 to 10 passes, along with some air-hose bursts, to keep the workspace clean.  The ceiling vent was still used for this work, since it was fine particles and long-duration. [Inspiration was Touch Terrain website, with a terrain model based around Claytor Lake]
+[[File:Finish Cut Touch Terrain model.jpg|thumb|center|Carving a large Touch Terrain model, early in the finish cut]]
+==Videos==
+[[File:Onefinity Video thumb.png|thumb|center|[https://youtu.be/DcBWTpXAgfE| 20 second video of Onefinity running]]]