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Add getting started guide for the CNC machine
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The space has a 3 axis CNC machine based on the High-Z S-720 from [CNC-STEP](https://www.cnc-step.com/high-z-s-720-cnc-router-720-x-420-x-110-mm-trapezium-screws/). To use the machine either 1T, Elvis, Teus or Sander should be present.
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## Safety
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The machine has two E-stops (emergency stops). One is located on the x-axis gantry and another one on the controller electronics box. When pressed they cut the voltage to the spindle, motors and controller board. ``TODO: FACT CHECK``.
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The machine has two E-stops (emergency stops). One is located on the x-axis gantry and another one on the electronics box. When pressed they cut the voltage to the spindle, motors and controller board. ``TODO: FACT CHECK``.
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<div style="display:flex;">
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![E-stop gantry](./images/cnc-machine/estop.jpg)
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![E-stop controller box](./images/cnc-machine/panel.jpg)
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When operating the machine:
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## Getting started guide
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### Energizing the machine
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- Plug in the machine
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- Make sure both estops are not activated
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- Press the green energize button on the electronics box
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<div style="width: 100px;">
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![Energize button](./images/cnc-machine/energize.jpg)
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</div>
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### Launch gcode sender
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Turn on the CNC laptop or CNC computer and launch **gsender**. Other options will work too but we found this option to be the easiest one to use.
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<div style="width: 100px;">
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![gsender](./images/cnc-machine/getting%20started/gsender-icon.png)
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After launching gsender you should see the homescreen with a greyed-out button that says disconnected.
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<div style="width: 100p%;">
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![gsender home](./images/cnc-machine/getting%20started/1-connect.png)
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Go to the top left, make sure the firmware is set to ``grblHAL`` and not ``grbl``, go to recognized devices and choose the USB option.
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After this the greyed-out button should become green and say connected. You are now ready to start moving the machine.
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<div style="width: 100%;">
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![gsender home](./images/cnc-machine/getting%20started/2-connected.png)
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## Homing and moving the machine
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- Always start by pressing the <button style="color: white; background: #356FA7; border: 1px solid grey; border-radius: 1px; padding: 6px 4px;">🏠 Home</button>
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button in the top right
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- After that you can move the axises but keep in min that there are only endstops at the home position (0,0,0)
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The machine will not stop itself from destroying itself so be careful!
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## Designing CNC routines
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Out of scope I think? Me (1T) and Elvis can help you get started probably though. We have done it a couple times now in Fusion 360 free edition.
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<div style="width: 80%;">
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![moving the CNC machine](./images/cnc-machine/getting%20started/3-movement.png)
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</div>
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###
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# Wiring
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Overview of wiring.
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9) 🟡 **Yellow**: Ground
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10) 🧬 **Shielding**: Ground
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## Extra
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## Out of date stuff?
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Do we need anything from here?
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### Communication
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You can connect to the controller over USB or using the network.
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