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How to machine your first workpiece
In tutorial “How to setup CNC machine using PlanetCNC Software and controller” was described how to use limit switches and software settings, so that our machine will be properly calibrated and set,...
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How to set Steps Per Unit values?
This is a short tutorial on how to correctly set Steps Per Unit values for your CNC machine. Steps per unit value (in further text as SPU) defines how many steps will stepper motor have to make in...
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How to setup CNC machine using PlanetCNC software and controller?
I will try to show you how to setup your CNC using PlanetCNC software. I will use my router machine as an example but you can do it similar way on all machine types. I use metric (millimeter) units but...
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Using EggBot with PlanetCNC controller and Toslink
In spirit of Easter holidays(with a slight delay) we decided to wipe the dust from our EggBot and see if still works. We thought that it would be perfect if we use Toslink devices to demonstrate how...
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Using output board with PlanetCNC controllers
Output board can be used to control external equipment such as VFDs, coolant systems, vacuum pumps etc. It requires 12V power supply connected to a terminal labeled 12V (be careful with the...
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Using SD card adapter with PlanetCNC controllers
Connect SD card adapter with the Planet-CNC controller: Mk3 and Mk3/4 controller: SD card adapter is connected to Mk3 and Mk3/4 controller with 10pin flat cable trough SD&I2C connector. Mk2...
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Using optocoupler adapter board with PlanetCNC controller
Bottom wiring diagrams demonstrate various uses of adapter with optocoupler: Optoisolated axis output: Optoisolated limit switch inputs: Using PNP proximity switches with optocoupler adapter: With 12V...
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Controlling spindle with output board
In this tutorial we will explain how to use output board with VFD and spindle. We will describe how to set VFD* parameters and how to connect output board with VFD control inputs. We are aware that...
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Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 10
Select “Settings” from the Start Menu: Select the “Update & recovery” option: Then click on the Recovery option on the left hand side, and once selected, you will see an advanced startup section...
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Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 8
Invoke the Charms bar and click on Settings. Open control panel by clicking on “Change PC Settings”: Select “General” and then “Advanced Startup”: For Windows 8.1: Select “Update and Recovery” and then...
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Using Adapter for 10 pin header with PlanetCNC controllers
If you need to connect your external electrical equipment such as sensors, switches, buttons, encoders with controller using single wires, you can use adapter for 10pin header. Adapter pinout when...
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Using Adapter for 16 pin header with PlanetCNC controllers
If you need to connect your external electrical equipment such as sensors, switches, buttons, encoders with controller using single wires, you can use adapter for 16pin header. Adapter pinout when...
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Using “Block Delete” feature with PlanetCNC TNG software
This feature comes useful when you need to test proof your program or if you have two versions of the same workpiece with minor changes etc… In such case you can use “Block delete” feature which allows...
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Using “Optional Pause” feature with PlanetCNC TNG software
PlanetCNC TNG software supports, next to the conventional M00 pause, also optional M01 pause. While M00 command pauses program every time when it appears in program, M01 pauses program only when...
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Using G01 and G00 g-codes with PlanetCNC TNG software
When it comes to g-codes that specify machine motion we need to mention G00 and G01. G00 or also known as rapid or traverse move. G00 command is usually used for moves when machine travels from...
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PlanetCNC TNG software overview and performance guidelines
PlanetCNC TNG is a high performance CNC system. It is designed with flexibility in mind and it can be used for mills, routers, lathes, plasma or laser machines as well as any other machine or system...
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Updating to new PlanetCNC USB driver
PlanetCNC TNG software uses new and optimised USB driver. In order to update and use your PlanetCNC Mk3 series controller with PlanetCNC TNG software, you would need to use latest PlanetCNC USB driver....
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Updating PlanetCNC controller with PlanetCNC TNG software
To update your PlanetCNC Mk3 series controller with PlanetCNC TNG software make sure that your PlanetCNC USB driver is updated to latest version and that PlanetCNC controller is updated with latest...
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Obtaining and activating license for PlanetCNC controller with TNG software
We are aware that license is an annoyance but we need to secure our hard work from piratization. There are few groups that are working hard to crack our software. PlanetCNC TNG software works only with...
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PlanetCNC TNG Linux installation guide
We used freshly installed Linux – Ubuntu MATE distribution for this guide. Please note that distributions differ one from another so these steps may not be suitable for all distributions and...
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