[Introduction] New Cyclone build

[Pieter Paul Baron]

Hi! My name is Pieter, I work as a credit manager in the Netherlands and I'm tinkering with electronics in my spare time.

I've purchased a 3d printer a couple of months ago and my first project was building the 2.3 version of the Cyclone PCB Factory.

First of all thank you Carlos for creating this and making the designs available on Github.

Here are some tips for problems I ran into. Hopefully it provide some help for other people who are also making the Cyclone PCB factory.

Tolerances 

Don't just start printing every available stl file in the repository. First print some small parts (gears) and check if it all fits snugly. If it doesn't  download the OpenScad models and try adjusting the tolerances.

Autoprobe 

My first job didn't came out very good. After some troubleshooting I discovered that the auto-leveling wasn't always done correct. Placing a small capacitor between ground and the probe fixed that for me.

I use a CNC Shield and soldered a 0.47uF cap between SEL and GND.

Software

Take some time to learn a decent PCB designing software. I started with Fritzing but discovered that it is very limited and ended up spending some time learning KiCAD.

Software settings

Make sure of the Cyclone specific settings from Carlos Github reposotory:

bCNC: https://github.com/carlosgs/grblForCyclone/wiki/1)-Configure-bCNC-for-Cyclone

FlatCAM: https://github.com/CarlosGS/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/blob/master/Software/FlatCAM/defaults.json

Drilling holes in the main base

Unfortunately I don't have access to a laser cutter (or CNC) to drill the holes in the main base. To ensure the correct alignment I've printed a drill template for the main base.

In stead of using wood I've printed the work base. (Used a design by Lars http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5010)

Lubrication

Early on I had some issues with the machine jamming now and then I managed to resolve this by applying some bearing grease to the threaded rods.

I still have some things to figure out. My X-axis has a slight wobble which needs to be fixed.

Anyway here are some pics:

cheers!

[Diego C]

 Helo Pieter

 I have seen the base that you have printed and It is awesome! I have tried to download it using the thingiverse link but it is not exactly the same. Could you share the link to the stl that you have printed?

 Thanks for your time

       Diego

[Pieter Paul Baron]

See attached. scad file is also included.

I've printed it in two parts. The T-track table and a base plate so that dust doesn't fall down on the stepper and threaded rod.

It would be better to make a cutout in t-track table so that the two center bolts are flush with the surface. I didn't do that and made a cutout in the pcb holder. (also included in the zip).

Op zondag 25 december 2016 18:02:37 UTC+1 schreef Diego C:

[Diego C]

 Hello Pieter,

 Thank you so much !! I have tested it with a prusa i3 but it doesn't fit with the 20x20 cm . So  I will cut it in two parts and It will work perfect.

 Thanks again.