Hi just finished the build , great machine... one little problem , using bcnc homing is going in the wrong direction , away from the limit switches for the x and y axis .. any clues ?
The easiest solution is to give $3=3 command and wait for the ok. This will invert your x and y directions. The other solution is to keep the same setting but turn upside down the connectors on the shield. More information on the wiki: bitbucket.org/compactpcbmaker/cpcbm/wiki/Index.wiki
Yes that worked , but i keep getting an homing fail, it firsts homes the z axis correctly , than moves the y axis an few times a few millimeters , than the x axis a few millimeters .. after that homing fail error. Limits switches are working correctly
Did you regulate the stepper drivers and set the correct micro-stepping? From what you describe it seems that the machine tries to go to the homing for the x or y axis but it can't and after a bit of time trying it signals the homing failed.
Considering this is 4 years old, there's a noticeable lack of any videos on here showing this actually working, how accurate its results are, how quick it is and how noisy it can be. Has anyone actually made one?
Hi Frank, here is a video that shows the accuracy of the machine and the use of the open source software we have been writing: ruclips.net/video/_tVDqT5TF44/видео.html If you want to see some pictures of people that have built The Ant, take a look on r/TheAnt on reddit. Here is an example: www.reddit.com/r/TheANT/comments/u01flo/it_lives/ Cheers!
@@bobt.builder3438 Thanks for the info , i had already check them and the shipping was a bit to much thats why wanted someone on the US side..again thanks for the reply.
Thank you for all your hard work. As finding 1010 extrusion is a little difficult/expensive in Aus, I have modified the frame and components to work with 2020 extrusion. The updated design is done in Fusion 360 and you can find the complete design and files in the Fusion360 Gallery (complete with comments and notes) or at the following link a360.co/2vbj8RM.
Hi Andrew, We have seen your design and we appreciate it :) Being a derivative work, we kindly ask you if you could report the same license we use CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, and our contact info (at leat the repository). The license is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
@@andrewharpur4299 either i am too dumb or wasted but i dont seem to be able to download your design. just asks me for my email address and nothing happens
@@TheAntPCBMaker Thank you so much! I have been searching everywhere for the Turnigy. Also what other ESC do you recommend? It seems the AFRO 20A is no longer being made. Will any other 20A ESC do the trick?
@@christophermacier I bough Afro 20A ESC on hobbyking. But a better available alternative would be apreciated as i might need a replacement some day or maybe friends will ask to build one, too.
The sizes that we indicated are what we used and are similar to what you are indicating, usually there are set of o-ring that are sold with different sizes in it. So you may also try different ones.
Hi Naska, happy Easter. It is possible to scale the machine, but the drawback is that the rigidity is less, and the results should be tested. For sure the main issues may be if you enlarge in the x axis because you should use larger chromed bars. And also the timing belt would be longer and also this lessens the rigidity. Rigidity is important since the engraving bit receives a resisting force from the board, and the machine shall keep the engraving tool rigid while engraving and moving.
Hello!, great work!!!, I have been trouble finding the Z axis motor I have been told by the manufacturer that the LC1574W-04-025 is a propietary part, but they can houwever sell me the LC1574W-04 instead which is a standard part please see datasheet here: imgur.com/AVuIy5y WIll this work?
Hi, thanks. On ebay there are lc1574w-04-025. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323781602307 or rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.it%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202642741138
Duke Cox ... While I do understand your feelings: it's a Powerfix from Lidl... not a heirloom tool for generations ;-) actually cheaper than a good scribe
@@reinholdu9909 while true, you could use the depth rod to mark a dot with a pen along the length and if you really needed, use a straight edge to connect them
Thank you for the hard work!!!!! Will you da a programming video?
Now you need a PNP machine mod to populate them!!!
Hi just finished the build , great machine... one little problem , using bcnc homing is going in the wrong direction , away from the limit switches for the x and y axis .. any clues ?
The easiest solution is to give $3=3 command and wait for the ok. This will invert your x and y directions. The other solution is to keep the same setting but turn upside down the connectors on the shield. More information on the wiki: bitbucket.org/compactpcbmaker/cpcbm/wiki/Index.wiki
Yes that worked , but i keep getting an homing fail, it firsts homes the z axis correctly , than moves the y axis an few times a few millimeters , than the x axis a few millimeters .. after that homing fail error. Limits switches are working correctly
Did you regulate the stepper drivers and set the correct micro-stepping? From what you describe it seems that the machine tries to go to the homing for the x or y axis but it can't and after a bit of time trying it signals the homing failed.
Hi , replaced the limit switches and everything works fine now .. great machine
Awesome guys
Considering this is 4 years old, there's a noticeable lack of any videos on here showing this actually working, how accurate its results are, how quick it is and how noisy it can be. Has anyone actually made one?
Hi Frank, here is a video that shows the accuracy of the machine and the use of the open source software we have been writing: ruclips.net/video/_tVDqT5TF44/видео.html
If you want to see some pictures of people that have built The Ant, take a look on r/TheAnt on reddit. Here is an example: www.reddit.com/r/TheANT/comments/u01flo/it_lives/
Cheers!
HI , do yo have instructions on how to flash the STM32F401.Cannot find it on your bitbucket
Ok found it.. Had a bad cable... I however that a video around the software would be useful
@@alexl66 Where did you find instructions, for uploading, in the bitbucket??
@@Charlie90071 yes it in the wiki... A link in the text
@@Charlie90071 bitbucket.org/compactpcbmaker/cpcbm/wiki/Index.wiki
@@alexl66 thanks bro
I'm finding it hard to locate some of these parts on the western ebay also i can't locate 1010 extrusions in the usa , hope someone can help.
search for MakerBeam
@@bobt.builder3438 Thanks for the info , i had already check them and the shipping was a bit to much thats why wanted someone on the US side..again thanks for the reply.
skylab amazon has makerbeam
@@markgreco1962 thanks will check
skylab join the Facebook group. I have a BOM there with sourcing.
I have started the assembling but I am having problems with the printed parts. Please provide setting for the slicer.
Our settings are in the release notes of the mechanics folder. We use supports and brim.
Thank you for all your hard work. As finding 1010 extrusion is a little difficult/expensive in Aus, I have modified the frame and components to work with 2020 extrusion. The updated design is done in Fusion 360 and you can find the complete design and files in the Fusion360 Gallery (complete with comments and notes) or at the following link a360.co/2vbj8RM.
Hi Andrew,
We have seen your design and we appreciate it :)
Being a derivative work, we kindly ask you if you could report the same license we use CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, and our contact info (at leat the repository).
The license is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Done..
Thank you :)
@@andrewharpur4299 either i am too dumb or wasted but i dont seem to be able to download your design. just asks me for my email address and nothing happens
nvm it worked now. highly appreciate the work youve put into this
Will you be uploading STL files for the head piece for the Mystery 2632 brushless motor? I am unable to find the Turnigy anywhere.
Yes, we will ;)
@@TheAntPCBMaker Thank you so much! I have been searching everywhere for the Turnigy. Also what other ESC do you recommend? It seems the AFRO 20A is no longer being made. Will any other 20A ESC do the trick?
@@TheAntPCBMaker Nice. Just wrote an email regarding this topic some hours ago ^^
@@christophermacier I bough Afro 20A ESC on hobbyking. But a better available alternative would be apreciated as i might need a replacement some day or maybe friends will ask to build one, too.
Bob t. Builder when did you buy it? Can you post the link? I can’t find it
With those parts what is the max work area it has? Thanks.
About 100x70 mm.
Hello guys. what about the o-ring? I found ORING 2017 Inner diameter 17,17 external diameter 20,73 thick 1,78. Is that one?
The sizes that we indicated are what we used and are similar to what you are indicating, usually there are set of o-ring that are sold with different sizes in it. So you may also try different ones.
is it possible to scale this machine, like double the size?
Hi Naska, happy Easter.
It is possible to scale the machine, but the drawback is that the rigidity is less, and the results should be tested. For sure the main issues may be if you enlarge in the x axis because you should use larger chromed bars.
And also the timing belt would be longer and also this lessens the rigidity.
Rigidity is important since the engraving bit receives a resisting force from the board, and the machine shall keep the engraving tool rigid while engraving and moving.
@@TheAntPCBMaker I also wish you all Happy Easter!
And thank you for answering!
I appreciate your work.
Thank you, but I can't help thinking this would be so much better as a illustrated blog post... without music
Did you really just use a nail file to clean up that drilled hole?!!!😀
Orgoglio italiano
bravissimi !!!
When is it out
Hello!, great work!!!, I have been trouble finding the Z axis motor I have been told by the manufacturer that the LC1574W-04-025 is a propietary part, but they can houwever sell me the LC1574W-04 instead which is a standard part please see datasheet here: imgur.com/AVuIy5y WIll this work?
Hi, thanks. On ebay there are lc1574w-04-025. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323781602307 or rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.it%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202642741138
Please dont use your caliper to scribe a line like this >
I have seen people doing this on metal. Would have killed you seing this ;)
Duke Cox ha ha!! I do the same thing!! Not good for the tool!
Duke Cox ... While I do understand your feelings: it's a Powerfix from Lidl... not a heirloom tool for generations ;-) actually cheaper than a good scribe
@@reinholdu9909 while true, you could use the depth rod to mark a dot with a pen along the length and if you really needed, use a straight edge to connect them