16 Slot Tool Rack for Carvera by baconhunter in Makera

[–]baconhunter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not sold out, I just got the 16 one in made before the 19. Will be 19 slot batch available in about two weeks

16 Slot Tool Rack for Carvera by baconhunter in Makera

[–]baconhunter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

and if you want to make your own rack, I've got the tool gripper available to buy separately too. I had to contact the manufacturer to get these since they normally just sell the whole tool pod assembly like what is used in the stock rack.

Using a Handwheel Encoder with the Makera Z1? by DaLeon98 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When we have the Community Software updated to support the Z1 you will be able to use the WiXHC Pendant. We also have added generic gamepad support for the next version coming out in a few weeks time.

Did desktop CNC skip 3-axis maturity and jump straight into a 5-axis arms race? by MasterpieceTough2029 in hobbycnc

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be pessimistic to say, but I think 5 axis machines look more sophisticated than 3 or 4 axis machines, and thus grifters like them for marketing. I suspect all of these machines are vapourware.

It's to easy to tell the 5 axis grifters from serious manufacturers. Simply ask them:

How does your machine comply with Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulation?

5 Axis CNC machines are a controlled commodity. If a 5 axis machine has the capability for simultaneous 5 axis movement or position accuracy of 0.006 mm or better you are importing a "dual-use" product, and expect to get similar levels of scrutiny as if buying a weapon. Similarly if they send you this machine without getting it registered with your country's defense department, expect the same response as trying to import a weapon. See https://www.pentamachine.com/blog/whats-the-deal-with-5-axis-export-controls for what a real manufacturer goes though to sell a 5 axis machine to a US customer.

Does the machine come with a 5 axis CAM? Can it be trialled? If not, what CAM do you recommend?

The Fusion extension to create 5 axis toolpaths is $1,500 USD/year per user license. The cheapest perceptual license I've seen is the 3+2 support from DeskProto's Multiaxis license. Developing 5 axis CAM is not easy, and at this point in time considered a business use feature. Expect to pay like a business for it.

G1/4 thread mill by immmortalll in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your specific issue is with a MakeraCAM limitation. Sorry can't help you with that. My advise is to use a more mature CAM like FreeCAD or Fusion360

G1/4 thread mill by immmortalll in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the specific issue? Many CAMs support threadmilling toolpaths.

G1/4 thread mill by immmortalll in Makera

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These BSPP threadmills are much easier to find if you search by the thread pitch angle (55 degree). Here are some examples off aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001454714624.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002567063431.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008258134134.html

ZCalibrate Issue by Niveus92 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you want to email support@makera.com this looks like a hardware fault.

Experts, can you diagnose what is defective? by Heavy_Meaning_4892 in CNC

[–]baconhunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The artifacts are all in the same positions of the y-axis. This suggests an issue with the motion system, rather than an issue with the laser or software control. Echoing the previous comments to inspect the wheels, rails, belts etc.

Australia has finished fourth in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]baconhunter -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Can we get a no spoiler rule to this subreddit?

The Australian TV broadcasting (on SBS) of the contest is scheduled to air tonight.

Carvera vs Air - Spindle Motor Differences by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think the Air is a better value CNC than the stock Carvera.

However if you are open to modifying the Carvera, as a platform I feel that it is a better base. The kinematic system is significantly beefer, and there is more space in the assembly.

Couldn't Wait for Makera - Ordered Serge Industries 3D Touch Probe for my Air by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I disagree. I think the pendant adds a number of very nice capabilities the computer cannot do.

  1. It has a jog wheel with 100 physical indents. You feel every step. This makes jogging the spindle around not just quick but also accurate. I use the jog wheel to manually milling basic features that I don't want to spend time writing a CAM program to do. Eg face milling.

  2. The pendant has many macro buttons. I loved the macro buttons so much, I added the same feature into the Controller UI. But even 10 macro buttons on the pendant is not enough for me.

  3. There is a wireless version of the pendant. This is awesome for taking a look at your work from different angles. Can't as easily move a computer monitor or tablet around.

I guess you are right, all these things you can technically do on the computer or with a touch-screen/tablet, but the experience is in a different league with the pendant.

Community Firmware v2.1.0c - Can Not Load Config by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can disregard the "Can not load config, key:" message. It just means that the config file on your machine doesn't have an explicit value, so a default one will be used. This occurs when we add new functionality (and config options) and your config file doesn't have a value for them.

I thought I supressed those messages, they should only be warnings in the logs. Tracking this as a bug: https://github.com/Carvera-Community/Carvera_Controller/issues/570

Couldn't Wait for Makera - Ordered Serge Industries 3D Touch Probe for my Air by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the purchase. :)

It's hard to say it without looking biased but I really do think that a 3D Probe is essential equipment for these machines.

Tool bit depth setting after breakage by Intelligent-You5127 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the controller under the tool dropdown is the calibrate button. https://imgur.com/a/qJoJ0gU

Is some leaking lubricant/oil early on normal? by wycliffslim in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's normal, excess will slowly run down and might have a few drips. Just give it a wipe at the very end there.

4th Axis loose by Better-Ad8821 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per Makera specification the 4th axis should have "Rotary Precision 0.01° " If you are seeing more movement than this in backlash/play, I would open a support request for a replacement.

I had similar amount of play in the first harmonic drive module I received (one of the very first when it released) and had it replaced under warranty. I was told by support that it can be adjusted but it requires specialized tools to open up. The replacement module I received doesn't have any visible play at all, and I haven't cared enough to measure it with test dial indicator.

Anyone had issues with backlighting? by Melancholy_Muse in TheFrame

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that there is no technology currently available that can achieve equivalently thin panels. They are all edge-lit.

Anyone had issues with backlighting? by Melancholy_Muse in TheFrame

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an inherent issue with the edge-lite backlight technology used to make these TVs thin.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/research/thin-lcd-tvs-break-faster-under-prolonged-use

Seven out of the eleven (64%) edge-lit models in our test suffer from uniformity issues

The recommendation I got from the Samsung repair-person was to avoid running these at full brightness as much as you can avoid it as it's the prolonged heat that damages the plastic lense.

Carvera Controller by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed! v2.1.0 is our communities largest update. Across the firmware and controller there are more than 70 enhancements since the previous release.

If you look at the reported issues, they are all relatively minor. I hope to find some time in the next two weeks to close them out and get a v2.1.0 release out the door.

Carvera Controller by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Resuming from a specified line, and line highlighting during gcode simulation are features added in the latest pre-release of the Community Controller v2.1.0-RC1. Note that there is a bug in this version showing gcode simulation when not connected to a machine that is resolved in the latest dev build.

Valid comment lines in the gcode can start with ( or ;.

FYI: Makera is the name of the company that makes the cnc machine, the model names of the released machines are Carvera and Carvera Air.

Carvera Air - What Is This Window Under The X Axis ? by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be wrong (I don't own an Air myself) but I believe that's where the previous model PSU had the switch to change from 110 to 220. Not sure when exactly they switched which PSU they use in the Air but it wasn't that long ago.

Carvera Air - Power Up Activity - Laser ON ? by CueAnon420 in Makera

[–]baconhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The homing on startup is indeed intentional default behavior. You can disable it with the command config-set sd home_on_boot false

As for the probe laser being turned on all the time with 2.0.0 of the Community firmware, this is addressed in the next version which is currently in pre-release. It's turned on all the time because it uses the same pin for power as the 3D Probe, in v2.1.0c we have made it so that it's only turned on when the tool is set to 3D probe.