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Setting up the xsTech router

What do you need to know to start throwing chips with Tormach’s new xsTECH router? How to start up & shut down the machine How to install and change tools How to locate the part on the table in X, & Y How to find the end of a tool (Z axis) How to load and run code This 18...

01 T&P Robot Axis & Movement

Written by Chris Hurd.

Download Activity Download Blank Field Template Jointed arm robots are useful for many different tasks because of its range of motion and degrees of freedom. In this activity you will learn how to move a robotic arm in many different ways and write a program to make the robot write the word...

DobotStudio: The Basics

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: How do I get started with DobotStudio? There really isn’t much info out there yet on how to use my Dobot Magician Robotic Arm. Solution: Well, first off, here’s just the tip of the iceberg…. more to be added as I figure stuff out. This robot can be taught and record points...

VEX Startup and Troubleshooting Guide

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: The VEX hardware and software never seem to work well together in my classroom, do you have any troubleshooting hints to make it all work? Solution: Thank Jim for this… He pulled together many resources into one right here. From start up to connecting, to flinging across a football...

All my positions are a bit off… how do I fix them?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: Some of my positions are a bit off… like all of my above positions have a different Z value. Is there any way to fix this? Answer: Yup. It’s called “touching up” points and it’s very easy to do. It increases accuracy, and lets you get away without recording...

HSM: Basic Part Setup

Written by Chris Hurd.

Do this FIRST when machining a part using HSM. 1,832 total views

Dobot Magician Start Up Procedure

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: What’s the proper way to actually get my Dobot Magician to connect to my computer? What software is required? Is it expensive? Solution: Number one, the software is free and it is called Dobot Studio. I am told it always will be, and it is updated regularly. You can install...

WHAT’S THE PROPER START UP PROCEDURE TO GET MY CORTEX TO CONNECT?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: What’s the proper start up procedure to get my Cortex to connect? Solution: Great question. I have had some people refute this, but here’s what works in my classroom: .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash...

MY WINDOWS ARE ALL MESSED UP IN CNCMOTION. HOW DO I FIX THEM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Test Download document Question: My windows are all messed up in CNCmotion. How do I fix them? Answer: This is an easy one! Use the run and edit screen menu item! Watch the video below: .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player...

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Setting up the xsTech router

01 T&P Robot Axis & Movement

DobotStudio: The Basics

VEX Startup and Troubleshooting Guide

All my positions are a bit off… how do I fix them?

HSM: Basic Part Setup

Dobot Magician Start Up Procedure

WHAT’S THE PROPER START UP PROCEDURE TO GET MY CORTEX TO CONNECT?

MY WINDOWS ARE ALL MESSED UP IN CNCMOTION. HOW DO I FIX THEM?

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