Maslow CNC Router

The Maslow CNC was built by Fox.Build members to enable cutting projects too large to make in the X-Carve.

• The Maslow is really similar to the X-carve, it just handles a bigger work area.
• It takes Gcode in the form of a .nc file.
• The Gcode can be made by a variety of CAM programs. Some choices are:
  • Easel (Yes, you can use X-carve G-code on the Maslow)
  • KiriMoto (can be used within OnShape)
  • Fusion 360
  • Solidworks (On the Fox.Build CAD Machine)
  • Carbide Create (https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/)
  • MakerCAM
• Be aware that the Maslow is limited in speed, so your feeds and speeds choices might be overridden.
• Maker cam requires a SVG file and outputs the .nc gcode file. Here is a great description of how to do it. https://github.com/MaslowCNC/GroundControl/wiki/MakerCAM
• Other ways to make the gcode can be found here. https://github.com/MaslowCNC/GroundControl/wiki/CAM-(G-code-generation)-programs
• I have been using Kiri:Moto as an application in Onshape. It is great for waterline cuts but the pocketing seems to require facing which takes forever. The upside is I just import the part I want to cut from Onshape and start setting it up.
• Once you have your gcode file (file_name.nc) you are ready to cut.
• Open a terminal window on the Linux box and execute the following command:
  • sudo chmod 777 /dev/tty/ttyACM0
  • Enter the standard password when prompted
• Open Webcontrol and load your file. (To open Webcontrol open a browser and go to localhost:5000). You first need to upload your file, then open it. Do both of these from Webcontrol. MAKE SURE YOUR ENTIRE DESIGN FITS WITHIN THE MASLOW OUTLINE. The Maslow will clip anything that is outside the boundaries, and may even stop completely.
• Set your work so the top surface is 3/4” from the waste board. This is critical to avoid the sled hitting the support board as it cuts the lower part of the part. If you are cutting a 1/4” board add a 1/2” waste board.
• SECURE YOUR WORK. Not needed for a 4×8 sheet of wood but a 2×4 sheet can be moved by the sled causing chaos.
• Understand where your origin is on your Gcode. Move the sled to that position and define home (click the Webcontrol button with a floppy disk and house to set home). You will then see how your carving will look in the preview in Webcontrol.
• Make sure the z-axis is just touching the work. If not move it up or down to zero it and hit define zero. This is in the Z-axis popup and has an icon that looks like a floppy disk.
• Save and raise the z-axis for travel with the button in the z-axis menu.
• Turn the router on
• Click the play button and let’er rip.