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The best youtube video ever on this machine I will like to see a full outline of the working travel just to understand how big can you spect cuting from the machine
Thanks very much for your video, it's helped me a lot. Iv'e just got a 6040 cnc (identical to yours but a bit bigger). After a few issues with the wiring !! I now have it running and am going through the process of setting up CNC USB using yours and other videos to help me. Hopefully tomorrow I will make my first cut. Thanks again Mal
Thanks Mal! Good luck with your first cut. I always make a "dummy" cut first with a blunt bit well above the work. Hopefully then I have no bad surprises!!
My unit has a separate spindle board the JP-1482 you can see in the bottom of the screen here : ua-cam.com/video/32hjG9YyjDM/v-deo.html There is a schematic of the board here : hackaday.io/project/6776-3040-cnc-milling-machine-mods/log/21618-jp-1482-spindle-controller-schematic
As I don’t have a manual can you tell me what the software program is called for the control box set up or where I can download it from as I’ve bought a used cnc which is similar. A very well explained video
Hey thanks! Much depends on what controller board is fitted. You need to take the lid off and look at the PCB's. Mine has two, the main control board is a JP-382C the other just controls the spindle speed. The JP382 board is a Chinese knock off of the Planet CNC controller and has a hooky copy of an old Planet CNC software which is no longer supported although it suits my needs. You can get the software I have here : drive.google.com/open?id=1wrRtQa8f2NDGwyjDSf6UvxCt20zEBo0_ but it will only work in demo mode with your controller. You could also try one of the many free CNC programs all3dp.com/2/cnc-router-software-find-the-tool-for-you/ Please consider subscribing if you have not done so already!
I bought my machine years ago, it was supposed to come with a disk to instale the CNC controller software but it didn't, I use Mach3 but it's to complicated. Any idea where I can download the USB CNC Controller used in this video?
The CNC USB software is keyed to a serial number on the controller board so you can't just download and run it. I have used this : carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ which is quite simple and free. Other resources you can find here : www.cnccookbook.com/free-cnc-software/ Please consider subscribing if you have not done so already!
HI. Thanks for the video! I have question: I have the same CNC as you. After a while, cnc usb software made update, so now I have demo with 25 lines. Did you try Mach 3 or any other software, to run without parallel port, but with USB? Thanks
Looks like I have the same cnc machine and control box I'm trying to use my laptop to run it I also was told I needed to use uc100 so I picked it up also had to get male to male connecter so it would plug into my control box I have mach 3 on my laptop uc100 is putting out green and blue light I can turn my spindle on and it works but that's it no noise from the cnc machine motors not running or making noise do you have any suggestions thanks
My controller has USB connection and I use CNC USB software. I have no experience of your setup so sorry can't help. The spindle motor is simply switched on and off by the controller box so that's why it works. Thanks for watching, have a great day!
Hello! Thank you for such a great video! A neighbor gave me his old 3040 and I am going through the process of repairing it and hopefully using it. I've been doing research and people seem to say that there are problems using a parallel port to usb adapter to control the machine. Is that what you're using on your 3040? My laptop doesn't have a parallel port so I'm wondering if you had luck with your USB and if so where you sourced the adapter.. Thank you very much!
Hi, my unit came with a USB controller board. This link looks useful for you : rckeith.co.uk/mach3-parallel-port/ Thanks for watching, have a great day!
HI! Great video!! I've one just like that! one thing that i recomend is to buy a drag knife! works great to engrave aluminium glass and stone! . One question: In mine CNC one of the steppers is broken ( making weird noises) do you know here to find a spare one ? the ones i find have higher voltages.. Best regards!
A drag knife is a great idea, do you have a recommendation for one? The stepper motors on mine are Nema 23 type. These are generic type as long as it is the same degrees per step (1.8 °) it should be OK. Mine are 2 Amp rated but higher will be fine as the current is controlled by the stepper driver board. For my machine I would look at : HANPOSE Double Shaft 56mm Nema 23 Stepper Motor bit.ly/Nema23
@@1nformatica i hightly recomend this .... its cheap and it works perfect! Contact the seller and he will tell you the recomended feeds for each material.. mine is 2 years old and it works several times a week (making aluminium dog tags) www.ebay.com/itm/SPRING-LOADED-PCD-DIAMOND-DRAG-ENGRAVING-TOOL-CNC/142851020584?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I am research on I started Whit laser but cuting is a problem course on a baget if you have the money lasers will cut wherever but cnc are both cuter and engraving I and thiknes on lines are better and carvings also do your video help to see clear for me to decide Thanks
There must be something wrong with your controller. Inside the box are 2 separate control boards. 1 drives the axis and the other the spindle. Turning on the spindle on my controller is only possible by the switch on the front. The CNCUSB software I have does not control the spindle.
@@1nformatica Thank you ! someone told me its the electric interference thingy, gotta find an electrician to get the earth line thing sorted out (although I have no idea at all what that means Lmao)
I have not tried engraving metal. Check out this forum : community.carbide3d.com/ It is for a different machine but there is some very useful information applicable to all CNC machines.
Much depends on what controller board is fitted. You need to take the lid off and look at the PCB's. Mine has two, the main control board is a JP-382C the other just controls the spindle speed. The JP382 board is a Chinese knock off of the Planet CNC controller and has a hooky copy of an old Planet CNC software which is no longer supported although it suits my needs.
Officially you should have a board from Planet CNC planet-cnc.com/ However there are many knock off Chinese clones out there. A quick search on eBay will find them!
Obrigado Mario! It sure is a lot of fun and a bit scary. Forgot to say in the video that there are no limit switches and the "emergency stop" button is big and impressive but actually does nothing!! A bit like most politicians!!!
you can assign a keyboard, mouse or controller button to act as your emergency cut off, in the software - have a look for key bindings. you can also set keys to pause or speed up / slow down the program. I have used one of these and it seems like the physical emergency button is purely decorative! Great Video.
I have not tried myself but the documentation says "USB (V2.x) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (32 bit or 64bit)" so should be OK.
It suits my needs as a beginner. You can see some of my projects here ua-cam.com/play/PLxtbRS-naT6_9OEdlePOrFWbT3isvQF5S.html If you are looking to buy one, shop around as the prices vary quite a lot. Depending on your country watch out for import duties.
i have a 3040 cnc, but not used after long time the software license is gone, can u tell me how to get the free registration key for cnc usb controller software
The CNC USB software is keyed to a serial number on the controller board. There is no "free registration key". Genuine CNC USB software is not compatible with these controllers and any attempt to use it will brick the board. Best to look for free alternatives : carbide3d.com/learn/free-cnc-software/ Thanks for watching, have a great day!
Hi, by "depth" I understand you mean the Z axis. In my example it is set to -2.40 mm. You can see this value in the simulation. It is set in the "Machine Configuration" tab in dxf3gcode, here's another example : drive.google.com/file/d/1ORS74WSoFjZBM0yhIqMPP0zuV0tQFMci/view?usp=sharing Please consider subscribing if you haven't done so already!!
Hi, Thanks for posting this video. I've just bought one of these machines and the demo software is limited to 25 lines of gcode. You obviously have the licensed version - before I buy the licence, is there any latency issues using the supplied USB to parallel port lead - I'm using a Sony Vaio laptop, Windows 7 32 bit, which appears to work okay with the demo version. I've considered buying an old PC with a parallel port, install Linux to use LinuxCNC but space is an issue.
Hello Bob, your machine is different to mine. Mine only has USB, no parallel option. Mine came with a "hooky" copy of the CNC USB program and the licence was included on the supplied CD although it was not obvious. There is an option under the "Help" tab to activate the license.
@@1nformatica Thanks for the info. I've been in touch with Planet CNC and they told me that many people were sold quite good machines but the controller is a cloned copy of their Mk 1 version, which is no longer supported. The software is also, let's say, 'non genuine'. The latest Planet CNC controller costs €119 +VAT, with an adaptor to get rid of the parallel port and the software licence is about €80 + VAT. They are based in Slovenia and very helpful. They told me the Chinese cloned controller is poor quality with very little cache memory but advised me to try it with their software and see how it performs. I'll buy the software licence, and when I've recovered from Christmas I'll probably upgrade the controller as well.
@@1nformatica I gave up in the end. Planet CNC only licence the hardware, i.e. the control board - it seems that if you buy their control board for €119 + VAT you can use their software free of charge ( that's what I understand anyway). If you buy their software, it wont run as the control box needs the licence, which being a Chinese clone, they wont licence. They also offer absolutely NO warranty so I bought a very nice used PC and monitor for £40 with a parallel port, lead and keyboard and my son installed Linux Debian and LinuxCNC. Linux and Linux CNC is free and after a bit of a steep learning experience, it seems to be running fine. I've set it up to run XYZ and A and there is an option to set the axes automatically to zero in the setup. I haven't got that far yet! N.B LinuxCNC only works with a parallel port machine. Hope this helps.
Man, everytime when I load a GCode, the software is putting a self generated offset at the X axis which messes up my cuts and carvings. I checked everything, please let me know what I should do. Thank you.
I would try and narrow down where the offset is coming from. If the offset is always the same it could be either the design software which generates the code or in the CNC control software for the machine. Check you code with this online simulator nraynaud.github.io/webgcode/ do you see the offset in the simulation? Also I would try drawing just a simple square so you know what the GCODE is supposed to do. Maybe try this carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ If the offset is varying it could be the "speeds and feeds" trying to move the axes too fast or cutting too much material can cause the stepper motors to skip steps. Let us know your progress. Good luck!!
Hi There is another way to check if the machine moves the right distance and it much more precise, the machine calculates it self with some nr you give to it, I could show you but dont know how right now, otherwise, nice instruction video
Hey :) Im owning the same cnc engraver but im not able to move anything because the left side is grey colored? now im buying the software (84,14€) i hope it will work now ? greetings peter
The controls are greyed out when the "emergency stop" icon has been pressed. Press again should return control. The "emergency stop" I refer to is the software red X icon top left in the window. The physical "emergency stop" button on the control panel does nothing on my unit!!
@@1nformatica It is supposed to stop lateral movement of the machine - i.e. stop the bit moving in case it's going somewhere it shouldn't. Doesn't stop it turning, but stops it moving. Well, it should!
I understand what it is supposed to do but on my unit the big red "panic" button does not work. I decided to add limit switches instead ua-cam.com/video/2zK_c9hD3ys/v-deo.html
@@@1nformatica Oh, I didn't. I thought it would stop everything and not a bit of it. But the very helpful people who sold it to me told me... The problem I am having is that my vertical axis is the length of the machine and my horizontal is across it. Well, since I want to engrave wooden signs, that is the wrong way round, but I CANNOT find a way to switch the axes in the software. The only thing I can think of doing is to switch the input cables so the X goes into the Y and vice versa. That will have the effect I want, but is there any downside to that? Or easier way to do it?
I guess that approach will work, can't see an issue doing it. Everything is relative, for me, I would rotate the design in whatever software you use through 90 degrees before generating the GCODE!
I bought the 3040 with the blue controller box and no software or drivers incuded whatsoever! I downloaded the cnc usb controller but the "joystick type controll panel" is just greyed out and therefore doesn`t react at all! Is it possible that I need a license to be able to control it? Did I download just a demo from planet cnc? Oh, and I am using windows 7 32bit. Can you help somehow?
The CNC USB software needs a license which is keyed to a serial number on the control board. I do not know if it's possible to generate such a key. Your choices appear to be either buying a license or trying one of the open source CNC programs.
@@rubengomes8978 no unfortunately not yet! What I wanted to do and produce to get a much better quality I am still doing with my K40 Lasercutter. As long as I still have a market for those products I don´t have to deal with that problem "for real", but this time will come one day!
These machines are supplied with a variety of controllers. Best to disconnect the power and look inside the unit to see which controller board it uses. Mine is a JP-382C, you can see some information about it here : www.m6mdr.co.uk/inside-usb-cnc-3040-control-jp-382c-box/
My machine included a hooky copy of the old Planet CNC software you can see in the video. This needs a license code to be entered using the "Activate License" option under the "Help" tab at the top of the screen. There was a file on the supplied CD with this code. The code is linked to the serial number of the controller board.
hi, i have the same cnc machine, i have installed the software, imported your settimgs, but still no movement on the axes what can be the problem ?? pls help le: i've open the power control unit, and i see that the board that controls the axes has no power, i mean the led doesn't turn on, but i have intaled the mach 3 demo and uc100 driver for the paralel port and it show me that the driver is instaled .. but still no movment on the axes
When you turn on the controller do the stepper motors energise? My unit has a seperate power supply board which passes 24 volts DC to the axes board you need to measure that with a multimeter if yours is the same.
You need to check with a multimeter that 24 volts is going to the axes board. On the spindle / power board there is a fuse for the 24 volts, maybe it has blown?
Hola Miguel, Yes! Works with Windows 10 that is what I'm using. Check out my other CNC videos : ua-cam.com/video/-zoUV3XBFak/v-deo.html Un Saludo desde Andalucia!
Hola, Compré de este proveedor www.ebay.es/itm/MaQuina-De-Grabado-Grabador-3-Ejes-3040T-Cnc-Router-Cutter-Printer-Cutter-USB-/112801562512 Esta descripción dice que viene con el software Mach3 pero el mío no.
Hola de nuevo y perdón por las molestias, quiero trabajar con Aspire pero no se que posprocesador debo utilizar para generar la trayectoria, si me puedes ayudar te lo agradecería mucho.
Si te refieres a cómo generar GCODE para manejar el CNC, depende mucho de lo que quieras hacer. En mi ejemplo, corté una forma de Toro generando GCODE desde un archivo DXF. El archivo DXF a su vez se creó utilizando el programa "Inkscape". Puede ver este proceso en otro video: ua-cam.com/video/XjSDippnGoM/v-deo.html Si desea hacer piezas de la máquina, necesitará un programa CAD, por ejemplo, Fusion 360 o Sketchup. Un saludo!
Hola acabo de comprar el cnc 3040 usb como puedo encontrar el numero de serie tambien instale el software match 3 y no puedo hacer que funcione. No hay comunicacion me podrias ayudar
I used this video two months ago to set up my new CNC 3040. It was priceless! however I woke up this morning and found that Microsoft has tried to install Microsoft edge on my computer. Now mind you I have Windows 7. I was prepared to not have to deal with updates. But today I open up my CNC USB controller to do a job and the updates have reset my controller. I hate Microsoft! Now I'm back to this video to try to reset. I hope the Microsoft update hasn't affected my ability to use my CNC :(
@@1nformatica Luckily all I had to do was reset the direction and increments shown in this video. I'm back up and running. Also I disabled microsoft automatic updates. Just putting this here in case anyone else has same issue.
Hi, I recently got the same model of CNC 3040, been trying to set the software up, do you mind making screen shots of the settings in your program so I could see what to set up in mine? Just let me know and I’ll give my email . Thanks a lot .
In the CNC USB software under the "File" menu you can import and export the machine settings. I suggest you export your current settings then import my file to test.
1nformatica Thank you, I’ll try to do that, Let me ask you, your machine works good? No mechanical issues so far? Because my was standing half a year with no use, I tested it after I received it, but then it was just sitting in the basement , but now when I purchased a license for this software I tried to run it, and seems like X,Y motors are being jammed and making clanking metal noise trying to turn the shaft to move the axis ,and I need to use my hand to give it a crank spin, than it might move, don’t know what the hell is going on. Motors by it self works good when I removed them to check, but when they are back on, the are being jammed by something...
Hi, my machine has worked well for 18 months now. No issues. It's possible for some reason the step rate or speed have been set too high. Before you load my settings take a look in the Axes 2 tab of the settings and look at the "Steps per unit" and acceleration values. Let me know how you get on.Good luck!
Check out my new video how to add a Z axis touch plate ua-cam.com/video/32hjG9YyjDM/v-deo.html
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@Rodrigo Roger definitely, I have been using Instaflixxer for since december myself :D
The best youtube video ever on this machine I will like to see a full outline of the working travel just to understand how big can you spect cuting from the machine
Thanks very much for your video, it's helped me a lot. Iv'e just got a 6040 cnc (identical to yours but a bit bigger). After a few issues with the wiring !! I now have it running and am going through the process of setting up CNC USB using yours and other videos to help me. Hopefully tomorrow I will make my first cut.
Thanks again
Mal
Thanks Mal! Good luck with your first cut. I always make a "dummy" cut first with a blunt bit well above the work. Hopefully then I have no bad surprises!!
Finally.... Finally got mine running...
Pain when folk keep sending you work!
I just need to make some files up for it... Have a few things waiting
_•:*¨¨*:•_•:*¨¨*:•_ EXCELENTE_•:*¨¨*:•_•:*¨¨*:•_!! Hope you can show some of the things you're making.
Such a great upload 👍 nice amount of views to! Well done, I look forward to the next one
Thanks Joe! More nonsense coming soon! Thanks for watching, have a great day!
I am upgrading my 3020t with a MK2 board but was wondering how to connect the spindle, what board are you using and how did you connect the spindle?
My unit has a separate spindle board the JP-1482 you can see in the bottom of the screen here : ua-cam.com/video/32hjG9YyjDM/v-deo.html
There is a schematic of the board here : hackaday.io/project/6776-3040-cnc-milling-machine-mods/log/21618-jp-1482-spindle-controller-schematic
@@1nformatica Could I use the Yoocnc PW3618 spindle board with the MK2 planetcnc?
Sorry I don't know. There is an active forum here : www.cnczone.com/forums/planetcnc/
As I don’t have a manual can you tell me what the software program is called for the control box set up or where I can download it from as I’ve bought a used cnc which is similar. A very well explained video
Hey thanks! Much depends on what controller board is fitted. You need to take the lid off and look at the PCB's. Mine has two, the main control board is a JP-382C the other just controls the spindle speed. The JP382 board is a Chinese knock off of the Planet CNC controller and has a hooky copy of an old Planet CNC software which is no longer supported although it suits my needs.
You can get the software I have here : drive.google.com/open?id=1wrRtQa8f2NDGwyjDSf6UvxCt20zEBo0_ but it will only work in demo mode with your controller. You could also try one of the many free CNC programs all3dp.com/2/cnc-router-software-find-the-tool-for-you/ Please consider subscribing if you have not done so already!
I bought my machine years ago, it was supposed to come with a disk to instale the CNC controller software but it didn't, I use Mach3 but it's to complicated. Any idea where I can download the USB CNC Controller used in this video?
The CNC USB software is keyed to a serial number on the controller board so you can't just download and run it. I have used this : carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ which is quite simple and free. Other resources you can find here : www.cnccookbook.com/free-cnc-software/ Please consider subscribing if you have not done so already!
HI. Thanks for the video! I have question: I have the same CNC as you. After a while, cnc usb software made update, so now I have demo with 25 lines. Did you try Mach 3 or any other software, to run without parallel port, but with USB?
Thanks
Looks like I have the same cnc machine and control box I'm trying to use my laptop to run it I also was told I needed to use uc100 so I picked it up also had to get male to male connecter so it would plug into my control box I have mach 3 on my laptop uc100 is putting out green and blue light I can turn my spindle on and it works but that's it no noise from the cnc machine motors not running or making noise do you have any suggestions thanks
My controller has USB connection and I use CNC USB software. I have no experience of your setup so sorry can't help. The spindle motor is simply switched on and off by the controller box so that's why it works. Thanks for watching, have a great day!
Hello! Thank you for such a great video! A neighbor gave me his old 3040 and I am going through the process of repairing it and hopefully using it. I've been doing research and people seem to say that there are problems using a parallel port to usb adapter to control the machine. Is that what you're using on your 3040? My laptop doesn't have a parallel port so I'm wondering if you had luck with your USB and if so where you sourced the adapter.. Thank you very much!
Hi, my unit came with a USB controller board. This link looks useful for you : rckeith.co.uk/mach3-parallel-port/ Thanks for watching, have a great day!
HI! Great video!! I've one just like that! one thing that i recomend is to buy a drag knife! works great to engrave aluminium glass and stone! . One question: In mine CNC one of the steppers is broken ( making weird noises) do you know here to find a spare one ? the ones i find have higher voltages.. Best regards!
A drag knife is a great idea, do you have a recommendation for one? The stepper motors on mine are Nema 23 type. These are generic type as long as it is the same degrees per step (1.8 °) it should be OK. Mine are 2 Amp rated but higher will be fine as the current is controlled by the stepper driver board. For my machine I would look at : HANPOSE Double Shaft 56mm Nema 23 Stepper Motor bit.ly/Nema23
@@1nformatica i hightly recomend this .... its cheap and it works perfect! Contact the seller and he will tell you the recomended feeds for each material.. mine is 2 years old and it works several times a week (making aluminium dog tags) www.ebay.com/itm/SPRING-LOADED-PCD-DIAMOND-DRAG-ENGRAVING-TOOL-CNC/142851020584?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
@@Fokyou69 Great, thanks! Looks really good, one more for my Christmas list!
I am research on I started Whit laser but cuting is a problem course on a baget if you have the money lasers will cut wherever but cnc are both cuter and engraving I and thiknes on lines are better and carvings also do your video help to see clear for me to decide Thanks
sorry how do you turn on the spindle ? when i turn on mine , manually on the controller box ,axis x stepper motor are spinning too
There must be something wrong with your controller. Inside the box are 2 separate control boards. 1 drives the axis and the other the spindle. Turning on the spindle on my controller is only possible by the switch on the front. The CNCUSB software I have does not control the spindle.
@@1nformatica Thank you ! someone told me its the electric interference thingy, gotta find an electrician to get the earth line thing sorted out (although I have no idea at all what that means Lmao)
@@s.chorng Good luck, let us know how it works out.
Hello thanks for this very important video
This’s machine can cut names in silver and gold?
I have not tried engraving metal. Check out this forum : community.carbide3d.com/
It is for a different machine but there is some very useful information applicable to all CNC machines.
Can you tell me how can I get the machine's software? I got it used in a yard sale but no software came with it
Much depends on what controller board is fitted. You need to take the lid off and look at the PCB's. Mine has two, the main control board is a JP-382C the other just controls the spindle speed. The JP382 board is a Chinese knock off of the Planet CNC controller and has a hooky copy of an old Planet CNC software which is no longer supported although it suits my needs.
what board usb controller work with CNC USB Controller? is there is a specific one or it work with any board support usb port?
Officially you should have a board from Planet CNC planet-cnc.com/
However there are many knock off Chinese clones out there. A quick search on eBay will find them!
Fantastic, man. :) Those machines are awesome!
Obrigado Mario! It sure is a lot of fun and a bit scary. Forgot to say in the video that there are no limit switches and the "emergency stop" button is big and impressive but actually does nothing!! A bit like most politicians!!!
1nformatica HAHAHAHA I know exactly what you mean! :D
you can assign a keyboard, mouse or controller button to act as your emergency cut off, in the software - have a look for key bindings. you can also set keys to pause or speed up / slow down the program. I have used one of these and it seems like the physical emergency button is purely decorative! Great Video.
Thanks Louis, great tips. There is an emergency button in the top left of the CNC software that works also.
Very clear tutorial thanks. Will this machine perform satisfactorily on Windows XP?
I have not tried myself but the documentation says "USB (V2.x) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (32 bit or 64bit)" so should be OK.
Seems very good.. Would you recommend it
It suits my needs as a beginner. You can see some of my projects here ua-cam.com/play/PLxtbRS-naT6_9OEdlePOrFWbT3isvQF5S.html
If you are looking to buy one, shop around as the prices vary quite a lot. Depending on your country watch out for import duties.
i have a 3040 cnc, but not used after long time the software license is gone, can u tell me how to get the free registration key for cnc usb controller software
The CNC USB software is keyed to a serial number on the controller board. There is no "free registration key". Genuine CNC USB software is not compatible with these controllers and any attempt to use it will brick the board. Best to look for free alternatives : carbide3d.com/learn/free-cnc-software/ Thanks for watching, have a great day!
new to this.. when i try to change the depth on the dxf2 code and go to simulator it shows 15 not working for me
Hi, by "depth" I understand you mean the Z axis. In my example it is set to -2.40 mm. You can see this value in the simulation. It is set in the "Machine Configuration" tab in dxf3gcode, here's another example : drive.google.com/file/d/1ORS74WSoFjZBM0yhIqMPP0zuV0tQFMci/view?usp=sharing
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Hi, Thanks for posting this video. I've just bought one of these machines and the demo software is limited to 25 lines of gcode. You obviously have the licensed version - before I buy the licence, is there any latency issues using the supplied USB to parallel port lead - I'm using a Sony Vaio laptop, Windows 7 32 bit, which appears to work okay with the demo version. I've considered buying an old PC with a parallel port, install Linux to use LinuxCNC but space is an issue.
Hello Bob, your machine is different to mine. Mine only has USB, no parallel option. Mine came with a "hooky" copy of the CNC USB program and the licence was included on the supplied CD although it was not obvious. There is an option under the "Help" tab to activate the license.
@@1nformatica Thanks for the info. I've been in touch with Planet CNC and they told me that many people were sold quite good machines but the controller is a cloned copy of their Mk 1 version, which is no longer supported. The software is also, let's say, 'non genuine'. The latest Planet CNC controller costs €119 +VAT, with an adaptor to get rid of the parallel port and the software licence is about €80 + VAT. They are based in Slovenia and very helpful. They told me the Chinese cloned controller is poor quality with very little cache memory but advised me to try it with their software and see how it performs. I'll buy the software licence, and when I've recovered from Christmas I'll probably upgrade the controller as well.
Interesting! Keep me up to date on your progress.
@@1nformatica I gave up in the end. Planet CNC only licence the hardware, i.e. the control board - it seems that if you buy their control board for €119 + VAT you can use their software free of charge ( that's what I understand anyway). If you buy their software, it wont run as the control box needs the licence, which being a Chinese clone, they wont licence. They also offer absolutely NO warranty so I bought a very nice used PC and monitor for £40 with a parallel port, lead and keyboard and my son installed Linux Debian and LinuxCNC. Linux and Linux CNC is free and after a bit of a steep learning experience, it seems to be running fine. I've set it up to run XYZ and A and there is an option to set the axes automatically to zero in the setup. I haven't got that far yet! N.B LinuxCNC only works with a parallel port machine. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the update Bob. Good to know you have a solution. Now the real fun can begin! What will you make first?
Thank you so much!!! I was wondering why the machine runs only half of the direction that i want to move :) thumbs up
Thanks Patrick! Check out my other CNC videos ua-cam.com/play/PLxtbRS-naT6_9OEdlePOrFWbT3isvQF5S.html
How you run this machine with Mach3 software ?
Thanks
Sorry I do not use Mach3 so can't say. Take a look : ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=3040+mach3
Man, everytime when I load a GCode, the software is putting a self generated offset at the X axis which messes up my cuts and carvings. I checked everything, please let me know what I should do. Thank you.
I would try and narrow down where the offset is coming from. If the offset is always the same it could be either the design software which generates the code or in the CNC control software for the machine. Check you code with this online simulator nraynaud.github.io/webgcode/ do you see the offset in the simulation? Also I would try drawing just a simple square so you know what the GCODE is supposed to do. Maybe try this carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ If the offset is varying it could be the "speeds and feeds" trying to move the axes too fast or cutting too much material can cause the stepper motors to skip steps. Let us know your progress. Good luck!!
Hi
There is another way to check if the machine moves the right distance and it much more precise, the machine calculates it self with some nr you give to it, I could show you but dont know how right now, otherwise, nice instruction video
Thanks! When you know how to do it let us know.
@@1nformatica I will try to make a video and link to it in the comments 🙂
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ua-cam.com/video/Eu40xZrVgE4/v-deo.html
there yo go,hope it helps :-)
Can the machine and software carve a relief, with z changing with x and y?
Yes, it is possible. The challenge is creating the Gcode! You can see here ua-cam.com/video/mYy9LkwDQoM/v-deo.html
Hey :) Im owning the same cnc engraver but im not able to move anything because the left side is grey colored?
now im buying the software (84,14€) i hope it will work now ? greetings peter
The controls are greyed out when the "emergency stop" icon has been pressed. Press again should return control. The "emergency stop" I refer to is the software red X icon top left in the window. The physical "emergency stop" button on the control panel does nothing on my unit!!
@@1nformatica It is supposed to stop lateral movement of the machine - i.e. stop the bit moving in case it's going somewhere it shouldn't. Doesn't stop it turning, but stops it moving. Well, it should!
I understand what it is supposed to do but on my unit the big red "panic" button does not work. I decided to add limit switches instead ua-cam.com/video/2zK_c9hD3ys/v-deo.html
@@@1nformatica Oh, I didn't. I thought it would stop everything and not a bit of it. But the very helpful people who sold it to me told me...
The problem I am having is that my vertical axis is the length of the machine and my horizontal is across it. Well, since I want to engrave wooden signs, that is the wrong way round, but I CANNOT find a way to switch the axes in the software. The only thing I can think of doing is to switch the input cables so the X goes into the Y and vice versa. That will have the effect I want, but is there any downside to that? Or easier way to do it?
I guess that approach will work, can't see an issue doing it. Everything is relative, for me, I would rotate the design in whatever software you use through 90 degrees before generating the GCODE!
I bought the 3040 with the blue controller box and no software or drivers incuded whatsoever! I downloaded the cnc usb controller but the "joystick type controll panel" is just greyed out and therefore doesn`t react at all! Is it possible that I need a license to be able to control it? Did I download just a demo from planet cnc? Oh, and I am using windows 7 32bit. Can you help somehow?
The CNC USB software needs a license which is keyed to a serial number on the control board. I do not know if it's possible to generate such a key. Your choices appear to be either buying a license or trying one of the open source CNC programs.
Hello, I have the same issue. were you able to solve this?
@@rubengomes8978 no unfortunately not yet! What I wanted to do and produce to get a much better quality I am still doing with my K40 Lasercutter. As long as I still have a market for those products I don´t have to deal with that problem "for real", but this time will come one day!
Is it possible to swap the spindle with a 15w laser module?
I'm sure it is possible but I have not done it...yet!! This guy has : ua-cam.com/video/WPjHpUH9Zic/v-deo.html
I have the exact same one 3040 cnc but there is no port for usb any help
These machines are supplied with a variety of controllers. Best to disconnect the power and look inside the unit to see which controller board it uses. Mine is a JP-382C, you can see some information about it here : www.m6mdr.co.uk/inside-usb-cnc-3040-control-jp-382c-box/
thank you so much you save my life :]
You're welcome!
Thank you. Really great vid.
Thanks! I hope to do more soon. ua-cam.com/video/mXBUxHAkGCQ/v-deo.html
My software says it needs to be activated although I just got it. I can only run about 25 lines of code. Any advice?
My machine included a hooky copy of the old Planet CNC software you can see in the video. This needs a license code to be entered using the "Activate License" option under the "Help" tab at the top of the screen. There was a file on the supplied CD with this code. The code is linked to the serial number of the controller board.
1nformatica Thanks I was able to figure it out.
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See my reply above to 1formatica.
hi, i have the same cnc machine, i have installed the software, imported your settimgs, but still no movement on the axes what can be the problem ?? pls help
le: i've open the power control unit, and i see that the board that controls the axes has no power, i mean the led doesn't turn on, but i have intaled the mach 3 demo and uc100 driver for the paralel port and it show me that the driver is instaled .. but still no movment on the axes
When you turn on the controller do the stepper motors energise? My unit has a seperate power supply board which passes 24 volts DC to the axes board you need to measure that with a multimeter if yours is the same.
@@1nformatica no .. they don't feel like they are getting any power .. everything is dead .. just the spindle is powered up
@@1nformatica what should i do in that case ??
You need to check with a multimeter that 24 volts is going to the axes board. On the spindle / power board there is a fuse for the 24 volts, maybe it has blown?
@@1nformatica ok . thanks ,i'll check it
what is the name of the software you are running
It's a "hooky" copy of an old version of USB CNC (planet-cnc.com/software/) It came bundled with the machine.
can you export your machine settings? Thanks
Hi, you can get them here : drive.google.com/open?id=1xwD10LqLVfAqqiLSZstjTzLlVwV3RhlQ
can the tie or I download the software if he/it pleases you?
You can find the software here : planet-cnc.com/software/
Nice content.
Does it work in Windows 10?
Hola Miguel, Yes! Works with Windows 10 that is what I'm using. Check out my other CNC videos : ua-cam.com/video/-zoUV3XBFak/v-deo.html Un Saludo desde Andalucia!
hey gracias por la respuesta!
Donde compraste la maquina? las que veo en ebay no funcionan con windows 10
Hola, Compré de este proveedor www.ebay.es/itm/MaQuina-De-Grabado-Grabador-3-Ejes-3040T-Cnc-Router-Cutter-Printer-Cutter-USB-/112801562512 Esta descripción dice que viene con el software Mach3 pero el mío no.
REALLY THANKS!!!!
You're welcome!
Hola, podrías decirme cual es el setting completo, gracias.
Puedes ver en este enlace: drive.google.com/file/d/1xwD10LqLVfAqqiLSZstjTzLlVwV3RhlQ/view?usp=sharing
Muchas gracias amigo, lo probare.
De nada hombre!
Hola de nuevo y perdón por las molestias, quiero trabajar con Aspire pero no se que posprocesador debo utilizar para generar la trayectoria, si me puedes ayudar te lo agradecería mucho.
Si te refieres a cómo generar GCODE para manejar el CNC, depende mucho de lo que quieras hacer. En mi ejemplo, corté una forma de Toro generando GCODE desde un archivo DXF. El archivo DXF a su vez se creó utilizando el programa "Inkscape". Puede ver este proceso en otro video: ua-cam.com/video/XjSDippnGoM/v-deo.html Si desea hacer piezas de la máquina, necesitará un programa CAD, por ejemplo, Fusion 360 o Sketchup. Un saludo!
very cool
Thanks louis, I'm sure there will be more videos coming soon!
Hola! como consigo el software que usas?
¡Hola! El software viene en un CD con la máquina. Hay un número de serie que está vinculado a la placa de control. Un saludo!
Hola acabo de comprar el cnc 3040 usb como puedo encontrar el numero de serie tambien instale el software match 3 y no puedo hacer que funcione. No hay comunicacion me podrias ayudar
I used this video two months ago to set up my new CNC 3040. It was priceless! however I woke up this morning and found that Microsoft has tried to install Microsoft edge on my computer. Now mind you I have Windows 7. I was prepared to not have to deal with updates. But today I open up my CNC USB controller to do a job and the updates have reset my controller. I hate Microsoft! Now I'm back to this video to try to reset. I hope the Microsoft update hasn't affected my ability to use my CNC :(
Bummer! Hope you get it sorted. If you can see the USB controller in the device manager you may be able to roll it back? Good luck!
@@1nformatica Luckily all I had to do was reset the direction and increments shown in this video. I'm back up and running. Also I disabled microsoft automatic updates. Just putting this here in case anyone else has same issue.
Hi I have a Polish built cnc with PIKO controller can anybody help me set it up thanks
Hi, I recently got the same model of CNC 3040, been trying to set the software up, do you mind making screen shots of the settings in your program so I could see what to set up in mine? Just let me know and I’ll give my email . Thanks a lot .
You can see and download my settings here : drive.google.com/open?id=1xwD10LqLVfAqqiLSZstjTzLlVwV3RhlQ
@@1nformatica Hi, thanks but i didn't really understand what's opening, its a long list of XML text. that's how it supposed to be?
In the CNC USB software under the "File" menu you can import and export the machine settings. I suggest you export your current settings then import my file to test.
1nformatica Thank you, I’ll try to do that, Let me ask you, your machine works good? No mechanical issues so far? Because my was standing half a year with no use, I tested it after I received it, but then it was just sitting in the basement , but now when I purchased a license for this software I tried to run it, and seems like X,Y motors are being jammed and making clanking metal noise trying to turn the shaft to move the axis ,and I need to use my hand to give it a crank spin, than it might move, don’t know what the hell is going on.
Motors by it self works good when I removed them to check, but when they are back on, the are being jammed by something...
Hi, my machine has worked well for 18 months now. No issues. It's possible for some reason the step rate or speed have been set too high. Before you load my settings take a look in the Axes 2 tab of the settings and look at the "Steps per unit" and acceleration values. Let me know how you get on.Good luck!
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Thanks for watching, have a great day!
Machine price
I paid around 500 Euros . Check out eBay or Aliexpress.
hello if he/it pleases you the software
The software works well and I am very happy with it.
Currently unavailable. :(
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