Cyclone PCB Factory
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| Description | Cyclone is a 3D-printable CNC mill intended for PCB manufacture.
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Contents
Introduction
The Cyclone PCB Factory is a 3D-printable CNC mill released in May 2013. It has been inspired by many other designs like the Mantis.
Dimensions
The external dimensions of the Cyclone PCB Factory are approximately 25x30x40 cm (intended footprint was a DIN A4 paper sheet).
Main improvements
The following is a list of the main improvements that this project is developing:
- Rep-Rap alike, anyone can print the parts and build it
- Simple implementation of Z height probing to allow high precision milling
Development
The development of the Cyclone PCB Factory is hosted on github: https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory.
History
- (05/23/2013) First Z probing results: (1) and (2)
- This page by Gary Hodgson shows the differences between the original Prusa and Iteration 2
Electronics
Currently, we are using Sanguinololu with Marlin Required features: 3 stepper drivers, 3 endstops + 1 extra pin for probing, and (optional) 1 pin to control spindle.
Power supply
The spindle we are using requires an aditional 48V 300W power supply.
Credit
Special thanks
- Y axis improvement by **yOPERO** <https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/1> - Z axis concepts by **Quim Borras** and the spindle motor holder by **Misan** were really useful!! Also, **Diego Viejo**'s machine was of great inspiration for the Z axis (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113930344830086538817/albums/5868944432651911713?authkey=CLDJgdehlN773gE>) **Thank you all!!** - This design woudn't have been possible without the encouragement of the **Panda CNC community** (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>) - Also, thanks to **Obijuan** (<http://iearobotics.com>) for naming the machine Cyclone :)
Derived from / we have used / inspirational
- "Linear actuator concept for CNC machines" by **Carlosgs** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:45103>) - "Parametric openscad beveled cube" by **Obijuan** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:29842>) - "Minimal footprint friction-fit LM8UU holder" by **thantik** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23041>) - "Spindle mount for ShapeOko" by **Misan** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26740>) - "Carro Z para Cyclone CNC mill intended for PCB" by **Quim** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:80718>) - Write.scad (and DXF fonts) by **HarlanDMii** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193>) - "PCB Machining Vise" by **Forgetful_Guy** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:63578>)
Credit for the ideas used
The origin of Cyclone took place while I was inside the **Panda CNC** community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>). This is from December 2012 to mid-February 2013. Here is the credit for the ideas that were used:
- _Let's design a 3D-printable CNC for PCB milling, it will be named Panda:_ **Guillermo Welch** (mid-December, via Google Talk)
- _X carriage rod distribution:_ **César Augusto Fernández Cano** claims Cyclone's X axis is a derivate of his concept: <https://plus.google.com/u/0/111421387442355054591/posts/QrfYtEuZBaj>
- _100x160mm workspace:_ **David Martin** <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/workplace_size.png>
- _Using gears to drive the X-Y axes:_ **Guillermo Welch** <https://plus.google.com/u/0/101232926728463427403/posts/QjZGNcWcgGg>
- _Regarding the woodbase:_ **Guillermo Welch** always contemplated the possibility of attaching the machine (optionally) to a woodbase. I decided to use the base as a main structural part instead. See <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/woodbase.png> (screenshot from <https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/8LDCSSVWqCS>)
- _List of CNC endmill types:_ **David Martin** <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/cnc_endmill_types.png>
Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116318709564872967169>). You can register and see by yourself.
- All other development present on Cyclone has nothing to do with Panda and is not related to the Panda project.**
License
License: **Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons (<http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>)**
