CNC Tool Software Matrix
This is a (non-comprehensive) list of CNC tools at the Dallas Makerspace and which software packages are used to create the code (g-code) needed for the respective machine and where you can find that software.
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Crafts
Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | CAD Software | WHEREIS CAD | CAM Software | WHEREISCAM |
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120W Laser Cutter | Full Spectrum Laser Cutter | N/A | N/A | Inkscape | JUMP server, Laser computers |
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100W Laser Cutter | DMS / Lasersaur v14.03 | N/A | N/A | Inkscape | JUMP server, laser computers |
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3D printers (QTY: 4) | Polyprinter 229 | ? | ? | KISSSLICER | 3D Print Machines-- you can get your own copy from Poly Printer |
THIS IS AS FAR AS I MADE IT. OBVIOUSLY I LIFTED THIS FROM THE TOOLS PAGE AND IT NEEDS LOTS OF WORK!!! | ||||||
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3d Plotter/Router (works with foam, soft woods - missing parts) | Roland Modela MDX-3 | 110 | Yes | Paul Wilson (Donated) | |
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Vinyl Cutter | GRC-76S Ultra | 110 | Yes (being written) | Donated | |
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Computer controlled knitting machine | Brother KH-930e | 110 | No | Alyssa Pipe (on loan) | |
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Sewing machine with computer controlled embroidery | Babylock_Ellure_ESL | 110 | No | Michael Lass (on loan) |
Electronics
Picture | What | Manufacturer | Model | Power | Other | Donated/Loaned by |
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Pick and Place | NeoDen TM240A | 2015 | 110v | User Manual | Donated by Andrew Falgout & Mike Eber |
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CNC PCB Mill | CNC PCB Mill Sable 2013 | 2015? | On loan. Located in the eLab. Contact @Team_PCB_Mill on talk for status | William Petefish | |
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Microscope w/ Light | |||||
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Power Supply | BK 1760 | Instruction Manual | |||
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Power Supply | ??? | Triple output | |||
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Universal Counter/Timer | HP 5314A | Operating and Maintenance Manual | |||
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Oscilloscope | Rigol 1054Z Digital Storage Oscilloscope | Users Guide | |||
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Oscilloscope | Tektronix TDS460 Digital Storage Oscilloscope | User Manual | |||
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Switch/Control Unit | HP 3488A | Operating, Programming and Configuration Manual | |||
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Oscilloscope | ? | Analog, Model 8603 | |||
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Function Generator | Graten ATF20B-DDS | User Manual | |||
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Function Generator | Wavetek Model 143 | Datasheet | |||
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LCR Meter | Signstek M4070 | User Manual | |||
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ESR Meter | Signstek MESR-100 | ||||
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Decade Resistance Box | General Radio |
Shop
Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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Air Compressor | 7.5 HP Husky Compressor | 240 | |||
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Air Compressor | Quincy QT 7.5 HP Compressor | 208 3 Phase | 50A | No | Purchased Feb. 2015 |
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Honeywell Compressed Air Dryer System (attached to Quincy Compressor) | 115/208/230VAC, 60Hz, 1 phase |
Foundry
Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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Electric Kiln | 230 | 25A/5750W | ||||
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Small Kiln | 120 | Darcy Neal (loan) |
Machine Shop
Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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Knee Mill | Bridgeport, Series I with 2-axis DRO and X-axis power feed | 220 3-phase | ? | No | DMS Purchase |
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Gear Head Lathe | Colchester Bantam 2000 Mk. 2 | 220 3-phase | ? | No | DMS Purchase |
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CNC Milling Machine | EMCO PC Mill 50 | 110 | 5.5A/600W | Yes | |
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CNC Milling Machine | HAAS VF-2 Vertical Machining Center | 220 3-phase | 50A | Yes | Purchased Dec 2013 |
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Parts Washer | Partsmaster Torrent | 120V? | ? | No | DMS Purchased |
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Metal-cutting bandsaw (20") | Powermatic Model 87 | ? | ? | No | DMS Purchased, 5/14 |
Drill Press | Clausing 20-inch Drill Press | 220V | ? | No | DMS Purchased |
Metal Shop
Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by | ||||||||
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CNC Plasma Cutter | PlasmaCam | 220 | Yes | John Pozadzides (loan) | |||||||||
Wood Shop
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