Big CNC Class

This class is no longer offered at Asmbly Makerspace

This may be because we no longer have an instructor, it involves equipment we no longer have, or it's suffered neglect from lack of interest. If you're interested in this topic, open a discussion on Discourse.

Archived syllabus and/or resources may be found below.

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The CNC Router course is a two-part course in the use of our custom 5x8 CNC router that will take place on two evenings in the same week.

Syllabus

Day 1 (Online)

• Introduction to the CNC Router and related programs needed to use it.
• Lessons on bits to use, materials and speeds, and layout on the Machine.

Day 2 (In-Person)

• setting up the machine
• saving g-code and running the machine with LinuxCNC

Completion of Part I is a prerequisite for taking Part II.

Requirements

You must wear eye protection while using the CNC router. Please remember to bring a notepad or another way that you can take notes during the class.