CAMaster Cobra XT3 CNC Router
User's Manual
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Table of Contents
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Operating the Cobra XT3 CNC Router
Startup Procedure
- Turn on your control computer.
- Start Wincnc by Double-clicking the Wincnc icon on the computer's desktop.
- Power on the control box.
- Disengage the E-stop by twisting it clockwise. It will "pop" out.
- Optional: You may choose to save some time here by transiting the machine close to the positions of the homing switches using the arrow keys.
- Home the machine by clicking the Home button on the Wincnc interface. Alternatively, you may type G28, then press the Enter key.
Measure your tools
- Select Tool 1 typing T1.1 and then press Enter.
- Measure Tool 1 by clicking the Measure Tool 1 icon on the Wincnc interface.
- Select Tool 2 typing T2.1 and then press Enter.
- Measure Tool 2 by clicking the Measure Tool 2 icon on the Wincnc interface.
- Select Tool 3 typing T3.1 and then press Enter.
- Measure Tool 3 by clicking the Measure Tool 3 icon on the Wincnc interface.
Running a Job
Shutdown Procedure
- Park the machine.
- Turn off power to the control box.
- Unplug the control box, and optionally turn off the air supply to the machine.
- Close the Wincnc control software.
- From the computers Start menu, select Shut Down, then click the Shut Down button.
Command Reference
M3.1 - Turn on main cutting spindle
This command turns on the main (center) spindle.
M3.2 - Turn on left auxillary spindle
This command turns on the second (left) spindle.
M3.3 - Turn on right auxillary spindle
This command turns on the third (right) spindle.
M5 - Turn off all spindles
This command turns off all the spindles.
M30 - End of Program
This command marks the end of a program. It will turn off all the spindles, retract the Z axis head all the way to the top, then park the machine.
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