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Vote to Buy Printer Cutter

2020-02-26T16:48:20Z

Chow: /* Operating costs */

== Sponsors ==
Brian Chojnowski

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement: 2020-
* Officially Proposed: 2020-
* To be Voted on: 2020-

== Background ==

The space currently has a vinyl cutter, but we do not have the ability to print to vinyl or textile transfer material so we can only cut single color pieces. Replacing the cutter with a combination printer/cutter such as the [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versastudio-bn-20-t-shirt-printing-press Roland BN-20] or [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versacamm-sp-300i-and-sp-540i-wide-format-color-printers Roland SP-300i] would provide the ability to make:
* Labels - customize the bottles of beer you brew, or put a professional touch one's craft-fair wares.
* Decals - make your own board game pieces.
* Textile Transfers - make our own Makerfaire T-shirts next time?
* Window Signs - those ugly ad-covered cars.
* Banners - that Hack-the-Planet sign won't rip and melt in the wind and rain.

A combination printer such as the BN-20 provides:
- no need to transfer media between printer and cutter and the alignment problems that come with that.
- metallic inks ( though the ink set is set at time of purchase ) choice of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, plus Metallic Silver or White. Having white instead of silver is better for printing on non-white media.
- total job speed reduction, largely due to print/cut at once.
- printing of alignment marks so the project can be laminated between print and cut without sacrificing cut alignment.

The printers support the following media types:
* Vinyl: Clear, Matte, Reflective, Glossy (static cling, removable and permanent adhesive)
* Canvas printing
* Photo/gloss paper
* Polyester Transfer Mask
* HeatSoft Transfer Material

This is a proposal to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.

The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.

The 20" printer uses 2nd generation ink (as compared to the 30" model) and can be purchased with a 5th ink (after CMYK) which can be a metallic ink, or white (set when purchased new). The metallic ink can give a pearlescent effect.
The CMYK inks are good for most outdoor applications up to 3yrs without lamination. The metallic ink only 1 year. If we later obtain a laminator, the 20" model has an optical alignment system when printing, then laminating, then reloading to cut.
There are more expensive models that combine the features of the 20" model but in a wider form factor, but are very expensive.

List price for the BN-20 is $8,500. List for the SP-300i is $12,000.
A used BN-20 printer runs between $3500-$5000.
Some Roland models are currently on sale: https://www.rolanddga.com/promo/2019/4-price-blitz including the BN-20 for $4995. Buying new means not needing to service a used machine by the vendor. No worries about clogged print heads. Software is free with a new printer. The sale price is competitive with the used prices.

=== Operating costs ===

For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $73 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)
* Ink for small volume print supplied from area budget
* Ink for large volume print and all media supplied by the member

== Maintenance ==
To keep the print heads from clogging a semi-weekly test print will be run. This service can be performed by one or more volunteers, managed by the area host.

== Language ==

Authorize the BoD to:
* Spend up to $6500 (incl. shipping) on a new 20" Roland print/cut eco solvent CMYK+Mt printer.
* Sell off the current vinyl cutter
* Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Receipts ==

[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2020 Votes]]

Vote to Buy Printer Cutter

2020-02-25T05:02:33Z

Chow:

== Sponsors ==
Brian Chojnowski

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement: 2020-
* Officially Proposed: 2020-
* To be Voted on: 2020-

== Background ==

The space currently has a vinyl cutter, but we do not have the ability to print to vinyl or textile transfer material so we can only cut single color pieces. Replacing the cutter with a combination printer/cutter such as the [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versastudio-bn-20-t-shirt-printing-press Roland BN-20] or [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versacamm-sp-300i-and-sp-540i-wide-format-color-printers Roland SP-300i] would provide the ability to make:
* Labels - customize the bottles of beer you brew, or put a professional touch one's craft-fair wares.
* Decals - make your own board game pieces.
* Textile Transfers - make our own Makerfaire T-shirts next time?
* Window Signs - those ugly ad-covered cars.
* Banners - that Hack-the-Planet sign won't rip and melt in the wind and rain.

A combination printer such as the BN-20 provides:
- no need to transfer media between printer and cutter and the alignment problems that come with that.
- metallic inks ( though the ink set is set at time of purchase ) choice of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, plus Metallic Silver or White. Having white instead of silver is better for printing on non-white media.
- total job speed reduction, largely due to print/cut at once.
- printing of alignment marks so the project can be laminated between print and cut without sacrificing cut alignment.

The printers support the following media types:
* Vinyl: Clear, Matte, Reflective, Glossy (static cling, removable and permanent adhesive)
* Canvas printing
* Photo/gloss paper
* Polyester Transfer Mask
* HeatSoft Transfer Material

This is a proposal to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.

The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.

The 20" printer uses 2nd generation ink (as compared to the 30" model) and can be purchased with a 5th ink (after CMYK) which can be a metallic ink, or white (set when purchased new). The metallic ink can give a pearlescent effect.
The CMYK inks are good for most outdoor applications up to 3yrs without lamination. The metallic ink only 1 year. If we later obtain a laminator, the 20" model has an optical alignment system when printing, then laminating, then reloading to cut.
There are more expensive models that combine the features of the 20" model but in a wider form factor, but are very expensive.

List price for the BN-20 is $8,500. List for the SP-300i is $12,000.
A used BN-20 printer runs between $3500-$5000.
Some Roland models are currently on sale: https://www.rolanddga.com/promo/2019/4-price-blitz including the BN-20 for $4995. Buying new means not needing to service a used machine by the vendor. No worries about clogged print heads. Software is free with a new printer. The sale price is competitive with the used prices.

=== Operating costs ===

For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $70 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)

== Maintenance ==
To keep the print heads from clogging a semi-weekly test print will be run. This service can be performed by one or more volunteers, managed by the area host.

== Language ==

Authorize the BoD to:
* Spend up to $6500 (incl. shipping) on a new 20" Roland print/cut eco solvent CMYK+Mt printer.
* Sell off the current vinyl cutter
* Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Receipts ==

[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2020 Votes]]

Vote to Buy Printer Cutter

2020-02-11T18:54:15Z

Chow:

== Sponsors ==
Brian Chojnowski

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement: 2020-
* Officially Proposed: 2020-
* To be Voted on: 2020-

== Background ==

The space currently has a vinyl cutter, but we do not have the ability to print to vinyl or textile transfer material so we can only cut single color pieces. Replacing the cutter with a combination printer/cutter such as the [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versastudio-bn-20-t-shirt-printing-press Roland BN-20] or [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versacamm-sp-300i-and-sp-540i-wide-format-color-printers Roland SP-300i] would provide the ability to make:
* Labels - customize the bottles of beer you brew, or put a professional touch one's craft-fair wares.
* Decals - make your own board game pieces.
* Textile Transfers - make our own Makerfaire T-shirts next time?
* Window Signs - those ugly ad-covered cars.
* Banners - that Hack-the-Planet sign won't rip and melt in the wind and rain.

A combination printer such as the BN-20 provides:
- no need to transfer media between printer and cutter and the alignment problems that come with that.
- metallic inks ( though the ink set is set at time of purchase ) choice of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, plus Metallic Silver or White. Having white instead of silver is better for printing on non-white media.
- total job speed reduction, largely due to print/cut at once.
- printing of alignment marks so the project can be laminated between print and cut without sacrificing cut alignment.

The printers support the following media types:
* Vinyl: Clear, Matte, Reflective, Glossy (static cling, removable and permanent adhesive)
* Canvas printing
* Photo/gloss paper
* Polyester Transfer Mask
* HeatSoft Transfer Material

The proposal is to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.

The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.

The 20" printer uses 2nd generation ink (as compared to the 30" model) and can be purchased with a 5th ink (after CMYK) which can be a metallic ink, or white (set when purchased new). The metallic ink can give a pearlescent effect.
The CMYK inks are good for most outdoor applications up to 3yrs without lamination. The metallic ink only 1 year. If we later obtain a laminator, the 20" model has an optical alignment system when printing, then laminating, then reloading to cut.
There are more expensive models that combine the features of the 20" model but in a wider form factor, but are very expensive.

List price for the BN-20 is $8,500. List for the SP-300i is $12,000.
A used BN-20 printer runs between $3500-$5000.
Some Roland models are currently on sale: https://www.rolanddga.com/promo/2019/4-price-blitz including the BN-20 for $4995. Buying new means not needing to service a used machine by the vendor. No worries about clogged print heads. Software is free with a new printer. The sale price is competitive with the used prices.

=== Operating costs ===

For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $70 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)

== Language ==

Authorize the BoD to:
* Spend up to $6500 (incl. shipping) on a new 20" Roland print/cut eco solvent CMYK+Mt printer.
* Sell off the current vinyl cutter
* Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Receipts ==

[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2020 Votes]]

Vote to Buy Printer Cutter

2020-02-11T18:50:34Z

Chow: /* Background */

== Sponsors ==
Brian Chojnowski

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement: 2020-
* Officially Proposed: 2020-
* To be Voted on: 2020-

== Background ==

The space currently has a vinyl cutter, but we do not have the ability to print to vinyl or textile transfer material so we can only cut single color pieces. Replacing the cutter with a combination printer/cutter such as the [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versastudio-bn-20-t-shirt-printing-press Roland BN-20] or [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versacamm-sp-300i-and-sp-540i-wide-format-color-printers Roland SP-300i] would provide the ability to make:
* Labels - customize the bottles of beer you brew, or put a professional touch one's craft-fair wares.
* Decals - make your own board game pieces.
* Textile Transfers - make our own Makerfaire T-shirts next time?
* Window Signs - those ugly ad-covered cars.
* Banners - that Hack-the-Planet sign won't rip and melt in the wind and rain.

The printers support the following media types:
* Vinyl: Clear, Matte, Reflective, Glossy (static cling, removable and permanent adhesive)
* Canvas printing
* Photo/gloss paper
* Polyester Transfer Mask
* HeatSoft Transfer Material

The proposal is to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.

The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.

The 20" printer uses 2nd generation ink (as compared to the 30" model) and can be purchased with a 5th ink (after CMYK) which can be a metallic ink, or white (set when purchased new). The metallic ink can give a pearlescent effect.
The CMYK inks are good for most outdoor applications up to 3yrs without lamination. The metallic ink only 1 year. If we later obtain a laminator, the 20" model has an optical alignment system when printing, then laminating, then reloading to cut.
There are more expensive models that combine the features of the 20" model but in a wider form factor, but are very expensive.

List price for the BN-20 is $8,500. List for the SP-300i is $12,000.
A used BN-20 printer runs between $3500-$5000.
Some Roland models are currently on sale: https://www.rolanddga.com/promo/2019/4-price-blitz including the BN-20 for $4995. Buying new means not needing to service a used machine by the vendor. No worries about clogged print heads. Software is free with a new printer. The sale price is competitive with the used prices.

=== Operating costs ===

For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $70 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)

== Language ==

Authorize the BoD to:
* Spend up to $6500 (incl. shipping) on a new 20" Roland print/cut eco solvent CMYK+Mt printer.
* Sell off the current vinyl cutter
* Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Receipts ==

[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2020 Votes]]

Vote to Buy Printer Cutter

2020-02-06T17:13:24Z

Chow:

== Sponsors ==
Brian Chojnowski

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement: 2020-
* Officially Proposed: 2020-
* To be Voted on: 2020-

== Background ==

The space currently has a vinyl cutter, but we do not have the ability to print to vinyl or textile transfer material so we can only cut single color pieces. Replacing the cutter with a combination printer/cutter such as the [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versastudio-bn-20-t-shirt-printing-press Roland BN-20] or [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/versacamm-sp-300i-and-sp-540i-wide-format-color-printers Roland SP-300i] would provide the ability to make:
* Labels - customize the bottles of beer you brew, or put a professional touch one's craft-fair wares.
* Decals - make your own board game pieces.
* Textile Transfers - make our own Makerfaire T-shirts next time?
* Window Signs - those ugly ad-covered cars.
* Banners - that Hack-the-Planet sign won't rip and melt in the wind and rain.

The printers support the following media types:
* Vinyl: Clear, Matte, Reflective, Glossy (static cling, removable and permanent adhesive)
* Canvas printing
* Photo/gloss paper
* Polyester Transfer Mask
* HeatSoft Transfer Material

The proposal is to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.

The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.

The 20" printer uses 2nd generation ink (as compared to the 30" model) and can be purchased with a 5th ink (after CMYK) which can be a metallic ink, or white (set when purchased new). The metallic ink can give a pearlescent effect.
The CMYK inks are good for most outdoor applications up to 3yrs without lamination. The metallic ink only 1 year. If we later obtain a laminator, the 20" model has an optical alignment system when printing, then laminating, then reloading to cut.
There are more expensive models that combine the features of the 20" model but in a wider form factor, but are very expensive.

List price for the BN-20 is $8,500. List for the SP-300i is $12,000.
A used printer runs between $5000-$10000.
Some Roland models are currently on sale: https://www.rolanddga.com/promo/2019/4-price-blitz including the BN-20 for $4995. Buying new means not needing to service a used machine by the vendor. No worries about clogged print heads. Software is free with a new printer.

=== Operating costs ===

For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $70 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)

== Language ==

Authorize the BoD to:
* Spend up to $6500 (incl. shipping) on a new 20" Roland print/cut eco solvent CMYK+Mt printer.
* Sell off the current vinyl cutter
* Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Receipts ==

[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2020 Votes]]

Organization

2019-11-01T17:58:44Z

Chow: /* Government Links */

== Government Links ==
*http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2280&ChapterID=65
*https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations

Organization

2019-11-01T17:58:27Z

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== Government Links ==
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2280&ChapterID=65
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations

Pumping Station One

2019-11-01T17:57:33Z

Chow: /* Pumping Station: One - Chicago's Hackerspace */

__NOTOC__
== [http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - Chicago's Hackerspace ==
founded 2009
*We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit [[organization]]
*Address: 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-5617
*General Contact: info@pumpingstationone.org
*[[visiting|How do I visit?]] - We have an Open House every Tuesday at 8pm at the same time as our [[:Category:Meetings| Member Meetings]]. It's the best time to get a guided tour, ask questions about the space, and meet some of the board members.

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|'''General'''
|[[:Category:General_Area|Info]], [https://pumpingstationone.org/events Events], [https://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/events Meetups]
|-
|'''CNC'''
|[[:Category:CNC|Info]]
|-
|'''Woodshop'''
|[[:Category:Wood_Shop|Info]]
|-
|'''Electronics'''
|[[:Category:Electronics|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
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|'''Arts'''
|[[:Category:Arts|Info]]
|-
|'''Hot Metals'''
|[[:Category:Hot_Metals|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=tomjudge.com_cl3vcokea3rl5gfflp5d9putlo%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
|-
|'''Cold Metals'''
|[[:Category:Cold_Metals|Info]]
|-
|'''Small Metals'''
|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
|-
|'''Kitchen'''
|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
|}

== About PS:One ==

* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
* [[Contact Information]]
* [[Neighborhood Information]]
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?]
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance]

== Member Information ==

====New Members Start Here!====

* [[New Member Orientation]]
* [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Membership Webite] (Sometimes called Wild Apricot or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here)
* [[Member Manual]]
* [[Guest Building Access]]
* [[Administration|How do things get done around here?]]
* [[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]]

====Want to help?====
* [[How can I help]]

====Need help?====
* [[Do you need help]]

====What are we working on?====
* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]

====Hey, where can I get stuff?====
Check the [[Sources]] page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.

== Community ==

Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?

====[[Administration]]====

* [[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
* [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space.
* [[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.

==== Communication ====

* [[:Category:Meetings| Member Meetings]]
* [[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]]
* [[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]]
* [[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]]
* [[Systems#Request Tracker|Request Tracker]] - A support tracker that we use to track membership issues.
* [[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things
* [[:Category:Policy|Policies]]
* [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS]

== [[Events]] ==

* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
* [http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group]
* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]]
* [[New events|How do I create an event?]]

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== Things We Have ==

How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.

==== Hardware ====

* [[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
* [[:Category:Equipment|Tools and Equipment]] : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here.
* [[Sources]]: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters.
* [[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works.

==== Other ====

* [[Resources]]
* [[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]]
* [[IT Infrastructure]]
* [[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs
* [[Member Storage Registry]] tracks locker/shelf use

== What We Do ==
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:

==== Current Projects ====
* Fixing and mapping the building's [[Electrical]] systems...
* [[Gathering Materials]]
* [[:Category:Wishlist|Wishlists]]

==== Interest Groups ====
* [[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly)
* [[Beer Church]] (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing
* [[CNC Build Club]]: A monthly meeting for building CNC machines
* [[TOOOL Chicago]]: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking
* [[Python Office Hours]]: A biweekly meetup about python programming
* [[Systems Group]]
* [[Knitting Machines]]: A page for participants in the Knitting Machine Workshops
* [[Applied Sciences]]: A page for persons interested in applications of science
* [[Electronics Office Hours]]: For all your basic (and not-so-basic) electronics questions
* [[SIGBOT]]: A monthly meetup for building and talking about robots.
* [[Pumping Station:Yum]]: Cooking and Hacking food
* [[ELMER Monthly]]: Ham Radio Office Hours for licensed Ops and those working toward their licenses. All are welcome.
* [[Wiki Maintenance]]: Maintaining the wiki and teach people how to help.

==== Space Automation ====

[[IRC]] integration:

* [[Spacemon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the lights on?
* [[Peoplemon]] - who is at the space?
* [[Schedmon]] - who will be at the space?
* [[Chillmon]] - what's the temperature in the shop?

Network services:
* [[Printers]]

__NOTOC__

Board Meeting Notes 2019-01-15

2019-01-16T00:18:27Z

Chow: Created page with "{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2019-01-01 | Next YYYY-MM-DD=2019-02-05 | YYYY=2018 }} Meeting Start: 7:00pm == Attendance == * Board Members * Other Members =..."

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2019-01-01
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2019-02-05
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start: 7:00pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members

* Other Members

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** none
* Read mail
** none
* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
** none
* Check RT queue
* New business
** board task list review (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s_OU-Tv6DaGfzqpRdVyodrFOwidvMhsNWiL-0ScXHiE/edit#gid=590123086)
** CTO budget ideas
** member migration update
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $48,283.78
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,788.42
* '''PEX:''' $14,660.31
* '''PayPal:''' $5,838.33

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

Review the task list with update notes and prepare for upcoming year. We need a standard process for marking things done and version history.

Separating items between the administrative budget and the CTO budget. No major changes.

High level overview of membership databases. Member counts for 2019 planning. Need to clear up university affiliated accounts and cash payers. A small number of users do not have an Active Directory username but this is not a blocker. The remaining migration work will be done by membership level category. Could potentially be done in about ten days. Still need a new field in Wild Apricot to hold the paypal email address of remaining users. The authorizations transfer still need to be ironed out with Ron and his C# tool.

Door code change to happen soon in coordination with Erik W.

Future flat membership fee is proposed to be $50-60. This won't take effect until the proposed Bylaws are in place. It should be a net gain in cashflow.

We need a somebody to do the paperwork for the hardware donation from Sky's employer. Sky will ask Brian for the paperwork.

Canvas needs some documentation for admins, instructors, and students. Canvas factors into the whole on-boarding process and issues such as whether a person is exposed or are aware of documents like the membership agreement.

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-12-04

2018-12-04T20:59:31Z

Chow: /* Agenda */

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-11-20
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-12-18
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start: 7:00pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members

* Other Members

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
** appoint "c street" positions: https://www.hurwitassociates.com/nonprofit-organizational-charts/traditional-nonprofit-organizational-structure
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $40,469.96
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,780.90
* '''PEX:''' $16,699.18
* '''PayPal:''' $4,583.20
** Total: $172,533.24

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-12-04

2018-12-04T20:56:14Z

Chow: Created page with "{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-11-20 | Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-12-18 | YYYY=2018 }} Meeting Start: 7:00pm == Attendance == * Board Members * Other Members =..."

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-11-20
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-12-18
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start: 7:00pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members

* Other Members

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $40,469.96
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,780.90
* '''PEX:''' $16,699.18
* '''PayPal:''' $4,583.20
** Total: $172,533.24

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-11-20

2018-12-04T20:53:50Z

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{{Board Meeting Notes
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Meeting Start: 7:00pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members

* Other Members

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $
* '''Chase Savings:''' $
* '''PEX:''' $
* '''PayPal:''' $

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Category:Hosted Areas

2018-11-16T16:07:19Z

Chow:

Space at PS1 is divided up into Hosted Areas. Each Hosted Area has an Area Host you can contact for information for projects, equipment authorization and suggesting improvements to the space. Any area not specifically allocated to another area is controlled by the General Area Host. There are currently nine official hosted areas at PS:One. The Tool Cage Hosted Area has been deleted, and the tools that used to be held there are now under the control of the various other areas.

See [[Area Hosts and Volunteer Positions Policy]] for more information on Area Hosts.

See [[Volunteer Positions]] for a list of other Volunteer Positions.

'''[[:Category:CNC|CNC - Computer Numeric Control]]''' (driving the computers to drive the machines)
* Lasers Contact: [[user:jcmertz|Joe Mertz]]
** primary email: lasers {at} pumpingstationone.org

* 3D Printers Contact: [[user:IBrieger|Ian Brieger]]
** primary email: 3dprinting {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: IanBrieger {at} gmail.com

*2D Printing Contact: [[user:borg|Ashley Borg]]
** primary email: 2dprinting {at} pumpingstationone.org

*Industrial CNC Contact: [[user:evezor|Andrew Wingate]]
** primary email: cnc {at} pumpingstationone.org

'''[[:Category:Electronics|Electronics - Mechatronics Lab]]'''
* Contact: [[user:aces74|Anna Yu]]
** primary email: electronics {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: annotatehere {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:General Area|General Area]]'''
* Contact: [[user:wessing|Erik Wessing]]
** primary email: general {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: wessing {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Arts|Arts - Graphic Arts and Textiles]]'''
* Contact: [[user:shellie|Shellie Lewis]]
** primary email: art {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: artg33k74 {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Hot Metals|Hot Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:tachoknight|Ron Olson]]
** primary email: hotmetals {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: tachoknight {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Kitchen|Kitchen]]'''
* Contact: [[user:superchomp|Mark Creasy]]
** primary email: kitchen {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: mark {at} creasy.tv

'''[[:Category:Cold Metals|Cold Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:jim|Jim Brink]]
** primary email: coldmetals {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: 2010jfb at gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Wood Shop|Wood Shop]]'''
* Contact: [[user: ericbeau|Eric Beauchamp]]
** primary email: woodshop {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: eric at home-chicago.com

'''[[:Category:Small Metals|Small Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:aushra|Aushra Abouzeid]]
** primary email: smallmetals {at} pumpingstationone.org

== Resources for Area Hosts ==
* [[Purchasing Standards]]

* Onboarding Process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RB93_jgWFYBgU0DciqbfFnXY4hnfzHo02OD_2ViPHnM/edit#

== Area Host Expectations ==
The organization critically depends on our area hosts and the quality of your service is a major factor in the experience of our members and the overall atmosphere of the space. The following are the duties and expectations of your area host position:

=== In general ===
* You are an ambassador of the space. We expect you to make yourself familiar with and abide by our policies and to hold yourself to the highest standards of being excellent to others. Your behavior sets an example for the entire membership.
* Explain and lead TidySpace policy for your area.
* Prior to authorizing anyone on any equipment, ask about membership, ID check by two board members and liability waiver. Do not authorize anyone who hasn’t completed all three.
* Do not give the door code to anyone. Members get the door code when the membership process is completed.
* If you authorize a non-member to use tools per section (i) of https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Authorization_Policy that person must fill out a volunteer agreement form. The form must be signed by you as well as the non-member. This form must be sent to info@pumpingstationone.org prior to any non-member tool use. (This is for insurance reasons. A link to this form will be provided when it is complete.)

=== For the area ===
* Post contact information for yourself and the area volunteers.
* Set rules and authorization processes and document them on the area wiki page.
* Establish a TidySpace Wut Zone for your area
* Provide TidySpace parking tickets (yellow, red and green)
* Post the rules or a link to the rules or a link to the rules in the area. They should include the following:
** Safety rules.
** How and where for material and project storage.

=== Duties ===
* Ensure a clean and safe workspace.
* Expedite tool maintenance and repair when necessary.
* Facilitate the authorization process, working closely with volunteer authorizers.
* Label, document and organize tools and available equipment.
* Report area needs and concerns to the board.
* Post all receipts to info@pumpingstationone.org within 30 days.
* Maintain an up to date record of area spending.
* Keep the area wiki page up to date.

=== What you can expect from the board ===
* We will take your concerns seriously and will work with you to try and resolve them.
* We will consider creating a temporary replacement position if you need to be absent for an extended period of time.
* We will work with you to make sure you have the volunteer authorizer help the area needs.
* We will seek your input when we are considering making changes to volunteer authorizer positions in your area.
* We will strive to promptly process reimbursements and refilling of Pex cards upon receiving proper documentation.

Reimbursement

2018-10-09T00:03:45Z

Chow: /* Ticket Generation */

== Authorization ==
*Ongoing payments such as utilities
*One time payments
**From an area or administrative budget
**For a vote

== Ticket Generation ==

* Create a ticket by sending an email to expenses@pumpingstationone.org.
* REQUIRED: the word reimbursement must be in the email subject!!!
* A Freshdesk ticket must exist to document any expenditure of PS1 funds, as purchase, bill payment, expense, or reimbursement for any of the above. Attach receipt(s) or invoice(s) to the ticket. For convenience, it may be easy to submit a photo of the documentation, or scan, in a separate email to info@. When doing this, make sure to comment on the supporting Freshdesk ticket, the ticket number for the documentation.
* Expense documentation tickets must specify, or obviously imply, the following pieces of information
** Who
*** For area host expenses, usually the area host can be inferred from the ticket creator, though not always. If the ticket creator is not the area host, the area host must comment on the ticket to authorize the expenditure
*** For bill payment, to whom will the payment be made out to. This can be inferred from the attached invoice
*** For non-area expenses, the name of the vote, or the date of the board meeting where a documented decision to purchase the item or service was made
*** For reimbursement, if the ticket creator is an area host, then it is assumed that they made the purchase with personal funds. Otherwise, the ticket must specify the active member who made the purchase. Funds will be sent to the PayPal email in the member profile unless otherwise specified. Non-members requesting reimbursement will require board review and authorization before reimbursement. Non-members should seek pre-approval for any PS1 expenses as un-approved non-member expenses will be considered, at best, donations.
** What: an itemized list of items purchased, quantity, unit price, and grand total. For bulk items, provide a general description of the bulk and price. For items by weight, provide the price per unit weight, the weight, and the subtotal.
** When: the date of purchase, or invoice. Inferred from the receipt or invoice. Particularly in the case of handwritten receipts, the date can sometimes be missing.
** Where: the budget(s) will the expense(s) be charged against. It is acceptable to specify any number of budgets to divide the expense. Specify either the percent allocations, dollar value, or combination thereof. The rounded fraction, if any, will be charged to the budget associated with the largest portion of the expense, or the ticket owner's area budget, or a random associated budget, in that order of precedence.
** Why: provide a one sentence reason for the expense, unless it is blatantly obvious. Also, categorize the items, unless readily apparent, as follows:
*** Supplies: consumables, hand tools, and small replacement parts
*** Tools: portable equipment, non-consumables larger than hand tools, and non-portable equipment, all under $1,000
*** Equipment: anything over the $1,000 capitalization limit is probably equipment. If the item(s) is over $1,000 and is not equipment, the categorization will be inferred from the description.
*** Repair: services, shipping, and large replacement parts
*** Entertainment: used for things like pizza for a build out the space event, etc. Please be certain this sort of expenditure meets the area host guidelines
*** Advertising: used for things like meetup.com subscription invoices

A template for Freshdesk expense tickets is depicted in the "Area host and director onboarding process" document.

== Freshdesk procedure ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

== Executing Payment ==
*Chase
*Paypal

== Accounting ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

[[Category:Admin]]
[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Reimbursement

2018-10-09T00:03:31Z

Chow: /* Ticket Generation */

== Authorization ==
*Ongoing payments such as utilities
*One time payments
**From an area or administrative budget
**For a vote

== Ticket Generation ==

* Create a ticket by sending an email to expenses@pumpingstationone.org.
* REQUIRED: the work reimbursement must be in the email subject!!!
* A Freshdesk ticket must exist to document any expenditure of PS1 funds, as purchase, bill payment, expense, or reimbursement for any of the above. Attach receipt(s) or invoice(s) to the ticket. For convenience, it may be easy to submit a photo of the documentation, or scan, in a separate email to info@. When doing this, make sure to comment on the supporting Freshdesk ticket, the ticket number for the documentation.
* Expense documentation tickets must specify, or obviously imply, the following pieces of information
** Who
*** For area host expenses, usually the area host can be inferred from the ticket creator, though not always. If the ticket creator is not the area host, the area host must comment on the ticket to authorize the expenditure
*** For bill payment, to whom will the payment be made out to. This can be inferred from the attached invoice
*** For non-area expenses, the name of the vote, or the date of the board meeting where a documented decision to purchase the item or service was made
*** For reimbursement, if the ticket creator is an area host, then it is assumed that they made the purchase with personal funds. Otherwise, the ticket must specify the active member who made the purchase. Funds will be sent to the PayPal email in the member profile unless otherwise specified. Non-members requesting reimbursement will require board review and authorization before reimbursement. Non-members should seek pre-approval for any PS1 expenses as un-approved non-member expenses will be considered, at best, donations.
** What: an itemized list of items purchased, quantity, unit price, and grand total. For bulk items, provide a general description of the bulk and price. For items by weight, provide the price per unit weight, the weight, and the subtotal.
** When: the date of purchase, or invoice. Inferred from the receipt or invoice. Particularly in the case of handwritten receipts, the date can sometimes be missing.
** Where: the budget(s) will the expense(s) be charged against. It is acceptable to specify any number of budgets to divide the expense. Specify either the percent allocations, dollar value, or combination thereof. The rounded fraction, if any, will be charged to the budget associated with the largest portion of the expense, or the ticket owner's area budget, or a random associated budget, in that order of precedence.
** Why: provide a one sentence reason for the expense, unless it is blatantly obvious. Also, categorize the items, unless readily apparent, as follows:
*** Supplies: consumables, hand tools, and small replacement parts
*** Tools: portable equipment, non-consumables larger than hand tools, and non-portable equipment, all under $1,000
*** Equipment: anything over the $1,000 capitalization limit is probably equipment. If the item(s) is over $1,000 and is not equipment, the categorization will be inferred from the description.
*** Repair: services, shipping, and large replacement parts
*** Entertainment: used for things like pizza for a build out the space event, etc. Please be certain this sort of expenditure meets the area host guidelines
*** Advertising: used for things like meetup.com subscription invoices

A template for Freshdesk expense tickets is depicted in the "Area host and director onboarding process" document.

== Freshdesk procedure ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

== Executing Payment ==
*Chase
*Paypal

== Accounting ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

[[Category:Admin]]
[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Board Meeting Notes 2018-09-18

2018-09-18T16:06:59Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
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| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-10-02
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $38,847.25
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,758.82
* '''PEX:''' $9,200.49
* '''PayPal:''' $6,590.66

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-09-18

2018-09-18T16:04:19Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous 2018-09-04= (put date of previous meeting here)
| Next 2018-10-02= (put date of next meeting here)
| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-09-18

2018-09-18T16:03:59Z

Chow: Created page with "{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous YYYY-09-04= (put date of previous meeting here) | Next YYYY-10-02= (put date of next meeting here) | YYYY=2018 }} Meeting Start: == Attenda..."

{{Board Meeting Notes
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-09-04

2018-09-04T23:41:14Z

Chow: Created page with "{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-08-21 | Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-09-18 | YYYY=2018 }} Meeting Start: 7:00 pm == Attendance == * Board Members ** Kathryn B ** Ad..."

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-08-21
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-09-18
| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start: 7:00 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
** Kathryn B
** Adam S
** Jennie P
** Sam C
** Brian C
** Ed B

* Other Members
**
== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** WA Migration
*** strategy to move remaining members
** Bylaws update
*** Picking up on 8/29
*** Focus group did not happen
*** Pre-requisites for townhall attendance
*** Tentatively proposing vote in September
** Tormach Training
*** Teach to the Kids (TM) with ziplock bags
*** Canvas has authentication issues
** Planning Group
*** Andrew met with a potential realtor buyer
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
** Brian to fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Grant member points for the following:
*** steve - june orientation
*** ray - laser
*** george shaw - organizing wrenches in cold metals
*** skilton - blacksmithing
*** Passed 6/6
** airtable setup for various processes
** Application of Ian B for interim 3D Printing area host
*** Passed 6/6
** Application of Joe M for interim Laser area host
*** Passed 6/6
* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $35,198.92
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,758.82
* '''PEX:''' $10,217.29
* '''PayPal:''' $9,155.24

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-08-21

2018-08-21T23:05:12Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
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| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start: 7:10 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

**

* Other Members
**
**
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** Bylaws update - focus group before town fall. Planning for fall.
*** meeting next week

* Read mail

* Financial/membership report
** Brian to fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Will's task list proposal
** Member point recommendations
** Wild Apricot questions/troubleshooting/progress

* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $34,532.80
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,751.30
* '''PEX:''' $10,610.90
* '''PayPal:''' $11,959.26

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-08-21

2018-08-21T23:01:43Z

Chow: /* Agenda */

{{Board Meeting Notes
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| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start: 7:10 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

**

* Other Members
**
**
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** Bylaws update - focus group before town fall. Planning for fall.
*** meeting next week

* Read mail

* Financial/membership report
** Chase Checking: $34,532.80
** Chase Savings: $110,751.30
** PayPal: $11,959.26
** PEX: $10,610.90
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Will's task list proposal
** Member point recommendations
** Wild Apricot questions/troubleshooting/progress

* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-08-07

2018-08-21T22:59:00Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-07-17
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| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start: 7:10 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

**

* Other Members
**
**
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** Bylaws update - focus group before town fall. Planning for fall.
*** meeting next week

* Read mail

* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Will's task list proposal
** Member point recommendations
** Wild Apricot questions/troubleshooting/progress

* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-08-21

2018-08-21T22:58:35Z

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Meeting Start: 7:10 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

**

* Other Members
**
**
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** Bylaws update - focus group before town fall. Planning for fall.
*** meeting next week

* Read mail

* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Will's task list proposal
** Member point recommendations
** Wild Apricot questions/troubleshooting/progress

* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-08-07

2018-08-21T22:57:59Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-08-07
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-08-21
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start: 7:10 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

**

* Other Members
**
**
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
** Bylaws update - focus group before town fall. Planning for fall.
*** meeting next week

* Read mail

* Financial/membership report
** Brian will fill in
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Will's task list proposal
** Member point recommendations
** Wild Apricot questions/troubleshooting/progress

* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Records

2018-08-08T19:12:11Z

Chow:

== Documents ==
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B9Ky-PQNfCY1Y2xsbXY5cm92c1E
* [https://drive.google.com Google Drive]
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Main_Page
* [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org Semantic MediaWiki]
* Meeting Minutes

== Passwords ==
https://lastpass.com/?&ac=1&fromwebsite=1&newvault=1&nk=1
* [https://lastpass.com LastPass]

== Accounting ==
https://c28.qbo.intuit.com/app/register?accountId=72
* [https://c28.qbo.intuit.com Quickbooks]

== Ticketing ==
https://pumpingstationone.freshdesk.com/a/tickets/filters/new_and_my_open
* [https://freshdesk.com/ Freshdesk]
* [https://bestpractical.com/request-tracker/ RT ( retired )]

Records

2018-08-08T19:07:46Z

Chow: /* LastPass */

== Google Drive ==
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B9Ky-PQNfCY1Y2xsbXY5cm92c1E
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Main_Page
* [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic MediaWiki]
* Meeting Minutes

== LastPass ==
https://lastpass.com/?&ac=1&fromwebsite=1&newvault=1&nk=1
* Accounts
* Passwords
* Tax ID

Records

2018-08-08T19:07:28Z

Chow: /* LastPass */

== Google Drive ==
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B9Ky-PQNfCY1Y2xsbXY5cm92c1E
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Main_Page
* [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic MediaWiki]
* Meeting Minutes

== LastPass ==
[https://lastpass.com/?&ac=1&fromwebsite=1&newvault=1&nk=1 LastPass]
* Accounts
* Passwords
* Tax ID

Records

2018-08-08T19:05:24Z

Chow: /* Wiki */

Records

2018-08-08T19:04:28Z

Chow: /* Wiki */

== Google Drive ==
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B9Ky-PQNfCY1Y2xsbXY5cm92c1E
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Main_Page
* [[https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic MediaWiki]
* Meeting Minutes

== LastPass ==
* Accounts
* Passwords
* Tax ID

Records

2018-08-08T19:02:43Z

Chow: /* Google Drive */

== Google Drive ==
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B9Ky-PQNfCY1Y2xsbXY5cm92c1E
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
* Meeting Minutes

== LastPass ==
* Accounts
* Passwords
* Tax ID

Records

2018-08-08T19:01:29Z

Chow: Created page with "== Google Drive == * Articles of Incorporation * Bylaws == Wiki == * Meeting Minutes == LastPass == * Accounts * Passwords * Tax ID"

== Google Drive ==
* Articles of Incorporation
* Bylaws

== Wiki ==
* Meeting Minutes

== LastPass ==
* Accounts
* Passwords
* Tax ID

Tree of Responsibility

2018-08-08T19:00:33Z

Chow: /* Board of Directors */

== Delegation of responsibility ==
* A responsibility may be delegated to another party
* Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party

== Fiduciary Responsibility ==
* Federal Mandates
* Illinois Mandates

== Mission Statement ==

== Board of Directors ==
* Advancement of mission
* Creation of policy
** Ethical
*** Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
*** Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
*** Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
** Legal
*** Fundraising activities require registration with Illinois Attorney General
** Financial
** Set accounting period
** Corporate bank account
* Day-to-day operations
** Bylaws ( internal operating manual )
*** Holding meetings
*** Election of directors
** [[Records|Record Keeping]]

== Required Positions ==
* President
* Secretary
* Treasurer

== Additional Positions ==
* Vice-President
* CTO
* PR Director
* Director-at-Large #1
* Director-at-Large #2

== Legal ==

== Insurance ==

== Accounting ==

== Area Hosts ==

== Volunteers ==

== Further Reading ==
* https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/board-roles-and-responsibilities

[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Tree of Responsibility

2018-08-08T19:00:21Z

Chow:

== Delegation of responsibility ==
* A responsibility may be delegated to another party
* Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party

== Fiduciary Responsibility ==
* Federal Mandates
* Illinois Mandates

== Mission Statement ==

== Board of Directors ==
* Advancement of mission
* Creation of policy
** Ethical
*** Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
*** Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
*** Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
** Legal
*** Fundraising activities require registration with Illinois Attorney General
** Financial
** Set accounting period
** Corporate bank account
* Day-to-day operations
** Bylaws ( internal operating manual )
*** Holding meetings
*** Election of directors
** [Records|Record Keeping]

== Required Positions ==
* President
* Secretary
* Treasurer

== Additional Positions ==
* Vice-President
* CTO
* PR Director
* Director-at-Large #1
* Director-at-Large #2

== Legal ==

== Insurance ==

== Accounting ==

== Area Hosts ==

== Volunteers ==

== Further Reading ==
* https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/board-roles-and-responsibilities

[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Tree of Responsibility

2018-08-08T18:56:16Z

Chow:

== Delegation of responsibility ==
* A responsibility may be delegated to another party
* Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party

== Fiduciary Responsibility ==
* Federal Mandates
* Illinois Mandates

== Mission Statement ==

== Board of Directors ==
* Advancement of mission
* Creation of policy
** Ethical
*** Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
*** Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
*** Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
** Legal
*** Fundraising activities require registration with Illinois Attorney General
** Financial
** Set accounting period
** Corporate bank account
* Day-to-day operations
** Bylaws ( internal operating manual )
*** Holding meetings
*** Election of directors
** Record Keeping
*** Articles of Incorporation
*** Bylaws
*** Meeting Minutes

== Required Positions ==
* President
* Secretary
* Treasurer

== Additional Positions ==
* Vice-President
* CTO
* PR Director
* Director-at-Large #1
* Director-at-Large #2

== Legal ==

== Insurance ==

== Accounting ==

== Area Hosts ==

== Volunteers ==

== Further Reading ==
* https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/board-roles-and-responsibilities

[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Tree of Responsibility

2018-08-08T18:53:06Z

Chow:

== Delegation of responsibility ==
* A responsibility may be delegated to another party
* Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party

== Fiduciary Responsibility ==
* Federal Mandates
* Illinois Mandates

== Mission Statement ==

== Board of Directors ==
* Advancement of mission
* Creation of policy
** Ethical
*** Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
*** Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
*** Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
** Legal
*** Fundraising activities require registration with Illinois Attorney General
** Financial
** Set accounting period
** Corporate bank account
* Day-to-day operations
** Bylaws ( internal operating manual )
*** Holding meetings
*** Election of directors
** Record Keeping
*** Articles of Incorporation
*** Bylaws
*** Meeting Minutes

== Required Positions ==
* President
* Secretary
* Treasurer

== Additional Positions ==
* Vice-President
* CTO
* PR Director
* Director-at-Large #1
* Director-at-Large #2

== Legal ==

== Insurance ==

== Area Hosts ==

== Volunteers ==

== Further Reading ==
* https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/board-roles-and-responsibilities

[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Tree of Responsibility

2018-08-08T18:52:43Z

Chow: Created page with "== Delegation of responsibility == * A responsibility may be delegated to another party * Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party == Fiduciary..."

== Delegation of responsibility ==
* A responsibility may be delegated to another party
* Delegation creates the responsibility of: oversight of delegated party

== Fiduciary Responsibility ==
* Federal Mandates
* Illinois Mandates

== Mission Statement ==

== Board of Directors ==
* Advancement of mission
* Creation of policy
** Ethical
*** Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
*** Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
*** Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
** Legal
*** Fundraising activities require registration with Illinois Attorney General
** Financial
** Set accounting period
** Corporate bank account
* Day-to-day operations
** Bylaws ( internal operating manual )
*** Holding meetings
*** Election of directors
** Record Keeping
*** Articles of Incorporation
*** Bylaws
*** Meeting Minutes

== Required Positions ==
** President
** Secretary
** Treasurer

== Additional Positions ==
** Vice-President
** CTO
** PR Director
** Director-at-Large #1
** Director-at-Large #2

== Legal ==

== Insurance ==

== Area Hosts ==

== Volunteers ==

== Further Reading ==
* https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/board-roles-and-responsibilities

[[Category:Board Procedures]]

Reimbursement

2018-08-08T16:05:40Z

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== Authorization ==
*Ongoing payments such as utilities
*One time payments
**From an area or administrative budget
**For a vote

== Ticket Generation ==

* Create a ticket by sending an email to info@pumpingstationone.org.
* Please put the word reimbursement in the Freshdesk ticket title!!!
* A Freshdesk ticket must exist to document any expenditure of PS1 funds, as purchase, bill payment, expense, or reimbursement for any of the above. Attach receipt(s) or invoice(s) to the ticket. For convenience, it may be easy to submit a photo of the documentation, or scan, in a separate email to info@. When doing this, make sure to comment on the supporting Freshdesk ticket, the ticket number for the documentation.
* Expense documentation tickets must specify, or obviously imply, the following pieces of information
** Who
*** For area host expenses, usually the area host can be inferred from the ticket creator, though not always. If the ticket creator is not the area host, the area host must comment on the ticket to authorize the expenditure
*** For bill payment, to whom will the payment be made out to. This can be inferred from the attached invoice
*** For non-area expenses, the name of the vote, or the date of the board meeting where a documented decision to purchase the item or service was made
*** For reimbursement, if the ticket creator is an area host, then it is assumed that they made the purchase with personal funds. Otherwise, the ticket must specify the active member who made the purchase. Funds will be sent to the PayPal email in the member profile unless otherwise specified. Non-members requesting reimbursement will require board review and authorization before reimbursement. Non-members should seek pre-approval for any PS1 expenses as un-approved non-member expenses will be considered, at best, donations.
** What: an itemized list of items purchased, quantity, unit price, and grand total. For bulk items, provide a general description of the bulk and price. For items by weight, provide the price per unit weight, the weight, and the subtotal.
** When: the date of purchase, or invoice. Inferred from the receipt or invoice. Particularly in the case of handwritten receipts, the date can sometimes be missing.
** Where: the budget(s) will the expense(s) be charged against. It is acceptable to specify any number of budgets to divide the expense. Specify either the percent allocations, dollar value, or combination thereof. The rounded fraction, if any, will be charged to the budget associated with the largest portion of the expense, or the ticket owner's area budget, or a random associated budget, in that order of precedence.
** Why: provide a one sentence reason for the expense, unless it is blatantly obvious. Also, categorize the items, unless readily apparent, as follows:
*** Supplies: consumables, hand tools, and small replacement parts
*** Tools: portable equipment, non-consumables larger than hand tools, and non-portable equipment, all under $1,000
*** Equipment: anything over the $1,000 capitalization limit is probably equipment. If the item(s) is over $1,000 and is not equipment, the categorization will be inferred from the description.
*** Repair: services, shipping, and large replacement parts
*** Entertainment: used for things like pizza for a build out the space event, etc. Please be certain this sort of expenditure meets the area host guidelines
*** Advertising: used for things like meetup.com subscription invoices

A template for Freshdesk expense tickets is depicted in the "Area host and director onboarding process" document.

== Freshdesk procedure ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

== Executing Payment ==
*Chase
*Paypal

== Accounting ==
*[[Treasurer Procedures]]

[[Category:Admin]]
[[Category:Board Procedures]]

CNC Plasma Cutter

2018-08-03T16:04:16Z

Chow: /* List of Currently Authorized Users - 30A Fine Cut */

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner = PS:One
|hostarea = CNC
|certification = yes
|hackable = no
|model = N.A.
|serial = N.A.
|arrived = 10/16
|where = Hot metals
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = CNC Area Host
|value = $6000
|image = IMG_4045.JPG
}}

== Status ==

Working. Stay tuned for an announcement about authorizations.

== Authorization ==

Authorization requirements:

* This is not a commercial machine; it was hand-built at PS1 and as such there is no website to check, nor any manual to read. You must be willing to accept the fact that the machine can be quirky and you may have to do some troubleshooting when using it (hopefully not, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
* You should be familiar with how plasma cutters work (at the very least, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutting). If you can swing it, please get authorized on the Miller handheld plasma machine beforehand; this is not a requirement, just a useful suggestion.
* Read all of this page about the machine: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Plasma_Cutter
* Read and be willing to add your experience/knowledge of using the machine here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Talk:CNC_Plasma_Cutter

[[CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization]] has more details.

== Drawing guidelines ==

* No sharp corners, all corners should be filleted with at least a 1/16" radius
* The thicker the part, the larger the smallest feature
** Small holes 1/4" and under are not advisable
** Holes under 3/4" on 3/8" plate are not advisable
** Not all these sizes are learnt yet, this is why you need extra material
* Acceptable drawing formats:
** DXF
** SWF
* Acceptable drawing formats for review:
** DXF
** SWF
** AI

== Safety and Protective Equipment ==

* Number 5 shades when a job is running
* Thick gloves when handling freshly cut parts
* Hearing protection recommended
* Respirator/mask while cutting

== Procedures ==

=== Machine Startup ===
Fill water table if not filled already. Takes about 35 minutes to fill. Be sure to have the splash guard on it so when it's filled the air does not spray water everywhere.

# Wipe down machine with clean dry clotha
# Log in to machine
# Turn on air
# Make sure e-stop is depressed
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Clear e-stop
# Raise Z
# Move torch to end of table
# Remove torch shield and inspect for dross build up
# Reinstall torch shield
# Turn on plasma cutter
# Check cutter status (Air/torch/etc)

=== Machine Shutdown ===

# Hit e-stop
# Exit Mach3
# Turn off plasma cutter
# Turn off air
# Turn off control box
# Clean torch shield
# Sweep under table
# Wipe down machine with clean dry cloth
# Wipe down computer
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''

=== Running A Job ===

=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
*Run from here
*Select next line

=== Previewing a job (needs update) ===
*Load file
*Select the 'Run BLK' button in the interface or type Alt-N
*Press the start job button - this will step through each line of code
(warning: includes torch homing and torch ignite so be careful)
*You can step backwards though a job by pressing the 'reverse order' button.

=== Job Crashes ===

==== SmoothStepper Buffer Under run ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again, home position lost'''

# Click through error
# Start your job again

Causes:

* Communication error between smooth stepper and PC

==== Touch off failure ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

One of the following happened:

* Touch off get stuck with torch touching the plate
* Touch off fails to detect plate and rams into the plate
* Error probe ignored in status bar - If this is the case clean the shield nozzle, dross has gotten inside, do not move work piece

Do This:

# Hit escape '''ONCE''', not e-stop, not reset, escape
# Double click in the g-code window to display line numbers eg: 20:N0100 G91.... rather than N0100 G91....
# Look for the current line, it should be highlighted and be: G31 Z -100
# Look up a few lines for the torch moving to safe height: G00 Z1.5
# In the operator console click in the line number box
# Type in the line number of the safe hight move and hit return
# Highlighted line should change to that line
# Hit "Set next line" button
# Hit cycle start

Causes:

* Dross has built up inside shield
* Work piece is flapping around like a flag in a breeze, put some weights on it
* Dross/corrosion on the plate cause a none conductive area where the torch touched off
* Torch cable has become too taught and caused the probe connection to come loose or the probe ring not to touch the torch shield

==== Torch fails to ignite ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

Mach3 shows job stuck on M3 command.

# Hit F5 to re-ignite the torch (possibly twice)
# Job should continue once M3 detects arc transfer signal from the plasma cutter

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

==== Mach3 Crash ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again'''

# Shutdown the control box
# Close Mach3
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Run your job again

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

== Sheet Cam ==

https://www.youtube.com/user/arclightdynamics/videos has good tutorials.

Sheet Cam settings always use the last setting. So double check it's what you want.

Origin is bottom left. Origin on the machine is back left. Brown box is the material size, but it doesn't need to be set.

It's a good idea to have a bounding box on your work so it's placed correctly.

Isolate paths by selecting them then put them in a new layer. This includes the previously mentioned bounding box.

Cuts can be inside edge, outside edge or on the line. A lead in is a good idea to help keep the cuts clean. Lead out has not been tested but may help.

The post-processor to use for this machine is named 'PS1 Plasma'. It's already included in the list of post-processors on the installed copy of SheetCam.

=== Manual Controls ===
* Arrow keys move X/Y
* Shift PageUp/PageDown moves the Z axis

Click the zero button to set home. (this is from memory, please correct -- Burton)

== Todo List ==

* Documentation

Squareness todo:

* Physical end stops - probably want to move the wiring out of the X axis tubes for this
* Limit switches on A-axis (slaved to X, the rail against the wall)

This will allow both manual squareness and automatic machine homing. Mach 3 has a routine that will home the X axis with the slave, then adjust which ever one did not hit the home switch independently.

Water table todo:

* <s>Fix 2 pin hole leaks (one at each end of tank)</s>
* <s>Fit bladder input line (so it doesn't collect crap in the tank)</s>
* Wash out old compressor tank
* <s>Trim the top of the side where the A axis hardware grazes the top of the tank.</s>
* Paint the outside of the tank
* <s>Treat the water with the green goo</s>

Plumbing/wiring todo:

* Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers
* Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter
* Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC
* Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank)
* Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank
* Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor)
* Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more
* Z axis limit switches

Plate marker todo:

* Design and cut new y-axis trolly or offset plate to carry torch and marker
* Machine mount for engraver
* Mount new trolly with air slide and Z axis
* Plumbing and wiring
* Pen mount as well as engraver?

35A Fine Cut todo:

* Build floating Z axis using left over linear rail
* How to multiplex the digitise input for touch off? Relays to switch digitise input from ohmic sensor to switch on head? (and disconnect the switch from the z limit array) (the switch should be in the z limit switch array by default incase the THC plunges the torch into the work piece)

Roundness/cut quality todo:

* <s>Y Axis pulsing - new connection spigot for drive year to fix eccentric rotation of gear</s>
* Remove and clean X axis gears, reinstall and use loctite on set screws (the keep backing off)
* Make sure all bearings are right against the rails so there is no slop
* <s>Investigate backlash and configure mach3 is required</s> - 0.0001 on X, Y and A
* Get quote for installing ground rod next to the table and execute it
* Look into THC issues (cut rippling) if still present after ground rod - possible Z axis flex in the mount to the Y carriage.
* Why is the THC seeing ~80V for a good clean cut from the hypertherm? Is the internal voltage divider broken (is this why the machine was retrofitted with a dangerous high voltage tap?)? Or is this related to a bad ground at the table?
* Motion pauses: (Seen on large 3'x2' complex cuts)
** Why are there zero move G1's at the end of curves generated with G2's
** <s>Do we need to add a CV on G-Code in the preamble of the post processor</s> - Does not appear to need this
** Smooth stepper under-run errors - I have only seen this when jogging not cutting, mostly related to rapiding the Z, maybe reduce the micro stepping on the driver for the new threaded drive step count is huge per inch which could be hurting us
** <s>Axis and Core frequency tuning for the smooth stepper?</s> - Dropped to 64k on X,Y,A
** <s>Look ahead tuning</s> - increased to 150
** Is CV plasma mode hurting us?
** <s>System problems, AV jamming things up?</s> - low cpu load not an issue

Ohter things:

* Cleaning/maintenance schedule
* Shelves/lockers in the unused space under the table for project/tool/etc storage?
* Materials storage ideas?
** sheet goods
** 20-24' bar/tube stock

== Future Items ==

* Tube attachment
* scribe attachment

== Torch Consumables ==

The torch is a T45m hypertherm machine torch.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Consumables Change Log
|-
! Date
! What
! By
|-
|6/10/17
|electrode, nozzle
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|}

[http://www.thefabricator.com/article/plasmacutting/plasma-cutting-maintenance-are-you-throwing-money-away What does a worn electrode look like?]

Torch tips components are consumables. If you are getting a wide kerf or the plasma torch isn't cutting through the materials anymore you may need to change the tip parts. To change the consumables disconnect the ground clip from the black retaining cap and unscrew the entire tip from the retaining cap.

=== Standard ===
* Shield P/N: 220673
* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220719
* Nozzle P/N: 220671
* Electrode P/N: 220669
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220670

=== Fine Cut ===

'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''

'''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed.

* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220483
* Nozzle P/N: 220480
* Electrode P/N: 220479
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220478

[[:File:T45m.pdf|Consumables catalog page]]

== Feeds and Speeds ==

=== T45m Shielded Consumables ===

==== Mild Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|118
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|117
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|117
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|280
|115
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|380
|115
|400
|112
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|150
|116
|400
|115
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|150
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|130
|117
|240
|115
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|110
|117
|175
|115
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|85
|118
|110
|115
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|60
|120
|75
|116
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.9
|32
|122
|40
|116
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="4"|Edge Start Recommended
|4
|132
|25
|125
|-
|0.625" 5/8"
|3
|138
|14
|127
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|2
|140
|10
|131
|-
|1.000" 1"
|?
|146
|5
|142
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|123
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|121
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|119
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|185
|118
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|?
|115
|400
|109
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|138
|116
|400
|125
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|?
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|?
|117
|200
|116
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|?
|117
|155
|118
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|?
|118
|85
|118
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|?
|120
|55
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.8
|?
|122
|32
|121
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|?
|?
|18
|128
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|?
|?
|9
|131
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="3"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.06"
|rowspan="3"|0.15"
|0.0
|360
|117
|400
|120
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|340
|118
|400
|121
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|215
|118
|270
|121
|-
|rowspan="11"|45
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="7"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|360
|116
|400
|114
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|340
|117
|400
|116
|-
|0.105" 12 Ga
|280
|120
|360
|119
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.1
|220
|122
|280
|120
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.2
|100
|123
|130
|120
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.3
|80
|123
|100
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.5
|33
|130
|42
|125
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|20
|134
|25
|130
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|8
|143
|10
|138
|-
|}

=== T30v Unshielded Fine cut Consumables ===
'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''
==== Mild Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|105
|400
|98
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|102
|400
|103
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|280
|101
|350
|100
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|175
|97
|220
|100
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|120
|98
|150
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|80
|96
|100
|96
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|50
|100
|65
|101
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|103
|400
|102
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|198
|400
|100
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|300
|97
|380
|98
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|150
|99
|190
|98
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|110
|101
|135
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|60
|101
|75
|98
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|45
|102
|55
|97
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="5"|30
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="5"|0.02
|rowspan="5"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|320
|107
|400
|105
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|240
|104
|300
|103
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|190
|104
|1240
|103
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|145
|103
|180
|103
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|95
|101
|120
|101
|-
|}

== Wiring ==

=== Stepper Coils ===

* A+ Black
* A- Green
* B+ Red
* B- Blue

=== Smooth Stepper Pin Mapping ===

==== C25 Interface board pins ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|SmoothStepper
!colspan="2"|Target Device
|-
!Port
!Pin
!Type
!Device
!Connection
!Wire color
|-
|1
|1
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|2
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|3
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|4
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|5
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|6
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|7
|Output
|THC
|Step In
|Green
|-
|1
|8
|Output
|THC
|Dir In
|Red
|-
|1
|9
|Output
|Z Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|10
|Input
|Plasma Interface Connector
|Torch Lit Out
|-
|1
|11
|Input
|Z Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|12
|Input
|Y Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|13
|Input
|X Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|14
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|15
|Input
|E-Stop Switch
|Switch contact NC
|Grey
|-
|1
|16
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|17
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|2
|1
|Output
|Torch Relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|2
|Input
|Touch off probe connector
|Pin 2
|-
|2
|3
|Input
|-
|2
|4
|Input
|-
|2
|5
|Input
|-
|2
|6
|Input
|-
|2
|7
|Input
|-
|2
|8
|Input
|-
|2
|9
|Input
|-
|2
|10
|Input
|-
|2
|11
|Input
|-
|2
|12
|Intput
|-
|2
|13
|Input
|-
|2
|14
|Output
|THC Enable relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|15
|Input
|-
|2
|16
|Output
|-
|2
|17
|Output
|}

== Configuration ==

=== Stepper Drivers ===
Steps per inch: 1358

Driving current:
* SW1 ON
* SW2 ON
* SW3 OFF

Holding Current:
* SW4 OFF

Steps:
* SW5
* SW6
* SW7
* SW8

== Parts ==

* Steppers:
** Wantai 57BYGH115-003
** Nema 23 stepper motor
** 425oz-in torque
** 3 Amp
* Drivers:
** Wantai DQ542MA
** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]]
* SmoothStepper Ethernet
* C25 Break out board
** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html
** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]]

==maintenance ==
[[CNC_Plasma_Cutter_maintenance|maintenance page]]

== Authorization ==

=== Authorizers ===

* Andrew Camaradella - 45A auto Z only
* Ron Olson - 45A auto Z only

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 45A Auto Z ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Andrew Caramdella
|Danger Committee
|
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Erik Wessing
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|}

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 30A Fine Cut ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Casey Olson
|Tom Judge
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|-
|}

CNC Plasma Cutter

2018-08-03T16:04:06Z

Chow: /* List of Currently Authorized Users - 45A Auto Z */

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== Status ==

Working. Stay tuned for an announcement about authorizations.

== Authorization ==

Authorization requirements:

* This is not a commercial machine; it was hand-built at PS1 and as such there is no website to check, nor any manual to read. You must be willing to accept the fact that the machine can be quirky and you may have to do some troubleshooting when using it (hopefully not, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
* You should be familiar with how plasma cutters work (at the very least, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutting). If you can swing it, please get authorized on the Miller handheld plasma machine beforehand; this is not a requirement, just a useful suggestion.
* Read all of this page about the machine: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Plasma_Cutter
* Read and be willing to add your experience/knowledge of using the machine here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Talk:CNC_Plasma_Cutter

[[CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization]] has more details.

== Drawing guidelines ==

* No sharp corners, all corners should be filleted with at least a 1/16" radius
* The thicker the part, the larger the smallest feature
** Small holes 1/4" and under are not advisable
** Holes under 3/4" on 3/8" plate are not advisable
** Not all these sizes are learnt yet, this is why you need extra material
* Acceptable drawing formats:
** DXF
** SWF
* Acceptable drawing formats for review:
** DXF
** SWF
** AI

== Safety and Protective Equipment ==

* Number 5 shades when a job is running
* Thick gloves when handling freshly cut parts
* Hearing protection recommended
* Respirator/mask while cutting

== Procedures ==

=== Machine Startup ===
Fill water table if not filled already. Takes about 35 minutes to fill. Be sure to have the splash guard on it so when it's filled the air does not spray water everywhere.

# Wipe down machine with clean dry clotha
# Log in to machine
# Turn on air
# Make sure e-stop is depressed
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Clear e-stop
# Raise Z
# Move torch to end of table
# Remove torch shield and inspect for dross build up
# Reinstall torch shield
# Turn on plasma cutter
# Check cutter status (Air/torch/etc)

=== Machine Shutdown ===

# Hit e-stop
# Exit Mach3
# Turn off plasma cutter
# Turn off air
# Turn off control box
# Clean torch shield
# Sweep under table
# Wipe down machine with clean dry cloth
# Wipe down computer
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''

=== Running A Job ===

=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
*Run from here
*Select next line

=== Previewing a job (needs update) ===
*Load file
*Select the 'Run BLK' button in the interface or type Alt-N
*Press the start job button - this will step through each line of code
(warning: includes torch homing and torch ignite so be careful)
*You can step backwards though a job by pressing the 'reverse order' button.

=== Job Crashes ===

==== SmoothStepper Buffer Under run ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again, home position lost'''

# Click through error
# Start your job again

Causes:

* Communication error between smooth stepper and PC

==== Touch off failure ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

One of the following happened:

* Touch off get stuck with torch touching the plate
* Touch off fails to detect plate and rams into the plate
* Error probe ignored in status bar - If this is the case clean the shield nozzle, dross has gotten inside, do not move work piece

Do This:

# Hit escape '''ONCE''', not e-stop, not reset, escape
# Double click in the g-code window to display line numbers eg: 20:N0100 G91.... rather than N0100 G91....
# Look for the current line, it should be highlighted and be: G31 Z -100
# Look up a few lines for the torch moving to safe height: G00 Z1.5
# In the operator console click in the line number box
# Type in the line number of the safe hight move and hit return
# Highlighted line should change to that line
# Hit "Set next line" button
# Hit cycle start

Causes:

* Dross has built up inside shield
* Work piece is flapping around like a flag in a breeze, put some weights on it
* Dross/corrosion on the plate cause a none conductive area where the torch touched off
* Torch cable has become too taught and caused the probe connection to come loose or the probe ring not to touch the torch shield

==== Torch fails to ignite ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

Mach3 shows job stuck on M3 command.

# Hit F5 to re-ignite the torch (possibly twice)
# Job should continue once M3 detects arc transfer signal from the plasma cutter

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

==== Mach3 Crash ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again'''

# Shutdown the control box
# Close Mach3
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Run your job again

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

== Sheet Cam ==

https://www.youtube.com/user/arclightdynamics/videos has good tutorials.

Sheet Cam settings always use the last setting. So double check it's what you want.

Origin is bottom left. Origin on the machine is back left. Brown box is the material size, but it doesn't need to be set.

It's a good idea to have a bounding box on your work so it's placed correctly.

Isolate paths by selecting them then put them in a new layer. This includes the previously mentioned bounding box.

Cuts can be inside edge, outside edge or on the line. A lead in is a good idea to help keep the cuts clean. Lead out has not been tested but may help.

The post-processor to use for this machine is named 'PS1 Plasma'. It's already included in the list of post-processors on the installed copy of SheetCam.

=== Manual Controls ===
* Arrow keys move X/Y
* Shift PageUp/PageDown moves the Z axis

Click the zero button to set home. (this is from memory, please correct -- Burton)

== Todo List ==

* Documentation

Squareness todo:

* Physical end stops - probably want to move the wiring out of the X axis tubes for this
* Limit switches on A-axis (slaved to X, the rail against the wall)

This will allow both manual squareness and automatic machine homing. Mach 3 has a routine that will home the X axis with the slave, then adjust which ever one did not hit the home switch independently.

Water table todo:

* <s>Fix 2 pin hole leaks (one at each end of tank)</s>
* <s>Fit bladder input line (so it doesn't collect crap in the tank)</s>
* Wash out old compressor tank
* <s>Trim the top of the side where the A axis hardware grazes the top of the tank.</s>
* Paint the outside of the tank
* <s>Treat the water with the green goo</s>

Plumbing/wiring todo:

* Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers
* Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter
* Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC
* Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank)
* Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank
* Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor)
* Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more
* Z axis limit switches

Plate marker todo:

* Design and cut new y-axis trolly or offset plate to carry torch and marker
* Machine mount for engraver
* Mount new trolly with air slide and Z axis
* Plumbing and wiring
* Pen mount as well as engraver?

35A Fine Cut todo:

* Build floating Z axis using left over linear rail
* How to multiplex the digitise input for touch off? Relays to switch digitise input from ohmic sensor to switch on head? (and disconnect the switch from the z limit array) (the switch should be in the z limit switch array by default incase the THC plunges the torch into the work piece)

Roundness/cut quality todo:

* <s>Y Axis pulsing - new connection spigot for drive year to fix eccentric rotation of gear</s>
* Remove and clean X axis gears, reinstall and use loctite on set screws (the keep backing off)
* Make sure all bearings are right against the rails so there is no slop
* <s>Investigate backlash and configure mach3 is required</s> - 0.0001 on X, Y and A
* Get quote for installing ground rod next to the table and execute it
* Look into THC issues (cut rippling) if still present after ground rod - possible Z axis flex in the mount to the Y carriage.
* Why is the THC seeing ~80V for a good clean cut from the hypertherm? Is the internal voltage divider broken (is this why the machine was retrofitted with a dangerous high voltage tap?)? Or is this related to a bad ground at the table?
* Motion pauses: (Seen on large 3'x2' complex cuts)
** Why are there zero move G1's at the end of curves generated with G2's
** <s>Do we need to add a CV on G-Code in the preamble of the post processor</s> - Does not appear to need this
** Smooth stepper under-run errors - I have only seen this when jogging not cutting, mostly related to rapiding the Z, maybe reduce the micro stepping on the driver for the new threaded drive step count is huge per inch which could be hurting us
** <s>Axis and Core frequency tuning for the smooth stepper?</s> - Dropped to 64k on X,Y,A
** <s>Look ahead tuning</s> - increased to 150
** Is CV plasma mode hurting us?
** <s>System problems, AV jamming things up?</s> - low cpu load not an issue

Ohter things:

* Cleaning/maintenance schedule
* Shelves/lockers in the unused space under the table for project/tool/etc storage?
* Materials storage ideas?
** sheet goods
** 20-24' bar/tube stock

== Future Items ==

* Tube attachment
* scribe attachment

== Torch Consumables ==

The torch is a T45m hypertherm machine torch.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Consumables Change Log
|-
! Date
! What
! By
|-
|6/10/17
|electrode, nozzle
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|}

[http://www.thefabricator.com/article/plasmacutting/plasma-cutting-maintenance-are-you-throwing-money-away What does a worn electrode look like?]

Torch tips components are consumables. If you are getting a wide kerf or the plasma torch isn't cutting through the materials anymore you may need to change the tip parts. To change the consumables disconnect the ground clip from the black retaining cap and unscrew the entire tip from the retaining cap.

=== Standard ===
* Shield P/N: 220673
* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220719
* Nozzle P/N: 220671
* Electrode P/N: 220669
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220670

=== Fine Cut ===

'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''

'''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed.

* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220483
* Nozzle P/N: 220480
* Electrode P/N: 220479
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220478

[[:File:T45m.pdf|Consumables catalog page]]

== Feeds and Speeds ==

=== T45m Shielded Consumables ===

==== Mild Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|118
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|117
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|117
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|280
|115
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|380
|115
|400
|112
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|150
|116
|400
|115
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|150
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|130
|117
|240
|115
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|110
|117
|175
|115
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|85
|118
|110
|115
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|60
|120
|75
|116
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.9
|32
|122
|40
|116
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="4"|Edge Start Recommended
|4
|132
|25
|125
|-
|0.625" 5/8"
|3
|138
|14
|127
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|2
|140
|10
|131
|-
|1.000" 1"
|?
|146
|5
|142
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|123
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|121
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|119
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|185
|118
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|?
|115
|400
|109
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|138
|116
|400
|125
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|?
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|?
|117
|200
|116
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|?
|117
|155
|118
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|?
|118
|85
|118
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|?
|120
|55
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.8
|?
|122
|32
|121
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|?
|?
|18
|128
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|?
|?
|9
|131
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="3"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.06"
|rowspan="3"|0.15"
|0.0
|360
|117
|400
|120
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|340
|118
|400
|121
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|215
|118
|270
|121
|-
|rowspan="11"|45
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="7"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|360
|116
|400
|114
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|340
|117
|400
|116
|-
|0.105" 12 Ga
|280
|120
|360
|119
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.1
|220
|122
|280
|120
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.2
|100
|123
|130
|120
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.3
|80
|123
|100
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.5
|33
|130
|42
|125
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|20
|134
|25
|130
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|8
|143
|10
|138
|-
|}

=== T30v Unshielded Fine cut Consumables ===
'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''
==== Mild Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|105
|400
|98
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|102
|400
|103
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|280
|101
|350
|100
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|175
|97
|220
|100
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|120
|98
|150
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|80
|96
|100
|96
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|50
|100
|65
|101
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|103
|400
|102
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|198
|400
|100
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|300
|97
|380
|98
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|150
|99
|190
|98
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|110
|101
|135
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|60
|101
|75
|98
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|45
|102
|55
|97
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="5"|30
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="5"|0.02
|rowspan="5"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|320
|107
|400
|105
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|240
|104
|300
|103
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|190
|104
|1240
|103
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|145
|103
|180
|103
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|95
|101
|120
|101
|-
|}

== Wiring ==

=== Stepper Coils ===

* A+ Black
* A- Green
* B+ Red
* B- Blue

=== Smooth Stepper Pin Mapping ===

==== C25 Interface board pins ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|SmoothStepper
!colspan="2"|Target Device
|-
!Port
!Pin
!Type
!Device
!Connection
!Wire color
|-
|1
|1
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|2
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|3
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|4
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|5
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|6
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|7
|Output
|THC
|Step In
|Green
|-
|1
|8
|Output
|THC
|Dir In
|Red
|-
|1
|9
|Output
|Z Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|10
|Input
|Plasma Interface Connector
|Torch Lit Out
|-
|1
|11
|Input
|Z Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|12
|Input
|Y Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|13
|Input
|X Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|14
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|15
|Input
|E-Stop Switch
|Switch contact NC
|Grey
|-
|1
|16
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|17
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|2
|1
|Output
|Torch Relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|2
|Input
|Touch off probe connector
|Pin 2
|-
|2
|3
|Input
|-
|2
|4
|Input
|-
|2
|5
|Input
|-
|2
|6
|Input
|-
|2
|7
|Input
|-
|2
|8
|Input
|-
|2
|9
|Input
|-
|2
|10
|Input
|-
|2
|11
|Input
|-
|2
|12
|Intput
|-
|2
|13
|Input
|-
|2
|14
|Output
|THC Enable relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|15
|Input
|-
|2
|16
|Output
|-
|2
|17
|Output
|}

== Configuration ==

=== Stepper Drivers ===
Steps per inch: 1358

Driving current:
* SW1 ON
* SW2 ON
* SW3 OFF

Holding Current:
* SW4 OFF

Steps:
* SW5
* SW6
* SW7
* SW8

== Parts ==

* Steppers:
** Wantai 57BYGH115-003
** Nema 23 stepper motor
** 425oz-in torque
** 3 Amp
* Drivers:
** Wantai DQ542MA
** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]]
* SmoothStepper Ethernet
* C25 Break out board
** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html
** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]]

==maintenance ==
[[CNC_Plasma_Cutter_maintenance|maintenance page]]

== Authorization ==

=== Authorizers ===

* Andrew Camaradella - 45A auto Z only
* Ron Olson - 45A auto Z only

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 45A Auto Z ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Andrew Caramdella
|Danger Committee
|
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Erik Wessing
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|}

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 30A Fine Cut ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Tom Judge
|Danger Committee
|
|-
|Casey Olson
|Tom Judge
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|-
|}

CNC Plasma Cutter

2018-08-03T16:03:49Z

Chow: /* Authorizers */

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== Status ==

Working. Stay tuned for an announcement about authorizations.

== Authorization ==

Authorization requirements:

* This is not a commercial machine; it was hand-built at PS1 and as such there is no website to check, nor any manual to read. You must be willing to accept the fact that the machine can be quirky and you may have to do some troubleshooting when using it (hopefully not, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
* You should be familiar with how plasma cutters work (at the very least, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutting). If you can swing it, please get authorized on the Miller handheld plasma machine beforehand; this is not a requirement, just a useful suggestion.
* Read all of this page about the machine: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Plasma_Cutter
* Read and be willing to add your experience/knowledge of using the machine here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Talk:CNC_Plasma_Cutter

[[CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization]] has more details.

== Drawing guidelines ==

* No sharp corners, all corners should be filleted with at least a 1/16" radius
* The thicker the part, the larger the smallest feature
** Small holes 1/4" and under are not advisable
** Holes under 3/4" on 3/8" plate are not advisable
** Not all these sizes are learnt yet, this is why you need extra material
* Acceptable drawing formats:
** DXF
** SWF
* Acceptable drawing formats for review:
** DXF
** SWF
** AI

== Safety and Protective Equipment ==

* Number 5 shades when a job is running
* Thick gloves when handling freshly cut parts
* Hearing protection recommended
* Respirator/mask while cutting

== Procedures ==

=== Machine Startup ===
Fill water table if not filled already. Takes about 35 minutes to fill. Be sure to have the splash guard on it so when it's filled the air does not spray water everywhere.

# Wipe down machine with clean dry clotha
# Log in to machine
# Turn on air
# Make sure e-stop is depressed
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Clear e-stop
# Raise Z
# Move torch to end of table
# Remove torch shield and inspect for dross build up
# Reinstall torch shield
# Turn on plasma cutter
# Check cutter status (Air/torch/etc)

=== Machine Shutdown ===

# Hit e-stop
# Exit Mach3
# Turn off plasma cutter
# Turn off air
# Turn off control box
# Clean torch shield
# Sweep under table
# Wipe down machine with clean dry cloth
# Wipe down computer
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''

=== Running A Job ===

=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
*Run from here
*Select next line

=== Previewing a job (needs update) ===
*Load file
*Select the 'Run BLK' button in the interface or type Alt-N
*Press the start job button - this will step through each line of code
(warning: includes torch homing and torch ignite so be careful)
*You can step backwards though a job by pressing the 'reverse order' button.

=== Job Crashes ===

==== SmoothStepper Buffer Under run ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again, home position lost'''

# Click through error
# Start your job again

Causes:

* Communication error between smooth stepper and PC

==== Touch off failure ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

One of the following happened:

* Touch off get stuck with torch touching the plate
* Touch off fails to detect plate and rams into the plate
* Error probe ignored in status bar - If this is the case clean the shield nozzle, dross has gotten inside, do not move work piece

Do This:

# Hit escape '''ONCE''', not e-stop, not reset, escape
# Double click in the g-code window to display line numbers eg: 20:N0100 G91.... rather than N0100 G91....
# Look for the current line, it should be highlighted and be: G31 Z -100
# Look up a few lines for the torch moving to safe height: G00 Z1.5
# In the operator console click in the line number box
# Type in the line number of the safe hight move and hit return
# Highlighted line should change to that line
# Hit "Set next line" button
# Hit cycle start

Causes:

* Dross has built up inside shield
* Work piece is flapping around like a flag in a breeze, put some weights on it
* Dross/corrosion on the plate cause a none conductive area where the torch touched off
* Torch cable has become too taught and caused the probe connection to come loose or the probe ring not to touch the torch shield

==== Torch fails to ignite ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

Mach3 shows job stuck on M3 command.

# Hit F5 to re-ignite the torch (possibly twice)
# Job should continue once M3 detects arc transfer signal from the plasma cutter

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

==== Mach3 Crash ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again'''

# Shutdown the control box
# Close Mach3
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Run your job again

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

== Sheet Cam ==

https://www.youtube.com/user/arclightdynamics/videos has good tutorials.

Sheet Cam settings always use the last setting. So double check it's what you want.

Origin is bottom left. Origin on the machine is back left. Brown box is the material size, but it doesn't need to be set.

It's a good idea to have a bounding box on your work so it's placed correctly.

Isolate paths by selecting them then put them in a new layer. This includes the previously mentioned bounding box.

Cuts can be inside edge, outside edge or on the line. A lead in is a good idea to help keep the cuts clean. Lead out has not been tested but may help.

The post-processor to use for this machine is named 'PS1 Plasma'. It's already included in the list of post-processors on the installed copy of SheetCam.

=== Manual Controls ===
* Arrow keys move X/Y
* Shift PageUp/PageDown moves the Z axis

Click the zero button to set home. (this is from memory, please correct -- Burton)

== Todo List ==

* Documentation

Squareness todo:

* Physical end stops - probably want to move the wiring out of the X axis tubes for this
* Limit switches on A-axis (slaved to X, the rail against the wall)

This will allow both manual squareness and automatic machine homing. Mach 3 has a routine that will home the X axis with the slave, then adjust which ever one did not hit the home switch independently.

Water table todo:

* <s>Fix 2 pin hole leaks (one at each end of tank)</s>
* <s>Fit bladder input line (so it doesn't collect crap in the tank)</s>
* Wash out old compressor tank
* <s>Trim the top of the side where the A axis hardware grazes the top of the tank.</s>
* Paint the outside of the tank
* <s>Treat the water with the green goo</s>

Plumbing/wiring todo:

* Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers
* Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter
* Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC
* Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank)
* Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank
* Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor)
* Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more
* Z axis limit switches

Plate marker todo:

* Design and cut new y-axis trolly or offset plate to carry torch and marker
* Machine mount for engraver
* Mount new trolly with air slide and Z axis
* Plumbing and wiring
* Pen mount as well as engraver?

35A Fine Cut todo:

* Build floating Z axis using left over linear rail
* How to multiplex the digitise input for touch off? Relays to switch digitise input from ohmic sensor to switch on head? (and disconnect the switch from the z limit array) (the switch should be in the z limit switch array by default incase the THC plunges the torch into the work piece)

Roundness/cut quality todo:

* <s>Y Axis pulsing - new connection spigot for drive year to fix eccentric rotation of gear</s>
* Remove and clean X axis gears, reinstall and use loctite on set screws (the keep backing off)
* Make sure all bearings are right against the rails so there is no slop
* <s>Investigate backlash and configure mach3 is required</s> - 0.0001 on X, Y and A
* Get quote for installing ground rod next to the table and execute it
* Look into THC issues (cut rippling) if still present after ground rod - possible Z axis flex in the mount to the Y carriage.
* Why is the THC seeing ~80V for a good clean cut from the hypertherm? Is the internal voltage divider broken (is this why the machine was retrofitted with a dangerous high voltage tap?)? Or is this related to a bad ground at the table?
* Motion pauses: (Seen on large 3'x2' complex cuts)
** Why are there zero move G1's at the end of curves generated with G2's
** <s>Do we need to add a CV on G-Code in the preamble of the post processor</s> - Does not appear to need this
** Smooth stepper under-run errors - I have only seen this when jogging not cutting, mostly related to rapiding the Z, maybe reduce the micro stepping on the driver for the new threaded drive step count is huge per inch which could be hurting us
** <s>Axis and Core frequency tuning for the smooth stepper?</s> - Dropped to 64k on X,Y,A
** <s>Look ahead tuning</s> - increased to 150
** Is CV plasma mode hurting us?
** <s>System problems, AV jamming things up?</s> - low cpu load not an issue

Ohter things:

* Cleaning/maintenance schedule
* Shelves/lockers in the unused space under the table for project/tool/etc storage?
* Materials storage ideas?
** sheet goods
** 20-24' bar/tube stock

== Future Items ==

* Tube attachment
* scribe attachment

== Torch Consumables ==

The torch is a T45m hypertherm machine torch.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Consumables Change Log
|-
! Date
! What
! By
|-
|6/10/17
|electrode, nozzle
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|}

[http://www.thefabricator.com/article/plasmacutting/plasma-cutting-maintenance-are-you-throwing-money-away What does a worn electrode look like?]

Torch tips components are consumables. If you are getting a wide kerf or the plasma torch isn't cutting through the materials anymore you may need to change the tip parts. To change the consumables disconnect the ground clip from the black retaining cap and unscrew the entire tip from the retaining cap.

=== Standard ===
* Shield P/N: 220673
* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220719
* Nozzle P/N: 220671
* Electrode P/N: 220669
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220670

=== Fine Cut ===

'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''

'''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed.

* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220483
* Nozzle P/N: 220480
* Electrode P/N: 220479
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220478

[[:File:T45m.pdf|Consumables catalog page]]

== Feeds and Speeds ==

=== T45m Shielded Consumables ===

==== Mild Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|118
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|117
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|117
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|280
|115
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|380
|115
|400
|112
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|150
|116
|400
|115
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|150
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|130
|117
|240
|115
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|110
|117
|175
|115
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|85
|118
|110
|115
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|60
|120
|75
|116
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.9
|32
|122
|40
|116
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="4"|Edge Start Recommended
|4
|132
|25
|125
|-
|0.625" 5/8"
|3
|138
|14
|127
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|2
|140
|10
|131
|-
|1.000" 1"
|?
|146
|5
|142
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|123
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|121
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|119
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|185
|118
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|?
|115
|400
|109
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|138
|116
|400
|125
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|?
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|?
|117
|200
|116
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|?
|117
|155
|118
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|?
|118
|85
|118
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|?
|120
|55
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.8
|?
|122
|32
|121
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|?
|?
|18
|128
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|?
|?
|9
|131
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="3"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.06"
|rowspan="3"|0.15"
|0.0
|360
|117
|400
|120
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|340
|118
|400
|121
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|215
|118
|270
|121
|-
|rowspan="11"|45
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="7"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|360
|116
|400
|114
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|340
|117
|400
|116
|-
|0.105" 12 Ga
|280
|120
|360
|119
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.1
|220
|122
|280
|120
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.2
|100
|123
|130
|120
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.3
|80
|123
|100
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.5
|33
|130
|42
|125
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|20
|134
|25
|130
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|8
|143
|10
|138
|-
|}

=== T30v Unshielded Fine cut Consumables ===
'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''
==== Mild Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|105
|400
|98
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|102
|400
|103
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|280
|101
|350
|100
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|175
|97
|220
|100
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|120
|98
|150
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|80
|96
|100
|96
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|50
|100
|65
|101
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|103
|400
|102
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|198
|400
|100
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|300
|97
|380
|98
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|150
|99
|190
|98
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|110
|101
|135
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|60
|101
|75
|98
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|45
|102
|55
|97
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="5"|30
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="5"|0.02
|rowspan="5"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|320
|107
|400
|105
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|240
|104
|300
|103
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|190
|104
|1240
|103
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|145
|103
|180
|103
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|95
|101
|120
|101
|-
|}

== Wiring ==

=== Stepper Coils ===

* A+ Black
* A- Green
* B+ Red
* B- Blue

=== Smooth Stepper Pin Mapping ===

==== C25 Interface board pins ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|SmoothStepper
!colspan="2"|Target Device
|-
!Port
!Pin
!Type
!Device
!Connection
!Wire color
|-
|1
|1
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|2
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|3
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|4
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|5
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|6
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|7
|Output
|THC
|Step In
|Green
|-
|1
|8
|Output
|THC
|Dir In
|Red
|-
|1
|9
|Output
|Z Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|10
|Input
|Plasma Interface Connector
|Torch Lit Out
|-
|1
|11
|Input
|Z Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|12
|Input
|Y Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|13
|Input
|X Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|14
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|15
|Input
|E-Stop Switch
|Switch contact NC
|Grey
|-
|1
|16
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|17
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|2
|1
|Output
|Torch Relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|2
|Input
|Touch off probe connector
|Pin 2
|-
|2
|3
|Input
|-
|2
|4
|Input
|-
|2
|5
|Input
|-
|2
|6
|Input
|-
|2
|7
|Input
|-
|2
|8
|Input
|-
|2
|9
|Input
|-
|2
|10
|Input
|-
|2
|11
|Input
|-
|2
|12
|Intput
|-
|2
|13
|Input
|-
|2
|14
|Output
|THC Enable relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|15
|Input
|-
|2
|16
|Output
|-
|2
|17
|Output
|}

== Configuration ==

=== Stepper Drivers ===
Steps per inch: 1358

Driving current:
* SW1 ON
* SW2 ON
* SW3 OFF

Holding Current:
* SW4 OFF

Steps:
* SW5
* SW6
* SW7
* SW8

== Parts ==

* Steppers:
** Wantai 57BYGH115-003
** Nema 23 stepper motor
** 425oz-in torque
** 3 Amp
* Drivers:
** Wantai DQ542MA
** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]]
* SmoothStepper Ethernet
* C25 Break out board
** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html
** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]]

==maintenance ==
[[CNC_Plasma_Cutter_maintenance|maintenance page]]

== Authorization ==

=== Authorizers ===

* Andrew Camaradella - 45A auto Z only
* Ron Olson - 45A auto Z only

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 45A Auto Z ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Tom Judge
|Danger Committee
|
|-
|Andrew Caramdella
|Danger Committee
|
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Erik Wessing
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|}

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 30A Fine Cut ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Tom Judge
|Danger Committee
|
|-
|Casey Olson
|Tom Judge
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|-
|}

CNC Plasma Cutter

2018-08-03T15:52:35Z

Chow: /* Authorisation */

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== Status ==

Working. Stay tuned for an announcement about authorizations.

== Authorization ==

Authorization requirements:

* This is not a commercial machine; it was hand-built at PS1 and as such there is no website to check, nor any manual to read. You must be willing to accept the fact that the machine can be quirky and you may have to do some troubleshooting when using it (hopefully not, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
* You should be familiar with how plasma cutters work (at the very least, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutting). If you can swing it, please get authorized on the Miller handheld plasma machine beforehand; this is not a requirement, just a useful suggestion.
* Read all of this page about the machine: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Plasma_Cutter
* Read and be willing to add your experience/knowledge of using the machine here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Talk:CNC_Plasma_Cutter

[[CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization]] has more details.

== Drawing guidelines ==

* No sharp corners, all corners should be filleted with at least a 1/16" radius
* The thicker the part, the larger the smallest feature
** Small holes 1/4" and under are not advisable
** Holes under 3/4" on 3/8" plate are not advisable
** Not all these sizes are learnt yet, this is why you need extra material
* Acceptable drawing formats:
** DXF
** SWF
* Acceptable drawing formats for review:
** DXF
** SWF
** AI

== Safety and Protective Equipment ==

* Number 5 shades when a job is running
* Thick gloves when handling freshly cut parts
* Hearing protection recommended
* Respirator/mask while cutting

== Procedures ==

=== Machine Startup ===
Fill water table if not filled already. Takes about 35 minutes to fill. Be sure to have the splash guard on it so when it's filled the air does not spray water everywhere.

# Wipe down machine with clean dry clotha
# Log in to machine
# Turn on air
# Make sure e-stop is depressed
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Clear e-stop
# Raise Z
# Move torch to end of table
# Remove torch shield and inspect for dross build up
# Reinstall torch shield
# Turn on plasma cutter
# Check cutter status (Air/torch/etc)

=== Machine Shutdown ===

# Hit e-stop
# Exit Mach3
# Turn off plasma cutter
# Turn off air
# Turn off control box
# Clean torch shield
# Sweep under table
# Wipe down machine with clean dry cloth
# Wipe down computer
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''

=== Running A Job ===

=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
*Run from here
*Select next line

=== Previewing a job (needs update) ===
*Load file
*Select the 'Run BLK' button in the interface or type Alt-N
*Press the start job button - this will step through each line of code
(warning: includes torch homing and torch ignite so be careful)
*You can step backwards though a job by pressing the 'reverse order' button.

=== Job Crashes ===

==== SmoothStepper Buffer Under run ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again, home position lost'''

# Click through error
# Start your job again

Causes:

* Communication error between smooth stepper and PC

==== Touch off failure ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

One of the following happened:

* Touch off get stuck with torch touching the plate
* Touch off fails to detect plate and rams into the plate
* Error probe ignored in status bar - If this is the case clean the shield nozzle, dross has gotten inside, do not move work piece

Do This:

# Hit escape '''ONCE''', not e-stop, not reset, escape
# Double click in the g-code window to display line numbers eg: 20:N0100 G91.... rather than N0100 G91....
# Look for the current line, it should be highlighted and be: G31 Z -100
# Look up a few lines for the torch moving to safe height: G00 Z1.5
# In the operator console click in the line number box
# Type in the line number of the safe hight move and hit return
# Highlighted line should change to that line
# Hit "Set next line" button
# Hit cycle start

Causes:

* Dross has built up inside shield
* Work piece is flapping around like a flag in a breeze, put some weights on it
* Dross/corrosion on the plate cause a none conductive area where the torch touched off
* Torch cable has become too taught and caused the probe connection to come loose or the probe ring not to touch the torch shield

==== Torch fails to ignite ====

'''Your work piece is not trash yet, but might be if you don't follow these steps'''

Mach3 shows job stuck on M3 command.

# Hit F5 to re-ignite the torch (possibly twice)
# Job should continue once M3 detects arc transfer signal from the plasma cutter

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

==== Mach3 Crash ====

'''Your work piece is trash, start again'''

# Shutdown the control box
# Close Mach3
# Turn on control box
# Start Mach3
# Run your job again

Causes:

* Unknown at this time

== Sheet Cam ==

https://www.youtube.com/user/arclightdynamics/videos has good tutorials.

Sheet Cam settings always use the last setting. So double check it's what you want.

Origin is bottom left. Origin on the machine is back left. Brown box is the material size, but it doesn't need to be set.

It's a good idea to have a bounding box on your work so it's placed correctly.

Isolate paths by selecting them then put them in a new layer. This includes the previously mentioned bounding box.

Cuts can be inside edge, outside edge or on the line. A lead in is a good idea to help keep the cuts clean. Lead out has not been tested but may help.

The post-processor to use for this machine is named 'PS1 Plasma'. It's already included in the list of post-processors on the installed copy of SheetCam.

=== Manual Controls ===
* Arrow keys move X/Y
* Shift PageUp/PageDown moves the Z axis

Click the zero button to set home. (this is from memory, please correct -- Burton)

== Todo List ==

* Documentation

Squareness todo:

* Physical end stops - probably want to move the wiring out of the X axis tubes for this
* Limit switches on A-axis (slaved to X, the rail against the wall)

This will allow both manual squareness and automatic machine homing. Mach 3 has a routine that will home the X axis with the slave, then adjust which ever one did not hit the home switch independently.

Water table todo:

* <s>Fix 2 pin hole leaks (one at each end of tank)</s>
* <s>Fit bladder input line (so it doesn't collect crap in the tank)</s>
* Wash out old compressor tank
* <s>Trim the top of the side where the A axis hardware grazes the top of the tank.</s>
* Paint the outside of the tank
* <s>Treat the water with the green goo</s>

Plumbing/wiring todo:

* Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers
* Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter
* Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC
* Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank)
* Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank
* Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor)
* Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more
* Z axis limit switches

Plate marker todo:

* Design and cut new y-axis trolly or offset plate to carry torch and marker
* Machine mount for engraver
* Mount new trolly with air slide and Z axis
* Plumbing and wiring
* Pen mount as well as engraver?

35A Fine Cut todo:

* Build floating Z axis using left over linear rail
* How to multiplex the digitise input for touch off? Relays to switch digitise input from ohmic sensor to switch on head? (and disconnect the switch from the z limit array) (the switch should be in the z limit switch array by default incase the THC plunges the torch into the work piece)

Roundness/cut quality todo:

* <s>Y Axis pulsing - new connection spigot for drive year to fix eccentric rotation of gear</s>
* Remove and clean X axis gears, reinstall and use loctite on set screws (the keep backing off)
* Make sure all bearings are right against the rails so there is no slop
* <s>Investigate backlash and configure mach3 is required</s> - 0.0001 on X, Y and A
* Get quote for installing ground rod next to the table and execute it
* Look into THC issues (cut rippling) if still present after ground rod - possible Z axis flex in the mount to the Y carriage.
* Why is the THC seeing ~80V for a good clean cut from the hypertherm? Is the internal voltage divider broken (is this why the machine was retrofitted with a dangerous high voltage tap?)? Or is this related to a bad ground at the table?
* Motion pauses: (Seen on large 3'x2' complex cuts)
** Why are there zero move G1's at the end of curves generated with G2's
** <s>Do we need to add a CV on G-Code in the preamble of the post processor</s> - Does not appear to need this
** Smooth stepper under-run errors - I have only seen this when jogging not cutting, mostly related to rapiding the Z, maybe reduce the micro stepping on the driver for the new threaded drive step count is huge per inch which could be hurting us
** <s>Axis and Core frequency tuning for the smooth stepper?</s> - Dropped to 64k on X,Y,A
** <s>Look ahead tuning</s> - increased to 150
** Is CV plasma mode hurting us?
** <s>System problems, AV jamming things up?</s> - low cpu load not an issue

Ohter things:

* Cleaning/maintenance schedule
* Shelves/lockers in the unused space under the table for project/tool/etc storage?
* Materials storage ideas?
** sheet goods
** 20-24' bar/tube stock

== Future Items ==

* Tube attachment
* scribe attachment

== Torch Consumables ==

The torch is a T45m hypertherm machine torch.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Consumables Change Log
|-
! Date
! What
! By
|-
|6/10/17
|electrode, nozzle
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|}

[http://www.thefabricator.com/article/plasmacutting/plasma-cutting-maintenance-are-you-throwing-money-away What does a worn electrode look like?]

Torch tips components are consumables. If you are getting a wide kerf or the plasma torch isn't cutting through the materials anymore you may need to change the tip parts. To change the consumables disconnect the ground clip from the black retaining cap and unscrew the entire tip from the retaining cap.

=== Standard ===
* Shield P/N: 220673
* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220719
* Nozzle P/N: 220671
* Electrode P/N: 220669
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220670

=== Fine Cut ===

'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''

'''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed.

* Deflector P/N: 2206732
* Retaining Cap - Ohmic P/N: 220483
* Nozzle P/N: 220480
* Electrode P/N: 220479
* Swirl Ring P/N: 220478

[[:File:T45m.pdf|Consumables catalog page]]

== Feeds and Speeds ==

=== T45m Shielded Consumables ===

==== Mild Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|118
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|117
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|117
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|280
|115
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|380
|115
|400
|112
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|150
|116
|400
|115
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|150
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|130
|117
|240
|115
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|110
|117
|175
|115
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|85
|118
|110
|115
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|60
|120
|75
|116
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.9
|32
|122
|40
|116
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="4"|Edge Start Recommended
|4
|132
|25
|125
|-
|0.625" 5/8"
|3
|138
|14
|127
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|2
|140
|10
|131
|-
|1.000" 1"
|?
|146
|5
|142
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="4"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="4"|0.06"
|rowspan="4"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|?
|117
|400
|123
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|?
|116
|400
|121
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|?
|115
|400
|119
|-
|0.060" 18Ga
|0.2
|?
|111
|185
|118
|-
|rowspan="12"|45
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="8"|0.15"
|rowspan="2"|0.0
|?
|115
|400
|109
|-
|0.060" 16 Ga
|138
|116
|400
|125
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|0.1
|?
|117
|360
|115
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|0.3
|?
|117
|200
|116
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.4
|?
|117
|155
|118
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.5
|?
|118
|85
|118
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.6
|?
|120
|55
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.8
|?
|122
|32
|121
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|?
|?
|18
|128
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|?
|?
|9
|131
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="3"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.06"
|rowspan="3"|0.15"
|0.0
|360
|117
|400
|120
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|340
|118
|400
|121
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|215
|118
|270
|121
|-
|rowspan="11"|45
|0.060" 16Ga
|rowspan="12"|0.06"
|rowspan="7"|0.15"
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|360
|116
|400
|114
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|340
|117
|400
|116
|-
|0.105" 12 Ga
|280
|120
|360
|119
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|0.1
|220
|122
|280
|120
|-
|0.188" 3/16"
|0.2
|100
|123
|130
|120
|-
|0.250" 1/4"
|0.3
|80
|123
|100
|120
|-
|0.375" 3/8"
|0.5
|33
|130
|42
|125
|-
|0.500" 1/2"
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Edge Start Recommended
|20
|134
|25
|130
|-
|0.750" 3/4"
|8
|143
|10
|138
|-
|}

=== T30v Unshielded Fine cut Consumables ===
'''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''
==== Mild Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|105
|400
|98
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|102
|400
|103
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|280
|101
|350
|100
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|175
|97
|220
|100
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|120
|98
|150
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|80
|96
|100
|96
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|50
|100
|65
|101
|-
|}

==== Stainless Steel ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="7"|30
|0.018" 26Ga
|rowspan="7"|0.02
|rowspan="7"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|350
|103
|400
|102
|-
|0.030" 22Ga
|320
|198
|400
|100
|-
|0.036" 20Ga
|300
|97
|380
|98
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|0.2
|150
|99
|190
|98
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|rowspan="3"|0.4
|110
|101
|135
|97
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|60
|101
|75
|98
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|45
|102
|55
|97
|-
|}

==== Aluminium ====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="5"|
!colspan="2"|Recommended
!colspan="2"|Maximum
|-
!Arc Current (a)
!Material Thickness
!Torch-to-work distance (in)
!Initial Piece hieght (in)
!Pierce time delay (s)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
!Cut Speed (ipm)
!Arc Voltage (V)
|-
|rowspan="5"|30
|0.036" 20Ga
|rowspan="5"|0.02
|rowspan="5"|0.1
|rowspan="3"|0.0
|320
|107
|400
|105
|-
|0.060" 16Ga
|240
|104
|300
|103
|-
|0.075" 14Ga
|190
|104
|1240
|103
|-
|0.105" 12Ga
|rowspan="2"|0.2
|145
|103
|180
|103
|-
|0.135" 10Ga
|95
|101
|120
|101
|-
|}

== Wiring ==

=== Stepper Coils ===

* A+ Black
* A- Green
* B+ Red
* B- Blue

=== Smooth Stepper Pin Mapping ===

==== C25 Interface board pins ====

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|SmoothStepper
!colspan="2"|Target Device
|-
!Port
!Pin
!Type
!Device
!Connection
!Wire color
|-
|1
|1
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|2
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|3
|Output
|X Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|4
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|5
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|6
|Output
|Y Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|7
|Output
|THC
|Step In
|Green
|-
|1
|8
|Output
|THC
|Dir In
|Red
|-
|1
|9
|Output
|Z Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|1
|10
|Input
|Plasma Interface Connector
|Torch Lit Out
|-
|1
|11
|Input
|Z Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|12
|Input
|Y Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|13
|Input
|X Limit Connector
|2
|Grey
|-
|1
|14
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Pul+
|Green
|-
|1
|15
|Input
|E-Stop Switch
|Switch contact NC
|Grey
|-
|1
|16
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Dir+
|Red
|-
|1
|17
|Output
|A Stepper Driver
|Ena+
|-
|2
|1
|Output
|Torch Relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|2
|Input
|Touch off probe connector
|Pin 2
|-
|2
|3
|Input
|-
|2
|4
|Input
|-
|2
|5
|Input
|-
|2
|6
|Input
|-
|2
|7
|Input
|-
|2
|8
|Input
|-
|2
|9
|Input
|-
|2
|10
|Input
|-
|2
|11
|Input
|-
|2
|12
|Intput
|-
|2
|13
|Input
|-
|2
|14
|Output
|THC Enable relay
|Coil +
|-
|2
|15
|Input
|-
|2
|16
|Output
|-
|2
|17
|Output
|}

== Configuration ==

=== Stepper Drivers ===
Steps per inch: 1358

Driving current:
* SW1 ON
* SW2 ON
* SW3 OFF

Holding Current:
* SW4 OFF

Steps:
* SW5
* SW6
* SW7
* SW8

== Parts ==

* Steppers:
** Wantai 57BYGH115-003
** Nema 23 stepper motor
** 425oz-in torque
** 3 Amp
* Drivers:
** Wantai DQ542MA
** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]]
* SmoothStepper Ethernet
* C25 Break out board
** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html
** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]]

==maintenance ==
[[CNC_Plasma_Cutter_maintenance|maintenance page]]

== Authorization ==

=== Authorizers ===

* Tom Judge - 45A and 30A fine cut consumables
* Andrew Camaradella - 45A auto Z only
* Ron Olson - 45A auto Z only

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 45A Auto Z ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Tom Judge
|Danger Committee
|
|-
|Andrew Caramdella
|Danger Committee
|
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Erik Wessing
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|}

=== List of Currently Authorized Users - 30A Fine Cut ===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Tom Judge
|Danger Committee
|
|-
|Casey Olson
|Tom Judge
|-
| Jake Chaitkin
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-
| Zack Sasnow
| Ron Olson
| 6/9/2018
|-}
|-
|}

CNC Plasma Cutter Authorisation

2018-08-03T15:46:49Z

Chow: Chow moved page CNC Plasma Cutter Authorisation to CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization: spelling

#REDIRECT [[CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization]]

CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization

2018-08-03T15:46:49Z

Chow: Chow moved page CNC Plasma Cutter Authorisation to CNC Plasma Cutter Authorization: spelling

Authorization will take place in two parts, much like the Shopbot. Part 1 will be the software (explained in mind-numbing detail below), and Part 2 will be the actual care and feeding of the machine itself.

For folks who want to get authorized, here's some info:

* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_R5lxeLWXO5RHv80kZ1pFGoYYbXbBwVFrAn_9t0GML8/edit?usp=sharing The slide show part of the authorization]
* [[CNC Plasma Cutter|The wiki has a lot of good info about the machine]]. I recommend reading all of it: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Plasma_Cutter
* We use SheetCam (https://www.sheetcam.com/index) for generating gcode. I recommend downloading the program; the demo version is limited to generating something like 100 lines of gcode, but that's the only restriction I've found. The company has a lot of good videos on youtube and knowing how to use this program is pretty critical.
* Note that you do not design your part in SheetCam, but import it as either a DXF or SVG file; I've done all my stuff in Illustrator and then exported it as DXF and imported into SheetCam with good results.
* Seriously, spend the time to get familiar with SheetCam.
* Mach3 is the program that actually runs the machine, and it has its own interface and quirks; on a good day you shouldn't have to do much more than import the SheetCam-generated file and run. On a bad day it's a good idea to know how to move around in this program as well to troubleshoot WTF is going on.
* You are responsible for bringing your own metal sheet, something like: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-24-in-x-24-in-16-Gauge-Plain-Sheet-Metal-800657/204604786. If you're done with your sheet take the remains with you or throw it away (preferably out in the alley so the scrap metal guys can take it).
* Any material without parking tickets will be summarily thrown away with no warning; writing your name on the metal is not sufficient and will not be honored. Seriously, just find a parking ticket slip and tape it onto your piece if you really want to keep using it. Place your ticketed work in the project holding area and do not throw it under the machine.
* This is a homemade machine; there is no manual and there is no company website to go to. My only request, and I make this in the strongest, gentlest way, is to document what you do [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Talk:CNC_Plasma_Cutter&action=edit&redlink=1 on the Talk page of the machine on the wiki], preferably with pics. This will help you remember what you did, and help others to know what can be done. We need a lot of knowledge for this machine and we need to know both successes and failures so that the rising tide will lift all boats.
* I recommend, but do not require, you get authorized on the Miller handheld plasma cutter too. Why? Because knowing how plasma cutting works and why it might stop working can help in troubleshooting the CNC machine; the only difference between the the handheld plasma cutter and the CNC one is that you are the computer.

Board Meeting Notes 2018-07-03

2018-07-03T23:39:13Z

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{{Board Meeting Notes
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
* '''Old business'''

== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $28,302.25
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,743.54
* '''PEX:''' $11,301.87
* '''PayPal:''' $5,031.20

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:''' 394
* '''Full Members:''' 110
* '''Total Members:''' 504
* '''Quorum:''' 37

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:00 pm

Board Meeting Notes 2018-06-19

2018-06-19T21:35:41Z

Chow: /* Membership Report */

{{Board Meeting Notes
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| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking: $20,891.11'''
* '''Chase Savings: $110,736.51'''
* '''PEX: $12,224.39'''
* '''PayPal: $10,654.72'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers: 411'''
* '''Full Members: 123'''
* '''Total Members: 534'''
* '''Quorum: 41'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-06-19

2018-06-19T18:55:41Z

Chow: /* Financial Report */

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD= 2018-06-05
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| YYYY=2018
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking: $20,891.11'''
* '''Chase Savings: $110,736.51'''
* '''PEX: $12,224.39'''
* '''PayPal: $10,654.72'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-06-19

2018-06-19T18:53:38Z

Chow:

{{Board Meeting Notes
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX: $12,224.39'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2018-06-19

2018-06-19T18:52:42Z

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{{Board Meeting Notes
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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

FormLabs Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer

2018-05-19T18:18:31Z

Chow: /* List of Currently Certified Users */

{{ Template:EquipmentPage
| owner=PS:One
| model=FormLabs Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| arrived= June 2017
| doesitwork=yes
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| where=CNC Shop
| certification=yes
| hackable=no
| value=$2,000
| image =
| hostarea = CNC
}}

== About ==

3D SLA Printer. Requires a proprietary resin, a short-lived tank, and a relatively longer-lived build plate to function. The requirement to buy your own tank and resin makes this printer less suitable as a first 3D printing experience for most members, though the printed parts have properties that may be desirable such as use as patterns for metal casting, transparency/translucency of some resin types, and comparatively high resolution and smoothness of printed parts.
Compared to the PLA and ABS filament of PS1's other printers, the liquid resin is more difficult to handle, must be kept away from light when not in use, and is quite sticky. Cleanup and setup is significantly more difficult than with filament-based printers. Parts must be washed with alcohol in a two-step process, and benefit from being cured in a UV light environment. The proprietary software is free and downloadable (see below) but is fairly simple to use by someone with basic 3D printing experience. Parts are generally printed elevated away from the build plate and at an angle to the build plate, rather than flat on as they might be with an FDM (filament-based) printer. Support structure is added by the proprietary software.

== Status ==

* The main limitation to new users is that both the tank and the resin are considered consumables, that you must provide for yourself. "One standard tank lasts for about 2 L of our resin. With a separate tank for each individual resin color, switching materials is as easy as sliding in a new tank."
* Each tank is (in 2018) $59 and each build platform is $99 https://formlabs.com/store/us/form-1/buy-accessories/
* White resin, the most common type, is about $149 per liter. https://formlabs.com/store/us/form-1/buy-materials/

== Authorizations ==

* You should familiarize yourself with the PreForm software and have some small parts that you've loaded into PreForm, available to print as your first parts.
* Once you have secured the basic supplies, contact a member of the Danger Committee (see below), the CNC Area Host or a CNC area Volunteer Authorizer to become authorized.

== Settings ==
* PreForm is available for both Windows and MacOS PreForm is supported on Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
* Required software, called Preform, is proprietary and available, free, from FormLabs https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000005384-Software

== Procedures ==

=== Powering On Machine ===
*

=== Powering Off Machine ===
*

== Material Safety & Information ==
* https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000008264

== Resources ==
* Support link: https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000003004-Form-1-
* Each tank is (in 2018) $59 and each build platform is $99 https://formlabs.com/store/us/form-1/buy-accessories/
* White resin, the most common type, is about $149 per liter. https://formlabs.com/store/us/form-1/buy-materials/

== Youtube links ==

* Formlabs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYr1_Trp-hM
* 3D Print - Tech Design https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kzWvQjkndM

== Cleaning & Maintenance ==

* https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000003004-Form-1-

== List of Currently Certified Users ==

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
|-
|Andrew Camardella
|Danger Committee
|-
|Kathryn Born
|Danger Committee
|-
|Aaron Feigan
|Danger Committee
|-
|Ashish Jasani
|Danger Committee
|-
|Anna Yu
|Danger Committee
|-}
|Brian Chojnowski
|Andrew Sowa
|-}

[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]

Board Meeting Notes 2018-05-15

2018-05-15T23:16:02Z

Chow: /* Minutes */

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2018-04-17
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2018-05-15
| YYYY=2018
}}

Meeting Start: 7:00 pm

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
** Andrew
** Jennie
** Ed
** Kathryn
** Brian
** Sam

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Consent Agenda
** Establishment of "Area 10 - Digital"
***

* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* '''New business'''
** Member asked: "board meeting notes in the Wiki after 1/2/2018 have the Financial Report section empty while pretty much all the earlier ones have it filled in. Can we have that filled in again?"
**
** Regular feedback loop between Board and Area Hosts, Sam C will lead
**
**
* '''Old business'''

** Building sale - Planning Brigade
***
** Canvas/LMS - quizzes doesn’t work, rest of course appears correctly
***
== Minutes ==

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:''' $24,784.83
* '''Chase Savings:''' $110,728.99
* '''PEX:''' $2,394.84
* '''PayPal:''' $11,624.81

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===
*
=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board meeting adjourns 8:10 pm