#CncFoamCutter #HotWireCNC #GrblMega5X
This is a 4 part of series, it's a long video so below are the timestamps to jump to the main sections.
The software section is the longest because this is the most challenging

00:00 Intro
00:55 Wiring the controller to the stepper motors
08:13 Checking the Axis work in the correct direction
11:32 Checking the Calibration
20:22 Hot Wire Temperature setting and testing
23:19 First Test Cut
31:53 Incorrect Wire Spead and Temperature Demo
32:39 Software to Generate the GCode for a foam wing

It's a full stepbystep build series from start to cutting your first wing.

The eBook and plans can be found here. https:/rckeith.co.uk/howtobuildausbcnchotwirefoamcutter/

Links mentioned in the video
Steps per Millimeter Calculator https://blog.prusaprinters.org/calcul...

CNC Wire cutter Wings in Gcode http://swarfer.co.za/rc/wire/index.php

Jedicut https://www.jedicut.com

DevWing Foam http://www.devcad.com/eng/devwingfoam...

It uses inexpensive 3d printer electronics and parts easily found in your local DIY store.

https://rckeith.co.uk/usbhotwirecn...

I use it to make RC wings and fuselages but it can be used to make many other foam projects.

Part 1 is the introduction gives a brief overview of this stepbystep series to build your own CNC foam cutter

Part 2 is the electronics build and configuration

Part 3 is the mechanical build of this video

Part 4 This video shows wiring, axis checks, calibration checks and making our first test cut. The last section shows software you can use to generate Gcode for your wing

The free eBook also includes details on how to build the parallel port version, if you want to use Mach3 or Linux CNC