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BT1212 User Manual
Techno CNC Systems, LLC ©2015 (08/16)
NCstudio Controller
This document will provide a quick guide
to the operation of the Techno BT1212
CNC Router equipped with a NCstudio
Controller.
The BT1212 CNC Router is powered by high
precision stepper motors and controlled by
a hand-held NCstudio controller.
Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com
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  • Page 1 This document will provide a quick guide to the operation of the Techno BT1212 CNC Router equipped with a NCstudio Controller. The BT1212 CNC Router is powered by high precision stepper motors and controlled by a hand-held NCstudio controller. Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Changing to Different Offset (a new XY Zero location) .... Page 15 Pulse Equiv (scale factors) ......Page 16 Notes on the G-code file ......Page 16 Acceleration Set ......Page 16 Appendix Using the 4th Axis on a BT1212 Machine Page 17 Warranty Page 18 Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Safety Instructions READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT KNOWING WHERE THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH IS LOCATED. WARNING: IMPROPER OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 4: Colleting Guidelines

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Colleting Guidelines Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 5: Functions Of The Keys

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Single Keystroke Functions on the Handheld Pendant Bold Indicates Primary Function Y+ Movement Positive Feedrate (Input the number 8) Override (Parenthesis Indicates Secondary Function) (Input the number 7) Z+ Movement (Input the number 9) X- Movement...

  • Page 6: Shift Commands / Combination Keys

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Shift Commands / Combination Keystrokes To use the shift commands, you must press and hold the shift key and then select a second key to use the Shift Command function. Switch between work (relative) and machine (absolute)

  • Page 7: Operating Tutorials

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual III Operating Tutorials. 3.0- Switching Movement to Step or Jog. There are two modes that allow the user to control the movement of the machine: Jog and Step. To switch between these modes press the “Shift” button.

  • Page 8: Modifying The Jog Speed And Step Size

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 3.3- Modifying the Jog Speed and Step Size The machine can be jogged at two speeds, low and high. You can also change the increments in which the machine will move in Step mode. These speeds are set in the Manual Parameters page.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Xyz Position/Wcs/User Origin

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 3.5- Adjusting the XYZ Zero position/WCS/User Origin. XYZ zero position, Working Coordinate System (WCS), and User Origin are all the same thing. Different CAM systems and users just name the concept differently. For convenience XYZ zero position will be used in the rest of this manual.

  • Page 10: Loading A G-Code File

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 3.6- Loading a G-code File. Press the Menu button. Select “2.USB files” to access the flash drive. Only a G-code file with an “nc” extension with show. Scroll through the files with Select file by pressing OK.

  • Page 11: Running A G-Code File

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 3.7- Running a G-code file. Once the XYZ origin has been set as per section 3.5 and the file has been loaded as per section 3.6 the user is ready to run the G-code file. To run the G-code file simply press the start button Once the spindle has reached speed the machine will move into position to start the first cut.

  • Page 12: Advanced Tutorials

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual IV. Advanced Tutorials. 4.1- Alternating between Override and Programmed Feedrates. The controller can run G-code files with speed set by the user on the keypad, override speed, or with speed set in the CAM package/G-code file, programmed speeds.
  • Page 13 (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 4.2 Setting the Override Speed for a G-code file. From the main screen, press Menu to access the Menu screen. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and highlight 4. oper param Press OK to select this option and enter the Operations Parameters screen Use the arrow keys to move between each option and press enter to select the option.
  • Page 14 (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual 4.3 Setting the Table Size. From the main screen, press Menu to access the Menu screen. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and highlight 5. MFR param Press OK to select. Password: 33587550 The MFR parameters screen will now open.
  • Page 15 (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Press Menu Operations Select WSC Origin 1 Origin 2 . . . Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 16 (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Pulse Equiv (scale factors) X : 0.0012500 Y : 0.0012500 Z : 0.0012500 Notes On the G-code File If a part requires multiple tools, it is best to output a different file for each part. If the G-code file references a tool number higher than T10, then the controller will give an error at the start of the file.
  • Page 17 Axis on the Techno BT1212 Machines Note: The 4 axis on the Techno BT1212 machine is not a true 4 axis. You can only use this to do “wrapping” tool paths. This means that the file is designed as a regular, flat, 3-axis file, which is scaled so that the width matches the circumference of round stock.
  • Page 18 In no event shall Techno CNC Systems, LLC., be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever. Techno CNC Systems, LLC., is in no way liable for any lost profits arising from or connected to this agreement or items sold under this agreement, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including, without limitation, negligence, failure to warn, or strict liability.

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