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(HTT06681172)
BT1212 User Manual
Techno CNC Systems, LLC ©2015 (08/20)
BT1212
Series CNC Router
Manual
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.
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Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com

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  • Page 1 (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual Techno CNC Systems, LLC ©2015 (08/20) BT1212 Series CNC Router Manual 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (HTT06681172) BT1212 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions ......................Page 3 Colleting Guidelines ......................Page 4 NCStudio Controller Functionality Functions of the Keys ................ Page 5 Shift Commands / Combination Keys ................ Page 6 III Operating Tutorials 3.0- Switching Movement to Step or Jog ............

  • 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 (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 (Input the number 4) X+ Movement (Input the number 6)

  • 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) Go to XYZ home (mechanical origin) Go to current work (relative) origin Set Z zero position manually not using Touch-Off pad...

  • 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. The mode will be displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

  • 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 will show. Scroll through the files with Select file by pressing OK. Then load the file by pressing 1.

  • 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. To determine what speed protocol will be used, do the following: In the main screen, press menu to enter the menu screen .
  • 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. 4.
  • 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 (HTT06681172) Website:support.technocnc.com | Call: 631-648-7481 BT1212 User Manual Using the 4 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 Limited Warranty On Techno Brand Products Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty document, Techno CNC Systems LLC (“Techno”) warrants its Techno brand products (“Product” or “Products”) to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions (“Product Limited War-...
  • Page 19 THEIR RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER(S) OR SUPPLIER(S). Available warranties covering those com- ponents are furnished with each Product and Part. Techno CNC Systems does not assume any warranty ob- ligation or liability for components covered exclusively by the stated warranty of a component’s respective manufacturer(s) or supplier(s).
  • Page 20 * Use of non-standard parts or accessories without prior written approval from Techno. * Use of Product or part for purposes for which the item was not designed or intended. * Cancellation or recall of equipment/parts payment to Techno without specific prior written authorization from Techno.
  • Page 21 Warranty inspections and repairs are performed at Techno’s New York facility, where all necessary diagnos- tic and repair equipment is available. This equipment is difficult to transport and field service is accordingly severely limited and will only be supplied at Techno’s sole discretion. If field service is required, all service call expenses, including transportation, travel time, subsistence costs, and the prevailing cost per hour (eight hour minimum) are the responsibility of the customer.
  • Page 22 The terms and conditions contained herein shall constitute the entire agreement concerning the Limited War- ranty described herein. No oral or other representations are in effect. No dealer, distributor, or individual is authorized to amend, modify, or extend this Limited Warranty in any manner and only the warranty expressed in this warranty document is extended herein by Techno.

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