Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Genmitsu 3018-PROVer CNC Router from SainSmart. Included in your package will be a Micro SD card. On the Micro SD Card, you will find: These files can also be downloaded from SainSmart Online Resource Center https://docs.sainsmart.com/3018-prover...
Disclaimer this manual. connected with the assembly, handling, storage, use, or disposal of the product. Please be careful when using your CNC machine. This machine is an electrical device with moving parts and dangerous areas. power supply; it may cause malfunctions or damage to the machine.
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Part 2 - Mechanical installation 2.1 Preparing your base assembly What you will need Step 1: from the bearing mount. Step 2: screw mount as shown in the picture. Step 3: to secure the lead screw mount.
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2.2 Installing limit switches & cable holders to Y-Axis What you will need Step 1: Step 2: M3 5mm...
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Step 3: Install one limit switch on each side by tightening the M3 5mm screws.
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2.3 Installing Rubber feet to Y-Axis Base Assembly What you will need Step 1:...
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2.4 Installing Limit Switches to X-Axis/Z-Axis Gantry What you will need...
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Step 1: Step 2: Install four cable holders on the same side of the gantry. Two on the inside and two on the outside. Step 3: this limit switch.
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2.5 Install T-Slot Tension Nuts What you will need Allen Wrench, 4mm Spacer Template Tool Step 1: assembly so that the step motor is facing your right hand side. Step 2: Nuts on each side. Position near the back of the machine (Stepper Step 3: Template into the slot and space out the T-slot nuts as shown in...
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2.6 Install Y-Axis Base to X / Z Axis Gantry What you will need Spacer Template Tool Step 1: Step 2:...
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Step 3: until you finish the other side. Step 4: screws.
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2.7 Install the Spindle What you will need Step 1: Then screw the the collet collar back to the spindle.
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2.8 Install the Acrylic Baffles What you will need right baffle first, by placing the baffle along side the frame to fit the shape. Peel off the Step 1: Insert the M5 bolts from the outside baffle, the M5 bolt should insert from the left from the other side using your hand.
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Step 3: Now tighten the M5 bolts to secure the baffle. Repeat the steps to install the other side.
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Congratulations! Now your machine frame is fully assembled!
Part 3 - Wiring PCB Board Diagram Spindle motor motor motor 0-5V spindle controller speed Power control signal supply Offline controller...
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PCB Label Description Description Mark Description Mark -LAS+ 24VDC -PWM+ GND 0-5V 0-5V spindle controller speed control signal Power ON Spindle Spindle motor interface Offline controller (Note: Only Offline controller ESTOP Z-Probe USB.PWR XLIM+ 24V.PWR XLIM- X limit switch - Status YLIM+ SPINDLE...
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Cable Management Labeling: Each cable is labeled at one end according to its intended use. The labeling corresponds to the labeling found on the control module. Cable routing: Most cables are rigid; they do not move when the CNC router is in operation. They must be routed so that they are not in the way of any moving part during operation.
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3.1 Install the Main Control Board What you will need Step 1: Step 2: Position the frame so that the back of the machine is on the control board. Put on the M3 T-Slot nuts trough nuts onto the top and bottom beams on the frame, like shown nut loose and in horizontal position so that they can in the figure below.
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3.3 Connecting Y-Axis Limit Switches What you will need Step 1: Step 2:...
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Step 3: Connect both cables to the corresponding sockets on the control board Step 4:...
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3.4 Connecting Z-Axis Limit Switches What you will need 34cm 40cm Step 1: Connect the other end to main control board. Step 2: Connect the other end to main control board.
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3.5 Connecting the Stepper Motor cables What you will need Step 1: stepper motor is on the bottom of the machine in the...
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Step 2: Connect each stepper motor with the labeled cable to the main control board. Note that the end of 4-pin plug goes to the main board.
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3.6 Connecting the Spindle cables What you will need Spindle Cable, 35cm Step 1: Connect spindle cable to the top of the Step 2: Connect the other end of the spindle cable to the main control board.
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3.7 Install the Emergency Stop button What you will need with Cable Step 1: back side of the button. Step 2: into the pre-cut hole underneath Step 3: pointy corners facing the metal tighten down.
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Step 4: Connect the cable to the main control board. See position show below. Usage: Pushing the button will trigger emergency stop. The button will stay engaged once pushed. The button can only released when twisted clockwise. This prevents double pushing the button from releasing the trigger.
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Final Checks Lubricate dust sticking to the rods. the axes Note: Part of the normal maintenance is to periodically clean the threaded rods and re-lubricate as needed. Check snagging on any cables. Cable routing Emergency This is a normally closed switch stop button by turning the button in the direction of the arrows and letting it spring out.
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A Brief Glossary Glossary Stock Geometric Code, the language of the commands that the router understands, ca be used for specific G-Code Stepper Motor ER11 Collet Homing Cycle Origin Jogging...
Part 6 - Troubleshooting Symptom Check Candle shows a Serial port error message in the Console window The Offline Controller is not connected. Candle can communicate with the Candle The Stepper motor wiring is correct. The Stepper motors are connected to the correct motherboard ports. The cable connections for the limit switch.
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