FoxAlien Masuter Pro - Desktop CNC Router Machine Manual

Product Specifications

How to Assemble the Machine

Step 1

Y-axis Aluminum Profile (L)


Y-axis Aluminum Profile (R)


X-axis Aluminum Profile


M5*20 Flat Cap Bolt

Step 2

MDF Spoil Board


M5*20 Bolt

Step 3

X-axis Gantry


M5*16 Flat Cap Bolt

Step 4

Spindle Holder


M5*12 Bolt


Washer

Step 5

Spindle

Step 6

Y-axis Drag Chain Bracket


Y-axis Drag Chain Bracket


M3*6 Button Cap Bolt

Step 7

X-axis Drag Chain Bracket


M3*6 Button Cap Bolt

Step 8

Controller Support Plate


Controller


M3*8 Button Cap Bolt

Step 9

M5*8 Bolt


M5 T-nut

Step 10

Hex Wrench

Step 11

Y Axis Drag Chain


M4*6 Flat Cap Bolt

Step 12

Y Axis Drag Chain


M4*6 Flat Cap Bolt

Wiring Diagrams

X, Y & Z Stepper Motors Wiring Diagrams

X, Y & Z Limit Switches Wiring Diagrams

Spindle & Light Wiring Diagrams

Positive wire (Red) connects to the port with red dot Negative wire (Blue) connects to the other port

60W spindle plugged into Spindle 1 socket Flip the toggle switch to the right side

Light: Insert the plug to the socket

Controller Instructions

Toggle Switch: Flip to the left when using 300W Spindle Flip to the right when using 60W Spindle or Laser

How to Install the Router Bit

How to Use Grblcontrol (Candle)

Driver Installation

1. Download from U disk. Double-click to start installation.
   
2. Click "INSTALL"
   
3. Wait until it shows "Driver install success"
   
4. Connect the USB cable to the PC and the cotroller.
   
5. 
   

To Determine your Machine's COM port

• For Windows XP: Right click "My Computer"→ Select "Manage"→ Select "Device Manager".
• For Windows 7: Right click "Computer"→ Select "Manage" → Select "Device Manager" from left pane.
• For Windows 10: Right click "This PC"→ Select "Manage" → Select "Device Manager" from left pane.
• In the tree, expand "Ports (COM & LPT)", your machine will be the USB Serial Port (COMX), where the "X" represents the COM number, for example COM6.
• If there are multiple USB serial ports, right click each one and check the manufacturer, the machine will be "CH340".

Grblcontrol (Candle) Working Interface Introduction

Make Your First Cut

1. Double click to start Grblcontrol (Candle)
   
2. Connect USB cable to computer and machine, click Service->Port select COM port. Click "OK"
   
3. If Status becomes Alarm and [MSG: Check Limits] appears in the console at the same time, please check whether the limit switch is triggered. You can power off and elease the limit switch manually or refer the manual to release the limit via software.
   
   
4. Console window prints "CTRL+X" indicates that the connection is failed. Need to check whether the E-stop is pressed down. If yes, turn the E-stop clockwise, and then click "Unlock".
   
   
5. Console window prints "[CTRL+X] < Grbl 1.1f ['$' for help]" if the connection is successful. Click "Unlock".
   
   
6. Fix the MDF with the clamps
   
   
7. 
   
   1. Open the file
   2. Choose the Step and Feed (Unit: mm)
   3. Click the direction button to move the bit to the surface of the object.
8. The best distance between the bit and the object is that the bit should feel the A4 paper, and the paper can pass through the bit.
   2. 1. Set origin. Click "Zero XY" and "Zero Z"
      2. Click "Send" to start engraving
         
9. Engraving Finished.
   

How to Unlock Limit Switch

1. Limit switch will trigger when the machine runs out of active working area.
   
   
2. Command window will show: "ALARM:1 [MSG: Reset to continue]"
   
   
3. Click "Reset"
   
4. Click "Unlock"
   
5. Click direction buttons to move the axis way from limit switch.
   
   
6. If status change to "Alarm" again, that means it does not entirely move away from the limit switch, just repeat the previous steps to unlock.
   

How to Use E-stop

1. Press down E-stop when the machine malfunctions to avoid damage.
   
   
   
2. Rotate clockwise to release the E-stop.
   
   
3. Status in software will change to "Alarm".
   
   
4. Print "[MSG:'$H'|'$X' to unlock]"
   
   
5. Click "Unlock" to normal working status.
   

Z-Probe Operating

1. Connect the wire
   
2. Measure Z probe actual size (Thickness: 14.83mm)
   
3. Modify Z-probe parameter. Default value is Z15, change it to Z14.83 base of the parameter measured.
   
   
4. Place the probe as shown
   
   
5. Click "Zero XY"
   
6. Click Z-probe button to start detecting. After Z-probe detection finished, remove Z-probe, click "Send" to start engraving.
   

Extended Accessories

(Available on foxalien.com)

Offline Controller

Note: USB connection and offline controller can not be used at the same time.
Please unplug the USB cable when using the offline controller, otherwise it may cause errors, deviation or unusual stopping during engraving

Laser Module

Installation and Wiring Diagrams

300W Spindle

Flip the toggle switch to the left
300W spindle plugged into Spindle 2 socket

300W Spindle Installation and Wiring Diagrams

Please download the driver and software from the thumb drive included in the package.

It includes:

• CH340 Driver
• GrblControl (Candle) software for Windows
• Sample files
• PDF user manual

Or download the above documents from google drive link: https://shor.at/yeSs87LA

Please visit www.foxalien.com for more CNC machine accessories products.

Feel free to contact us for technical support if you come across any difficulty during assembly and using.
E-mail: aftersale@foxalien.com, support@foxalien.com
We will response within 1 business day.

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References

• FoxAlien | Industry Leader in CNC & DIY Projects For Any Hobbyist
• FoxAlien | Industry Leader in CNC & DIY Projects For Any Hobbyist

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