MKS GEN L V1.0 For 4 Axis CNC Foam Cutters - Part 2

How to use the MKS GEN L V1.0 board for 4 axis CNC Foam Cutters. This is an Arduino Mega 2560 with a RAMPS board as one unit. It has a couple of nice features for CNC Foam cutters.

Although this video was made for the MKS Gen L board all the information apply equally as well to the Arduino Mega 2560 and the RAMPS board.

The MKS GENL L has a few extra options which can make it a good choice for foam cutting
1. Use a 24-volt power supply which can power the hot wire as well.
2. External connectors for high current stepper drives using NEMA 23 motors or bigger.

Parts List https://rckeith.co.uk/usb-hot-wire-cnc-foam-cutter-parts-list/

Part 1 video includes all the firmware, software and electronics set-up including bench tests.
Part 2 This video shows the sections below
Time Code
00:00 Intro
05:17 Installation and Wiring
16:32 Checking Axis Direction
31:47 Calibration
44:32 Homing
49:25 Homing Demo
53:29 Homing Config
01:04:18 Homing Direction
01:09:15 Hot Wire
01:19:43 Getting a Good Kerf Setting
01:34:28 Test Cut with Accuracy Check
01:37:45 What's Next

More details here https://rckeith.co.uk/use-the-mks-gen-l-board-for-cnc-foam-cutting/ including links to the 3d printed parts

Full Parts List here https://rckeith.co.uk/usb-hot-wire-cnc-foam-cutter-parts-list/

Видео MKS GEN L V1.0 For 4 Axis CNC Foam Cutters - Part 2 канала Keith Howlette