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DIY CNC Release Notes
Release notes for the DIY CNC open source project by thehardwareguy.
Release Notes
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Last updated: 21st October 2024
21/07/24 - Version 1.0: Project Release
Summary: Project officially released to the public.
21/10/24 - Version 1.1: Minor Upgrades and Further Development
Summary: Project developed further to support machining aluminium.
Change Log:
- Improved strength of Y-Axis Proximity Sensor Bracket.
- Added Proximity Sensor Brackets to the main model.
- Added Proximity Sensor holes to the relevant parts (008, 012).
- Modelled M8 Proximity Sensors and added them to the main model. (Axis: X, Y1, Y2, Z).
- Increased size of (008) ballscrew pass-though hole to make adjusting coupler grub screws easier.
- Designed a prototype Twin Air Nozzle fixture to use when machining aluminium.
- Designed a spindle-mounted Air Tube Support Bracket for use with the Twin Air Nozzle.
- Designed Air Splitter Bracket to mount a Tee Splitter (for 15mm Air Tube) to the rear of the Z-Axis Backplate.
- Modified Z-Axis Backplate (010) with two additional holes to support fixture of the Air Splitter Bracket.
- Added Twin Air Nozzle to main model.
- Added Air Tube Support Bracket to main model.
- Added Air Splitter Bracket to main model.
- Improved positioning of Y-Axis Ballscrew Front Bearing Blocks (002).
- Updated the relevant Technical Drawings to reflect all changes mentioned above.
- Exported modified Technical Drawings as PDF and added to project files.
- Exported newly designed 3D-Printed parts as STL and added to project files.
- Exported the updated main CNC Model in all supported formats.
- Added Project Files (version 1.1) to website for download.
- Updated Release Notes
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