Outstanding! I've been mulling over similar ideas ever since seeing the Shark version. Already having a conventional CNC router, I started looking into the GRBL ecosystem to see which senders might be most amenable to the 'guided wizard' style of conversational programming that the Shark uses, but concluded that there really isn't anything out there that is close. It seems that your cncjs based approach is just 'simple' control, but that's probably 90% of the utility. Did you choose the Jet lift specifically due to it being easy(er) to mod and/or more compatible with the 80mm spindle diameters? I haven't really looked into lifts since I was originally planning my router table around a Triton plunge router that has accessible adjustments, but seeing your project definitely is inspiring me to revisit this idea.
Thanks! Yeah, unfortunately there aren't any such open source conversational UIs. Tho as you said, IMO 99% can be done with a simple traditional UI. The automatic macros that shark has could be easily implemented, as those could be made for example firstly asking the user for the board width, bit width and joint spacing etc, then just using a parametrized macro with M0 pauses in between every move. I was about to create one just for demonstration, but as I've used this now for months, I haven't needed such a feature. The most used thing I've found is the ability to reference bit center, outer and inner edges, that helps alot in calculating the fence distance in your head. I chose the JET lift simply because it was the only one available near me, so I could go there and inspect it to see if it could be converted. There's the same lift for sale on Banggood and I think any router lift without the separate locking mechanism can be easily converted as those have an anti backlash feature implemented in the main lift screw. So as long as it's a lift without a separate locking mechanism and you work out the screw pitch, it should work. There's also adapter rings in Aliexpress for converting the 107mm regular router lift diameter to almost any spindle, all the way to something like 43mm IIRC.
From experience I use two limit switches at each end of stroke. Per side one acts at your end of limit stroke sensor. The second is your over travel. That'll prevent over stroking in both directions. Just a suggestion you seem to be doing fine on your own 😂
Thanks for the comment! I have hard limit switches on the router lift at both ends, up and down. On the fence hard switches on the homing end and I am using software limits on the other end to avoid over travel.
Awesome build, I had been pondering this type of build in solidworks for awhile now; my only dilemma is understanding the code for programming and electronics for the switches/ display. Do you have a full build plan or plan to make one for sale?
I am currently cleaning up the project and will post the Fusion file somewhere. I'll let you know then! The electronics side is easy to understand if you think of it as a two axis CNC, at least easier than building a CNC.
@@kyy-_- @kyy-_- I appreciate you following up with the model. I'll defiantly use it when designing mine. I just downloaded Fusion 360 today and would like to get decent in this software since they have the free option. Currently I'm using Solidworks due to my employment's preferences. Hopefully you will make more videos on this build (audio overview detailing maybe the coding layout and part choices). I enjoy watching the thought process in people's builds. Nevertheless, I appreciate you sharing your build.
Thanks! I think it's better than Shark in a sense that it takes a smaller footprint as theres no protruding parts, and the fence is easily removable, only four bolts.
I want to do something similar but with a table saw. Two axes for the blade angle and height and one for the fence position. I'm not as smart as you so the actual implementation of this stuff is pretty far over my head. lol
I love that you're missing part of your thumb and still not using a push block.
I have 9 and a 3/4 push blocks attached to my hands, what do you mean? :D
Skvělý projekt . Naprosto dokonalé zpracování. Závidím vám tuto šikovnost.
Děkuji!
Awesome build mate. Well done 🙂
Fantastic build, thanks for sharing.
Good work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum last week 😎
Awesome! Thank you!
Amazing work ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work
Outstanding! I've been mulling over similar ideas ever since seeing the Shark version. Already having a conventional CNC router, I started looking into the GRBL ecosystem to see which senders might be most amenable to the 'guided wizard' style of conversational programming that the Shark uses, but concluded that there really isn't anything out there that is close. It seems that your cncjs based approach is just 'simple' control, but that's probably 90% of the utility.
Did you choose the Jet lift specifically due to it being easy(er) to mod and/or more compatible with the 80mm spindle diameters? I haven't really looked into lifts since I was originally planning my router table around a Triton plunge router that has accessible adjustments, but seeing your project definitely is inspiring me to revisit this idea.
Thanks! Yeah, unfortunately there aren't any such open source conversational UIs. Tho as you said, IMO 99% can be done with a simple traditional UI. The automatic macros that shark has could be easily implemented, as those could be made for example firstly asking the user for the board width, bit width and joint spacing etc, then just using a parametrized macro with M0 pauses in between every move. I was about to create one just for demonstration, but as I've used this now for months, I haven't needed such a feature. The most used thing I've found is the ability to reference bit center, outer and inner edges, that helps alot in calculating the fence distance in your head.
I chose the JET lift simply because it was the only one available near me, so I could go there and inspect it to see if it could be converted. There's the same lift for sale on Banggood and I think any router lift without the separate locking mechanism can be easily converted as those have an anti backlash feature implemented in the main lift screw. So as long as it's a lift without a separate locking mechanism and you work out the screw pitch, it should work.
There's also adapter rings in Aliexpress for converting the 107mm regular router lift diameter to almost any spindle, all the way to something like 43mm IIRC.
Oh yeah and here's the 3D file if you want to take some inspiration:
grabcad.com/library/a-motorized-router-table-1
From experience I use two limit switches at each end of stroke. Per side one acts at your end of limit stroke sensor. The second is your over travel. That'll prevent over stroking in both directions. Just a suggestion you seem to be doing fine on your own 😂
Thanks for the comment! I have hard limit switches on the router lift at both ends, up and down. On the fence hard switches on the homing end and I am using software limits on the other end to avoid over travel.
Good clean wiring! Did you check your table top for twist using two parallels (winding sticks)?
Thanks! I just checked that it was flat against my table saw table.
Awesome build, I had been pondering this type of build in solidworks for awhile now; my only dilemma is understanding the code for programming and electronics for the switches/ display. Do you have a full build plan or plan to make one for sale?
I am currently cleaning up the project and will post the Fusion file somewhere. I'll let you know then! The electronics side is easy to understand if you think of it as a two axis CNC, at least easier than building a CNC.
@@kyy-_- thanks, I’d appreciate it.
@@ProjectAnubisUSA Hello! If you need inspiration, here's the Fusion file I used: grabcad.com/library/a-motorized-router-table-1
@@kyy-_- @kyy-_- I appreciate you following up with the model. I'll defiantly use it when designing mine. I just downloaded Fusion 360 today and would like to get decent in this software since they have the free option. Currently I'm using Solidworks due to my employment's preferences. Hopefully you will make more videos on this build (audio overview detailing maybe the coding layout and part choices). I enjoy watching the thought process in people's builds. Nevertheless, I appreciate you sharing your build.
WOW! I want one. Better than the SHARK? And you wear PATAGONIA 👍👍
Thanks! I think it's better than Shark in a sense that it takes a smaller footprint as theres no protruding parts, and the fence is easily removable, only four bolts.
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I want to do something similar but with a table saw. Two axes for the blade angle and height and one for the fence position. I'm not as smart as you so the actual implementation of this stuff is pretty far over my head. lol