Quick Start Guide for the Vortex Rotary Axis

This video is a definitive guide on how to set up your Vortex Rotary Axis for carving. You will see us set some zeroes, explore the various work-holding options, and make some beautifully round stock and the whole works, so sit back and enjoy the show!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Quick note on gSender
1:07 Switching to the Vortex
4:32 Homing on the Vortex
5:15 Workholding
7:57 Using the Tailstock
9:03 Setting your zero
11:03 Rotary surfacing
14:50 Bonus - Using Holding Current
16:11 VCarve Post Processor
17:45 VCarve Job Setup
18:31 Outro
Post Processor Download/Installation Instructions
resources.sienci.com/view/vx-...
gSender Edge V1.3.4 Download: github.com/Sienci-Labs/gsende...
For written instructions, visit our Vortex unboxing/assembly page: resources.sienci.com/view/vx-...
Order your Vortex Rotary Axis here:
sienci.com/product/vortex-rot...
We're here to assist you every step of the way during your Vortex assembly. Should you encounter any specific challenges, please don't hesitate to share them with us. Your feedback is invaluable as we continually strive to enhance the assembly process and ensure your experience is nothing short of exceptional.
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[@stevebarnett793]

I haven't used my Vortex yet. The video will open the door for carving rotary. Great job!

[@benwee3673]

Good video very well explain. Thank you.

[@larryrobinson7492]

Would like to see detailed info on setting it up on the Super long board 4th axis, I think I'll get it figured out but I'm not as brilliant or experienced as you and Daniel. Thanks.

[@SienciLabs]

Thanks for reaching out Larry. We are working on getting that information put together in the near future. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to customer support and they'll do their best to help you!

[@JohnColgan.]

Wow .... Impressive kit. Will it interface with other CNCs eg Chinese Sainsmart 4030? FoxAlien 4040xe ?

[@alassafcam]

Can you custom the size just for the rotary ?

[@aspirecncworks5686]

Will this kit work for a commercial Laguna CNC?

[@jphalip]

Thanks for the demo. Would this rotary device work with CNC brands other than the Long Mill?

[@SienciLabs]

Most likely, but we can’t offer much support for setting it up or operating it with other machines. We have an ongoing page/guide for reference on how to adapt it to other CNCs and have had confirmation to work on a Shapeoko: resources.sienci.com/view/using-other-cnc-routers/

[@NoMoreCarpetStore-lb5zh]

what program are you running you cnc with? I am running mine with marlin and I would love to be able to make a script to probe my 4th axis center location and z position as yours does at the beginning of this video.

[@SienciLabs]

We use Vcarve!