Category Archives: Technical Docs

Masso Setup. The Masso CNC Controller has some excellent resources: Documentation Video Tutorials Forum You can skim over most of the wiring information in the official documentation as the few wiring diagrams you have already followed will cover the wiring setup, the above links are for reference, you can move straight onto the list below. […]

Setup for GRBL AIO or GRBL Gecko-based controllers Step 1: Install USB Drivers Please download the latest Silicon Labs CP210X driver for your operating system. Operating systems supported OSX, Windows (XP,7,8,10) & Linux Note for OSX Users: You may receive a notice that the program ‘cannot be opened’, in which case you mist open preferences, […]

The default GRBL post-processor in Fusion 360 can sometimes cause a few issues when initially getting machines up and running. These being: A) machine runs off to home before starting (and at the end of a job) tripping a limit switch in the process, or B) the machine drags your endmill across the job (very […]

Y End Plate, Pulley Plate, Stepper Plate and Stepper Motor installation. Notes: Idler pulley plates and motor plates also have an extra hole for a screw that holds the drag chain support extrusions, these are installed with the hole at the bottom. There are 4 Y end plates, 2 x A-Type & 2 x B-Type. […]

This post is about configuring the GRBL AIO Versions 1.G and EARLIER!  – for versions 1.I + please see GRBL AIO Configuration Main Connections Detailed   Fuse – 5x20mm – Suggested 10A 5mm Diameter x 20mm Length.  This fuse acts on the 12-36V motor power circuit. 12-36V DC power in.  The DRV8825 Drivers can actually handle up […]

Base Construction   The Heavy Mill base consists of 4 to 6 x 40*40 cross extrusions and 2 x 40*120 Y Extrusions. 1000mm: Parts List for 1000mm Base: 4 x 40*40 Base Supports 2 x 40*120 Y Rails 8 x M8*40mm SHCS 4 x T-Slot Connectors (With T-slot Base option only) 20 x m6 Tee […]

This post is about configuring the GRBL AIO Versions 1.I and later – for versions prior to 1.I, please see GRBL AIO Configuration Pre V1.I       Main Connections Detailed   Fuse – 5x20mm – Suggested 6.3-7.5A 5mm Diameter x 20mm Length.  This fuse acts on the 12-36V motor power circuit. 12-36V DC power in.  The […]

3DTek.xyz Masso to Gecko Parallel board. Designed to simplify Connecting a Masso CNC Controller to the popular Gecko G540, where otherwise a mess of wires might be required. Step Duplication Pins: To duplicate all step pulses for any axis, over to the A axis (4th driver of gecko), shunt one of the jumper sets in this […]

The invertek E3 VFD has several important and several optional parameters to be set before attempting to operate. Reference: E3 User guide Please note: The VFD that this is potentially a very dangerous device that is designed to be commissioned by a licensed electrician. The image below shows the separation of Low and High voltage, […]