FreazyKam

Run your first job on the machine#

You will connect to a FluidNC controller over WiFi, zero the machine, and cut the coaster from the first tutorial.

You need: a FluidNC controller on your WiFi, and the coaster project open. Allow 20 minutes the first time; most of that is the one-time setup in step 1.

Safety: keep a way to cut power to the machine and router within reach. The app's STOP button needs WiFi to work.

1. Install the relay (first time only)#

Follow Install the relay file, then come back here.

2. Connect#

  1. Click the Machine tab.
  2. Type fluidnc.local (or the controller's IP address).
  3. Click Connect.
  4. A small FreazyKam link window opens. Leave it open.

The state should read Idle.

The Machine tab after connecting

3. Home#

Skip this if your machine has no limit switches.

  1. Under Home & Zero, click Home → All.
  2. Wait for the state to return to Idle.

4. Zero on the stock#

  1. Fit the 6 mm end mill.
  2. Use the jog arrows to move the bit over the stock's bottom-left corner.
  3. Click Zero → X and Zero → Y.
  4. Jog Z− until the bit just touches the top of the stock. Use a small step near the surface.
  5. Click Zero → Z.

All three axes should show a ✓.

5. Send the job#

  1. In the sidebar, click Send to card.
  2. Check the map: the job should sit inside the stock.

6. Run#

  1. Start the router.
  2. Click Run.

To stop: click Pause, wait, then Cancel job. In an emergency, click the red STOP.

7. Finish#

  1. When the job ends, cut the four tabs with a chisel.
  2. Sand the edges.

Done#

You've cut your first part.

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