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| Maximum run time per program || 1 hr, limited by thermals, programs can be divided into <1hr sections will cool-down times between
| Maximum run time per program || 1 hr, limited by thermals, programs can be divided into <1hr sections will cool-down times between
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=== Known Issues ===
* Door interlock switch disconnected (might not want to reconnect)
* Spindle resumes automatically when E-stop is released, proper re-start procedure can deal with this safely but it still shouldn't happen
* Spindle bearings need replacement, killed by too much exposure to sawdust
* Head needs tramming


== Machine Details ==
== Machine Details ==
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== Planned Upgrades ==
== Planned Upgrades ==
* Make new front panel
* Make new front panel - Will require linuxCNC upgrade first
* Reinstate touch probe
* Reinstate touch probe
* Replace controller with MESA 7i76E
* Replace controller with MESA 7i76E
* Install LinuxCNC option
* Install LinuxCNC option
* Rebuild spindle
* Rebuild spindle - Bearings need replacement to reduce noise and heating
* New spindle motor and driver
* New spindle motor and driver - To possibly increase max spindle speed

=== Known Issues ===
* Door interlock switch disconnected (might not want to reconnect)
* Spindle resumes automatically when E-stop is released, proper re-start procedure can deal with this safely but it still shouldn't happen
* Spindle bearings need replacement, killed by too much exposure to sawdust
* Head needs tramming


== Boxford Caretakers ==
== Boxford Caretakers ==