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General Instructions For Set-Up
The steps required to set up an Educational DaVinci are presented below. Each step is
outlined briefly here, and explained in detail in subsequent sections of this manual.
1. Remove the contents from the crate, and check each item against the Materials
Checklist.
2. Install the spindle mounting bracket and the spindle. (The 8'x8' DaVinci comes
with these already installed.)
3. Mount the CAM clamps and the clamp bars.
4. Set up the electronics:
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Connect the serial cable from the PC to the DaVinci.
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Attach the power cord.
5. Install the safety cover.
6. Load the software.
7. Perform a self-test.
Materials Checklist
The following items are included as part of the educational DaVinci package. Contact
Techno immediately if any item is missing.
# (1) DaVinci controller (#EP1090)
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(1)Kress spindle (installed on 8'x8' DaVinci)
# (1)spindle mounting bracket (installed on 8'x8' DaVinci)
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(3)dampers (black knobs installed on rear shaft of motors)
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(1)6mm collet (installed on spindle)
# (1)1/8" collet
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(1)1/4" collet
# (1) 3/4" - 1/4" adapter sleeve
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(2)collet wrenches
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(2)CAM clamps with mounting hardware
# (2)clamp bars with mounting hardware
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(8)oval T-nuts
# (8)large T-nuts
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(3)hex keys
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(1)9 - 9 pin RS232 serial cable
# (1)power cord
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(1)safety cover
# (1)Techno G-Code Interface disk
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(1)Educational DaVinci Set-Up manual
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(1)G-Code Interface manual
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