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MODEL NO. KJ-2015

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CNC Operating Instructions

IndexChapter 6 Positioning and Connecting the Engraver .................................................6-1

6-1 Placing the Engraver .............................................................................................6-16-2 Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................6-26-3 Connecting the Engraver to the Computer ............................................................6-2

Chapter 7 Knowing the CNC Work Region ..................................................................7-17-1 Menu Introduction .................................................................................................7-27-2 Software Error and Warning Messages and Troubleshooting ...............................7-6

Chapter 8 Engraver Operation Guide ...........................................................................8-18-1 Environment Settings ............................................................................................8-18-2 Controller and Hotkey Settings .............................................................................8-2

8-2-1 Controller Functions ....................................................................................8-28-2-2 Controller and Hotkey Environment Settings ..............................................8-3

8-3 Holding the Engraving Workpiece .........................................................................8-58-3-1 Wood Material .............................................................................................8-58-3-2 Acrylic Material ............................................................................................8-68-3-3 Other Material Stick on Support Board .......................................................8-7

8-4 Use of Clamps .......................................................................................................8-88-5 Tool Installation Procedure ..................................................................................8-108-6 Engraving Path Confirmation .............................................................................. 8-118-7 Starting Point Set-up ...........................................................................................8-168-8 Engraving Debris Removal Steps .......................................................................8-178-9 Feed Rate Speed Adjustment Instructions ..........................................................8-18

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Chapter 6 Positioning and Connecting the Engraver


6-1 Placing the Engraver

Note: 1. Machine must be placed on top of a stable and level desk.

2. The engraver must be used in an environment where the temperature is between 5~40°C (41~104°F) and the humidity is between 35~80%.

3. The engraver must be placed in a location and keep a safe distance away from inflammables and flames.

Note: These 4 base footings should align with andtouch the surface ofthe desk.

Correct Incorrect (Machine wobbles)

Incorrect (Base not leveled)

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100mm(4 in.) 100mm

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Power Cord

Connect with Power Cord

Controller

USB Cable

USB

PC

USB

USB

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Note: Do not place any object within the marked regions.

Place and keep a safety distance

6-2 Connecting the Power Cord

6-3 Connecting the Engraver to the Computer

Note: Please connect according to the order of the numbers shown in the diagram.

Note: USB cable and controller should connect to the USB port at back plate.

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Chapter 7 Knowing the CN

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Chapter 7 Knowing the CNC Work Region

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A. Menu SelectionUsed to load G-Code, close G-Code; displays the location of the loaded file; preference setting and help functions.

B. Display G-Code Fields

C. Main Function AreaExecuting G-Code Run; Pause / Resume; Stop functions.

D. Information FieldsDisplays relevant information of the G-Code that currently being loaded and the engraving elapsed time.

E. CoordinatesDisplays the coordinates of the X, Y, Z axis; HOME; GO TO Z and OFFSET functions.

F. Manual AdjustmentTo move the directions of the X, Y, Z axis and make slightly adjustments.

G. Preview WindowDisplays a preview image of the loaded G-Code and the size of the engraving.

H. Spindle SpeedControls spindle on and off function; displays the current spindle rate and has a function for controlling the spindle speed.

I. Feed Rate SpeedDisplays the current Feed Rate value; and has a feed rate speed adjust function.

The below diagram is an overview of CNC with its features categorized into 9 main areas

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b. “HOTKEY CONTROLLER” Section; Hotkey and Controller Setting.

1. Enable or disable the functions of the controller (HID) and the keyboard (Hotkey)2. Displays the driver of the current controller3. Displays the list of corresponding hotkeys

Connects to the Operating InstructionsAbout BravoProdigy CNC

Link to the website

Help

Note: The operating instruction will be read by PDF viewer, so please download any correspondent software if you don’t have it.

7-1 Menu Introduction

Load G-Code

Close G-Code

FILEDisplays the location of the loaded G-Code

Preference Setting

a. “SYSTEM” Section Setting1. Set system language2. Set system unit

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A. Menu Selection

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B. Displays G-Code Fields

C. Main Function Area

Activate Engraving

Pause Engraving

Engraving in Progress

Resume Engraving

Stop Engraving Overview of Main Functions

D. Information Fields

E. Coordinates

● Displays the total number of lines of G-Code● Displays the line number of the current G-Code● Displays the percentage of the progress of the engraving● Displays the elapsed time of the engraving

Set the coordinates to zero values

Returns to the machine zero

Get to the starting point

Set to move the tool to a specified coordinate

Displays the coordinate values for the X, Y and Z axis

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F. Manual Adjustment

Overview of Manual Adjustment

X-axis move left (tool moves left)

Y-axis move forward (working table moves forward)

Z-axis move up (tool moves up)

X-axis move right (tool moves right)

Y-axis move backward (working table moves backward)

Z-axis move down (tool moves down)

G. Preview Window

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1. Displays the Loaded G-Code preview image.

2. The green cross-line represents the current position of the engraving tool.

3. Displays the file size X x Y x Z presenting “ Width x Length x Depth” and the unit.

● The moving speed is based on the speed value indicated by the FEED RATE on the system.

This button in pink indicates normal speed

This button in orange indicates that this mode is activated

● Jog button for fine adjustments to control fine single step movements along the 3 axes.

Note: This preview window is for reference only.

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H. Spindle Speed

Displays the Percentage of the Spindle Speed

I. Feed Rate Speed

It was allowed larger adjustments when drag with mouse

Note: During the engraving, this function will be lock and only can make fine adjustment. To perform large adjustment to the speed,first execute the button to stop engraving, and then use this function to make large adjustment. It is recommended to keep each adjustment within a 10% margin.

Displays the Percentage of the Feed Rate

Displays the current moving speed

Activate the spindle

De-activate the spindle Fine adjustment for speed decrease

It was allowed larger adjustments when drag with mouse

Fine adjustment for speed increase

Fine adjustment for speed increase

Fine adjustment for speed decrease

Solution: Step1

Please click [OK] button to leave the message window. Re-start the engraver and connect to CNC software.

Step2 Please check the fuse if it’s already burned or not. If it is burned, please change a new one and then re-start the engraver first and then open the CNC software.

Solution: Please click [OK] button to leave the message window. Confirm the unit of the loaded G-Code is the same as the unit of the CNC software. After confirmed, follow the engraving process to start to engrave.

Note: CNC software can support the file format that created by Cut2D , Cut3D, PhotoVCarve, VCarve Pro, Aspire, ArtCAM software. Please save the file in Bravoprodigy Arcs(mm), Bravoprodigy Arcs(inch), G-Code(mm), G-Code(inch), G-Code Arcs(mm) or G-Code Arcs(inch) format. CNC software also can support the file format that created by Bmp software. Please save the file in Mach2-3_mm or Mach2-3_inch format.

3. When the below error message appears, it means that the safety cover is opened.

Solution:Step1

Close the safety cover, then click on [OK] to leave the error message window.

Step2Execute the button to continue the engraving process.

1. When the error message on the right appears, it means that there is a problem with the connection between the engraver and the computer.

2. When the warning message on the right appears, it means that the loaded G-Code were not produced by BRAVOPRODIGY EDIT software.

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7-2 Software Error and Warning Messages and Troubleshooting

4. When one of the directions buttons keeps flashing, it means the corresponding axis has reached the limit. The flashing is indicating that the axis has reached the limit. Meanwhile, all of the directions adjustment have been locked besides the flashing one.

Solution: The right diagram shows that the axis has reached the limit. Please move rightward by click

and the button will stop flashing.

5. When the warning message appears as the diagram 1 during engraving, it means that the engrave tool path has exceeded a limit.

Solution: Please click on [OK] to leave the warning window.This means that the engraving path has reached the engraving boundary.As shown in the diagram 2, has reached the limit. This means X-axis toward to the left has reached the engraving boundary. Please re-position the workpiece within the engraving boundary to process the engraving.

6. When the message on the right appearsafter you press , it means you should set the X, Y, Z axis as zero first, then you can executes .

Solution:Press for each axis to set it as zero.

diagram 1

diagram 2

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Chapter 8 Engraver Operation G

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Chapter 8 Engraver Operation Guide

8-1 Environment Settings

1. Please read the contents of the instructions manual before using the engraver and follow to the operating regulations.

2. Please confirm whether the power cable, USB cable and the controller of the engraver are connected to the correct locations as specified in the instruction manual.(For positioning and connection the engraver, please refer to “Chapter 6 Positioning and Connecting the Engraver”.)

3. Click on the desktop shortcut to open the CNC software after turn on the engraver. Please go to the menu selection to click on the button, then click on this button to set the language and units.

4. Then click on to confirm whether the controller (HID) and the keyboard (Hotkey) are enabled. (Please refer to “Chapter 8-2-2 Controller and Hotkey Environment Settings”.)

5. Confirm 3 axes and working table movement by clicking X, Y, Z button on software or hotkey or controller.

Note: 1. Move 3 axes by software or controller, do not move by hands.

2. Once the software is activated, the FeedRate system preset value is 20%.If the user wishes to adjust the speed, use either or .

(DO NOT move X, Y, Z direction too fast.)

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A. X+ : Controls X-axis to move right (tool moves right);X - : Controls X-axis to move left (tool moves left).Y+ : Controls Y-axis to move forward (working table moves forward); Y - : Controls Y-axis to backward (working table moves backward).

B. Z+ : Moves the Z-axis up (tool moves up); Z - : Moves the Z-axis down (tool moves down).

C. Pause/Resume.

Note: During engraving, the buttons on the controller are locked, PAUSE/RESUME is the only button enabled execution.

D. Switch to slight adjustment (JOG).

E. FEED RATE + - : increase and decrease the speed of FEED RATE.

Note:1. When it’s not in engraving mode, this Feed Rate is used to control the moving

speed of the three axes.2. In engraving mode, this Feed Rate is used to control the moving speed of the

tool.

6. Please execute the to turn ON/OFF the spindle function to check whether the spindle is rotating normally.

Reminder: If the user wishes to adjust the spindle speed, use either or to adjust the spindle speed.

7. Please execute the key return to the machine zero. 8. Now, you may load the G-Code to the CNC software to execute the engraving. (Please

refer to “Chapter 5 EDIT Application Instructions” to learn how to create G-Code.)

Note: You should turn off “sleep”, “hibernate” and “hybrid sleep” mode in your computer before engraving, or this will affect engraving operation.

8-2 Controller and Hotkey Settings

8-2-1 Controller Functions

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8-2-2 Controller and Hotkey Environment Settings

1. Please click button on menu listing and click section. 2. To activate the devices (controller and hotkey), check Enable HID (Controller) and

Enable Hotkey (keyboard). HID Device choose USB, 2-axis 8-button gamepad. If there is no option for you to choose from, please confirm whether the controller is connected to the PC.

If the controller doesn’t work during operation, please refer to “Chapter 11 Q&A”, Q11.

3. The system itself has preset hotkeys, the right diagram shows the Function Key and the corresponding Hot Key.

If you don’t want to change the preset Hot Key, then click on the button to leave this window.

4. If you wish to create your preferred Hotkeys, proceed as the diagram on the right.

● Set Hotkey Setting: As the right diagram, when changing the key for Feed Rate Up, double click left mouse button on the field of the corresponding hotkey and the system will display as the diagram on the right. Next, select the key that you wish to use for this set up from the keyboard.

When the right window appears, please select the corresponding key of your choice.

After setting, the code for the new corresponding key will be displayed automatically.(See the right diagram)

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● Delete Hotkey Setting: When deleting a Hot Key that has already been set, one click right mouse button on the field of the corresponding Hot Key and the system will display as the diagram on the right. Next, click on [Clear Defined] and the definition will be deleted.

5. The below list shows the list of system preset Function Key and the corresponding Hot Key:

Function Key Hot Key

Axis X Plus

Axis X Minus

Axis Y Plus

Axis Y Minus

Axis Z Plus

Axis Z Minus

Feed Rate Down

Feed Rate Up

Pause

Jog

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Since wood itself have grains, therefore when holding down a wooden workpiece, the cutting direction should go against the wood grain. Doing this is to prevent the wood grain from tearing up into shreds.

There is no specific shape for workpieces, therefore when holding down a workpiece, use the provided clamps to the surface of the support board or sacrificed board with double-sided tapes or glue gun.(About the use of clamps, please refer to “Chapter 8-4 Use of Clamps” section.)

Note: Pay attention to the base of the workpiece must be flat on top of the working table and should not be distorted, as the diagram below.

8-3-1 Wood Material

8-3 Holding the Engraving Workpiece

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Parts of an acrylic workpiece may be thick or thin as its surfaces are typically uneven. Therefore, prior to engraving, measure the four corners and use the thinnest corner as the starting point for the engraving workpiece.

Explanation: If we set the highest corner as the starting point for the engraving workpiece, then the engraving may not reach certain parts of the low areas.

If you use the acrylic provided by authorized reseller, you can use silicone mat and support board to fix the engraving workpiece.When using acrylic or plastic sheet provided by unauthorized reseller, you may use the provided clamps to fix the engraving workpiece to a support board with double-sided tapes.(About the use of clamps, please refer to “Chapter 8-4 Use of Clamps” section.)

Note: If you use plastic sheets, please stick it on the support board and use the provided clamps to fix it on the working table. If you directly use the clamps to fix on the plastic sheet, the pressure of the clamps might cause the plastic a bulge in the middle, it might vibrate along by the cutting tool movement during engraving. And the engraving results would not be good.

8-3-2 Acrylic Material

Do not place the silicone mat and engraving material exceed the support board.Clamp should not be over lapping the silicone mat.

How to use silicone mat:

Attention:1. Clean with water after every use. Do not use solvent, alcohol, cleanser or other similar

product to clean the silicone mat. Clean and rub it with water gently by hands, do not pull and drag the silicone mat.

2. Please do not wash the silicone mat with support board. Water will damage the support board.

3. Please use your hands instead of brush or other object to get rid of debris on the surface.

4. Please store the silicone mat at room temperature. Do not bend or fold when in store.

5. The silicone mat must be dry before every use. Make sure there is no drop of water on the surface.

Set here as the starting point.

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8-3-3 Other Material Stick on Support Board

There is no specific shape for workpieces, therefore when holding down a workpiece, use the provided clamp or stick on the surface of a support board with double-sided tapes or glue gun.(About the use of clamp, please refer to “Chapter 8-4 Use of Clamps” section.)

Note: Take note that the base of the workpiece must be flat on top of the work table and should not be distorted.

6. The silicone mat only can be used with acrylic and ABS that is provided by authorized reseller. The surface of engraving material where it attaches with silicone mat should be flat.

7. Please do not use vacuum to clean the surface in order to avoid damaging the silicone mat.

8. Please do not cut or reform the silicone mat.

9. Clean the silicone mat with water before every use.

Step:1. Dry the silicone mat; place it at the upper edge or lower edge of support board. Please make

sure there is no air between the silicone mat and support board. The air in between might affect the engraving result and engraving material might fall off the silicone mat easily.

2. Place engraving material on the silicone mat. Please use the engraving material that provided by authorized reseller. We cannot guarantee the silicone mat will affect on engraving material that not provided by authorized reseller or not.

3. Clamp should not be overlapping the silicone mat. This will reduce the life-time of the silicone mat.

2. Place the silicone mat on the support board.

4. Place the engraving material on the silicone mat.

6. Place on the working table and fix it with clamps.

1. Take the support board.

3. Take engraving material and take off its protective paper.

5. Press the engraving material gently to make it stick with the silicone mat.

7. Finished.

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8-4 Use of Clamps

To tighten the clamp, please turn the wing nuts clockwise:

To loosen the clamp, please turn the wing nuts anti-clockwise:

Correct use of clamp:

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Incorrect use of clamp:

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1. Loose with an Allen key, turn anti-clockwise gently to loosen the 2 socket screws on the spindle and then insert the tool all the way into the spindle.

2. Next, turn the first socket screw clockwise and slightly tighten the tool, and then turn the second socket screw clockwise slowly to fully tighten the tool.

3. Finally, return to the first socket screw to fully tighten the tool. Ensure that the two socket screws are firmly tightened and do not wobble.

8-5 Tool Installation Procedure

Practice safety awareness when picking up the cutter. Please be careful as the cutter flute and tip are very sharp.

Prior to changing the cutter or tightening the cutter, please ensure that, the software has been deactivated first and turn off the engraver and unplug the power cord.

Please make sure the screws on both sides are lock securely.

X-axis 220mm (8.66 in.)

Y-axis 160mm (6.30 in.)

X-axis and Y-axis direction

Z-axis direction

Z-axis 63mm (2.48 in.)

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8-6 Engraving Path Confirmation

Prior to engraving, please be aware of the limits of the engraver so as to avoid exceeding these limits during engraving.

During the simulation of the engraving path, the FEED RATE should not be too fast.

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1. Please confirm the engraving boundary and the starting point of the engraving on the workpiece.

2. Place the workpiece in the middle of the working table and level it horizontally and vertically.

Then, using the provided clamp and after gently tightening the workpiece, move the tool to the set starting point of the workpiece and raise the Z-axis so that there is a 5 mm (0.2 in.) gap in between.

5 mm (0.2 in.) distance from cutter to engraving material.

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3. Mouse click on the button on the interactive screen to move the X-axis, start to simulate whether the X-axis path is within the machine path limits and will not hit the limit switches.

Note: Exercise caution when approaching the clamp, you should slow the Feed Rate speed to avoid the cutter hit the clamp accidentally.

Explanation: Use controller and keyboard to move the working table and the spindle. (For the movement of the working table and cutting tool, please refer to “Chapter 8-2 Controller and Hotkey Settings” section.)

Simulating X-axis movement diagram

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4. Mouse click on the button on the interactive screen to move the Y-axis, start to simulate whether the Y-axis path is within the machine path limits and will not hit the limit switches and also verify whether there is conflict with the clamp.

Note: Exercise caution when approaching the clamp, you should slow the Feed Rate speed to avoid the cutter hit the clamp accidentally.

5. Mouse click on the button on the interactive window to move the X-axis, start to simulate whether the X-axis path is within the machine path limits and will not hit the limit switches.

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6. Mouse click on the button on the interactive screen to move the Y-axis to simulate whether the Y-axis path is within the machine path limits and will not hit the limit switches and also verify whether there is conflict with the clamp.

7. Mouse click on the button on the interactive screen to move the Z-axis to simulate whether the Z-axis path is within the total engraving depth cutting limits and will not hit the limit switches.

Note: Note that when moving the Z-axis, you should slow the Feed Rate Speed, the cutter will jamming into the working table or the engraving workpiece if the cutter moves down too fast.

Ensure that the clamp are firmly fastened and that the workpiece is firmly held onto the working table. You have now completed the engraving simulation process.

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8-7 Starting Point Set-up

1. Please move the tool to the starting point of the workpiece and move the Z-axis near to the surface of the workpiece.

2. Please use the provided alignment paper (enclosed thin paper) and place it beneath the tool.

3. Place the alignment paper on the engraving workpiece. Use this button to move the tool near to the workpiece and when it is very near to the workpiece, use this

button on the interactive screen to enable the fine adjustment, and then use these buttons to move the tool slowly, simultaneously lowering the Z-axis and gently pushing the alignment paper. If the paper is still movable, it means that the tool has not yet to touch the surface of the workpiece and you may continue to lower the tool; whereas if the paper stops moving, it means that the tool is gently touching the workpiece and hence you may set this point as the starting point. After setting, carefully remove the paper. If the attached thin paper broken, you could replace it with any thin paper. The thinner paper would be much better.

Please use the [JOG] button to slow down the Feed Rate.

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4. Next, go to the coordinate display (as shown in the diagram below) on the interactive window and set the 3 axes to You have completed the setting of the starting point of the workpiece.

8-8 Engraving Debris Removal Steps

1. After finishing the engraving and before cleaning the debris, please make sure the cutting tool is not working. Then upper the cutting tool inside the spindle cover and move the working table forward.

2. Please move the cutting tool to the place which it will not hit any object and check that you had already closed the software and turn off the engraver before you remove the cutting tool and then clean the machine

3. Any regular home vacuum cleaner or brushes may be used for cleaning up the debris generated by the engraving.

4. After cleaning, loosen the clamps and remove the engraving workpiece and you will see the engraved artwork .

5. Wash your hand after use. Wash your hands to rinse away all debris.

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8-9 Feed Rate Speed Adjustment Instructions

Using different tools for engraving:

1. 0.25R Conical Radius Cutter:When selecting 0.25R Conical Radius Cutter to engrave acrylic and wood materials, the Feed Rate speed for the first engraving path should be set at 30% and can be adjusted to within of 30%~100% from the second engraving path onwards.

2. 0.5R Conical Radius Cutter:When selecting 0.5R Conical Radius Cutter to engrave acrylic or wood materials, the Feed Rate speed for the first engraving path should be set at 50% and can be adjusted to 100% from the second engraving path onwards.

3. 0.5R Half Conical Radius Cutter:When selecting 0.5R Half Conical Radius Cutter to engrave wood materials, the Feed Rate speed for the first engraving path should be set at 50% and can be adjusted to 100% from the second engraving path onwards.

4. 1.5R Half Conical Radius Cutter:When selecting 1.5R Half Conical Radius Cutter to engrave wood materials, the Feed Rate speed for the first engraving path should be set at 50% and can be adjusted to 100% from the second engraving path onwards.

Note: The preset Feed Rate Speed is 1500 mm/min (59.05 inch/min).The max. Feed Rate Speed is 2500 mm/min (98.43 inch/min).

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