Feb 2nd, 2018
J.Horacsek
The Othermill is a desktop computer numerically controlled mill
Subtractive fabrication technique (in contrast with additive like FDM)
Bed
Spindle + Endmill
Dog tags, aluminum rings etc...
You can check out their website for projects and ideas
Although keep in mind that your designs must be planar!
We're going to be milling a PCB, but you can use the same software to mill other types of files
You can also use EAGLE or KiCAD to design PCBs
Screw the fixture brace down
Complete Detection Procedure
Change material to FR1 double sided
Apply double sided tape
Import .brd file
We're doing a 2 sided board, so turn off outline
Add 1/64 inch end mill to list
Close window and start (we'll change the end mill in a second)
If it gets stuck here, hit play
Keep an eye on the job -- it will ask you to swap tools
Do the other side, turn on outline this time.
Ok, now let's do it for real