Awesome video. Which changer model did you purchase?
Thanks for the explanation.
The dust boot is another thing that was on my mind. At first I thought that I could just leave the boot on during the tool changes but then I realized that the ATC depends on seeing the spindle nut to recognize a completed (or whatever) tool change. This of course would not be possible with the dust boot mounted.
Tool recognition are now working too. Just completed the setup and testing. This is a safety feature of RCA to pause the job incase the loading and unloading failed.
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The SD card you mention. What type micro sd card and size?
Also you say put it into the SLB+EXT (Alt Mill Controller).
Is there 2 types of SLB controllers?
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Yes. Alt Mill is using different version of SLB, itās called SLB-EXT. It doesnāt have integrated stepper driver as Alt Mill already have integrated stepper close loop driver in the motor itself. Also, itās 48v system so it has more power.
Iām using U3 micro sd card, Samsung brand.
Excellent introduction. I know just enough now to enthusiastically get me a 6 bit changer for my ER16 collets, and then wonder how to do it. Iām betting I can, though I may bother you again, and I bet I can afford it, because I got my first paying job!
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Hello, Total newbie with plans on and AltMill latter this year. I am just wondering if Sienci Labs plan on directly support this RC ATC. I am seeing some home grown versions of support but I am curious to see if the organization has this ATC on their radar and possibly somehow baking it into there release of GSender or possibly publishing a templates/recommended schema for using it with this AltMill controller. Again very new so appologies for any stupid questions, Steve
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Hey Steve, I donāt remember where I read or heard it but I believe sienci doesnāt plan on supporting Rapid Change ATC. They mentioned working with them on it, but they are working on their own system because they are concerned with the reliability of rapid change. Iām sure they wonāt hinder the use of it but maybe wonāt directly support/integrate.
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I would REALLY like to add an ATC and would prefer it be something either designed by or fully supported by Sienci.
Has there been any official statements of Sienci designing their own as you mentioned? I donāt mind waiting a while - Iām not a heavy user CNC user at the moment but definitely see that changing as I design more products in which the ATC would be a great time saver.
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It would be best if Sienci Labs designed and offered and in house ATC and I am willing to be patient. I think if they donāt announce their intentions to design/offer one by this time in 2026 I may go the the Rapid Change offering. Thanks all, Steve
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what about warning on some spindles not to run them slower than 6000 or 9000 rpm. or they might be damaged? 1200rpm is pretty slow
Running a spindle below spec speed is only an issue if your running it for longer periods of time . The tool change is fairly quick process with out issues of over heating , and lots of tool changes tested .