YoraHome SILVERBACK 6060, User Manual

Page 1: ...YORA SILVERBACK BENCHTOP CNC ROUTER 6060 USER MANUAL Version 1 3 April 2022...

Page 2: ...may not address every aspect or option present Before beginning assembly we recommend conducting an inventory using the Packing List to ensure all components are present NOTE there may be extra hardw...

Page 3: ...sses face shield while using CNC router machine Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Before operating CNC router remove tie rings watches and other jewelry...

Page 4: ...ts that can result in serious injury Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed The right tool will do the job be...

Page 5: ...injury The SilverBack CNC router is intended for carving and cutting wood acrylics plastics and soft metal etc Do not use it to cut hard metals Be within reach of the Emergency Stop or pause button wh...

Page 6: ...1 Packing List Part 2 Mechanical Assembly Part 3 Software Installation Part 4 Machine Setup Part 5 Recommended Settings Part 6 Optional Laser Part 7 Best Practices Part 8 Terminology Part 9 Default G...

Page 7: ...Packing List1 12 Part 1 Small Box Item Size Picture Quantity SilverBack Controller 1...

Page 8: ...Packing List2 12 Part 1 Layer 1 Item Size Picture Quantity MDF Spoilboard 2 Front Rear Frame Rail 20x40 Aluminum Extrusion 2...

Page 9: ...Packing List3 12 Part 1 Layer 2 Item Size Picture Quantity Spindle Motor 1 Spindle Motor Sleeve 1 Drag Chain Bracket Large Bracket 1...

Page 10: ...Packing List4 12 Part 1 Layer 2 continued Item Size Picture Quantity Drag Chain Bracket Small Bracket 2 Laser Adapter Sleeve 1 Drag Chain Support Rail 1...

Page 11: ...g List5 12 Part 1 Layer 2 continued Item Size Picture Quantity Drag Chain Wire Harness Assembly 1 X Axis Assembly 1 Spoilboard Support Kit 3x Support Rails 12x Corner Brackets 24x M5 T Nuts 24x M5 8 S...

Page 12: ...Packing List6 12 Part 1 Layer 3 Item Size Picture Quantity Z Axis Assembly 1 Y Axis Assemblies Y1 Left Y2 Right 1 1 Spindle Mount 1...

Page 13: ...Packing List7 12 Part 1 Hardware Box Item Size Picture Quantity Socket Head Cap Screws M4 x 8mm 3 M5 x 6mm 7 M5 x 14mm 14 M5 x 20mm 29...

Page 14: ...Packing List8 12 Part 1 Hardware Box continued Item Size Picture Quantity Countersunk Socket Head Cap Screws M5 x 25mm 4 M4 x 6mm 9 Square Nut M5 3 Flat Washer M5 25 Spring Lock Washer M5 25...

Page 15: ...ing List9 12 Part 1 Hardware Box continued Item Size Picture Quantity Hold down Clamps 4 Clamp Thumbscrews M5 including wing nuts and washers 4 Wrenches 13mm x 15mm 1 14mm x 17mm 1 Z Probe Assembly 20...

Page 16: ...Packing List10 12 Part 1 Hardware Box continued Item Size Picture Quantity Hex Key 2mm 2 5mm 3mm 4mm 1 of each Power Cable 1 USB Cable 1 Name Plate Personalizable 1...

Page 17: ...ist11 12 Part 1 Hardware Box continued Item Size Picture Quantity Shank Blue Corn Milling Bits 0 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 3 17 mm 1 pack of 10 Engraving Bits 30 deg bit 0 1mm cutting tip 1 pa...

Page 18: ...5HP Router Yora SilverBack 6060 Expansion Kit 100x100cm Yora CNC V Groove Bits With ER11 Spring Collets Yora SilverBack 2 in 1 Dust Shoe Yora SilverBack 100x100cm Aluminum Spoilboard Yora CNC Diamond...

Page 19: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 1 Assemble Main Frame 1 4 Parts Required 16 M5 x 20mm Screws 16 M5 Flat Washers 16 M5 Split Lock Washers 2 Front Rear Frame Rails 2 Y Axis Assemblies...

Page 20: ...eft Ensure Y2 Axis is on right Position Y Axes with lead screws to the OUTSIDE of the frame Using 4x M5 x 20mm screws Split Lock Washers and Flat Washers at each corner attach the Front and Rear Rails...

Page 21: ...sembly Part 2 Step 1 Assemble Main Frame 3 4 Ensure that the Front and Rear Rail ends are even with the outer edge of the Y Axis end brackets Tighten all 16 of the M5 x 20 screws Rail even with Y Axis...

Page 22: ...ce the 3x support rails inside the frame as shown in the picture Using 24x M5 8mm screws 24x T Nuts and 12x corner brackets install 2 corner brackets at each end of the braces NOTE Center support is d...

Page 23: ...Required 12 M5 x 20mm Screws 2 Spoil Board Halves Install Spoil Board securing to Front and Rear rails NOTE One end of the Spoil Board has NO threaded inserts this end should be towards the REAR of t...

Page 24: ...ard or support rails for SilverBack 1x1M Owners The 1x1m aluminum bed included in the package is strong enough to hold the material and prevent any flexing Just install the aluminum bed securing front...

Page 25: ...2 Step 3 Install Drag Chain Bracket Parts Required 2 M5 x 6mm Screws 2 Square Nuts Large Drag Chain Bracket Install the Large Drag Chain Bracket to the left end of the Rear Frame Rail just in front o...

Page 26: ...try Plates No Parts Required Using the manual knobs on the end of the Y Axis Motors move the Gantry Plates to the middle of the machine as shown A specific measurement is not needed but they do need t...

Page 27: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 5 Assemble X Axis to Frame 1 2 Parts Required 8 M5 x 14mm Screws 8 M5 Flat Washers 8 M5 Split Lock Washers X Axis Assembly...

Page 28: ...xis with lead screw to the REAR of the frame Using 4x M5 x 14mm screws Split Lock Washers and Flat Washers at each end attach the X Axis Assembly to the Y Axis gantry plates NOTE If any additional mov...

Page 29: ...t 2 Step 6 Attach Y Axis Drag Chain Bracket Parts Required 2 M4 x 8mm Screws 1 Small Drag Chain Bracket Attach the Small Drag Chain Bracket to the left side X Axis plate as shown Ensure the platform o...

Page 30: ...ep 7 Attach X Axis Drag Chain Support Rail Parts Required 2 M5 x 6mm Screws Drag Chain Support Rail Attach the Drag Chain Support Rail to the rear of the X Axis Assembly as shown Ensure the platform o...

Page 31: ...2 M5 x 6mm Screws 1 Small Drag Chain Bracket Attach the Small Drag Chain Bracket to the rear of the X Axis gantry as shown Use caution so the limit switch wiring does not get caught between the Drag C...

Page 32: ...Attach Z Axis Assembly Parts Required 4 Countersunk M5 x 25mm Screws Z Axis Assembly Attach the Z Axis Assembly to the front of the X Axis gantry as shown It may be necessary to adjust the position o...

Page 33: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 10 Attach Spindle Holder Parts Required 4 M5 x 14mm Screws Spindle Holder Attach the Spindle Holder to the front of the Z Axis assembly as shown...

Page 34: ...g Chain Wire Harness 1 6 Parts Required 8 Countersunk M4 x 6mm Screws Drag Chain Wire Harness Assembly Lay out the Drag Chain Wire Harness Assembly on the left side of the machine as shown The grey sh...

Page 35: ...hanical Assembly Part 2 Step 11 Install Drag Chain Wire Harness 2 6 Using 2 of the Countersunk M4 x 6mm Screws attach the end of the Drag Chain to the Large Drag Chain Bracket at left rear of the mach...

Page 36: ...l Drag Chain Wire Harness 3 6 Fold the Y Axis Drag Chain towards the rear of the machine as shown Using 2 of the Countersunk M4 x 6mm Screws attach the end of the Drag Chain to the Small Drag Chain Br...

Page 37: ...Carefully move the X Axis Drag Chain segment to the rear side of the X Axis Assembly and lay it on the Drag Chain Support Rail Using 2 of the Countersunk M4 x 6mm Screws attach the end of the Drag Ch...

Page 38: ...Drag Chain towards the Z Axis Assembly as shown Using 2 of the Countersunk M4 x 6mm Screws attach the end of the Drag Chain to the Small Drag Chain Bracket at rear gantry plate of the X Axis Assembly...

Page 39: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Your machine should appear as shown All wiring connections are labeled connections are as shown on the following pages Step 11 Install Drag Chain Wire Harness 6 6...

Page 40: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 12 Install Wiring Connections 1 5 Left end of X Axis Assembly X Motor Y Limit NOTE Ensure Y Limit wiring is clear of rollers on Y Axis...

Page 41: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 12 Install Wiring Connections 2 5 Rear of X Axis Assembly X Limit...

Page 42: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 12 Install Wiring Connections 3 5 Front of Z Axis Assembly Z Limit Z Motor connection not shown NOTE Ensure all wiring is clear of rollers on X Axis...

Page 43: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 12 Install Wiring Connections 4 5 Rear of machine Y1 Motor left side Y2 Motor right side...

Page 44: ...nstall Wiring Connections 5 5 Rear of controller Axis Motors Spindle Limit Switches All connections are indexed for proper insertion Ensure the Laser Spindle switch is in the Spindle position Plug in...

Page 45: ...lized by you making sure everyone knows this is YOUR machine The nameplate can be attached to the X Axis end plate by removing the protective paper from the adhesive backing NOTE If you would like to...

Page 46: ...commodate 3 accessories 1 Yora 400W Spindle with ER11 chuck included with the SilverBack 2 Yora Makita RT0701C Router available separately https yorahome com products yora makita 1 25hp router 3 Yora...

Page 47: ...Spindle Motor Sleeve into the Spindle Mount Insert Spindle Motor into Spindle Motor Sleeve Tighten Spindle Mount clamping screws to hold Spindle Motor firmly in place NOTE Alternating between the two...

Page 48: ...from the Spindle Mount Insert Makita Router Motor into Spindle Mount Tighten Spindle Mount clamping screws to hold Makita Router Motor firmly in place NOTE Alternating between the two screws about on...

Page 49: ...ule Cable included with Laser Module Insert Laser Adapter Sleeve into the Spindle Mount Insert Laser Module into Laser Adapter Sleeve Tighten Spindle Mount clamping screws to hold Laser Module firmly...

Page 50: ...e USB drive you may download it here https bit ly 3gFOhVG NOTE FOR MAC USERS If your Mac is running Mojave OS or higher do NOT install the driver as the OS has native support for the CH340 If you are...

Page 51: ...anager then select it from the menu In the tree expand Ports COM LPT Your machine will be identified by the USB Serial Port COMX where the X represents the COM number for example COM3 If there are mul...

Page 52: ...lled Easel which is developed by Inventables for their X carve machines It works great with the the SilverBack too It is free the pro version is not really needed powerful and easy to use to design an...

Page 53: ...count option Enter your personal information When you are done click on the orange Start Free Trial button NOTE Inventables defaults all new accounts to a free 30 day trial of Easel Pro At the end of...

Page 54: ...Machine Setup Part 4 Step 1 Your first project in Easel Create a new project by selecting one document in the Projects tab it can be Intro to Easel or any Untitled...

Page 55: ...Part 4 Step 2 Set up New Machine Click on the Machine menu and select the blue Set up new machine button Machine Setup...

Page 56: ...Part 4 Step 3 Choose your machine On the Choose your machine type screen select the Other 3rd Party Machines option Machine Setup...

Page 57: ...all the Easel Driver Step 4 Easel driver Windows You will be automatically prompted to download and install Easel driver if it is not already installed whether you re on a Mac or a Windows computer Th...

Page 58: ...as administrator and follow the installation prompt Follow the Installer instructions to complete the installation You may need to refresh your browser and in some cases restart your computer Importan...

Page 59: ...y download to your computer You may also see the download at the bottom of your browser M2 Click the downloaded file EaselDriver 0 pkg file and open it to run the installer Follow the Installer instru...

Page 60: ...7 Enter your machine details Choose the options as shown in the picture If you have purchased the optional dust shoe with our SilverBack check the box Then click on the blue Confirm settings button Ma...

Page 61: ...f controls for jogging your machine Try jogging the machine using the directional arrows If everything is wired correctly you should get proper motion on each axis If so press on the Yes buttons for t...

Page 62: ...be prompted to enable or disable homing Since the SilverBack is equipped with limit switches select the Yes enable homing option then click Start homing sequence the machine will go through a homing s...

Page 63: ...Machine Setup Part 4 Step 10 Z Probe setup The SilverBack does have a Z Probe Click on the blue Yes button...

Page 64: ...reen to confirm operation of the Z Probe Connect the clip to the collet of the spindle and touch the probe plate to the collet The indicator will turn green when contact is made Before continuing past...

Page 65: ...4 Step 12 Z Probe Advanced Settings Ensure the Touch plate thickness is set to 19 99 mm You may need to select the mm option at the top of the screen All other options can be left at default Click on...

Page 66: ...Screen After setting up your machine you will need to make a few more changes before you can run a test carve Click on Finish and then you should be prompted to start a new project Just click New Pro...

Page 67: ...Machine Setup Part 4 Step 14 Edit Machine Settings 1 2 After you started a new project click on Machine at the top menu then click Edit your machine...

Page 68: ...Area X 23 622 in 2 Work Area Y 23 622 in 3 Spindle Controlled By Hardware 4 Spindle 24V DC or Makita If you have purchased the optional dust shoe with our SilverBack make sure the box is checked Z Pro...

Page 69: ...settings values from the router Copy these into a text editor and save the file somewhere as a baseline No matter how much you may mess up the settings you will always have a previous set to go back t...

Page 70: ...hand disconnect the coupler first Check that the grub screw on the coupler connecting the threaded rod to the stepper motor are tight and the coupler is not slipping Swap the connection for the stepp...

Page 71: ...lue is 2 and the X axis needs inverting Select the 2 row and the X column the new 3 value is 6 Current 3 value is 3 and the Y and Z axes need inverting To invert the Y axis select the 3 row and the Y...

Page 72: ...same default value for the SilverBack is 200 30 and 31 Max and Min Spindle Speed RPM This sets the spindle speed range between 0 0 and 100 Since the SilverBack has an external speed control these val...

Page 73: ...own the motion to ensure none of the axes exceed their max rate limits This means that each axis has its own independent speed which is extremely useful for limiting the typically slower Z axis Leave...

Page 74: ...Recommended Settings Easel Part 5 Metric system settings in Easel We recommend that our customers use the mm metric settings for better readings and precision especially in the CNC world...

Page 75: ...Part 5 Material type and Dimensions 1 Find the piece of wood or material you want to carve 2 Select the material type in Easel 3 Take the measurements Length Width Depth of your material 4 Enter the M...

Page 76: ...your ER11 Specify the type of End Mills you inserted using Other in Easel for any of the bits you have This will allow you not to have to purchase the Easel Pro Version If you don t know the width or...

Page 77: ...s Preliminary testing has shown that these Automatic settings are a good starting point for most users The user will need to adjust settings based on their personal experience and how the machine is o...

Page 78: ...sing the 400W Spindle Motor spindle speed is controlled by the user not the Controller The Controller will turn the Spindle Motor On Off Speed is controlled using the adjustment knob on the front of t...

Page 79: ...rticular the 32 setting will need to be set to a 1 to enable proper laser operation Please note that the default 30 value of the controller should be 1000 this means that the S MAX value for laser eng...

Page 80: ...g a grinding noise when trying to move try lowering the acceleration and max rate settings This sound is a sign that your steppers are losing steps and not able to keep up due to too much torque load...

Page 81: ...of electronics that controls everything stepper motors axis movements spindle motor cutting speeds laser power settings jogging G code commands received via USB or an offline controller etc Grbl This...

Page 82: ...ath that the tool is moved along in order to do the job Your software will provide a toolpath simulation so you can see on your computer what is going to happen before you send it to the router Passes...

Page 83: ...ate 26 250 Homing switch debounce delay 27 3 000 Homing switch pull off distance 30 1000 Maximum spindle speed 31 0 Minimum spindle speed 32 0 Laser mode enable 100 200 000 X axis travel resolution 10...

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