https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/ 2026-10-08T18:27:01+00:00 https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/ https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2025-04-18T15:55:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:adjusting_feeds_and_speeds&rev=1744984527&do=diff Adjusting feeds and speeds during cutting ---------- Depending upon your engraving or routing software, feeds (mm/sec or m/min) and speeds (rpm) can or cannot be entered. If the resulting cnc files do not contain feeds and speeds, the system will use the speed and feed parameters which have been predefined in the virtual pendent text/html 2025-04-23T10:28:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:annual&rev=1745396882&do=diff Annual maintenance ---------- important notices Periodic maintenance is of utmost importance to keep your machine in optimal working condition and to give it a long lifecycle. When performing periodic maintenance, try to follow the prescriptions which follow hereunder. text/html 2025-04-21T21:28:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:aux_key&rev=1745263705&do=diff Setting and saving origin points Introduction Step 1: The three axes The term “origin point” or “home” refers to a position in the X and Y axis direction of the machine. The “names” or characters by which these directions, or “axes” text/html 2025-04-23T15:06:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:box_contents&rev=1745413596&do=diff 2.2 Unpack the machine and check the contents of the box Unpacking * Place the box on the floor, near the table or workbench where you want to install the machine * Open the box * Gently take out the machine and the accessories and place them on your tabletop or benchtop. text/html 2025-04-17T15:26:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:cable_connections&rev=1744896365&do=diff Cable connections Checking the supply voltage A power cable is supplied with the machine. If you want to use another power cable of a different length or you need to replace the original power cable, you need to have a cable with a IEC type connector. 100x50.pngThe socket is part of a power module (see the image on the right). Inside this power module there is a double pole power switch, a voltage selector and an EMI filter. The power module adapts to 100-120 VAC and to 200-240 VAC input volt… text/html 2025-04-18T15:58:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:cancel_a_job&rev=1744984722&do=diff Cancelling an engraving job ---------- In order to cancel a job which is ready to be engraved (its name is visible in the status bar of the virtual pendent) but not yet started, just hit the key. If you want to cancel a job which has already started to be engraved, click the Pause text/html 2025-04-22T12:21:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:cancel_key&rev=1745317282&do=diff Cancel Press the CANCEL key to cancel or exit any selected function or menu item. In some cases this needs to be done twice to ensure the function has been canceled. Return to the keypad overview. Continue to the table of contents. text/html 2025-04-17T14:53:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:components&rev=1744894386&do=diff 1.2 Component names and functions Front view [{afbeelding] 1spindle 2cutter knob 3graduated depth regulating nose 4spring pressure ring 5spindle motor 6dust extraction hose 7motor pulley 8spindle pulley 9dust extraction boot 10nosecone for depth control text/html 2025-04-17T15:46:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:configuring_the_pc_ethernet_port&rev=1744897602&do=diff Configuring the PC's ethernet port Setting up the ethernet port Note: the below screendumps were taken from a Windows 10 environment. Other Windows versions may have slightly different windows. Your pc will need a free Ethernet connection, which will be dedicated to the Cyborg engraver. Add a 2nd network card if needed. Connect the X-200 using the supplied CAT 6A ethernet cable. Then setup the Ethernet adapter. Go to the windows network settings, the network adapter with “No network access” i… text/html 2025-04-24T08:29:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:daily&rev=1745476144&do=diff Daily maintenance ---------- Periodic maintenance is of utmost importance to keep your machine in optimal working condition and to give it a long lifecycle. When performing periodic maintenance, try to follow the prescriptions which follow hereunder. text/html 2025-04-22T10:50:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:decrease_cut_speed_key&rev=1745311844&do=diff Decrease cut speed This input allows you to decrease the machine’s XY travel and cut speeds to a minimum of 1%. This affects the feedrate or cut speed when the cutter is moving through the material. When the machine is executing a rapid move, moving above the material, the feedrate override has no effect. text/html 2025-04-22T10:55:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:decrease_rotation_speed_key&rev=1745312133&do=diff Decrease spindle rotation speed. This input allows you to increase the RPM of the spindle to the minimum of 6000 RPM. Press the SPINDLE RPM OVERRIDE hot key to decrease the Spindle RPM by 100 rpm increments. Hold the SPINDLE RPM OVERRIDE hot key to decrease the Spindle RPM in 1000 rpm increments. text/html 2025-04-18T14:59:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:define_z-offset_when_surfacing&rev=1744981191&do=diff 3.4.2.1. Defining the plate surface Nr.DescriptionImage1.Remove the vacuum hose from the dustboot and the spindle.2.Remove the nosecone holder ring with the nosecone and the dustboot from the spindle. 3.Screw the spring lock ring down to its limit.4. text/html 2025-04-17T22:58:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:depth_regulator_nose_calibration&rev=1744923530&do=diff Calibrating the depth regulator nose and the optional cutter calibration stand Engraving tools or cutters, when not limited in their downward (Z axis) movement, will engrave straight through most plastics, wood and metal engraving materials. In order to make sure the cutter stops plunging into the material and makes its cut at a certain predetermined depth, which we call the engraving depth, we have to limit the Z axis movement of the cutter. text/html 2025-04-18T15:00:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:depth_regulator_nose_use&rev=1744981250&do=diff How to use the depth regulator nose In the previous section you have learnt how to use the depth regulator ring. Take a close look again at the following images: If you want to engrave using the nosecone, make sure the nosecone retainer ring is positioned as in the image on the far left. text/html 2025-04-22T08:31:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:dnc_key&rev=1745303483&do=diff Load a job from the computer The “DNC” which you see on the key, refers to “Direct” or “Distributed Numerical Control”, a technique to transfer data from a computer to a machine controller. This function key will allow you to access files directly from the host computer text/html 2025-04-21T21:13:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:dust_extraction_key&rev=1745262808&do=diff , Vacuum cleaner for dust extraction The Cyborg X-200 should always be used with a dust extractor. The X-200 controller can switch a vacuum cleaner on and off automatically at the beginning and at the end of an engraving job. To do so there is a dedicated 5 VDC outlet at the rear of the machine. text/html 2025-04-23T21:46:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:engraving_without_floating_nose&rev=1745437599&do=diff 3.4.2. Engraving without floating nosecone - In this chapter we explain how the plate surface (Z=0.0) can be defined (see 3.4.2.1). - Then you will read which procedure has to be followed to enter engraving depths in Symmetry. (see 3.4.2.2.) - After that follows the explanation how to mechanically prepare the machine to work without nosecone. (see 3.4.2.3.) text/html 2025-04-23T22:08:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:executing_a_job_without_nosecone&rev=1745438900&do=diff 3.4.2.4. Executing a job without using a nosecone To be able to engrave without a nosecone it is very important that the engraving table underneath the plate to be engraved is completely flat. the standard table of the X200 might be flat enough for some applications, but if you need very accurate and equal depths all over the surface of the table, you will need to prepare the engraving table for that. text/html 2025-04-21T20:29:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:features&rev=1745260166&do=diff Features 1.1.1. Rotary engraving The Cyborg X-200 is capable of performing all kinds of rotary engravings in plastics, phenolics, wood, etc. It can also engrave good engraver’s quality brass and aluminium. With metals, always try out first which depth can comfortably be achieved with a specific cutting width. The sharpness of the cutter, in combination with the correct cutting angles for the intended material to be engraved, are of utmost importance. text/html 2025-04-22T08:49:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:find_machine_origin&rev=1745304598&do=diff Find machine origin The “Find Machine Origin” function returns each axis to the machine home position. The Spindle Head Assembly will move to the left rear of the engraving table. Finding Machine Home. Press the SHIFT and then the GO HOME text/html 2025-04-28T11:56:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:fixing_engraving_material&rev=1745834219&do=diff Securing the engraving material onto the engraving table There are different ways to secure the material to the engraving table. Below, you will find a list of the different possibilities. It is up to you to choose which option is more appropriate for your application. text/html 2025-04-22T08:34:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:go_home_key&rev=1745303643&do=diff Go home The “Go Home” hot key functions as a return to 0,0 soft home and tool lift key. Press the GO HOME hot key. Keypad status line display: “Going Home …” Return to the keypad overview. Continue to the table of contents. text/html 2025-04-24T12:08:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:greasing_the_leadscrews&rev=1745489280&do=diff greasing the leadscrews ---------- Important notes: * The X-axis and the Z-axis leadscrews are easily accessible, applying some grease is easily done there. * Before putting grease on the leadscrews, make sure they are absolutely clean. Use a soft dry cloth to clean them. text/html 2025-04-17T14:28:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:handling_and_use&rev=1744892930&do=diff Important notes on handling and use The Cyborg X-200 is a precision device. Please read the following remarks carefully, in order to ensure optimal performance and safety. The Cyborg X-200 is a precision device * Handle this machine with care. Never use excessive force, never allow it to receive impacts of whatever source. text/html 2025-04-22T08:32:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:hidden_feature&rev=1745303564&do=diff Hidden Feature This is a hidden function, meant for trained technicians. Return to the keypad overview. Continue to the table of contents. text/html 2025-04-23T15:52:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:home_calibration&rev=1745416321&do=diff The engraved data are not positioned correctly on the plate. if your engraved data are not correctly positioned on the plate, you might want to re-calibrate the home position of the machine. To determine if there is a positioning problem, proceed as follows: text/html 2025-04-18T15:39:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:how_to_lock_the_spring_pressure&rev=1744983596&do=diff 3.4.2.3. Locking the spring pressure ring to engrave without nosecone For some engraving jobs it is better to engrave without nosecone. On some materials such as polished brass and anodised aluminium the nosecone can cause shadows or scratches. In the previous chapters you have been able to read how to set up Symmetry to engrave at specific depths. text/html 2025-04-18T15:25:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:how_to_use_symmetry_engraving_depths&rev=1744982724&do=diff 3.4.2.2. Entering engraving depths in Symmetry and using those while engraving In Symmetry it is possible to enter the desired engraving depths. This happens in the following window (menu “Options - Pass Depths”). The numbers in the different fields function as an example: text/html 2025-04-22T09:13:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:increase_cut_speed_key&rev=1745306008&do=diff Increase cut speed This input allows you to increase the machine’s XY travel and cut speeds to a maximum of 150%. This affects the feedrate or cut speed when the cutter is moving through the material. When the machine is executing a rapid move, moving above the material, text/html 2025-04-22T09:28:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:increase_rotation_speed_key&rev=1745306908&do=diff Increase spindle rotation speed. This input allows you to increase the RPM of the spindle to the maximum of 20000 RPM. Press the SPINDLE RPM OVERRIDE hot key to increase the Spindle RPM by 100 rpm increments. Hold the SPINDLE RPM OVERRIDE hot key to increase the Spindle RPM in 1000 rpm increments. text/html 2025-04-17T14:55:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:installation_environment&rev=1744894510&do=diff Installation environment Before unpacking your newly purchased machine, make sure to choose an appropriate environment to place it. Make sure you respect the following guidelines: * Use a robust and stable table or desk to place under the machine. text/html 2025-04-22T11:21:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:jog_keys&rev=1745313679&do=diff Jogging the spindle Jog to the back (Y+) Press the key to jog the spindle to the rear, which is moving the table to the front. The jog speed is determined jog speed bar setting. Jog to the left (X-) Press the key to jog the spindle to the left. text/html 2025-04-22T11:15:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:jog_xy_keys&rev=1745313335&do=diff Diagonal jogging keys Jog to the left (X-) and to the back (Y+) Press the key to jog the spindle to the left and to the rear simultaneously. The jog speed is determined jog speed bar setting. Jog to the right (X+) and to the back (Y+) Press the text/html 2025-04-21T21:42:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:keypad_overview&rev=1745264579&do=diff Keypad overview Introduction - General overview The Cyborg engraver is operated through the virtual keypad on your computer screen. To open the virtual keypad, you click the shortcut icon on your computer desktop. [{afbeelding]The virtual keypad is operated using your computer mouse and the numerical keypad of your computer’s keybord: text/html 2025-04-22T10:54:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:lower_spindle_key&rev=1745312060&do=diff Move spindle down Press and hold the Z-AXIS JOG ARROW to lower the spindle. Use the jog speed bar to change the speed . Click on the rabbit or on the turtle, or click on the dial. Return to the keypad overview. Continue to the table of contents. text/html 2025-10-01T12:25:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:machine_not_initializing&rev=1759314316&do=diff The machine does not initialise Check the following: 1. Is the power cord connected between your wall outlet and the X-200 socket ? 2. Does your wall outlet supply power ? Did you measure it with a multimeter ? 3. Are the two glass fuses inside the main filter still OK ? They sit just near the power cord socket. Check them with an Ohm-meter. text/html 2025-04-24T12:10:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:machine_opening_the_drawer&rev=1745489431&do=diff How to open the electronics drawer ---------- Important notes: * Before opening the electronics drawer, make sure to switch off the power to the machine. * Remove the power cord from the power socket. * Remove the ethernet cable from the ethernet socket. text/html 2025-04-18T15:46:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:materials_rpm_feed&rev=1744983996&do=diff Selection of materials, rotation and feed speeds ---------- For every engravable material there is an ideal feed (mm/sec) and speed (rpm) which yields an optimal engraving result. When engraving, try to respect each and every one of the following principles: text/html 2025-04-24T08:35:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:monthly&rev=1745476513&do=diff Monthly maintenance ---------- Periodic maintenance is of utmost importance to keep your machine in optimal working condition and to give it a long lifecycle. When performing periodic maintenance, try to follow the prescriptions which follow hereunder. text/html 2025-04-22T08:28:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:move_back-forward_x_times&rev=1745303324&do=diff Move back / Move forward x times After having pushed one of these six keys, the spindle moves up and moves back or forth, depending upon the key pushed. Then the machine pauses till the “start” key is pushed and the engraving job is resumed. text/html 2025-04-22T12:12:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:move_to_xyz_key&rev=1745316762&do=diff Move to XYZ-coordinate The MOVE command allows you to enter exact values for X, Y, or Z (0,0,0) where the first entry is X, the second entry is Y, and the third entry is Z. The X, Y, and Z values will reference from the machine’s Hard Home position until the SET HOME and SET SURFACE commands have been selected. text/html 2025-04-23T11:03:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:no_pc_connection&rev=1745399036&do=diff No connection between machine and computer ---------- general rules: 1) Your pc has to have a dedicated ethernet port to hook up the engraver 2) You have to use the supplied CAT 6A ethernet cable. If you need a longer one, it still has to be a CAT 6A ethernet cable text/html 2025-04-22T12:16:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:park_xy&rev=1745316983&do=diff Diagonal parking keys + Park the spindle in the upper left corner Press the + keys to park the spindle in the upper left corner of the engraving table. + Park the spindle in the upper right corner Press the + keys to park the spindle in the upper right corner of the engraving table. text/html 2025-04-22T12:19:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:parking&rev=1745317180&do=diff Parking keys + Park the spindle in the rear (= move the table to the front) Press the + keys to park the spindle to the rear of the engraving table. + Park the spindle to the right Press the + keys to park the spindle to the right of the engraving table. text/html 2025-04-18T15:57:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:pause_button&rev=1744984630&do=diff Using the pause button ---------- To pause the engraving cycle in the middle of a job, you can click the “Pause” button on your virtual keypad. The spindle will go up, the XY moves will stop, the spindle will stop rotating and the “resume” text/html 2025-04-17T16:33:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:pendent_installation_standalone&rev=1744900388&do=diff Installing the Cyborg Pendent Software on a standalone pc with a fixed IP-address. Note: If you are not familiar with setting up Ethernet connections, you should get help from a qualified IT-specialist. Preparations * Connect the Cyborg X-200 with the pc by means of the supplied Ethernet cable, or another CAT 6A ethernet cable. text/html 2025-04-17T16:33:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:pendent_registration&rev=1744900439&do=diff Registering and starting the Cyborg X200 pendent software. Registering the virtual pendent software In order to be able to use the virtual pendent software, it has to be registered. In the top bar of the Cyborg virtual pendent right click on the “?”, and then on the “register” menu option. text/html 2025-04-23T10:59:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:poor_engraving_results&rev=1745398764&do=diff The engraving results are poor general rules: 1) Make sure you only use sharp cutters. 2) Make sure your cutters have been sharpened using the correct grinding angles for the material you have to engrave. 3) Always try not to engrave deeper than necessary. For plastics this means just deep enough to get through the top layer. text/html 2025-10-01T15:51:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:quick_lock_vise&rev=1759326697&do=diff 6.1 The Cyborg X200 quick lock vise. 6.1.1. Installing the X200 quick lock vise The section below shows which steps you have to follow to fix the X200 quick lock vise on the X200 engraving table. [quicklockvise.jpg]This is what the vise looks like before having installed it on the X200 engraving table. text/html 2025-10-03T14:36:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:quick_lock_vise_example&rev=1759494982&do=diff 3fILE 6.3 Quick lock vise : a practical example. Before reading this section, make sure that you have read and understood the previous section about defining jig home positions . As you know the X and Y machine home positions are hard defined in the upper left corner of the engraving table. text/html 2025-04-22T09:25:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:raise_spindle_key&rev=1745306733&do=diff Move spindle up Press and hold the Z-AXIS JOG ARROW to raise the spindle. Use the jog speed bar to change the speed . Click on the rabbit or on the turtle, or click on the dial. Return to the keypad overview. Continue to the table of contents. text/html 2025-04-18T15:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:restarting_job_console&rev=1744984783&do=diff Resuming or Restarting the engraving job ---------- Resuming a paused engraving job To start an engraving job, that job has to be loaded in the virtual pendent’s memory. When that is the case, its name is visible in the virtual pendent’s central status bar. text/html 2025-04-21T21:32:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:rotation_on_off&rev=1745263952&do=diff Spindle rotates or does not rotate Depending upon the kind of tool, a normal engraving cutter or a diamond drag cutter, the spindle motor has to rotate or not. For normal engravings the spindle should always be rotating, but when diamond scratching in metals, the spindle motor should not rotate. text/html 2025-04-21T20:28:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:safety_instructions&rev=1745260106&do=diff General introduction - Safety Instructions Introduction * Personal safety is extremely important when operating any kind of machine, and the use of cnc equipment is no exception. Please read the sections about safety carefully! Make sure you know how to react in all possible circumstances! Also become familiar with those functions you intend to use! If you intend to use new functions for the first time, make sure you read and understand the relative sections of this manual. text/html 2025-04-22T09:33:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:set_home_key&rev=1745307181&do=diff Set (temporary) home The “set home” instruction is used to identify the exact location of X=0, Y=0 on the material to be engraved. This is the (temporary) soft home location 0. The file that is to be executed on the table will use this location as the software reference point home or origin (0,0); it will begin and return to this new origin. text/html 2025-04-22T11:11:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:set_surface_key&rev=1745313102&do=diff Set material surface This function is used to identify and set the surface of the material. Before using this key, you have to make sure the spring retainer ring is not locked. Once the material surface is set you should not have to reset it again unless: text/html 2025-04-22T12:25:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:setting_saving_origin_points&rev=1745317531&do=diff Setting and saving origin points Introduction Step 1: The three axes The term “origin point” or “home” refers to a position in the X and Y axis direction of the machine. The “names” or characters by which these directions, or “axes” text/html 2025-10-02T21:55:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:settings_for_the_quick_lock_vise&rev=1759434955&do=diff 6.2 Quick lock vise home position setup. The quick lock vise is not a self centering vise. This means that the rear jig is always at the same spot, hence the reference origin for this vise is not in the centre between the 2 jigs, but it is in the centre on the X-axis (from left to right) and on the clamping edge of the rear jig. text/html 2025-04-22T11:22:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:shift_key&rev=1745313777&do=diff Shift (active) Pressing the SHIFT hot key before pressing any desired key will allow you to toggle between the Normal Shift Key and the Shifted Shift Key functions. When the SHIFT key has been pressed, the SHIFT ARROW will change colour to indicate you are in Shifted Mode. text/html 2025-04-22T11:13:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:shift_lower_spindle_key&rev=1745313208&do=diff Move spindle down 1 mm Press the SHIFT key and then the Z-AXIS JOG DOWN ARROW to lower the spindle exactly 1 mm. This key combination can be used several times one after the other. Each time the spindle will lower 1 mm. Return to the keypad overview. Continue to text/html 2025-04-22T09:27:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:shift_raise_spindle_key&rev=1745306826&do=diff Park spindle up + The PARK Z + function will move the spindle assembly to the absolute Z 0 position or all the way up. Activating Park Z. Press the SHIFT key and then the Z-AXIS JOG UP ARROW to raise the spindle assembly to the absolute Z 0 position. text/html 2025-04-22T09:35:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:shift_set_home_key&rev=1745307315&do=diff Cancel temporary home / return to last home + Cancelling the temporary home. When using this key combination the X and Y coordinate fields in the virtual pendent will no longer show the 0.00 mm coordinate. Instead you will see the coordinates count between the machine origin and the spindle position above the engraving table. text/html 2025-04-24T11:28:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:spindle_belt_replacement&rev=1745486917&do=diff Replacing the spindle belt ---------- Important notes: * Since the belt between the spindle motor and the spindle is a timing belt, it is not necessary to tension the belt.The teeth on the belt will prevent slipping and hence loss of rpms. * The advantage of a non tensioned belt is also that the spindle motor bearings are not being put under lateral pressure. text/html 2025-04-23T10:44:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:spindle_not_rotating&rev=1745397865&do=diff The spindle does not rotate ---------- Check the following: 1. Is there a timing belt between the spindle motor pulley and the spindle pulley ? 2. Does your virtual pendent on the computer screen show a cutter with a “green arrow” ? . If it shows a red arrow text/html 2025-04-18T15:02:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:spindle_pressure_spring&rev=1744981352&do=diff 3.4.1.3. Using the spindle spring pressure [pressure_nut.jpg] Locking the pressure spring for engraving without depth regulator nose If you want to engrave without nosecone, e.g. when cutting a 3d relief, the spring pressure ring has to be locked. To lock the spring pressure ring, it has to be screwed down completely. text/html 2025-04-22T12:22:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:spindle_test_key&rev=1745317378&do=diff Spindle Test The Spindle Test will test the controller output to the Spindle Motor. The spindle motor will stay active until the key is pressed again. Activating Spindle Test Press the SPINDLE TEST key. Keypad Display “Activating Spindle ... text/html 2025-03-04T20:57:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:start&rev=1741118227&do=diff Cyborg X-200 Desktop Engraver - User's Manual ---------- Introduction Congratulations with the purchase of this state of the art engraving machine. We would like to thank you for choosing the Cyborg X-200 and we wish you a lot of productivity and fun! text/html 2025-04-17T16:36:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:switching_on_off&rev=1744900603&do=diff Switching the power on and off Switching on Before switching on the power, make sure the power cord is properly seated in the power inlet socket of the machine and on the other end in a well grounded power outlet socket. To switch on the power you toggle the rocker switch at the rear of the machine to the I position. (see image on the left.) It is not important in which order you switch on the machine and the program on the PC. text/html 2025-04-23T16:47:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:system_requirements&rev=1745419669&do=diff 2.4 Installing the software Hardware requirements You can use whichever PC or laptop with a Windows operating system as server for your Cyborg X-200. Your PC has to have: * a free and working Ethernet port. * a mouse with at least two buttons and a keyboard. text/html 2025-10-03T08:40:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:table_of_contents&rev=1759473634&do=diff Cyborg X-200 Desktop Engraving machine - Table of contents ---------- Introduction * General instructions - Safety instructions * Safety before all – General safety instructions * List of warning, mandatory and prohibition signs * Warning labels * Machine label * Technical Specifications text/html 2025-04-17T14:26:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:technical_specifications&rev=1744892770&do=diff Cyborg X-200 Technical specifications Title Description Dimensions (width x depth x height) 390 mm x 450 mm x 340 mm (with closed cover) Weight 20 kg Power voltage 220 Volts single-phased 50 Hertz 110 Volts single-phased 60 Hertz Fuse text/html 2025-04-17T16:35:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:third_party_software&rev=1744900526&do=diff Using Third Party Software The architecture of our controller is completely open. This means that it is possible to use any other cad or cam software on condition that they have an adequate postprocessor for this machine. In the addenda at the end of this manual you will find a description of the G-code protocol our controller uses. text/html 2025-04-17T16:43:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:tool_setup&rev=1744900997&do=diff Setting up a tool How to use the optional cutter calibration stand * Rotate the graduated nosecone retainer ring up till about 3 or 4 threads are still visible above it.* Put a metal plate somewhere on the Multimat on the engraving table and move the spindle above it. text/html 2025-04-18T15:50:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:two_way_engraving_metals&rev=1744984204&do=diff Two-way engraving, useful for metals ---------- The Cyborg X-200 has a special feature which no other engraving machine in the world has, and which was designed specifically for engraving single stroke fonts or single-line drawings in metals. It is a well-known phenomenon that one side of an engraved groove in a metal plate is always clean, and the other side of the groove contains burrs. Using the bidirectional option in the virtual pendant, each shape is engraved in two directions with no u… text/html 2025-04-22T11:51:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:unidirectional_bidirectional&rev=1745315487&do=diff unidirectional or bidirectional engraving A very unique feature of the Cyborg X-200 is the ability for the user to choose between unidirectional and bidirectional engraving. This feature dramatically improves the engraving results in aluminium, steel and other more difficult to engrave materials. text/html 2025-04-18T21:15:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://manualscyborg-engraverscom.webhosting.be/doku.php?id=en:x200:weekly&rev=1745003750&do=diff Weekly maintenance ---------- Periodic maintenance is of utmost importance to keep your machine in optimal working condition and to give it a long lifecycle. When performing periodic maintenance, try to follow the prescriptions which follow hereunder.