FAQ for Roland Modela MDX-20
Roland MODELA MDX-20 is a desktop CNC milling maching for makers and small offices. This page shares some frequently asked questions (FAQ) for the MDX-15/20.
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CNC Machining
Topics about desktop-sized CNC machining, especially for Roland Modula MDX-15/20
Can Roland Modela MDX-20 cut brass or copper parts?
Sharing an experiment of milling brass with a desktop CNC router, Roland Moleda MDX-20, and try to explain how it fails to work as specified by its manufacturer
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Roland Dr. Engrave Tutorial (1) ─ CNC Text Engraving (Beginner’s Level)
Previously, we have published a demo video about making our logo with CNC 3D engraving. You can do the same if you have a 2.5D CNC engraver or a 3D CNC milling machine. Here is a simple tutorial starting from CNC text engraving with Roland Dr.Engrave. If you buy a Roland machine, you will get
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Simple Command-Line Test for Roland MODELA MDX-15/20 COM port Connection
I have used Roland MODELA MDX-15/20, a desktop CNC milling machine, for several years. Recently, I received an inquiry from the internet about the troubleshooting of these models. Here it is one of the test procedures for you to address the machine problem. The story is that a newbie didn’t know why his second-hand machine
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Set or resume Z levels of Roland MDX-15/20 to at the exact value you want
If you have difficulty in setting the starting height in Roland MODELA MDX-15 or MDX-20, here is a solution for you. With our MDXLabPanel, you can offset the Z leveling to the exact value you want. You can now control the Z-axis numerically. You can set Z0 accurately and start or resume at the exact
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MDX-20 CNC Control Panel v0.4.1 has been released
Hi, every maker and Roland Modela MDX-15/20 users. We released a new version 0.4.1 of the Scilab-based CNC Control Panel. This time, we enhanced the parameter controls and visual aids for positioning. Also, we fixed a few bugs in the previous version. Compatibility with the latest Scilab 6.0 Please note that Scilab 6.0.0 is now
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Make a Wood Stamp with CNC Engraving
We engraved our logo on a piece of wood with our Desktop CNC machine.If you want to know how we made it, check this YouTube video
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Roland MODELA MDX-20 CNC Milling Machine
Last Update: Nov 11st, 2019 8:48:20pm Specification of Milling Unit Working Area Maximum Loading Weight 220 mm (X) x 160 mm (Y) 1000 g Maximum Part Size Resolution 203.2mm[X] x 152.4mm[Y] x 60.5mm[Z] 0.025 mm/step Spindle Motor Spindle Speed 10W DC motor 6500 rpm Feed Rate Available Tool Holders 0.1～15 mm/sec. 3 mm, 3.175 mm
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