Could The TwoTrees TTC 450 CNC Change Your Woodworking?
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
- Everyone with a workshop or small maker business will eventually want a CNC, Most are either too cheap and poor quality, or they are on the higher end of most peoples' budgets. The TTC450 by Two Trees might be the perfect Goldilocks CNC...just right.
In this video, I will take a look at this new entrant in the mid-market CNC router space and you can see if "this one is just right" for your needs. If you are looking to purchase a TTC450 you can use my affiliate link here: amzn.to/43czw3G
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This a little late but it may help new users that find this video. The wires rubbing against the frame is because the drag chain is too far forward on the Y axis . The rubbing cable that comes out of the end needs to bend back to connect. It can't bend back with enough slack to keep it out of the way of the fame when tied to the side of the upright. Unsnap a couple of bars (not the entire link) from the top of the Y drag chain to release a little more cable. This will let you wire tie it to the back of the upright instead of the side. The video on the SD card shows the cable tied to the back not the side. The cable doesn't get in the way of the limit switch when tied this way (tested).
Your videos are my go to for all things laser engraver. Pretty much every setting I use on my xTool for material I learned from this channel. Thanks
Wow! Thanks for the tip and the kudos. I’m just want to be able to create new makers 😁
@@SteveMakesEverything I forgot to mention I bought the TTC 450 (with 500 W spindle) and a Ortur laser master 3, then a xTool D1 Pro after watching your videos (more than once). Sadly, I don't see a C02 laser in my future anytime soon 😞. This stuff is a blast to learn and getting expensive. Your content really helps me like and learn this stuff.
@@stevejones01 Awesome! Thanks for the support. I'm just happy to have a positive impact.
Another higher-end machine that is in the same space as the others you mentioned but much more affordable is the LongMill CNC, it might be worth looking into!
There are a few decent CNC emerging in this range now. The spindle is what separates them from the lower end of the market. The Two Trees regular spindle is great, but the 500W spindle is nothing short of awesome in this market segment.
Regardless of what you are buying make sure the part that does the real work is worthy.
Thanks been waiting on this. I have one still waiting on time to put it together.
Once it's assembled it's a pretty nice CNC for the money. It would have been nice if they also included a 1/4" and/or 1/8" collet as well. I have so many bits I could use if it did.
The included bits are the usual discount items, so you will want to replace these with carbide bits ASAP if you are using this on a regular basis.
Thank you for sharing your review of the TTC450 CNC router by TwoTrees. It's great to see people providing valuable insights and feedback on products that can help others make informed purchasing decisions. Your video review will be a valuable resource for those considering a mid-market CNC router, and I appreciate the effort you put into creating it.
If you and all friends have any suggestions or feedback for how Two Trees can improve the TTC450 or their other products, please don't hesitate to contact us. Feedback from customers and reviewers like yourself can help companies improve their products and better meet the needs of their customers.
Once again, thank you for your review, and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future! 👍🛠🎥
Thanks for letting me have a look at the TTC450. It’s a great machine for the money
@@SteveMakesEverything Hello, Steven, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to test and review the TTC450. I'm glad to hear that you think it's a great machine for the price. TwoTrees takes pride in providing high-quality and affordable machines, and it's always great to receive positive feedback from our users. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using our products.
Just purchsed one today.
First project will be a dust collector.
Then a sound proof enclosure.
Looking forward to learning more about cnc machining!!
Any other importand things i should consider with this machine that weren't mentioned in the video?
Hopefully you love it. I’ve been meaning to make an enclosure for my Onefinity too, but I just never seem to have enough time 🙃
Nice review. Do you ever use UGS for gcode sending? I use UGS on a mac.
I’ve used UGS and it works well too. As always, use what works 😁
This is the best review I've seen so far on this machine. I now know how the machine is engineered with the gantries riding the aluminum extrusions on wheels. No where on TT's website does it describe how its built except to say it uses lead screws instead of belts.
I've been considering the GENMITSU 4040-PRO as well and I think after this that will be my choice. It just seems a bit better engineered and the company has a less fly-by-night aura about it. Have you looked at that machine as well? There is also a brand called Fox Alien (where do they come up with these names ?) but that is using belts and I'd rather stick with a machine with lead screws.
Well, there's also SainSmart, though I think they are attached to Genmitsu since that's whose name is on their CNC machines. I might be reviewing their PROVerXL 6050, but they haven't connected to tell me they shipped it yet.
For what it's worth, focus on the technicals rather than the name stamped on it. I have a feeling that most of these are made by the same company. Favor lead screws over belts and linear rails over rollers. Spindles are better than DC motors. Look for big beefy extruded frames.
@@kemist578 Sweet!
Could you please explain to me how you managed to make the cutter know where zero is on the surface of the board you are engraving? I put the sensor on the board and then did Z-Probe in Candle. But when I then start a job, the cutter dives too deep into the material. I have now spent two days really trying to create an engraving, unfortunately so far without success. I have to say, I usually only work with lasers. This is the first time that I have a CNC milling machine here.
I assume you are putting the Z-probe on top of your material. I used the "Knife" option on the display rather than Candle. However, I did notice that the resulting "0" was about 10mm high so after I used the probe I then moved Z down by 10 and then zero-ed the Z-value. I think there is a setting in the machine initializtion in Candle that can take care of this extra step though.
@@SteveMakesEverything thx. I will take a look to this. I thought I was too stupid. But if it's the same for you with the 10mm, ok. One problem solved. Now I just have to find out which post-processor I have to choose to generate the correct GCode.
@@K40Keller Don't be too hard on yourself. After 38 years in the tech sector, I can assure you that the problem is almost always the technology rather than the person trying to use it.
This is why this channel is a community. We can all help each other. 😀
@@SteveMakesEverything So, here is the solution.
In the Probe Command in Candle, use this code and you can use perfect the Z-Probe in Candle so perfect:
G21G91G38.2Z-50F80; G0Z1; G38.2Z-2F30; G92Z19.5; G0Z5F10M30;
@@K40Keller Awesome!
I should do a trial run on the TTC450 CNC machine, the text that should be engraved. However, I have a problem when I let the machine do the process. It does not actually touch the bottom of the tree on which it is supposed to work, although I went to the Z test several times to adjust the height, however, the machine does not work correctly for me, it works non-stop in the air and non-stop returns up instead of down. How can I regulate so that this does not happen to me, so that it starts working normally. I don't know if it's not a problem in the Candle settings. I use machine dimensions 460x460.
If you are using Candle you might see this because you need to set the thickness of the Z probe in Goode. When I did this it kept resetting it to some default. I switched to Universal Gcode Sender and set it, and things work much better.
Just got this new TTC 450, after assembling, the Z-axis isn't moving on the X-axis... can you help me fix
Hmm you would definitely be better to engage Two Trees Support for that.
What software did this machine cone with , ie candle ?
It comes with Candle and UGS.
@@SteveMakesEverything safe one
Once happy with machine running correctly on all software , ie candle and ease, blue lock tight on all bolts to insure it doesn't come undone.
I had issues with my 4040 which had to be sent back due to once I was using easel the machine was going very clunky,grinding on the axies. I ended up getting a lazer engraver so I could learn a easier software so more confident this time for a wood cnc.
Thanks for sharing. Btw Candle really isn’t very good. Look at UGS or gSender.
@@SteveMakesEverything OK
spent hours putting this together and can't "home" the machine. follow the instructions completely, hit the home button to return to home andthe machine locks up, a quick grinding halt. states "homing failed, please unlock????? is this machine junk?
The machine is not junk, but you may have an issue. When homing, try to determine which axis is getting stuck so you know where to focus.
If the laser module is getting to the left and front of the frame and then grinding, then it isn't closing one of the limit switches. With the power off, move the laser module slowly to the left, and you should hear the limit switch click and be able to see it close. Then, move the laser slowly to the front and ensure the limit switch at the front of the laser also closes. Look at the limit switch wires to ensure that there isn't one broken off.
If it isn't a limit switch issue, then look for an overly loose or tight belt. With the power off, make sure that movement along that axis is smooth by moving the laser slowly by hand, and if you feel any obvious resistance then movement is impeded.
The likely cause is a cable getting in the way of the movement, but it could also be an overly tight roller wheel or something else stuck in the path of the laser movement.
It is actually the spindle set up. It moves perfect when moved with the directional buttons. Only will not move when the HHome button is pressed
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@@blazenboo2 Sorry I have laser-on-the-brain. If you watch the video I talk about the cable rubbing on the metal cover on the left side. This is probably the situation you are in, and you may need to either make sure the cable is free or take a file and enlarge the slot a bit.
I am not sure why the felt the need to make this such a tight fit.
it literally stops immediately when i hit the home button. makes a quick grind noice then the error "homing failed. please unlock" message appears immediately. I know its not your job but I would gladly make a donation to your channel if you can help us get this working. we just want to start making stuff and the wife is not happy, lol@@SteveMakesEverything
Hi Steve, Im having on screen error on my two trees cnc, im getting hard limit ok on screen , even if i unplugg it and conect power again and again i still getting tha same error again and again!
what can i do?
Thank you!
Is the CNC at one of the extremes on any axis? If so you can turn it off and manually move the axis in the direction that opens the limit. If the 3 axes are not at an extreme then make sure the limit switches can be free clicked closed manually and not jammed closed in some way.