I updated the files to correct the problems that I found in the building process, details are in the video. But here is the SVG in case anyone want to make one! You could probably eliminate the holes too and just have a good basic chair form to work off of. Or use something other than climbing rope to weave the seat and the back.
I used 2x 40ish meter ropes, but I would like to modify it to work with 1x 60m rope eventually. Not everyone has a bunch of old ropes lying around. The weave would be looser, but it would still probably work fine.
I like it.
If you select ;Comment in KrabzCAM when saving, it puts your settings in the files (Commented out). Useful reference when you come back to file. The comments are ignored by Maslow
This is cool Anna, thank you for posting this! I really appreciate when people also share the problems and challenges with what they are creating, and what you do to deal with it.
Great project, and great idea! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks! I feel like I could have avoided the rope diameter problem if I had verified the measurement shown on the little tag on the end of the rope with some calipers. But there was no way I could have predicted the weave being too tight base on what I new before the project
I have not bought a Maslow yet I want to see how hard or easy to learn design and control of it as I am healing from cancer. Is there a glossary of terms? And steps? I seems to me there is not a clear path (that I see) from design to operating a Maslow. I like your rope chair and downloaded the parts you had listed. . I have been playing with onShape CAD program and MecSoft CAD/CAM programs with okay results. But your .nc parts will not open in onShape or MecSoft CAD/CAM programs for me to look at on those programs. As far as the program to run the Maslow I have yet to find it on your site.
As a new bee I am somewhat lost in the language of CNC and what can or cannot play well from one program to another…….Help!
No worries Ken! There is a little bit of a learning curve, but I’m sure you can do it! Here is an earlier video that does a better job of showing each step of the design and cutting process, as well as the different type of files https://youtu.be/SJMYJH2Ke6s?si=fr0w1YB-Sx5VlakU
Each person has their favorite workflow for their design and CAM settings, but I usually use Onshape to SVG to KrabzCAM to GCode to Maslow
The nc files only have Gcode in them, so they will only show up in an .nc viewer or on a CNC machine. But if you click the picture with the drawing, you should be able to download the SVG file for that drawing. You should be able to upload and SVG to onshape or mecsoft, though I cant say I’ve tried yet
This is the cool part! your Maslow will put out a WIFI network so you can use any internet browser to connect and control your machine! I use chrome. So there’s no Maslow-specific software needed. Here are all the details: User Guide — Maslow
Thanks for getting back to me…
The CNC world is filled with many mysteries DWG., IGES, SAT, Rhino Mesh, DXF, Parasolids…and other strange words and programs. I am currently playing with onShape and I like it. But who plays well is another story. So any clarifications is helpful.
Oh so good question. The Maslow doesn’t control the RPMs of the router at all as you know, so 10k was just the default setting in KrabsCAM. It may be included in the Gcode export, but it wont change anything for the Maslow at least. I have my router set to 2 usually, which is about 18200 RPMs.
perfect for tiny Christmas mice or elfs!
