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This document describes the setup of the machine, some of its dimensional limits, use of the Roland SRP Player software (for generating toolpaths from STL files), and some aspects of the process whereby an .RML file from MasterCAM is used.

ROLAND-SETUPHarvard GSD Guide to Roland MDX-40-A.pdf

NC File

The .RML file that is generated by MasterCAM needs to be edited before it can be run on the Roland. Do this within MasterCAM's code editor or a text editor of your choosing.

• Remove:
  • the first line of the file: "!1" 
  • the last line of the file: "!0"
• Add:
  • the command to start the spindle at the beginning of the file: "!MC 12000" (Note: the speed of the spindle will still be controlled with the VPanel, not the RML file or any settings established in MasterCAM.)
  • the command to stop the spindle at the end of the file: "!MC 0"
• Save the file with an extension of .RML (some text editors will save it with a .NC or a .TXT, which might have to be removed)