Roland Modela MDX-15

Roland Modela MDX-15
Manufacturer	Roland
Model	{{{model}}}
AKA	{{{aka}}}
Obtained	Donation to Hackspace (2019)
Location	CNC Area
Team	Tools
Induction Required	No
Booking	{{{booking}}}
Status	Defunct
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The Roland Modela MDX-15 is a desktop CNC Miller/Router. It's operation is currently an unknown entity. We have it accepting code generated using Fusion 360 but it is not moving as we expect. More investigation is required.

It is hooked up to the Colosson PC using a USB to serial adapter.

You can send .prn files generated in Fusion 360 to the Modela using Roland Dropout. The software is on the Denford Lathe PC.

24/04/2022 - The MDX-15 is currently in storage on the shelves in the Blue room following the move of Denford Lathe PC upstairs.

21/05/2023 - We've moved next to the Denford CNC lathe in the CNC Area as we are trying to get it working again :)

Link Dump

Videos

• FabLab Using the modela to Mill PCBs
• Open Source GUI Control Panel for Roland MODELA MDX-15/20 CNC Machine (Scilab-Programmed GUI)

Documents

• https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWFrZWl0bGFicy5jb218d2lraXxneDozZjA3MjNhZTEwMmIyYWVm
• https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWFrZWl0bGFicy5jb218d2lraXxneDo1MDM3YzhhOWY0M2JmMDdm
• http://wiki.makeitlabs.com/training/roland-mdx-15-mill
• https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWFrZWl0bGFicy5jb218d2lraXxneDo1ODFkYTQwOGM3OTcwZDMz
• https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWFrZWl0bGFicy5jb218d2lraXxneDplMDY5ODFhZTQ3N2UzOTA
• Autodesk - Roland post processor (This is built into Fusion 360)
• DropOut Program - allows you to send prn, rml, plt or firmware files to a Roland device
• Modela MDX-15 3D Milling Machine (Roland support page)