FoxAlien VASTO User manual

CNC ROUTER
USER MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before using.
V A S T O

Catalog
Preface
Warranty & Disclaimer
Documents Download
Product Specifications
Select Input Voltage
How to Assemble the Machine
How to Install Router Bit
Wiring Diagrams
How to Use Grblcontrol (Candle)
•Driver Installation
•Candle Interface Introduction
•Make Your First Cut
•Z-Probe Operating
•How to Unlock Limit Switch
•How to Use E-stop
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Dear Users,
Congratulations! You’re a member of the FoxAlien Family now!
We hope you can explore the CNC world and unleash your creativity with FoxAlien machines. With enough
patience, learning and time, you will master CNC and be able to transfer your thoughts into actuals.
It is never easy to start with something new. There is a learning curve to master CNC. You will learn about g-
code and machinery because DIY CNC machines will require lots of configurations, testing and debugging
before you make the most beautiful works. We highly recommend you to spend some time on watching video
tutorials, reading in the forums and sharing with other users in order to gain more CNC knowledge.
Besides, we founded a Facebook group to make CNC learning easier for you. In the FoxAlien CNC group,
FoxAlien families share their thoughts, experience, and offer support to each other. And you will get to know the
latest news about FoxAlien machines, too! Our tech support person is in the group and follow up your needs and
problems.
We hope you guys enjoy CNC engraving as much as we have making these.
Let’s get started with CNC!
- FoxAlien Team
Preface
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Warranty & Disclaimer
Please be careful when using your CNC machine. This machine is an electrical device with
moving parts and dangerous areas.
•The CNC machine is for Indoor Use Only.
•Use the proper protection equipment while operating.
•Always place the CNC machine on a stable surface.
•Never disassemble the Power Supply or Electrical Components. This may cause damage and will VOID the
warranty.
•DO NOT TOUCH the machine spindle, or place any part near the working area when the machine is operating.
DO NOT leave children unsupervised with the CNC machine even when it’s not operating. Injury may occur.
•DO NOT leave the machine unattended while it's operating.
One Year Warranty
•This product is warranted against any defective material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from
date of delivery.
•Any parts determined by the manufacturer to be defective will be replaced in whole or part as determined by
the manufacturer, but no labor costs or other claims for damages will be allowed.
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Facebook Group Foxalien.com
Please download the driver and software from the flash driver included in the package.
It includes:
•CH340 Driver for Windows & Mac OS
•GrblControl (Candle) software for Windows & Mac OS
•Sample files
•PDF tutorials
You can also download the documents from Googledrive: https://cn.hk.uy/P3v
Please visit www.foxalien.com for more CNC machine products.
Feel free to contact us for technical support if you come across any difficulty during assembly and using.
•E-mail: [e-mail] / [email protected]
•Facebook Messenger: FoxAlien
We will response within 1-2 business day.
Documents Download
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Model Vasto
Working Area 400 x 400 x 100mm (15.75” x 15.75” x 3.94”)
Input Voltage 110V/220V
Input Current 110V/10A; 220V/5A
Spindle Power 300W
Spindle Speed 11000 rpm/min
Motor NEMA23
Firmware Version 1.1H
Limit Switch X, Y, Z
Emergency Stop Switch Yes
Support OS Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, Mac OS
Software Grblcontrol(Candle), other GRBL compatible software
Support Offline Control Yes (Offline controller NOT included)
Support Add-ons Offline controller/Laser/router (NOT included)
Product Specifications
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Select Input Voltage
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•Select the correct input voltage based on your location before power on the machine.
•Input voltage switch is at the bottom of the controller box.
•For 110V areas, flip the switch to the right side, displayed as “115”.
•For 220-240V areas, flip the switch to the left side, displayed as “230”.
!!! Warning:
•Wrong input voltage will burn out the power supply.
•Check the input voltage first after receiving the machine.

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Y2
How to Assemble the Machine
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M5*14 Button
Head Cap Bolt
8x
Y-axis Profile (Right)Y-axis Profile (Left) Dust Baffle (Left) Dust Baffle (Right)
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X-axis Profile
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M5*20 Bolt Spring WasherWasher
Note: The hole is
on the outside Note: The hole is
on the outside
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Spring WasherWasherM5*30 Bolt
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MDF Spoil Board
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M5*16 Bolt
6x
208
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X-axis Gantry M5*16 Bolt
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Z-axis Module M5*16 Bolt
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M3*8 BoltLimit switch
2x
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Spindle Holder M5*55 BoltSpindle
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X-axis drag chain bracket X-axis drag chain bracket M5*6 Bolt
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4x
Y-Axis Drag Chain
Bracket M5*6 Bolt
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T-nut
2x
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Y-Axis Drag Chain
Bracket

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Y-Axis Drag Chain M4*6 Flat Head Cap Screw
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X-Axis Drag Chain M4*6 Flat Head Cap Screw
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How to Install the Router Bit
CNC bit
Holder
Collet
Screw cap
Loosen
Tighten

Spindle &
X/ Y1/ Y2/ Z Stepper motor
X-axis limit switch
Y-axis limit switch
Z-axis limit switch
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Wiring Diagram