USER MANUAL

Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-PRO

V1.1 Sept 2020
 Contents

Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 02

Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................... 03

Part 1 - Unboxing ........................................................................................................................... 04

Part 2 - Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 08

Part 3 - Software & Drivers .......................................................................................................... 25

Part 4 - Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 31

Part 5 - Offline Controller ............................................................................................................. 32

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 Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Genmitsu 3018-PRO CNC Router from SainSmart.

Included in your package will be a Micro SD card. On the Micro SD Card, you will find:

● Assembly instruction videos

● PDF version of this manual
● Windows USB Driver
● GrblControl/Candle software for Windows
● Sample files
● Offline Controller control files

These files can also be downloaded from

SainSmart Online Resource Center
https://docs.sainsmart.com/3018pro

Before attempting to assembly the 3018 PRO, please watch the assembly video on the
Micro SD card that came with your machine. This will save time and avoid mistakes.

For technical support, please email us at support@sainsmart.com.

Help and support is also available from our Facebook group.

(SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Users Group)

Scan QR code
to join the group

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 Disclaimer

Before operating your Desktop CNC Machine, please read the manual. Failure to do so may lead to personal injury, poor results,
or damage to the CNC Machine. Anyone who operates the Desktop CNC machine should know and understand the contents of
this manual.
SainSmart cannot control the conditions in which you assemble your Genmitsu CNC machine or verify if it was done properly.
We do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, injuries, damage, or expense arising out of, or in any way
connected with the assembly, handling, storage, use, or disposal of the product.
The information in this manual is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness.

Please be careful when using your CNC machine. This machine is an electrical device with moving parts and
dangerous areas.

● Genmitsu CNC Machines are for Indoor Use Only.

● You must be 18 years or older to operate this machine, unless supervised by a knowledgeable adult familiar with the machine.
● Wear the proper Personal Protection Equipment (Safety Glasses etc.).
● Always place the CNC Machine on a stable surface.
● The SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Machine is supplied with Switchable Power Supply 230 VAC or 110VAC. Never use a different
power supply; it may cause malfunctions or damage to the machine.
● Ensure the Emergency stop button is easily accessible at all times.
● Never disassemble the Power Supply or Electrical Components. This will VOID the warranty.
● DO NOT TOUCH the machine spindle, or place any body part near the working area when the machine is operating. Serious
Injury may occur.
● 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.
● Ensure your CNC Machine is in a well-ventilated area. Some Materials may discharge smoke or fumes during operation.

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 Part 1 - Unboxing

Please make sure all the following parts are included. If you are missing any part or have any questions, please email us at
support@sainsmart.com.

(2) Aluminum Profile (2) Aluminum Profile Aluminum Profile (2) Guide Rail
1 2 3 4
20 x 40 x 290 mm 20 x 20 x 360mm 300 x 180mm X Axis, Ø10 x 360mm

(2) Guide Rail

5 6 Lead Screw 365mm 7 Lead Screw 295mm 8 Bakelite Resin Plate A
Y Axis, Ø10 x 290mm

9 Bakelite Resin Plate B 10 Bakelite Resin Plate C 11 Bakelite Resin Plate D 12 (2) Stepper motor

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13 Spindle with ER11 installed 14 X-Z Axis Assembly 15 (4) Slider 16 (10) Milling Cutter

Control Board &

23 (3) 4-Pin Motor Harness 24 Spindle Motor Harness 25 24V Power Supply 26 Fan & Case

(4) Allen Wrench

27 (4) Plate Clamp 28 Spiral Wire Wrap 29 USB Disk with SD Card 30 2.0mm,2.5mm,
3.0mm,4.0mm

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 31 (4) Bolt M5 x 10 32 (34) Bolt M5 x 16 33 (8) Bolt M3 x 14

34 (2) Copper Nut 35 (16) T-Nut 20M5 36 (10) T-Nut 30M5

37 (2) Anti-Backlash Spring 38 (3) Coupling & Set Screw 39 Nut Seat

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Optional Accessories (Not Included)

Consider following optional upgrades or accessories to make your CNC experience better!
You can find them on www.sainsmart.com.
Save 10% with discount code 3018PRO10

Resin Board for CNC Acrylic Sheet for CNC,

5.5W Laser Module CNC Router Bits Essential Kit
Engraving, 2-Pack 180 x 100 x 5mm, 4-Pcs

Scan QR codes to learn more

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 Part 2 - Assembly

Step 1 Base Installation

What you will need

(2) Aluminum Profile (2) Guide Rail

1 20 x 40 x 290 mm 5 Y Axis, Ø10 x 290mm 8 Bakelite Resin Plate A

9 Bakelite Resin Plate B 15 (4) Slider 32 (12) Bolt M5 x 16

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 9 Bakelite Resin Plate B

(2) Aluminum Profile

1
20 x 40 x 290 mm
(2) Guide Rail
5
Y Axis, Ø10 x 290mm
15 (4) Slider

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(12) Bolt Bakelite
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M5 x 16 Resin
Plate A

Notes: Make sure this assembly is square

and that the sliders are installed on the
guide rails with the holes to the front and
rear of the base.

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 Step 2 Worktable Assembly

What you will need

Aluminum Profile
3 300 x 180mm 7 Lead Screw 295mm 12 Stepper motor

32 (10) Bolt M5 x 16 33 (4) Bolt M3 x 14 34 Copper Nut

Anti-Backlash Coupling
36 (10) T-Nut 30M5 37 Spring 38 & Set Screw 39 Nut Seat

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 (10) Bolt 36
32 M5 x 16 7 38
(10) T-Nut 12 Stepper motor
Lead Coupling
30M5
Screw & Set Screw
295mm 33
(4) Bolt
M3 x 14

Aluminum
3 Profile
300 x 180mm

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 Step 3 Base Assembly - Completed View

Top view

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Top view

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 Step 4 Top Frame Assembly

What you will need

10 Bakelite Resin Plate C 32 (6) Bolt M5 x 16 35 (6) T-Nut 20M5

STEP 1: Position the Bakelite Pillars with a spacing of 46.5mm between rear frame
piece and back of the pillar as shown in the Completed View on the next page.
Tip: When installing T-Nuts it helps to twist them onto the bolts a few turns keeping
them in place before placing into the Aluminum slot.

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Bakelite Resin
Plate C

35 (6) T-Nut 20M5 (6) Bolt

32 M5 x 16

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Step 5 Completed View

Note: Back edge of Bakelite-C must be 90 degrees to the base.

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 Step 6 X-Z Axis Assembly Installation

What you will need

(2) Aluminum Profile (2) Guide Rail

2 20 x 20 x 360mm 4 6 Lead Screw 365mm
X Axis, Ø10 x 360mm

12 (2) Stepper motor 14 X-Z Axis Assembly 32 (4) Bolt M5 x 16 33 (4) Bolt M3 x 14

34 Copper Nut 37 Anti-Backlash Spring 38 Coupling & Set Screw

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 (2) Aluminum Profile
2
20 x 20 x 360mm
(2) Guide 6 Lead Screw 365mm
Stepper
4 Rail X Axis 12
motor
Ø10 x 360mm
Coupling &
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Set Screw
32 (4) Bolt M5 x 16

33 (4) Bolt M3 x 14

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X-Z Axis
Assembly

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Brass Nut
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 Step 7 Bakelite-D Installation

What you will need

11 Bakelite Resin Plate D

32 (10) Bolt M5 x 16

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(6) T-Nut
(10) Bolt 20M5
32
M5 x 16
11 Bakelite Resin Plate D
35 (6) T-Nut 20M5

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Step 8 Z - Axis Assembly

Step 1: Prepare the Z Axis Carriage and Leadscrew.

Compress the Anti-Backlash Spring into the Hole shown below.
Use the Copper Nut to slide into the spring and hold it into place.
While compressed, thread the Leadscrew through the assembly.

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 Step 9 X-Axis Assembly

Step 1: Install (2) Aluminum Frame pieces to Bakelite Pillar C with M5x16mm Bolts.
Step 2: Install (2) Linear Rods into the holes next to the Frame pieces using M5x16mm Bolts.
Step 3: Prepare the Stepper Motor and Install the Coupler and screw. Set the screw positioned
on the Flat side of the Stepper Motor Shaft.
Step 4: Slide the Z-Axis Assembly onto the Linear Rods. Push the Assembly to the right until the
Leadscrew is positioned inside the coupler. Secure the Leadscrew with the coupler set screw.
Step 5: Install Bakelite Pillar -D. Leave a 46.5mm space between the rear of the pillar and back frame piece.

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(6) T-Nut
(10) Bolt 20M5
32
M5 x 16
11 Bakelite Resin Plate D

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Step 10 X - Control Board Installation

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 Do not overtighten the bolt. This can damage the holder. Slide the Spindle down until about half an inch of sleeve is showing.

Caution

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Step 11 Control Board Installation

What you will need

Control Board &

26 Fan & Case

Control Board &

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Fan & Case

31 (4) Bolt M5 x 10
35 (4) T-Nut 20M5
31 (4) Bolt M5 x 10

35 (4) T-Nut 20M5

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 Step 12 Wiring Diagram

Connect the red wire to the

port next to the red mark Stepmotor
X Y Z

Spindle

Laser (12V 5Amax)

(Not include)

24V DC Power
adapter

USB
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Connect your CNC to
computer using the
bundled USB cable

POWER
ON/OFF Offline controller

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 Part 3 - Software & Drivers

1. Install the driver ( software Driver CH340SER.exe )

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 2. To Determine your Machine's COM port:
• Windows XP: Right click on "My Computer", select "Manage", select "Device Manager".
• Windows 7: Click "Start" Right click "Computer" Select "Manage" Select "Device Manager" from left pane.
• In the tree, expand "Ports (COM & LPT)"
• Your machine will be the USB Serial Port (COMX), where the “X” represents the COM number, for example COM12.
• If there are multiple USB serial ports, right click each one and check the manufacturer, the machine will be "CH340".

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3. Open Grblcontrol software(software Grblcontrol GrblControl.exe)

choose the correct port

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 • Console window print ” [CTRL+X] < Grbl 1.1f ['$' for help]” If the connection is successful.
• Console window print ” Serial port error 1: No such file or directory “ indicate that the connection is failed.

successful unsuccessful

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• Grblcontrol Use

The spindle speed:

It does not represent the actual
speed, and it represents the ratio.
And this percentage is not linear.

100 = 100/1000 10%

spindle
1000 = 1000/1000 100% max on/off
0% 100%

The X Y Z
axis jog

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 • Tool setting

spindle should
be on when
moving the bits

zero XY zero Z

Use the jog to move the milling cutter.

Then click button zeroXY and zeroZ.

Open the G-code file Start working End

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 Part 4 - Getting Started
Basic Machine Tests Now that you have your CNC machine all assembled and wired, it is time to make sure that it operates correctly.

This is the recommended start up order for the system.

1. Make sure that the USB cable from the CNC machine is plugged into your computer, then start the computer.
2. Start the Candle program and verify in the status window that no errors are showing. Normally, it will show “Idle” if it has connected
to the Controller Board properly. If an “Alarm” error is showing, with your mouse, click the Candle “Reset” then “Unlock” buttons in
that order to get to the “Idle” condition.
3. Make sure that the 24-volt power supply is connected to the Controller Board and then to the power mains. - Turn on the Controller
Board by pressing the white “On/Off” button.
4. Next, click on the “Spindle “button to turn on the spindle motor. Move the slider left and right to verify that the motor speed changes.
5. Set the “Feed:” to a value in the 200 to 500 range. With the mouse, click on the left set of direction buttons to verify that the X and Y
axes are moving. In a like manner, click on the rightmost up and down buttons to verify that the Z axis is moving. If all of these tests
complete without any issues, you can be assured that your CNC machine is working correctly. Shutting the machine down uses the
reverse of the startup process.
6. Turn off the Controller Board.
7. Unplug the 24-volt DC supply from the mains.
8. Shut down the Candle program. - Turn off the computer. Remember, if you run the CNC machine from the Offline Controller, the
USB cable must be disconnected from the Controller Board.

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 Part 5 - Offline Controller
Notice: When using the offline controller, remove the USB cable from the PC. Offline controller and PC cannot be used
together.

1. Connect offline controller to PC via USB cable.

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2. Then copy the NC file to the offline controller.

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 3. Offline controller connected to the control board.

4. Press the [X+/X-/Y+/Y-/Z+/Z-] key to move the spindle to the machine origin, select the engraving file, click the [OK] key to start
engraving.

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5. Interface introduction
A. Menu Page

Ctrl Machine Control

File Use the G-code file

Press key [Y+] or [Y-] to select

Press key [OK] to Enter

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 B. Ctrl Page

Reference direction

X-
X+
Z+

X+ X-axis positive direction

X- X-axis negative direction
Z-
Y+ Y-axis positive direction
Y- Y-axis negative direction
Z+ Z-axis positive direction
Z- Z-axis negative direction
Y-
OK/Spindle(SP) Spindle On/Off
Long press to exit, short press to
Exit/Step change step (0.1/1/5/10mm) Y+
Power to spindle (Press [OK]+[Z+]=add,
SP:1%
Press [OK]+[Z+]=reduce)

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C. File Page

Press key [Y+] or [Y-] to select file

Press key [OK] to Enter

Press key [OK] to begin if you are ready.

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