Xpro & OpenBuilds NEMA 23 Stepper Motor
hi all can i run the NEMA 23 Stepper Motor with xpro controller while the motor is 2.8 A. i tried buy the heat sink on the xpro driver is too too hot. any advise.
View ArticleProblem attaching pulley to lead screw
Hi I'm building a Sphinx style CNC and have problems attaching the pulley to the lead screw on Z. It simply seems to be loose. The first time I tried tightening it I overtightened it to the point where...
View Articleivern
Viren published a new build: Toying around a concept. Inputs are welcome on whether to use lead screw or belt drive. My lead screw will be single start 500 mm lenght, 2 mm pitch and 2 mm lead. Nema 17...
View ArticleN00B Help with Laser Cutter / Engraver
HI! I have read through the forums... a lot. I am at the point of purchase now and I could use some expert advice. There is a dizzying array of laser setups to choose from and I would like to thin the...
View ArticleRawcnc 1.5 Desktop Edition
roadss published a new build: This will showcase the build of my Rawcnc 1.5. A rigid cnc router from the Swedish company Rawcnc, featuring a rather cool linear motion system, rack & pinion and...
View ArticleUnique Z
TimVukman published a new build: This will be a different arrangement from most 3d printersClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHow to attach Solid V Wheel to 20mm v-slot?
Hi all - I am new to openbuilds and I'd rather not spend the money on parts to realize it wouldn't work so am looking for some help with this. I am trying to attach a Solid V wheel to a 20mm v-slot...
View ArticleLooking for an expert to build a custom system
I'm a newbie here, I got a special project for the hopital I work for, so no need to say I have no experience in drawing with sketch up. I work as radiologist, which is ike a photographer for bones. So...
View ArticleC-Beam Machine XLarge
Moag published a new build: A rigid and wide format, plate and carving CNC.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View Articleooznest OX CNC Machine
Ryan Lock published a new build: The ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our...
View ArticleFTDI driver issue w/ XPro V3 on OSX Sierra
Can't seem to get ftdi drivers to work, I was able to connect to USB port and update the GRBL on the board earlier in the day and run the stepper motors using Universal G-Code sender. Figured I would...
View ArticleYet another 1x1 Sphinx
Andreas Bockert published a new build: Build a 1x1 Sphinx/Sphinx XL style CNC.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View Articlerectangles
mikememmi published a new build: based on 1.25 inch aluminum tube and 680zz skateboard bearings.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHULK-XY (Fixed Build Plate, C-Beam, CoreXY)
Adam Filipowicz published a new build: Super Rigid CoreXY 3D PrinterClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleBelt and Pinion VS Lead screw.
Hi everyone, I'm like a new born baby when it comes to CNC; in particular CNC router machines. But I have watched many many hours on the subject and I am learning a lot. Exciting for sure. Of course I...
View ArticleLead Screw Driven Ox Derivative (850x1500)
Giarc published a new build: Another build based on the original OX design with a cutting area will be about 26" (680mm) x 50" (1300mm) and driven by lead screws.Click to expand......
View ArticleAxis twist!!! Solution?
hi there, any one else suffering x axis twist on their 2x 2060 profile 1500mm axis? I'm getting different depths of cut in one direction than in the other direction on x due to twist In the x axis....
View ArticleXtreme Solid V Wheel problems
I purchased 30 sets of the Xtreme Solid V Wheel white wheel sets for my CNC in late Feburary from the openbuilds store. I been having some moving issues the last month and noticed today I have 12 of...
View ArticleC-Beam™ Machine - Plate Maker
kram242 published a new build: This C-beam Machine is an in affordable CNC plate maker and 3D carving machine!Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleC-Beam Desktop On Rails
Gary Monroe published a new build: My attempt at a Desktop CNC using C-Beam and Open-Rail with Steel Wheel bearings and LeadScrew Drive.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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