My second build, OX.
Hi, my name is Scott, this is my second build... well if you want to count my first as a build, it's a mdf Frankenstein that performed, just not well.. I built it using linear rail bearings for the x...
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 ArticleAsk Grbl CNC questions here.
Hello Open Builds Community! I'm the lead developer of the Grbl CNC project, which is the firmware that runs most of the Arduino/AVR-based CNC machines out there. Mark Carew has recently brought me on...
View ArticleOX plans and drawings?
I just discovered OpenBuilds recently, and was surprised to see such a great design using 2x80 etc for both the machine structure and the motion function. I built a CNC router several years ago which...
View ArticleAny known pros or con of using computer SSD?
Any known pros or cons of using computer SSD in a CNC application? Thanx, Alan
View ArticleCNC OX with Mach3
Greetings all I am frustrated with Mach3 and trying to configure the software I could use some help. Should I continue using Mach 3 or change. I bought a china controller with 3 nema 23 motors and 1...
View ArticleFusion 360
As I am aPh.D student I am enjoying the free version of Autodesk's Fusion 360. It is a very powerful CAM-CAD tool and easy to learn/use. I have created the gcode with the software as grbl generic. The...
View ArticleC-BEAM-GTC
GinoTheCop published a new build: Building a larger C-BEAM CNC Machine with no previous experience.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleOneZ i3
Keith Davis published a new build: A quiet, 8inx8in build area, Cartesian printer with permanently level bed. This is a compact, solid, inexpensive printer that will reliably print any type filament...
View Articlec-beam gantry plate double wide
Happy to see the release of the double wide Cbeam Gantry Plate. but since this thing supports 8 wheels. how do you adjust the inner set of eccentrics on it? C-Beamâ„¢ Gantry Plate - Double Wide
View ArticleBelt & Pinion Example
kram242 published a new build: The OpenBuilds team has redefined the belt and pinion concept. By using standard OpenBuild components were able to improve on this system in ways that will save on cost...
View ArticleBrushless Motor Foam Cutter and cutting sheet foam
It has been suggested to me that the RC'ers here on Openbuilds might be interested in my Brushed/Brushless Motor Foam Cutter. The method is "novel/unique" but not new... I've been using it for several...
View ArticleDriving 2 Y axis steppers
This is a query, as I don't have a firm idea either way. The question is this: On my 3D printer the 2 Y steppers, assuming a single available driver, were simply wired in parallel, with one pair...
View ArticleFlitetest airplane plans
Has anyone had any luck cutting plans from flitetest? Ive seen a video on youtube of a guy using an OX to cut out a airplane kit but Ive yet to figure inkscape out enough to be able to do it on my own.
View Article48VDC or 24VDC for STEPPER MOTORS?
Hello, Your typical newb here asking a fairly newb question. I did a couple searches and maybe I did not use the correct search terms, but I didn't find anything.... When selecting a power supply to...
View ArticleRouty GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good!
puntoMX published a new build: The Routy GT2 300 BSX CNC Router is a Low Cost CNC build. It performs the same as the larger Routy's from OpenBuilds but doesn't break the bank!Click to expand... Read...
View ArticleSuper Sized C-Beam Plate Maker
Having built the standard C-Beam Plate Maker back in October I found that I needed a larger size machine. Please review the following videos to see the progress... Still a work in progress, but I run...
View ArticleMicrostepping and Aluminum Settings for C Beam
I've been somewhat successful on cutting out aluminum parts out of 1/8" aluminum, but I'm still breaking bits more than I'd like. I'm now working on getting my settings the way they should be. I'm...
View ArticleOpenBuilds OX CNC Machine
kram242 published a new build: OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine. A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a...
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...
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