Roberta Clementine
Jose A. Molina published a new build: The Roberta Clementine a proof of concept and progenitor to the series of printers I will be calling the Clementine Sisters. The printer is named after Pittsburgh...
View ArticleMounting drivers and BOB on gantry rail?
Hi all, Just finishing up my ox build and now I'm on to the wiring. This might have been answered before but I don't know where to look for it. I was starting to mount the driver boards and my bob on...
View ArticleCNC
Rigga11 published a new build: This is my CNC build. I my goal is to have fun and learn new things.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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Inexpensive Wood Blocks
MaryD submitted a new resource: Inexpensive Wood Blocks - 3/4" x 5" Hardwood Samples - good for routing etc Found Pergo Wood Flooring samples @ Lowe's Home Improvement store in a variety of colors,...
View ArticleDC Motor for V-Slot Mini V Linear Actuator
Hello. My project is to open two doors above my fireplace in order to reveal a TV. Each door is 24" wide (36" high) and each weighs about 4lbs. I need help figuring out what kind of motor to get in...
View ArticleIs the new high torque 20T GT3 pulley 8mm or 0.25" bore?
The description of the bore size of the new high torque 20T GT3 pulley is not clear. GT3 Timing Pulley - 20 Tooth - High Torque Series ' This pulley has a clamp that locks onto the 8mm diameter...
View ArticleBlades Biue Ox "Rox"Monster Coming Soon !
Wow! Just Wow , what a place to find! So happy and thankful to the Openbuilds Team as well as Chris from Blue Ox Solutions.. Both Openbuilds and Chris deliver the Best options for the People who love...
View ArticleStepper Motor Drivers Necessary?
I first got into cnc machines by buying the redleaf system from buildyourcnc.com. However, I'm now needing an electronics setup that is usb compatible. I came across the cbeam build video from open...
View ArticleWhat was I thinking???
Foy years, I have wanted to set up a small CNC machine in my shop. I stumbled across OpenBuilds, and Mark Carew. What a find! After watching nearly every video that he has produced (great work btw...
View ArticleIndieLC
Indieflow published a new build: A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The...
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 ArticleSimplify3D and Smoothieboar. They seem to work
A little while back I purchased a Simplify3D licence for ver. 3.1 It seems there were some problems with the software creating junk code which would cause smoothie to freeze. One apparent solution is a...
View ArticleOpenBuilds C-beam 15mm belt on 1500mm C-Beam.
Dave420 published a new build: OpenBuilds C-beam 15mm belt on 1500mm C-Beam.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleUpgrading the “old” C-Beam machine
Ronald van Arkel published a new build: So we have new plates, stronger motors, belt drive reduction, but what should we do with them? In this article you might find the answer you were looking for as...
View ArticleCNC xPRO Driver
Michael published a new build: Spark Concepts CNC xPRO Driver. A new GRBL compatible, all-in-one stepper driver board with 4 motor controllers for XYZ + 1 clone (or rotary!). Capable of powering your...
View ArticlePower Supply Help
I had a capacitor fry in my 12v power supply I bought from the parts store, it was recommended in the instructions of a 3D printer I bought. The printer worked for a few days and I got a handful of...
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 ArticleArchivist Quill Book Scanner
Jonathon Duerig published a new build: This is a book scanner built out of aluminum extrusion. It is designed to get high quality scans without harming the book. It is not automated. You still have to...
View ArticleThe best way to clean the aluminum rail
Hello guys, I want to know what is the best way to clean the rail from dust and chips . Thanks
View ArticlePlasma cutting table
mytechno3d published a new build: This is our plasma cutting table , based on the famous OX CNC . Can cut up to 15 mm ( steel , stainless , aluminium ) with a really good accuracy and at a really high...
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