Dream to practical
Bob K published a new build: This is my journey from a dream machine to a practical (for me) machine. This is a Cartesian style frame that can change tool heads quickly. The first version will have...
View ArticleOpenBuilds Was Here!
View attachment 17978 #OpenBuildsWasHere Share your pics of YOUR OpenBuilds! Could be a Laser tag, sticker, carving, drawn in beach sand, written in the dirt on your car....whatever! (Some of you may...
View ArticleC-Beam cnc
Kyo published a new build: A strong desktop cnc router that will enable you to make larger aluminium plates without taking up to much room. Simple, strong and opensource ! Build one today..Click to...
View ArticleCNC xProV2
well...while I was waiting for the hardware to get here for the C-Beam, I have this nice shiny new CNC xProV2 controller board sitting here. To my chagrin it didn't come with a USB cable so I had to...
View ArticleSketchUcam
Discuss all things related to SketchUcam here http://www.OpenBuilds.com/attachments/header-jpg.790/ SketchUCam is free plugin written for the Google SketchUp CAD program that allows the creation of...
View ArticleMy C-Beam 3D Printer
evilc66 published a new build: Larger format FDM printer using C-Beam linear stagesClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleCan the X-Pro be used with DQ42MA stepper drivers?
I have a need to use stepper motors that draw more than 3.5amps, so the X-Pro controller's DRV4588 drivers would be exceeded. (2.5amp max) I'd like to drive the steppers with the DQ542MA, but I don't...
View ArticleStructured Light Turntable Scanner
William Niedermeyer published a new build: 3d Structured Light Scanner with Arduino Controlled TurntableClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleTake a guess on the 500th build
As of this morning, we have 492 builds! ​ Anyone want to take a guess as to the actual date that the 500th build will be posted? What type of machine will it be?​ View attachment 17942 ​
View ArticleVertex CNC - 1000mm x 750mm C Beam
EvanBruner published a new build: C beam gantry with steel guide rails!Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleMach3 soft limits
Been using Mach3 for years and this is the first time I couldn't figure something out. I have all my parameters configured but there is no slow down zone when using soft limits...Aleays had one on...
View ArticleMetalguru's C-Beam 750
Metalguru published a new build: This is a C-Beam build, fairly heavy duty, and 750mm x 750mm. Should be a good, sturdy machine that's relatively easy to assemble.Click to expand... Read more about...
View ArticleSpeeds and feeds
eddyg submitted a new resource: Speeds and feeds - A great article describing speeds, feeds, climb and other required knowledge for new machinists In my search for cnc knowledge I found this great...
View ArticleMoag's CNC Mill
Moag published a new build: A design in process, to 3D carve two-part Aluminium injection moulds for Soft Plastic Lures and Lead Jigs, so I can prototype some of the concepts rattling around in my...
View ArticleDelta-Six
Sage published a new build: Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-SlotClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLCD Based SLA Resin Printer
evilc66 published a new build: SLA resin printer based on a gen3/4 iPad Retina display. The design intent is to create a printer with the highest resolution possible with a lower cost of entry compared...
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 ArticleQuestions about bits for getting started
Hello everyone, I got my C-Beam in the mail last week and haven't had a chance to start putting it together yet because I was finishing my 3d printer build, but I will most likely be starting on it...
View ArticleOpenBuilds Promoveo Study Builds
Ronald van Arkel published a new build: OpenBuilds PromoteoClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleCoreXY cubish?
Max Tepermeister published a new build: A dual extrusion CoreXY printer with a 290 X 290mm build volume built entirely out of 2020 aluminum extrusion and using OpenBuilds mini-carriages for...
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