C-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 ArticleBallscrews - Threaded or not
Hi! I'm a newbie and I'm in the process of completing my first CNC design. I've decided to use ballscrews to drive my linear motion. While doing some research I ran across Threadless Ballscrews (or...
View ArticleOpenBuilds Promoveo Study Builds
Ronald van Arkel published a new build: OpenBuilds PromoteoClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleDuel drive motors on Axis
HI, Can anyone help me. If I use two stepper drive motors on a single axis, will this reduce the power out put from the control board, thus reducing the speed of the stepper motors? Also would these...
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 ArticleWhere can I find dimensions of various products
Hunting around the OpenBuilds store, I noticed that the dimensions for the Universal Gantry Plate are 20mm by 80mm. This must relate to the size beam it will fit? The plate is certainly much larger....
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 ArticleFusion 360 Quick Start Virtual Lab
ONLINE WEBINAR! REGISTER HERE​ HELD EVERY OTHER WEEK - Click 'Register Here' to see entire Events Calendar NEXT SESSION: August 4 1:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (Click link to see your timezone) The...
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 ArticleThe CNC cutting starts fine but starts loosing path after a few cuts
Hi, I am facing issue with the cutting of the new CNC router that I have been building. The CNC cutting starts fine and cuts the material fine initially but a few parts are cuts it starts loosing path....
View Article43mm Spindlemotor mount e.g. Kress 1050
Iwan Müller submitted a new resource: 43mm Spindlemotor mount e.g. Kress 1050 - Z-Axis Spindlemotor Fitting this Stl-File is tought for 3D Printing, but of course milling from a aluminium block would...
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...
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YOU DID IT - 500 Builds!
View attachment 18303 Guys, YOU DID IT! What began as a dream space for one humble Builder has turned into such a hugely successful community! None of this would be possible without YOU. It is YOUR...
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 ArticleC-Beam based modular Resin Printer
Jim S published a new build: The build is based on a 500mm C-Beam and the SeeMeCNC FlexVat. The C-Beam is both the linear motion and a structural element of the design. The frame that holds the 45...
View Article4 Sale, C-Beam End Mounts - lightly used
These we used for less than a week on a demo unit. Most are like new. One or two may have marks left when screws were removed. Priced > half off retail....
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 ArticleSmoothieboard 5xC for sale
I have an unused Smoothieboard 5xC for sale. I purchased this for a 3D printer build that I have yet to start. I have decided to focus my attention on redesigning and rebuilding my OX CNC instead....
View ArticleC-Bot
Carl Feniak published a new build: A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to meet builders needs. The use of OpenBuilds...
View ArticleWeight information
The "Part Store" is missing information about the weight of the "Bundle Packs" and parts sold. (e.g. the weight of the "V-Slotâ„¢ Mini V Linear Actuator Bundle" for any given length and profile.) The...
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