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Concrete filled C-Beam?

Just throwing the idea out to see what others think. What if I were to close the open side of the C-Beam with some plate, and then fill the interior with concrete? This is similar to what Taig does...

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C-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 open builds...

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Delta-Six

Sage published a new build: Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-SlotClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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issues while browsing the site

whenever i go to edit my build, or view someone elses, or open certain subject in the forum my browser is redirected to openbuilds.com, nothing more. Its just a white page. Any ideas? Ive been waiting...

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Major issues with these forums.

For the last two or three weeks these forums feel like they are under a DDoS attack for me but your parts store is fast as lightning. I am getting timeouts and all sorts of issues to the point the...

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New Part Idea for Parts Store

I am working on a 3D printer build (I will upload info soon hopefully) and I noticed that there is one item missing from the parts store that could be quite useful and can sometimes be a challenge to...

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2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on C-Beam

So, this is the idea; a 2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on the C-Beam, besides that, a bearing block can be used to free up the end of the C-beam so both ends of the C-Beam are free and...

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OneZ 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...

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#Back2School Resources & Education Discounts

View attachment 18773 OpenBuilds has a lot of FREE resources that can be used by Teachers and Students to help you throughout the School year!​ MACHINE BUILDS DISCUSSIONS ... #Back2School Resources...

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FREE Kydex Hold Down Clamps

Our buddy @blindflight was kind enough to make and donate a big bag of hold down clamps to the OpenBuilds community. These are made from bit-friendly, super strong Kytec plastic and are a great way to...

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NYC World Maker Faire Meet Up Oct 1

A couple of us are planning to meet up. Just wondering if anyone else is going to the World Maker Faire New York City on Saturday Oct 1?

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bCNC and the Raspberry Pi

A few months ago, I spent a week or two testing out different GUIs that will run on the Raspberry Pi (RPi). These included: Universal Gcode Sender (UGS), Chilipeppr, GrblWeb, and bCNC. I tested these,...

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CNC 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...

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C-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...

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OX Balls - 1605 Ballscrew Powered 1000mmx1000mmm OX derivative

Julius published a new build: 1000mm x 1000mm 1605 ballscrew powered CNC router. GRBL shield and Arduino brain. 760 x 840 x 70mm work area, in theory right now. Nema 23's and Dewalt 611 spindle. Custom...

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C-Beam Machine Hold Down Clamps

Kyo submitted a new resource: C-Beam Machine Hold Down Clamps - Simple Clamps to secure 1/4" Plate to your CNC Router. Simple design can be printed or milled. Here is a simple hold down clamp system to...

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C-Beam w/8mm lead screw - how fast are you going?

Short version: How fast are you setting speed/acceleration on the c-beam with the 8mm leadscrew, particularly the 500mm or longer ones? Long version: I just put a 250mm across the top of a 500mm, and...

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Kyoujin Mk1

ymilord published a new build: C-Beam based CNC with Rack & Pinion (for the X Axis) and lead screws (for the Y Axis)Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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ISO Old Stuff for Schools etc.

Seeking out your old parts . You know, the ones you set aside to 'maybe' use on another project that never quite happened. There are tons of broke students, and school maker clubs out there hoping...

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Help Requested: Controlling a Complex 3D Printer

Hello All, I've hit an issue, and any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. A bit of info to start with: I am building a large format 3D printer with 4 extruders and a full heated enclosure....

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