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C-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...

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BAFP 3D Printer

Steven Bloom published a new build: A New Core XY Printer build. BAFP stands for Big And Fast Printer. It will be awesome !!Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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OpenBuilds 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...

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A GT2 gear question.

If I have a 16t gear and a 36t gear does that mean I will have a 1:2.25/2.25:1 ratio even though both are using 2 degree GT2 belt? A simple question I am sure. edit: What is throwing me is the GT2 belt...

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Newbie questions about laser cutters

So, I'm currently working on building a CNC router and I like the idea of making it so that I can also use it as a laser cutter / engraver. I saw some jTech kits for lower wattage diode lasers. As I...

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Move the bed up/down instead of the router ?

Hi, Are there any designs that move the bed up and down, instead of the router head ? Maybe with four lab-jacks or similar ? It would make the z-axis a lot simpler I think,... Thank you,

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Large CNC build

Hi all My dream machine would be to cut "finished" panels of acrylic from a 4' x 8' sheet to build fish tanks. Currently, I have to cut the sheet down on my table saw, then rout all the pieces on the...

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Stepper breakout boards.

I have some pololu stepper breakout boards to give away. Peter Van der Walt designed them for me, and they are very nice as is all his work.They just plug into the socket for the pololu driver and have...

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UK Supplier for custom aluminium plates?

Hi guys, I am hoping to build a new CNC based on Kyo's design and I am looking for someone who can supply the plates for me in the UK. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Les

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CNC machine 700x1200mm

Nguyen Thanh Tuan published a new build: I love to build things. I want a large cnc machine can do with little money. use Aduino .Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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Pen Holder V1.0

Rick 2.0 submitted a new resource: Pen Holder V1.0 - Tensioned roller mount maintains positive tip contact. Simple pen holder concept. Back plate to be mounted to Z-axis. Rubber band at rear maintains...

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Anyone use this kit for an OX Build.

I am building a 1000 x 1000 x 250 Router. Has anyone used this kit for powering their CNC. 【USA Stock】 USB CNC 4 Axis Nema23 Stepper Motor 425Oz.in Dual Shaft & Driver Kit Thanks, Bruce

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Nox 1500mm x 1500mm C-Beam

P. ry published a new build: C-Beam build using a double C-Beam for the X axis. 1500mm x 1500mmClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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Voxel OX 3D Printer

Marshall Peck published a new build: An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame.Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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D-Bot CoreXY printer

Bon Thomassen published a new build: A CoreXY D-Bot 3d printer using gantries as wheel-carriages.Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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My Solution to Belt Reduction Issues

Hey Guys: Just doing some upgrades to my C-Beam Machine (see C-Beam Machine Too thread), and taking some suggestions from Upgrading the C-Beam machine. I decided to do the belt drive upgrade to my Z...

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Black Rabbit 1500

Dexter Oddwick published a new build: This is a router that I designed that is loosely based on the Openbuilds Ox, but designed to be heavy duty, rigid, and yet quick and agile.Click to expand... Read...

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Leadscrews

I am moving away from my GT2 belt design for Z and swaying towards a leadscrew BUT I cannot find a TR8X2 single start and for Z I demand that for my next build. So, why is it so hard to find single...

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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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FairShare Give Back Program gets an amazing offer of help!

View attachment 19083 Hey guys just want to shout out about a cool Kickstarter idea that OpenBuilds member alex_b from Ronin Energetics has put together in a very kind effort to help give back to...

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