Beefed-up and customized OX build
semperfikurt published a new build: My Machine is based on the OX CNC designed by Mark Carew as well as the ooznest kit, and it incorporates a bunch of my own details and revisions to increase...
View ArticlePortable cnc plasma cutter
im looking at trying to build a portable plasma cutter much like the crossbow style. Has anyone tried this, it seems it would fit my needs more for space and usability.
View ArticleMy CNC Build
JordanMoss published a new build: Initial design for my CNC mill\router based around C beamsClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleBelt pulley system or Lead Screw(s) to lift large platform?
I have large rectangular platform that I want to lift on vertical axis. I was wondering the pros/cons of using either approach or is something like a linear actuator best option? Can one method hold...
View ArticleStepper 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...
View ArticleDQ542MA stepper driver connections?
Hello all, I amnew to these forums and have been reading through to find info on the DQ542MA stepper driver. There are lots o hits when I search but I haven't found anything with basic connection and...
View ArticleAsk Grbl CNC questions here.
Hello Open Builds Community! I'm the lead developer of the Grbl CNC project, which is the firmware that runs most of the Arduino/AVR-based CNC machines out there. Mark Carew has recently brought me on...
View ArticleCrOX Carbon Reinforced OX
nate campbell published a new build: Modified OX with carbon fiber reinforced X and Z axes. 1500mm Y, 1000mm X and 120mm Z clearenceClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleMaking the most of a machine
I'm totally new to this diy cnc movement that is going on. I'm a truck driver for a profession and i see fully capable machine shops every day. I'm not looking to match their speed or size i just want...
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x carve or ox cnc
Hello everybody, i am peter from belguim first of all sorry for the bad english its bean a while since i typed something in english. The question i have is the following : What is the difference...
View ArticleThe CNC DIY BUG
Hey guys, I put together a short story trying to capture what it is like to be a CNC DIY enthusiast. When you have some time, I'd be honored if you gave it a look. Bitten by the CNC DIY Bug
View ArticleThe Nguni - an OX variant
David the swarfer published a new build: A modified OX with more X clearance, MDF plates, vacuum tableClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleSketchucam surfacing instead of cutting outside (fixed)
I am trying to generate gcode to cut a 12" wide 12 sided polygon, but all I get is surfacing of a 12" square. What am I doing wrong? Was going to insert a screenshot, but can't figure out how to do it....
View ArticleCustom Ox
Metalguru published a new build: Custom black and red Big OxClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View Article12V Muffin Fans
View attachment 18876 Have something extra laying around your shop? Someone may be able to make good use of it! Create your own listing! Make someone's day by giving it away!...
View ArticleLaserWeb layers and more
If you missed it on Google+....Some cool cuts from the LaserWeb Project Layer on layers with Layers Originally shared by @Arial Yahni & @openhardwarecoza View attachment 17412 @Alex krause first...
View ArticleNewbie 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...
View ArticleGrbl Panel Control
A place to discuss all things related to the Grbl panel control. Grbl Panel GitHub - https://github.com/gerritv/Grbl-Panel Grbl Panel Wiki - https://github.com/gerritv/Grbl-Panel/wiki What is Grbl...
View ArticleSintron release 2 Delta build
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum. I recently purchased a delta printer kit that is made by the sintron company. I believe they are out of China but say they have tech help in the US. With that...
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 open builds...
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