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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 Articleooznest OX CNC Machine
Ryan Lock published a new build: The ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our...
View ArticleOverview of 3D-printer types and architectures
Hello OpenBuilds! I'm a mechatronicengineer student and together with a group of engineerstudents are going to design and build a 3D-printer that prints chocolate. We've got some design ideas and have...
View ArticleOneZ 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...
View ArticlePart Files Too Large to Upload?
I have been trying to upload some 3D Part files for my CNC build but it keeps saying the files are too big. The files I am trying to upload are small (one is 2.5M) I looked at some other builds with...
View ArticleSimple sliding door
hi all, I was looking into self build sliding doors as the kits seem to be excessively priced and cheap looking. I came across the v slot etc. Can anyone tell me whether using the vslot would be...
View ArticleRack and Pinion
Hi guys first attempt at rack and pinion, not sure how to workout the steps and velocity, Rack mod1 20 tooth pinion, with 2:1 reduction, 20 tooth and 40, could not get 15 tooth in 8mm bore for 3:1 Nema...
View ArticleOpenBuilds 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...
View ArticleHULK-XY (Fixed Build Plate, C-Beam, CoreXY)
Adam Filipowicz published a new build: Super Rigid CoreXY 3D PrinterClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleFun and Functional Laser Build
MConner published a new build: A very fun and fulfilling build. I can't say enough about the whole Open Builds site and Open Source movement. I strongly believe this is the fastest and most creative...
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 ArticleLIVE BUILD - C-Beam Machine XLarge
C-Beam Machine XLarge LIVE BUILDS View attachment 18976 **Sept 6th Update** The LIVE BUILD has been completed. If you'd like to catch up on the show and see the chats with OpenBuilds members,...
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 ArticleNeed help with MK3/4 and 542 drivers
I am new to all this and I decided to try the MK3 4 axis controller . I understand the wiring for the most part but I can't get my mind wrapped around the dip switch settings on the DQ 542 drivers....
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Small inexpensive CNC
Hi all, just joined today. im looking to make a small (like 8x8 or 12x12) CNC router. being able to mill aluminum would be nice, but wood and acrylic are my primary media. i have the electrical and...
View ArticleOpenbuilds Lead Screws.
I bought an 8mm lead screw on amazon and found out the openbuilds lead screws are actually 7.8mm in diameter not 8.0mm. Anyway, the openbuilds part store is out of the 500mm length. Can someone tell me...
View ArticleMy first CNC - The C-Beam Basic
crnrstndes published a new build: I am a newbie and this is my first build. After hours and hours of research I decided on the C-Beam. I will be changing one or two things but I will basically be...
View ArticleQuestion on setting up limit switches
I have a openbuild machine and the builder didn't add the limit switches. I've watched a video on this and have a couple of questions. To get the GRBL to know that the switches are installed, and react...
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