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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 ArticleCNC Software
I have been doing CNC as a hobby for many years using a machine that I built using MDF, roller skate bearings, storefront aluminum, and black gas pipe (machine designed by John Kleinbauer at...
View ArticleCNC Controller Questions
Hello, I am trying to figure out which CNC Controller to select for my C-Beam Machine XL that I am going to be purchasing when they come back into stock. I am getting it for myself but since I never...
View ArticleNothing Works!
Hi all I am new to this and just building my first CNC machine, I have it all built and ready to go however nothing works as advertised. The board is Arduino Uno powered from 12v PSU with a CNC...
View ArticleFairShare 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...
View ArticleA simple XY laser engraver/cutter
HPB published a new build: A simple low-cost XY plane laser engraver/cutter inspired by the Much 4 laser build, with minimal parts and assembly time. Uses standard off the shelf components in almost...
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*NEW PRODUCTS* MAKERLINK is Here!
OpenBuilds Presents the Fastest and Easiest V-Slot Connection Solution Ever! Connect V-Slot linear rail in new ways The MAKERLINK... *NEW PRODUCTS* MAKERLINK is Here!
View ArticleRostock TETRA V0
crystaldragon141 published a new build: This is an experiment to build a Linear Delta Printer using four towers instead of three. Primary reasons: 1. Build area is roughly cubic vs roughly cylindrical...
View ArticleDoes anyone here make delta kits to sell?
I'm looking at getting a delta printer made with openbuilds parts but it would be nice to get a complete kit so I don't have to worry about sourcing parts
View ArticleBosch Colt Router Air Flow
I'm still working on ideas for a dust shoe for a cbeam machine xlarge. My question is are the air vents on the bottom of the Colt something I need to worry about causing interference with the dust...
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C-Beams, Ball Screws, and MGN Rails
Latest project on hold for parts (AWP ) so I thought I’d post some pics of my C-Beam experiment. C-Beam with Relatively inexpensive stainless steel MGN12 linear rails and 1204 ball screws. View...
View ArticlePhoto Shoot Day for new Part Store Parts
Our newest parts are going to reshape your builds. *HINT*, the new parts can fit into these bags! Official release coming soon! View attachment 19917
View ArticleRemote Controlled Robot Spider(Teaching Tool)
Jose A. Molina published a new build: This Project is meant to teach introductory robotics and arduino styled micro-controllers to HS and MS students.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHolding parts on the CNC router
David the swarfer submitted a new resource: Holding parts on the CNC router - No, not double sided tape Here is a very interesting method of holding down flat parts on the CNC router. Double sided tape...
View ArticleFeed Rates with OX
Just revisting speeds and feeds...Making sure I am understanding... I cut pine and MDF...I use a Makita router at 30000 rpm and carbide two flute spiral mills My usual settings are .060 depth of cut...
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12V Muffin Fans - 50mm
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 Article24v Muffin Fans - 1 left
View attachment 18866 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 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 ArticleTear down of Cubify cube 3 3D Printer + convert to RepRap
Hi all I am going to pull apart my cube 3 3D printer with the aim of replacing all electronics with RAMPS 1.4 as im fed up with the over priced cartridges. Would people be interested in my progress/...
View ArticleVoxel 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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