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Multiple positions

Here is a more generic question, more about the controllers. I have learned how to set up multiple (I have 5) 0,0 positions in G-code, but have seen a couple mistakes by the machine. There has been a...

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SmoothiebrainZ CBeam Machine

Maxime Favre published a new build: Modded Plate maker with: Smoothiebrainz board and DQ542MA SN04 Endstops Modded Z axis Aluminium build plate and renforced Y axis Dust shoeClick to expand... Read...

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IndieLC

Indieflow published a new build: A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The...

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Samson

runninfarmer published a new build: CoreXY printer with XYZ gantryClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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1300x2500mm OX - guidance needed

Hello all, I am planning on building a large 1300x2500mm OX - the main job for this router will be cutting 1200mm x 2400 x 18mm plywood for a wiki house build. I have read over many posts and builds...

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Cut stainless steel with OX CNC

Hi Does anyone know if its possible to cut 2mm stainless steel plate with the OX CNC? Regards Jakob

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CNC 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...

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OX Based cnc 3000 x 1500 Double belt

sebf34 published a new build: OX Based CNCClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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CamBam - drilling holes

Hello, i want to use cambam to prepare gcode. Plan is, i have cutter 6 mm and i want to drill 6 mm hole. This is gcode from cambam wich is not working. Does any of you have idea what i'm doing wrong?...

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Squaring Extrusions? =(

I'm in the initial build stages of the C-beam XL, and am squaring the extrusions. To make one, just one, totally square took at least a couple hours. I have the extrusion clamped to my bench, and I'm...

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G-Code Help

Hi everyone, I had some trouble trying to engrave my name on my new C-Beam, please see attached. I don't yet understand G-Code and would appreciate any help rectifying the gouging that happened at the...

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Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup

Moag submitted a new resource: Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup - Making sense of setting up a Chinese Spindle & VFD without the grief. Cheapish Chinese Variable Speed Brushless Spindles and...

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MakerLink Notes

I got my order of maker link and I've been tinkering with it. A few notes: The set screws need a 2.5mm hex key. I will be buying a ball-end screwdriver because the set screw on 90-degree hidden...

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Roberta Clementine

Jose A. Molina published a new build: The Roberta Clementine a proof of concept and progenitor to the series of printers I will be calling the Clementine Sisters. The printer is named after Pittsburgh...

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C-Beam Machine XLarge

Moag published a new build: A rigid and wide format, plate and carving CNC.Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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A Slick way to Square up V-slot and C-Beam

Hey Guys: Just set up a cool jig for squaring the ends of v-slot and c-beam. A while back, I was looking at a "calibration disc" for my table saw. It's basically just a saw blade sized disc with no...

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Lead Screw Engagement/Disengagement

Hello everyone, I’m trying to design a simple mechanism (actuated by a motor or solenoid) that would allow to engage/disengage the nut to a leadscrew in a linear actuator, allowing this way the gantry...

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Parallel Twin beam Y axis CNC design to offset torsion issues?

I've been reading up on CNC designs and their respective pros and cons and wonder why I haven't seen any parallel twin beam Y axis designs floating around. The idea that any twisting moment produced by...

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OpenBuilds Was Here!

View attachment 17978 #OpenBuildsWasHere Share your pics of YOUR OpenBuilds! Could be a Laser tag, sticker, carving, drawn in beach sand, written in the dirt on your car....whatever! (Some of you may...

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ELECTRONICS Discuss machine control electronics that dive your machines here Drive not dive I hope this helps

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