OX-Metal CNC Router Mill
Schematix published a new build: The OX-Metal is based on the original OX CNC mill But with a few modifications and add-onsClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleLead 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...
View ArticlePowerBot
Power Playground published a new build: This is my own modified version of the D-Bot printer. I wanted to spec this printer to be able to print exotic materials at high accuracy with little to no...
View Articlecan`t get my z to go up
I`ve been working on my cnc machine for 3 days now .... any help my X Y work great i`am haveing issues with my Z it will go down but not up.... I got my X - 2/ 3 Y -4./5 Z- 6/7 On my breakout board.......
View ArticleSphinx XL
beardyblair published a new build: My build log of an adapted Sphinx design with additional height and a larger X and Y axis.Click 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 Article2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on C-Beam
This project is on hold but we do have something "new", just jump to this post: 2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on C-Beam ------ So, this is the idea; a 2:1 reduction that can be placed any...
View Articleis it alright to put a machine built with mostly openbuilds parts on...
I have a machine that I'm building with mostly openbuilds parts, I wanted to put together a kit with these parts on kickstarter would this be allowed?
View ArticleOX 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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myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential
Serge E. published a new build: This is the story of me building myOX - my version of the "ideal" OX. I wanted a machine which could work piece at least 4' wide, as long as I could...
View ArticleSome advice for a 1500x1500mm CNC Router?
Hi, I'm from England. That sucks because it means that I don't have much availability for parts where need be. Fortunately a lot of the Open Builds stuff is available at a couple of DIY CNC online...
View ArticleC-Beam Prefab Untitled
ahayden published a new build: The C-Beam Prefab Untitled is designed as the cartesian compliment to the C-Beam XL. With the exception of requiring a couple more 1000mm C-Beams and lead screws, the...
View ArticleNoobie with ? about electronics, break out boards......
OK, I am going to build an Open Builds C-Beam based CNC Router, 1000 mm on 2 x's, dual 1500 mm on Y gantry, and about 160 mm on Z. This allows me to feed 54" wide ply at 2.5+ feet if needed. Dreams of...
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 ArticleMeoow 3D printer
noursbricoleur published a new build: in construction ! chassis vslot 80x20 home made plates with whells polycarbonate build volume 800mmx400mmx400mm 2 ed3d v6 volcano nozzles 0.8mm & 0.4 +...
View ArticleAny one up for making an OX "on a stick" ?
Well, here's an interesting transformation gone commercial. What looks too much like a planer body is being used to make a narrow CNC router with the ability to work 12+' long pieces ... while keeping...
View ArticleMaterial choice for gantry plates?
I would welcome some advice however on material choices for the gantry plates for a 750mm X 750mm laser diode engraver. I do not think that a laser engraver needs aluminum plates, but I would like...
View ArticleSamson
runninfarmer published a new build: CoreXY printer with XYZ gantryClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleTap size or longer self tapping screw
Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting Im gonna need a longer self tapping screw or need to know the tap size for the openbuilds extrusion hole. Self Tapping Screw -...
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