C-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 ArticleDigitizing your DIY mill/router
As the title, has anyone had experience doing this with digitising probes? My understanding is Mach3 is capable of doing it, but i am unsure of how to find cost effective hardware or where/how the...
View ArticleMakerLink 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...
View ArticleI may have been bitten by the cnc bug.
Hi everyone, for the last 8 month,s I have been using a stepcraft 600 machine, its ok but like every kid in a toy shop you always want the biggest toys. I have my eye on a C beam extra large but...
View ArticleDouble or not ??
I see machines that have double plates (one on either side) of the beams with the pulleys, and other with just one plate. Looking for pros and cons, as well as experiences for those options.
View ArticleBetter NEMA17 Stepper Motor drawing for SketchUp
I just could not stand it any more, the NEMA17 stepper motor just needed to be drawn a bit more exact, less useless lines around it and so on. No idea where the the "old" drawing came form but it...
View ArticleC-Beam Machine to make Aluminum cooking pots
Is it possible to use the C-Beam Machine to make Aluminum cooking pots as in image below for example. If so how does one start and end? Thanks
View Article2 power supply with lot of parts
i have two DGP-03107 power supply with lot of ELECTRONICS parts. My zip code 33180
View ArticleGrbl 1.1 won't flash to arduino
Hey guys I am new to this arduino thing hoping to run a cnc plasma table with it. So I bought an uno and I have been trying to flash grbl to it I followed all the instructions that I found but arduino...
View ArticleChild's table
OpenbuildsRyan submitted a new resource: Child's table - Small table that can be made on a smaller cnc router This is a small table I made for my daughter to paint her pictures on. This is my first...
View ArticleDetermining Best Location of Control Boxes
As of right now I've got my machine assembled but have run into an issue with the lengths of the cables running from the control box to the steppers. I am using a Gecko G541 on my 1.5 meter on the...
View ArticleDouble D-Bot 400mm x 400mm x 600mm
Troy Proffitt published a new build: Based on D-Bot but used more metal bracing / openbuild plates instead of plastic parts. Also size was increased.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 ArticleInventor HSM imported image manipulation
I'm trying to import an image into a 2D sketch so I can route it into some wood. Does anyone know how I can make the pieces of the image into workable pieces?
View ArticleCNC xPRO Driver
Michael published a new build: Spark Concepts CNC xPRO Driver. A new GRBL compatible, all-in-one stepper driver board with 4 motor controllers for XYZ + 1 clone (or rotary!). Capable of powering your...
View ArticleBending OpenRail to a Radius
Has anyone attempted to bend OpenRail on a radius so wheels travel in a circle? If it would work, I'm considering a 30" radius (5ft circle) and using 4 or 5 sections to form the circle. Thoughts? Is...
View ArticleEthernet SmoothStepper for sale
New ESS board for sale. Will not work with my system. Comes with ribbon and Ethernet cables. Paid. $180.00. Will sell for $165. PM me if interested. Prefer PayPal.
View ArticleQuestion about RAMPS 1.4 boards
Hello all, please forgive if this has been asked, I searched and couldn't find anything similar to the issue I am having. I started my quest to creating a DIY CNC machine. I went with the project Root...
View Articlenema 23 questian
hi guys I got some nema23 I want to use on a laser im building, these have 8 wires, looking to find the best way for the laser, wire series or parallel, using t5 belt 20thooth pulley, these are spare...
View ArticleTiny G
I'm just finishing up building my OX. The kit came with a TinyG. Is this compatable with the sketchucam and Gribl? Does it have to be configured? All I can find on youtube is that it works with Chilipeppr
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