TrueUP Glide
Keith Davis published a new build: A Cartesian printer using bushings for the Z axis instead of wheels or linear bearings. The design also synchronizes two Z axis screws with a timing belt for a level...
View ArticleI need some help here
Hi all, Having built a 3D printer, I decided to use it to build a small engraver/ cutter, using a Arduino duo and a CNC shield this worked out very well, but the laser module , supposedly a 2.4w, but...
View ArticleMy C-Beam 3D Printer
evilc66 published a new build: Larger format FDM printer using C-Beam linear stagesClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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 ArticleGetting oval circles
So i finally got around to get my ooznest ox working, but i have a slight problem in getting it dialed in... I'm trying to cut a test circle of 49mm but it turns out slightly oval, to eliminate as much...
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Miniature Z Drive
With all the latest builds and mods focusing on bigger and badder machines I though I would post about a miniature Z axis slider that I built for a new Laser build called the Junk Box Mini Ox. This...
View ArticleNeed help with antibacklash nut block
is there a video or other thread showing how to properly setup the antibacklash nut? I'm not sure how tight to set the set screw. Do you want it to right where it is touching or add some tension to it....
View ArticleC-BEAM-GTC
GinoTheCop published a new build: Building a larger C-BEAM CNC Machine with no previous experience.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleEmbroidery machine with XY belt and pinion drive.
sausagePaws published a new build: A simple Embroidery machine using an XY belt and pinion drive to drive a hoop under a standard sewing machine. Needle timing, machine power and stepper control are...
View ArticleC-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...
View Article"The Moagie Mill" My C-Beam X Large
Glenn Weston published a new build: My Experiences building the C-Beam X Large. Maybe you can pick up a few pointers from my ramblings and experiences if you are considering building this machine.Click...
View ArticlebCNC and the Raspberry Pi
A few months ago, I spent a week or two testing out different GUIs that will run on the Raspberry Pi (RPi). These included: Universal Gcode Sender (UGS), Chilipeppr, GrblWeb, and bCNC. I tested these,...
View ArticleC-Beam™ Machine - Plate Maker
kram242 published a new build: This C-beam Machine is an in affordable CNC plate maker and 3D carving machine!Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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 ArticleClearPath Servo Motors
Anyone seen these? Man they look slick. Too bad they are so pricey. You'd spend nearly as much on motors as for the whole rest of the machine put together... Brushless DC Servo Motors with Integrated...
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 ArticleQuestions on Controller/Driver and Software
Hi everyone. I just ordered a C-Beam XL bundle with the stepper motors to replace my old, warped and much modified Probotix V90 Fireball. After three moves around the world and several controller...
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 ArticleC-Machine
FatGut published a new build: MY experience as a first time introduction to the CNC world!Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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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