How to align the 12 wheels on a plate sandwich?
Hi, New to this kind of stuff, but building a CNC router type machine. I have got some parts together to make 2 axis currently (having to buy in stages due to financial reasons), and I'm basing my...
View ArticleAsk Grbl CNC questions here.
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 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 ArticleTinyG/GBRL
Just finished my OX. It came with a TinyG and I would like to use GRBL through sketchucam. Where would I find information on configuring the TinyG? I did configure it in Chillipeppr figuring I would...
View ArticleUSB To DB25 Adapter Help and Creating LPT Port for Mach3
I have WIN XP and a USB to DB25 adapter. Trying to install a LPT port with no success. I need a LPT port set up with I/O address so I can use Mach3. Does anyone have any experience using a USB to DB25...
View ArticleEthernet ?
Hi , I've got a C25 smooth stepper board/ with Ethernet cable hooked up to my PC. Mach 3 and drivers are installed and seem to be working. The problem is when I hooked up my steppers and drivers, the...
View ArticleCoreXY cubish?
Max Tepermeister published a new build: A dual extrusion CoreXY printer with a 290 X 290mm build volume built entirely out of 2020 aluminum extrusion and using openbuilds mini-carriages for...
View ArticleMultipass not working
Finely figured out how to get the Gcode into tinyg. Should have watched the sketchucam video more closely. I entered a drawing with holes and counterbores and ran the machine without the bit and it...
View ArticleOpen SLA
djKaldor published a new build: Modular easy to adjust Tablet/LCD monitor SLA 3d Printer.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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 ArticleOpenXY
Keith Davis published a new build: Combines the layout factor of a CoreXY while using Cartesian logic. The design has a fixed build plate - moving an X/Y frame on the Z axis enclosed by an outer main...
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 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 ArticleOpen Rail Monitor Mount?
I currently have 3x 24" computer monitors on 3x Sanus SR213 full-motion articulating arms that stretch outwards about 12" mounted to 3 consecutive studs. I've recently rearranged my furniture and now...
View ArticleGrbl and Mach 3
Hi all. First ever post and definitely a cnc newbee. Inspired by schematix ox metal build I have built one and have thoroughly enjoyed experience. So much to learn all in one go!!!!! I have stupidly...
View ArticlexPro axis position output...?
Hi All My first post so please be gentle and I apologise if this is in the wrong place. I am finishing of an Ooznest CNC OX build with the CNC xPro controller. All OK so far. I'm thinking of a main...
View ArticleOpenbuilds D-Bot
mikethebomber published a new build: A humble first time attempt at building a 3d printer from scratchClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleChinese 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...
View ArticleC-Beam to C-Beam XL Upgrade
Kerry Veith published a new build: This is my first public build. Please be kind. We upgraded our C-Beam to the C-Cbeam X-Large. I want to give special thanks to Moag and the OpenBuilds team for making...
View ArticleBig Ox Heavy Duty
Metalguru published a new build: A Heavy Duty version of the standard Big Ox build.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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