stepper driver outputs
my controller uses A3979 driver chips, set to x and z - 1.4A, y and a - 1.8A by resistors. it uses 30v supply and drives nema 17s. I would like more torque? I want to extend the y from 840mm to 1000mm...
View ArticleLinear Rail OX
sgspenceley published a new build: An OX building using linear rails & lead screws.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleThe C-Beam XXLarge
Dollarz81 published a new build: This is a modified build C-Beam XLarge. 1000mm C-Beam used for X and Y axis, and the Y Axis moves the X bridge, not the material being worked.Click to expand... Read...
View ArticleDelta-Six ( Jerry426 variant )
Martin Bogomolni published a new build: Building a Delta-6 variant, using recycled parts from a WolfStock Delta printer.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticlePrintable plate files
Are there any files around for the Ox Plates that I can print to paper as templates to layout on aluminum stock to hand cut the plates. I don't have my 3D printer working yet and do not have access to...
View ArticleLaser Engraver Install
I am thinking of adding laser engraving capabilities to my OX CNC. I just want to engrave wood (for now) I am looking at the laser engravers on ebay. How is the laser configured to use VCarve Pro and...
View Article2017 Build Resolutions?
View attachment 21187 It's that time of year when we make and then promptly break resolutions. Let 2017 be different! Planning to build (or finish) a new project this winter? Looking to make something...
View ArticleMyCNC
MattiasN published a new build: My CNC projectClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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 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 ArticleLoose z axis on C Beam XL
Hi all, Just finished the mechanical build on my C Beam XL machine and I noticed that the Z axis had a lot (relatively) of play, even with my eccentrics are maxed out. Anyone else have this issue or...
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15 Series CNC
After an almost 2 year hiatus, on the forum due to illness, I have finally started a new build to replace my OX. Let me please apologize to anyone who tried to contact me. The plates are laser cut from...
View ArticleTrueUP 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 ArticleSquaring C-Beam with a Mill
I'm preparing to square all of the extrusions for my C-Beam XL build, and I'm wondering if I can just load the extrusions one by one into a vise on my CNC Mill and run an endmill along the ends of the...
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 ArticleWhich controller board
Hello all. I am building a large Laser cut table. The frame work is built for the table and I should have it install in my shop next week. I have the extrusion as part of the table and will put the...
View ArticleLookin for help planning build
Hi, and thanks in advance for your help and opinions. This site and the open source stuff is great. I would of liked to of found out about it years ago. I have almost no hands on cnc experience. I have...
View ArticlePaser State
Hi Guys and Girls. New to the site and many thanks for that. Playing around with GRBL by Zap maker and arduino uno with a cnc shield. What I would like to change is $G View Paser state before it loads....
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 ArticleOoznest build - 1500mm x 1000mm
gavspav published a new build: Its the first build for me so its just the story of me attempting to build the kit and hopefully end up with something I can use. Hopefully without destroying anything or...
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