OpenXY
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 ArticleOX-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 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 ArticleRandom Motor Stalling
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some direction on a base c-beam build that I'm trying to maximize for projects. The issue I am getting is that it seems to randomly stall at high speeds. Here's my...
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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 ArticleLCD Based SLA Resin Printer
evilc66 published a new build: SLA resin printer based on a gen3/4 iPad Retina display. The design intent is to create a printer with the highest resolution possible with a lower cost of entry compared...
View ArticleESTLCAM V9
Has anyone used Estlcam before? Pros and cons of it? I am interested in any advice the community has to offer.
View ArticleMach3 bobs
Looking at getting my control system together and am now looking at Bob's for mach3. All the bobs I have looked at seem the same, are there any better than others, any yo keep away from. Thanks Adam
View Article3D Printer Z Axis Slop
I am building a new 3D Printer using Open Builds V Slot actuators (see images). I have designed the printer around a stationary build table. Z axis slide is mounted to the X axis slide. I am...
View ArticleWhat Next!
Ok, I have finished the Ox cnc build, the electrics are done and I have checked that all the steppers are working and going in the correct direction etc etc, but I am not sure what the next step is. Is...
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 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 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 ArticleOpenbuilds Lead Screws.
I bought an 8mm lead screw on amazon and found out the openbuilds lead screws are actually 7.8mm in diameter not 8.0mm. Anyway, the openbuilds part store is out of the 500mm length. Can someone tell me...
View ArticleCNC XPro v3 malfunction
Having a bit of a problem with my v3. It had been working fine, then suddenly 'locked up' X and Z axis will not move. Motors are holding, and resist being turned by hand. Any attempt to jog the...
View ArticleC-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 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 Article{poll} Black or Silver?
View attachment 21497 VOTE ABOVE! Which do you prefer? Folks seem to be firmly in one camp or another. What would you use for your next ultimate build?
View Article3D Print Request for a Router Shim!
Hello Everyone, I'm seeking to have the following shim 3d printed for my Dewalt 611 router preferably in black or yellow. The OpenBuilds router mount for my C-Beam XL is 71mm and my Dewalt 611 router...
View ArticleCube 3 / Pro hacks
This will be the thread in which we will release the firmware-patcher for the Cube 3 and Cube Pro. Thx goes to @Kiza which is one of the masterminds in this project, he is the software guy. And...
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