Squaring the Gantry
I had a lot of trouble squaring my gantry with adequate precision on my CNC router. This meant that small parts were pretty good, but larger parts were noticeably out of square. Here is an outline of...
View ArticleWin an OpenBuilds T-Shirt! Workshop Faceoff!
View attachment 21540 To Enter, post a picture of your workshop in this thread! Limit 1 entry per person. Must be registered member of OpenBuilds.com with a valid e-mail for award notification. Are...
View ArticleStrong OX
Hytech2k published a new build: This is going to be about modding a stock OX cnc.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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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 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...
View ArticleWater Cooling A CO2 Laser
There's already an entire market full of water cooling products established from our friends in the PC modding industry, which has been around for quite some time. Here's what I did for under $10......
View ArticleBeTrue3D Printer
BeTrue3D published a new build: High Quality CoreXY with focus on quality and optimized printarea versus physical size of the printer.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleGT2560, ardunio copy + ramps
Gents, I recently purchased a very cheap 3D printer on eBay, the kit is made by Geeetech, it's a reprap copy. It got me thinking that this could also be used on my future CNC project. The bad news is...
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Spartacus
DazTheGas published a new build: Been using the Ox now since 2015, so decided I should move on to C-Beam Click 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 Article2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on C-Beam
This project is on hold but we do have something "new", just jump to this post: 2:1 reduction that can be placed any where on C-Beam ------ So, this is the idea; a 2:1 reduction that can be placed any...
View ArticleC-Beam XL with Aluminum Bed
Metalguru published a new build: C-Beam XL with v-slot aluminum bed for fixturing.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLead screw printer
kylesmth published a new build: High quality e3d parts with a minimalist designClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleVoxel OX 3D Printer
Marshall Peck published a new build: An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLarge C-Beam Sphinx style CNC Build
RandyF published a new build: Started my build of a large Sphinx style cnc Router. I wanted one to handle the Dollar Tree Foam Board (DTFB) so I am making this to handle 2' X 3'. This is my first...
View ArticleC-Beam Prefab Untitled
ahayden published a new build: The C-Beam Prefab Untitled is designed as the cartesian compliment to the C-Beam XL. With the exception of requiring a couple more 1000mm C-Beams and lead screws, the...
View ArticleHow to Raise a Bed
There are some printers that will have a raised bed, specifically with a screw and some smooth rods. Does openbuilds have any favorite methods to perform this sort of operation? I wasn't seeing...
View ArticleStrong OX
Hytech2k published a new build: This is going to be about modding a stock OX cnc.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleC-Beam Machine XL
PhotoSgt85 published a new build: Overview of my experience building the C-Beam Machine XL from OpenBuilds, along with updates as I move along and get it going. My application is for creating plates...
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...
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