CNC 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 ArticleC-beam Router rack and pinion
rpagewood published a new build: I want build a frame that is as sturdy as possible while at the same time keeping it as compact as possible.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleConvert my Ox to rack and pinion
hello community, I built from scratch what I can only describe as a routy Ox giant. My bed measures approx 1500 x 3m long. I opted to use gt3 timing belt when I started which has been ok, drives smooth...
View ArticleSea-OX
Steven Bloom published a new build: This is the start of my first CNC buildClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleSamson
runninfarmer published a new build: CoreXY printer with XYZ gantryClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleNon magnetic gantry materials
I am designing a 3 axis gantry to measure magnets and magnet arrays, up to 600mm x 200mm x 30mm. I need to keep everything within about 150mm to the magnets non magnetic to not affect the fields. Does...
View ArticleH-Bot CoreXY Cube with Fixed Build Plate-
TomH published a new build: Use of V-Slot for frame and rails with option to use identical 500mm uncut lengths: 8 * 20x60 x 500mm 8 * 20x40 x 500mm 7 * 20x20 x 500mm (2 cut into four identical 125mm...
View Articledouble z rails?
Hey everyone, I've been considering ways to stiffen up the carriage on my mini-ox build, and I've been searching for ways to move the spindle closer to the X-rails. Is there any reason why nobody uses...
View ArticleChange gt3 timing belts for something else??
hello community, I built from scratch what I can only describe as a routy Ox giant. My bed measures approx 1500 x 3m long. I opted to use gt3 timing belt when I started which has been ok, drives smooth...
View ArticleLongest Linear rail possible using a Screw driven rail?
Hey there everybody, Decided to try my hand at building CNCs. and Boy does this site have resources for this. So basically, I want to make a 1.2 x 2m CNC using Aluminum channels. and I wonder if screw...
View ArticleStepper specs and their meanings?
I'm relatively new to the cnc concept and was shopping around for steppers. I kniw that holding torque is more or less the "strength" of a stepper and that the voltage and amperage are used in power...
View ArticleAdamantine
Kyo published a new build: This is Adamantine, a all aluminum lead screw driven 3d printer. I wanted to have a printer that would not be effected by the heat or humidity I have here as my current wood...
View ArticleOX PPR - Portable Plasma/Router
Steve B published a new build: PPR = Portable Plasma/Router. A ~30x30"work area with leadscrews. Work surface is below support members. Can be placed ONTO cutting surface.Click to expand......
View ArticleStarter material question (I'm very new )
I want to cut out a compound bow riser out of fiberglass. I am confused as to how to do it. My starter material is not flat. It has a 2 inch rise in the center. I have an example in a picture. Is it...
View Articleooznest OX CNC Machine
Ryan Lock published a new build: The ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our...
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SketchUcam
Discuss all things related to SketchUcam here SketchUCam is free plugin written for the Google SketchUp CAD program that allows the creation of Gcode to control your cnc machines and bring your...
View ArticleLimit switches and negative coordinates with TinyG.
Happy Sunday So I decided I wanted to put some homing switches on my OX CNC. I put one on the front of the frame for the Y axis. The switch works but Im not sure the front even though the tinyg...
View ArticleDistance of centers in OpenRail!
Can someone tell me what is the distance from shaft centers in OpenRails? In V-Slot are 40,30mm for 20x20 profile, but in OpenRails?? Thanks!
View ArticleKaarbble Nylon Bot
Kaarbble published a new build: We plan experiment on nylon 3 D printing; and fibres 3 d printing.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHow to calculate V-Slot™ deflection
Mark Carew submitted a new resource: How to calculate deflection your Builds - How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects While...
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