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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 ArticleHelp getting my foot on the CNC ladder
I have had the urge to build a CNC for some time now and i have now made my mind up and i am going to get the OX CNC MECHANICAL KIT from ooznest.co.uk (1000mm 1500mm) with the motors, i like to look of...
View ArticleFARM OX (Four Axis Rotary Machine)
ymilord published a new build: Four Axis Rotary Machine (FARM) OX. Equipped with a X,Z,A & C Axis.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleVery Basic Stepper motor Control
Hi All; I am completely new at this. I have need to drive and control a stepper motor attached to a single axis (may 2-axis in the future) acme screw driven linear actuator. I would like to control the...
View ArticleLaser Engraver Control Board
oni305 published a new build: This is a PCB designed to control a laser Engraver CNCClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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80mm Spindle Mount.
AlexLee submitted a new resource: 80mm Spindle Mount. - Spindle Mount for 1.5 kW watercooled Chinese spindle. In the Zip file you'll find the Sketchup source and individual STLs for the mount with the...
View ArticleLautr3k
skarab published a new build: A 3D printer without belts, a print volume of 320x320x260mm, obviously the V-Slot as linear guide! and a maximum of printed pieces.Click to expand... Read more about this...
View ArticleDC Motor for V-Slot Mini V Linear Actuator
Hello. My project is to open two doors above my fireplace in order to reveal a TV. Each door is 24" wide (36" high) and each weighs about 4lbs. I need help figuring out what kind of motor to get in...
View ArticleC-Beam Double X
Laurence Carroll published a new build: Per the special notes its a variant of the C-Beam, Machine.... I have noticed that alot of people build a CNC router to cut parts for other larger CNC machines.....
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 ArticleMini V Gantry Plate and Motor Mount
Hi, I had a look at the assembly made in the Belt and Pinion_16 model, where a Mini V Gantry plate is used with the Nema 17 Motor mount. There seems to be very little space between the hole for the...
View ArticleTriple C-Bot
adamcooks published a new build: Based on the work of Carl Feniak and his C-Bot. A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to...
View ArticleAdvice needed please re 8 x 4 cnc
Hello all. I am new to CNC and bought a Robocutters 8 x 4 machine about a year ago that I am only just getting round to building. I have been hearing stories on the openbuilds forum that it may have...
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 ArticleWhat is the name of the device type ?
Hi everyone. I'm new to this board and to making "stuff". I recently saw a video on Youtube of a device that I liked ut now I can't find it again. I'd like to know what the name of the design type is,...
View ArticleC-beam endplates
I am assembling my C-Beam Actuator and it seems like the lead screw and NEMA 23 mounting location are off. When I use the anti-backlash nut, the 8mm lead screw needs to flex in order to tighten down...
View ArticleIs C Beam compatible with VSlot ?
Hey There Can anyone tell me if it is possible to run wheels across an 80-20 Vslot bolted to a cBeam ? In the sketchup drawings provided by Openbuilds the lips of the slots look slightly different ?...
View ArticleOpenBuilds OX CNC Machine
kram242 published a new build: OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine. A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a...
View ArticleOpenbuild solid v wheels
What are the chances of milling these out on the cnc? I do not want to mill a copyrighted item. I ordered a set of wheels and have not received them. I am building a ox for my dad for...
View ArticleSpindle grounded to earth and 0v DC
I'm using a 1.5kw chinese spindle. I have it grounded to earth but it would be nice for it to be permanently connected to 0v DC so I don't need to put a clip on the bit every time I want to do a Z...
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