V-rail truing (OX Router)
I had to step away from my build for a couple weeks because my wife had surgery, and where I left off I had encountered an issue... the 3 V-rail extrusions for my gantry don't line up exactly. The cuts...
View ArticleSteel Frame 3D Printer
dcorb published a new build: A steel framed 3D printer using a similar design with my CNC Router.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleTazilla
Tazilla published a new build: The Tazilla is to be a very strong and adaptable 3D printing platform. This design is inspired by the Lulzbot Taz printers and aims to make use of the new OpenBuilds...
View ArticleC-Beam on X, Y and Z Attempting to use internal channel first go around
JakeWyman published a new build: C-Beam build using the small C-Beam gantry plates only.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View Article3D Printing "can and can't"s?
Hey there guys, So I'm getting a 3D printer, a Prusa I3 to be specific. already preparing some upgrades (Bowden and E3D V6) and learning how to tune it as I wait for it. it already has a heat bed so I...
View ArticleC-beam Camera slider
snokid published a new build: feel kind of bad calling this a build because of pretty much everything is off the shelf parts. I'm writing my own sketch right now for the motion but there is a version...
View ArticleWorking with Solidworks
Does anyone out there know how to mate the v-slot wheels into the v-slot rails in Solidworks ? I'm trying a Tangent mate but it's not working out. Please Help.
View ArticleMy new CBeam / OX Enclosure (Lowes / Home Depot Build)
Hey guys, this is my first thread here! I have made some progress on an enclosure for my CBeam / future OX type CnC router! I quickly discovered the need for an enclosure shortly after my foam "Hello...
View ArticleWire size
I searched around and could not find a definitive answer... What size wire do people use for their builds to connect the motors? The charts say that 18ga will carry 5+ amps at 10 feet, my motors are...
View ArticleCase for OpenBuilds 24v 21A power supply.
Belgath submitted a new resource: Case for OpenBuilds 24v 21A power supply. - Enclosure for the front of OpenBuilds 24v 21A power supply. This case has space for switched fuse power input. Two XT 60...
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 Article12v not enough
I've built a 3' C-Beam Actuator and I don't think the 12v power supply (1.6 amps) is sending enough amps to the GRBL shield on the Arduino as the machine seems to be laboring under a strain. Before I...
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 ArticleCBeam / OX Enclosure (Lowes / Home Depot Build)
Hey guys, this is my first thread here! I have made some progress on an enclosure for my CBeam / future OX type CnC router. I quickly discovered the need for an enclosure shortly after my foam "Hello...
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 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 ArticleRiNo Route
Steven Sampson published a new build: A CNC router designed to handle a 4'x8' sheet, for as close to $2000 as possible. The price barrier resulted in my choice to use timing belts rather than...
View ArticleOX-SUMO, SUMO-OX, OXSUMO?
evildean published a new build: One meter square. Short and stout.... reminds me of a Sumo Wrestler. A temporary and adjustable configuration I have devised to cut my own plates. I have kicked around...
View ArticleSuitable V wheel for 3d printers
Hi, I am building a new 3d printer with V-slot extrusions and V wheels. The question is there are 4 types of V wheels available - Solid V wheel, Derlin V wheel, Xtreme solid V wheel and Metal V wheel....
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