Relay
Has anyone used the spindle control on a tinyG to start and stop your router? I am in search of a relay that will switch 120V with the 3.3V output from the TinyG...if I can get a 10 amp relay, I can...
View ArticleDelrin V-wheel Kit is sloppy?
I am building a large delta printer and designed the carriages around a V-rail and printed carriage with 3 (or 4) of these wheel kits. After thinking I had designed a weak carriage I finally realized...
View ArticleLooking for tutorial (video)
showing importing or drawling an image in sketch-up and the process(s) of exporting to sketch U cam (CAMotics) and creating a file to run on Grbl panel. Otherwise something to show or explain the...
View ArticleLimit Switches
When I post my build, I will concentrate on the things I changed...no need to bore people wiht the same things! Anyway, lost my controller (another on the way) and during the down time I took my linmit...
View ArticleWhat's the workflow to design and produce a part?
Seeking understanding here. I understand that you need a CAD program to design a part, but then what? It's really not clear to me and I'd like to see a basic tutorial for how to design and then...
View ArticlePolar Bot
Arunkumar published a new build: Polar Bot which used to depress buttonsClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleOX AI
Robert Hummel published a new build: This will be a Aluminum OX build. Plates and all design credit goes to Mark from open builds. I may add my own touches but mainly this is to see how Aluminum plates...
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Stinger V Micro Mill
Robert Hummel published a new build: While building my OX AI I found myself with left over v slot and thought to myself, what do I need that I can build using them? Well since I make a lot of my own...
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 ArticleWhy are my carriages loose?
I'm building off of the pinion example build shown here: http://openbuilds.com/builds/v-slot-belt-pinion-example-build.97/ but with a 20x20 rail, and the mini v plate. The same exact set of components...
View ArticleSketchUp Make 2016 bugsplashes a lot
I started using SketchUp Make 2016 and on it's first day I had already 2 bugsplashes. And that is in only one hour of work. Anyone else experiences this problem? I also have a new computer and I'm...
View Article3D Printed Solid - Large Format Printer
Greg Heffner published a new build: I need a large build plate without spending 10-20k for a "store" built printer.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
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...
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Printed Linear Guide for Misumi/Bosch Extrusion Profile
I was going thru the RS catalog looking at extrusions and came across some igus linear guides. It struck me that the concept could be used with the hard anodized aluminum profile. So I started drawing...
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 Articlewhat is the minimum resolution that can be achieved?
Dear all, What will be the minimum resolution for the open build lead screws.? Can I achieve micrometer movement resolution using the setup. I want to move the axis in micrometers like in miniature or...
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 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...
View ArticleThe Buffalo
Prauk published a new build: OX 1500 x 1000 mmClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View Articleplywood end mill
what will be the best endmill to use for plywood cutting and sloting based on your experience and knoledge ? so far i am using regular 3 flut hss endmill and they are burning fast and not leaving clean...
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