OpenBuilds 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 ArticleFlipping a Dual Shaft
I have 3 Nema23 steppers that I bought off of ebay to use for my OX build. These steppers are beasts, they are about 115mm long, about twice the ones they use in the OX video. My question is this, one...
View ArticleA few CNC build questions
Hello everyone, First off, I apologize as I'm sure some of these questions have been asked before, but I'm not having much luck finding the specific answers I seek when searching. So I figured I'd post...
View ArticleDelta-Six
Sage published a new build: Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-SlotClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLarge 3D printer
Keteland published a new build: Hello ! This is my very first OpenBuilds build. It's based on the Maximus 3D Printer, published by mytechno3d : good source of inspiration !Click to expand... Read more...
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 ArticleLonger Z Axis for OX?
Hi all. I'm getting ready to build an OX and would like to know if anyone has built a longer Z axis. I would like to add more height to mine but don't want to reinvent the wheel if someone has already...
View ArticleOX Repeatbaility (Accuracy)?
Hi all. Does anyone know what the repeatabilitiy (accuracy) of an OX is? I've seen some CNC kits listed at .003 to .005 inches but can't find anything for the OX. Thanks! Jimmy
View ArticleVertical XY horizontal Z
I am new to open build and looking for a good part library to start designing the device. Is there any advice on the library7 I can use to start Kind regards John
View ArticleHurricane - Large 800mm³ build space project
lenne0815 published a new build: Huge - Fast - AffordableClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleIndieLC
Indieflow published a new build: A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The...
View ArticleEmmett-Delta
David Bunch published a new build: Delta 3d Printer using 3/4" Electrical Metal Tubing (EMT) for Horizontals & 2060 V-Slot for the Verticals and adding a tetrahedron at the top.Click...
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 ArticleSketchup File opens as read only - Help!
I have a file that I have been working on in sketchup. Now Every time I open it it an error box pops up and says "this file is locked by another user. Do you wish to open the file as read only? Yes/No"...
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 ArticleBacklash issue on X and Y - OX CNC
Good day folks, I built a stock OX nearly a year ago, and since the beginning I've had 0.01" of backlash on the X and Y axes. It usually doesn't matter much since I use it to build guitars and I always...
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 ArticleDust Shoe for Colt router and OxCarve
Steve Marsh published a new build: A simple 3D printed dust shoe for the cnc router. 2 parts held together with magnets for easy bit changes.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleCAM Shopping - Anyone have good/bads for CamBam & D2nc?
I've been looking for CAM software and Gcode editor. I've found a few, There's the Vcarve series targeted mostly at router users, then these. D2nc is a basic CAM program which integrates with Mach 3...
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...
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