Sketchup 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 ArticleHidden Measurements in SketchUp
With Compliments to "pmany". Please find the method to reveal the measurements in SketchUp. Quote:- "The dimensions are in a hidden group, you should be able to press "alt+w" then "o" to bring up the...
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Cutting Aluminum Extrusion
Overview of how to cut aluminum extrusion. Please share all of your cutting tips and ideas
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 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...
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 ArticleJoining Lengths of V-Slot 40mm x 40mm (or others)
Hi..I did a bit if a search but didn't find anything about this other than the standard way of joining V-Slot lengths using the double T- nuts, etc. The problem I see is the alignment needs to be...
View ArticleShapeko 2/ Xcarve using VSlot
Hi, I am new to the forum and CNC in general. I have been exploring to build a hobby CNC and after a lot of looking around, narrowed on Shapeko 2/ Xcarve type design. I wanted to check if anyone has...
View ArticleMy CNC Router Built Around The New C-Beam Rail
Robert Bailey published a new build: I started this build about 2 weeks after the c-beam hit the store. I purchased a single bundle and ordered a TinyG to run it. where I work I have Hardware, Software...
View ArticleOriginal PhlatPrinter
kram242 published a new build: Phlatprinter foam cutting CNC machines are awesome space saving mills that use a rotary axis as a sheet feed.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleThe best cutting and squaring method??
Hey all.. I have ordered many pieces of V-Slot from openbuilds, but unfortunately I have received rail of different length. So to explain, I have three pieces of 20X20X500mm but all three pieces are...
View ArticleArduino / Openbuilds - Digital Mitre Saw Cutting Stop
I am intested in building a Accurate Mitre saw stop. I have seen commercial products available that are impressive but over 3k like this The mechanical setup are pretty straight forward. I need...
View ArticleBAFP 3D Printer
Steven Bloom published a new build: A New Core XY Printer build. BAFP stands for Big And Fast Printer. It will be awesome !!Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleVoxel OX 3D Printer
Marshall Peck published a new build: An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View Articlegrbl and hy-div268n-5v controller
I have several Arduinos and 3 hy-div268n-5v. Do I really need a GRBL shield to control the controllers. And if not what I/O pins do I hook the hy-div268n-5v up to. Thanks.
View ArticleBuying chinese made spindle motors off of ebay
Has anyone ever had any experience purchasing spindle motors off ebay such as this one? Are they any good or should I stick to a more trustworthy brand?
View ArticleVoxel OX Based Build
jjcolletta published a new build: Building upon the great work done by Marshall Peck and others. I have started a new build.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleFirst Design - C Beam Router
Hey guys: This is my first kick at designing a router based on C-Beam linear actuators. I designed a gantry plate which is basically an extended version of the standard C-Beam gantry plate but is...
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 ArticleHybrid Steppers (With Encoder and feedback controller) Anybody using?
I know they're new to the market, But I'm working on a heavy duty mill design (somewhere between Gantry mill and Way guided conventional Mini mill), and Servos or feedback will be required. The parts...
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