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Thanks to Mark Carew

I reported a missing stl file under Resources and in just a few minutes I got a notification from Mark that it was now there. What great customer service.

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Desktop CNC

Dantheman published a new build: This unit is made with openbuild v-rail and c-beam. using direct drive with lead screws. Nema23 motorsClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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Charging Ox CNC Machine

Motions published a new build: A heavily modified Ox CNC build to replace SO2.Click to expand... Read more about this build...

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MyCNC

MattiasN published a new build: My CNC projectClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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Maximus Evolution (Still another XL 3D Printer )

mytechno3d published a new build: Maximus Evolution : 380mm x 400mm XL 3D PrinterClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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Initial setup questions for C-Beam Machine

I've been searching the threads for some info and I'm having trouble finding some good info to start with. I'm trying to figure out what microstep setting to use. I can go down to 1/32 step, should I?...

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More Sketchup problems

This is kind of related to the thread above. So, on David the Swarfers advice, I downloaded and installed SketchUCam, since I needed it anyway. Now after a few days of running it, I have noticed a...

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New 24v power supply question

the other day I received the shiny new MW PSU that Open Builds sent to replace one I bought recently. I printed up a terminal cover with power switch and with voltmeter in hand, powered up the PSU. The...

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Use for my unfinished CNC router. Lol

I sure have found a use for it. My daughter wants a bunch of wooden spindles mounted inside a 2 sided box to hold many different colors of yarn at the same time. I am going to make the box out of...

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Robocutters/EuropeCNC - Reputable??

Can anyone give me guidance on the reputation of Robocutters? They do a whole lot of different large CNC router machine kits of OX-type design. Not much review info out there on the web.

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Ask 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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Noobie with ? about electronics, break out boards......

OK, I am going to build an Open Builds C-Beam based CNC Router, 1000 mm on 2 x's, dual 1500 mm on Y gantry, and about 160 mm on Z. This allows me to feed 54" wide ply at 2.5+ feet if needed. Dreams of...

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All directions to innovate

yakecadi published a new build: all directions to innovateClick to expand... Read more about this build...

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Printed Plates Vs Alum Plates

Ive noticed many use 3D printed gantry plates for mounting Vslot wheels. 3D printed plates seems like a bad idea. due to flex. or you need to compensate by doubling thickness any experience with a...

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Belt-less 3D Printer ?

Hi. I've not read every post on the site but I've yet to find a 3D printer design that does not use drive belts. Is there a reason for this? Anyway, I've designed a printer that only uses acme threaded...

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SketchUCam problem

Hey guys: I am just trying my first shot at Sketchucam. I have created a drawing of a bracket, used SketchUCam to generate a gcode file, and tried it out on my router. The router makes the first hole,...

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Cover for OpenBuilds ultra low profile power supply 24v 14.6A

Belgath submitted a new resource: Cover for OpenBuilds ultra low profile power supply 24v 14.6A - Cover for OpenBuilds ultra low profile power supply 24v 14.6A Roomy power cover for the new power...

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Lautr3k

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...

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C-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...

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BAFP 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...

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