Build List

Build Author
Joe Garritano
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10656
X-carve upgrade

Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.
C-Machine

MY experience as a first time introduction to the CNC world!
Pure Cbeam 900x1000

This is a pure cbeam build to maximize envelope and rigidity. All the parts used are available from open builds.
My first OX build

This is the story of my experience building a 1000 x 750mm OOZNest OX CNC router
cnc plasma table

ive got most of the wire harness made up too im using Chinese electronics for now I will upgrade later when this thing makes me some cash lol im using a ibm think center to case to hold my electronics ive got a 25' parallel cable to put some distance between the table and the computer

Build Author
Jose A. Molina
Views
6442
Remote Controlled Robot Spider(Teaching Tool)

This Project is meant to teach introductory robotics and arduino styled micro-controllers to HS and MS students.

Build Author
Power Playground
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4342
PowerBot

This is my own modified version of the D-Bot printer. I wanted to spec this printer to be able to print exotic materials at high accuracy with little to no compromises and maximum reliability.

Build Author
Edgar Robles
Views
3574
Sheethexapod

Sheethexapod works with basic mechanims as direct metal-metal links and joints, all movements can be done by a rc servomotor in this case towerpro model.

Build Author
Philippe Bergeron
Views
9619
My first 3D printer: Absolute3Dr

You are about to read the evolution of my 3d Printer build.
laser gantry use mini v end block my own design

i always make laser cutting machine, but when i see openbuilds, this can make more cheap gantry for make laser cutting.

Build Author
Maxime Favre
Views
8958
SmoothiebrainZ CBeam Machine

Modded Plate maker with: Smoothiebrainz board and DQ542MA SN04 Endstops Modded Z axis Aluminium build plate and renforced Y axis Dust shoe

Build Author
Mark Carew
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70748
X Y Table OpenRail / V-Slot Build Examples

The X/Y table system is a great starting point for many CNC projects giving you the ability to move an object on the X and Y axis in a simple compact style.
Kruk 0.1

This is a stool, designed in 18mm wood for a cnc router, it's easily scaleable to different wood-thicknesses, in 18mm wood it takes up 1200*1200mm. It can be assembled without screws, nails or glue and can therefore also be easily disassembled.
Small Laser Engraver Concept

Low cost Laser Engraver build using all off-the-shelf components.
Cartesian CNC router

This project has been a steep learning curve in an unfamiliar area for me. It has been a very rewarding experience and has opened up so many more possibilities to pursue in the future.
All in One Grill -Mangal Schaschlik Döner

I create for some Years this all in one Grill. This Grill is without wellding, only fixed with screws. My Grill is 5 years old and look so, as at the first day (no moving away). The drawings and discription (sorry only in German, but with some pictures) to Download as PDF file. The unwindings to Download as DXF and GEO (Trumpf Laser) file. Have fun to build and Grill
CNC Glass Grinder

This is a 1-Axis CNC Glass Grinder. It uses a hobby grinder to miter a precise angle on the edge of a piece of glass.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
65177
Maximus 3D Printer

A full scalable 3D Printer , with a big printing area. Build with openbuild parts from www.vslot-europe.com
Roberta Clementine

The Roberta Clementine a proof of concept and progenitor to the series of printers I will be calling the Clementine Sisters. The printer is named after Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player Roberto Clemente. Although it is more accurate to say the printer is named after the school I work for which is named after Clemente the Roberto Clemente Charter School. http://www.myrccs.com Roberta is the first and not really built to last but instead built to test ideas and to produce the parts for successors

Build Author
Rob Taylor
Views
25599
DSLR Video Slider

A simple 1500mm V Slot camera slider for timelapse and possibly video with an Arduino Uno controlling a Pololu A4988 driving an OpenBuilds NEMA 17 stepper, and triggering the camera.

Build Author
Tim Pierce
Views
13334
Openbuilds V slot Rail extrusion retrofits for Lulzbot 4/5 Taz Printers (X, Y and Z axis)

This project shows how to use Openbuilds Vv slot extrusions and wheels to retrofit a Lulzbot Taz 4 or 5 printer. These modifications improve layer consistency, eliminate nozzle and bed sag, and allow for larger toolhead mounting. Project updates and newer accessory files may be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/piercet/designs

Build Author
Kaarbble
Views
9808
Kaarbble Nylon Bot

We plan experiment on nylon 3 D printing;
My first CNC - The C-Beam Basic

I am a newbie and this is my first build. After hours and hours of research I decided on the C-Beam. I will be changing one or two things but I will basically be building this as per Mark's video.
Controlbox for a CNC Router

A Controlbox for my CNC-Router, containing stepper-drivers, Planet-CNC MK3 Controller and a Controlpanel with joysticks.
Nox 1500mm x 1500mm C-Beam

C-Beam build using a double C-Beam for the X axis. 1500mm x 1500mm

Build Author
AK-Creation
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14147
Reference sensor for CNC Tools

For the x and y Axis you set the zero point with a limit switch, but how can you get the zero position for the z Axis? You have different thickness of material to mill and when you change the tool, you have also a other z Axis positon. With the Sensor, you can define the zero position of the piece automaticly.
Schematix OX metal build

OX metal build from an noob

Build Author
sw3Dp
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11384
stranger than fiction OX

OX hybrid all CAD open sourced non-commercial ip; .dwg, .dxf,.3dm, .iam, .ipt files jamming their pie
Reborn as the Soccer Pitch for our Robot Spider Soccer game - Robotics/Maker Club Teaching Cart

The Soccer Pitch for our Robot Spider Soccer game

Build Author
Krishnakumar
Views
7853
Hobby OX CNC

This "hobby OX" CNC is built for multiple purposes such as cutting and engraving various materials, laser etching and cutting, etc... Its a great platform for hobby enthusiasts like me where this machine can be used for so many different purposes effectively and efficiently!
k nest

This Build Is Is Inspired By OOZ Nest CNC, But With Some Changes,
Adamantine

This is Adamantine, a all aluminum lead screw driven 3d printer. I wanted to have a printer that would not be effected by the heat or humidity I have here as my current wood frame printer is.

Build Author
Bridge Port
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8311
CNC Line Boring Machine

This is a CNC Line Boring Machine for our cabinet shop. It drills the holes every 32 mm for the adjustable shelf pins in the cabinet side pieces. I chose this option over purchasing a multi-head boring machine that requires 11 drill bits - Left & Right hand twist - that also requires a lot of strength to plunge that many drill bits into the wood to be drilled.
Cbeam Digital Mitre Saw Fence

Work in progress.. but nearing completion :)
Fun and Functional Laser Build

A very fun and fulfilling build. I can't say enough about the whole Open Builds site and Open Source movement. I strongly believe this is the fastest and most creative way of getting ideas out of the mind, and onto the floor.
Cheap linear rail set up for z-axis

A easy to do cheap upgrade for the z axis

Build Author
Asaku
Views
9119
mBOX

Hi! This build is, or at least should be, a multipurpose box (mBOX). Due to limited space I want to build something that can serve multiple purposes such as 3d printing, 3d scan, plexiglass cutting and hopefully some milling too (both wood and metal). Switching between modes should involve switching heads and worksurface (change heatbed with a wood platform and viceversa). (for the scan part I'm thinking of integrating this opensource project into the frame: http://www.freelss.org/ )
Watercooled 3D printer : Maximus Evo Rev 2

Watercooled 3D printer

Build Author
Anglesachse
Views
8513
Zorkbot

Corexy, with possible head change (3d, cnc, laser)

Build Author
Dave420
Views
13831
10 x 5 ft plazma table build

Attaching V Slot or mutable V Slot end on end to a larger steel frame table.

Build Author
dddman
Views
13151
Prusa i3 (Acrylic frame with OB rods)

The Prusa i3 (iteration 3) is the newest and most current 3D Printer design by RepRap Core Developer Prusajr (source: http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3)

Build Author
Simon Rafferty
Views
7022
Rigid Delta

A Rigid Delta Printer using C-Beam screw actuators
V-slot and MDF DeltaBot

This is a deltabot 3D printer build using CNC routed MDF and v-slot rails. Full description found in instructables.com.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
6055
DSLR ( video ) motorized slider

In order to make some nice traveling video you need a slider .
CrOX Carbon Reinforced OX

Modified OX with carbon fiber reinforced X and Z axes. 1500mm Y, 1000mm X and 120mm Z clearence
SimplrBot

This is a simple, yet rugged design, weighing only 6 lbs and with 13x13x14" volume with a 8x8x6" build area. While assembly is pretty simple, the small size and rigidity of the design make shipping assembled printers attractive.
Zen3D Atlantis 3D printer, H-Bot mechanics

H-Bot mechanics 3D printer. Build volume - 300x300x300mm dimensions: 560x500x500mm
My first build: a other OX CNC

I love to build things. I decided to build a CNC machine to help me build more things! I had a lot of fun and I learn a lot of thing in the process of building this machine. p.s. my primary language is french not english. Forgive me if I made some mistake.
D-Bot CoreXY printer

A CoreXY D-Bot 3d printer using gantries as wheel-carriages.
CNC machine 700x1200mm

I love to build things. I want a large cnc machine can do with little money. use Aduino .
Moag's CNC Mill

A design in progress, to 3D carve two-part Aluminium injection moulds for Soft Plastic Lures and Lead Jigs, so I can prototype some of the concepts rattling around in my head. All Openbuilds parts where possible, 1000x500mm footprint, 0.8kw Water-cooled Spindle?, High Torque Stepper?,Smoothieboard?, I still have no idea. As a newbie to the CNC world, any wisdom would be welcome to take this from just a idea into reality so I can start playing with all this awesome stuff. Thanks in advance
BrandoneOuX

I'm Brandoneous; hence, the BrandoneOuX, a cartesian CNC build. Large format (1000mm x 1000mm) but beefed-up to solidly augment the ability to cut Aluminum in addition to wood and other solid materials. As I am currently living in a rented apartment for an out-of-state job, my secondary challenge is to build a sound dampening enclosure that will function as a torsion box base, a sound dampening enclosure, and a dust containment system. Easy, right? Well, we'll see... Join my journey
C-Beam Big Mouth

My first build was with the basic C-Beam Build. I soon found the z clearance a little constricting So I added 2 500 mm actuators to support the x axis rail . I also left off the front and back y axis support rails for easy cleaning. I mounted the base of the machine to 1/2" mdf with 10/32 screws and blind nuts.
Tool position setting Part II.

The method used for tool position setting is a matter of personal choice but this is what I do.
eeYZee Router

The first criteria was portability, the second was cutting out a sheet of ply, the third was the ability to shape a foam surfboard blank, but the main criteria was a small budget.
Brewery tank supports

Trying to design modular and evolutive supports for my brewery tanks.
CO2 laser cutter

A build which is based on a metal frame and aluminium plate which I salvaged from a skip. The frame is sized to hold 19" rack units so I'll build my control box into a 3U rack unit (also salvaged). The area available for the build is 700x1200mm. I'll sling a 60W CO2 tube under the base, the beam path will be initially upward into the enclosure.
My 1st C-Beam Router

Pretty happy with the build, had some difficulty with the software loading up the settings due to me using the wrong com.
CraneBot

A minimum parts build with belt driven Z-axis.
The Buffalo

OX 1500 x 1000 mm

Build Author
Matt Nelson
Views
11678
Matt's Ox

I'm building an OX CNC router. It will be the larger size of 750x 1000mm. This should give me a working area of about 22"x30".
bertha

This build will hopefully be 18x18x24 build space using RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin firmware. Using NEMA 17 motors and belts to drive the X and Y axis, lead screws for the Z axis. The build plate will be heated with a delrin Y carriage for the glass and heatbed. Z axis motors will be top mounted. Possibly and ATX power supply.
Metalguru's C-Beam 750

This is a C-Beam build, fairly heavy duty, and 750mm x 750mm. Should be a good, sturdy machine that's relatively easy to assemble.

Build Author
M^3
Views
17053
M Cubed 3 Axis Bluetooth CNC Controller

Low cost, Bluetooth enabled, 3 axis CNC controller. GRBL 0.9 compatible.

Build Author
Peter Oakes
Views
42946
The Bull Dog, A RoverCNC OX based 1500mm x 1500mm CNC - Tutorial build

I have based this build on the OX build so I will not be going into too much detail of specefic assembly modules as they asre so well covered by Mark Carew already, but will go through the complete build on video. I will be addig additional tutorials on steppers and the other electronic parts as needed though as this project is sponsored by RS Components in the form of most of the Electronics and this is also the key focus of my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/thebreadboardca.

Build Author
griso
Views
8591
3d nika

Over 840 parts. Of whom around 450 are screws and nuts, more than 100 parts are printed on a 3D printer, the frame consists of about 60 components. There is nearly 40 electrical components connected with tens of meters of wires, most of them sleeved.

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
10004
Machined Aluminum MagBall Carriages

Machined Aluminum MagBall Carriages
Infinite Z Delta Printer

Currently completely imaginary
Update for my 3D Printer - Big Size

I like combo machines, so I upgrade my 3D Printer with a Laser. It is a double head combination. The Laser is easy removable.
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Build Author
AndersFaust
Views
11746
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]

Another (R)OX CNC something like build, in French please ! Pics Heavy !

Build Author
Rwetzler
Views
8682
C-Beam Prototype

This is a variant of a typical OX (Mark Carew inspiration) router using C-Beams/8mm Acme rods to drive all three axis. I went with a 1000mm x 1000mm frame size. Useable space is 28" (711mm) X 26" (660mm) with a Z axis work travel of approx. 3.25" (82.5mm). A TinyG is used as a controller along with Fusion 360/Chilipper as the software for generating and running gcode files.
New Custom CNC with C-Beam Rails

Hello all, wanted to share my custom build that I planed to do. My idea was to drill foam blocks to make molds for my projects. The CNC will be 1500-1500mm with a higher Z-Axis. So I redesigned the Gantry Plates that will be cut out at some other place. I hope you can share your opinion on my project.
4-axis C-Beam Hot Wire Wing cutter

4-axis CNC Hot wire foam wing cutter

Build Author
boubouexpress
Views
10798
3D Drucker sparkcube V1.1XL V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator Bundle

sparkcube V1.1XL edit V-slot mini v linear
TAZ C-Beam CnC Router by RC-CnC

C-Beam inspired CnC Router (1000x750) Approx 90mm of Z travel
C-Beam CNC (1st cnc build!)

1st build CBeam Machine w/ raspberry pi-protoneer hat controller

Build Author
yakecadi
Views
5069
All directions to innovate

all directions to innovate

Build Author
Julius
Views
7680
The "Hand" CNC (or OXCarve)

more to come, please follow along the journey!

Build Author
Neptunes Guitars
Views
7879
Neptunes Ox

First build of CNC OX for the purpose of using it for Guitar building to take a lot of the muscle work out so I can concentrate on the finer details.
GrOX (OX based router)

1000mm x 1500mm OX router using Openbuilds parts and plates by Chris Laidlaw

Build Author
Dave420
Views
5639
Dave's Z axis and powder coated.

I just did my first Powder coat paint job on a Z Axis with 9inchs of travel for the DIY CNC Plasma Cutter, Mill Head, Router, Engraver, Laser Head, Water Jet Cutter Machine. 2 different Z Axis ride plates and a 80mm Router/Mill Head/Spindle clamp. Baked on finish in a old oven i had.
laser add-on for C-Beam machine

3.8 W laser add-on for C-Beam machine. Can easily be swapped with the router.
Arctic Ox CNC Router

This is a cartesian CNC Router build that is based off the OX CNC build by Mark Carew. I am using Spark Concepts CNC xPro controller board and their 400w spindle kit.

Build Author
Sheepdog
Views
25996
Griffin Delta Printer

Designed from the ground up as a low cost, highly scalable delta printer. This printer has been built as small as carry on luggage size, up to an 18in wide print surface and is capable of larger. Approximate cost is low to mid $500 range start to finish, including electronics for a basic model.
Dust Boot and Holddown in one

only 2 screws to hold down even bent sheet material and vaccum dust removal in one
V Rail 3D printer

My version a Cartesian style 3d printer, an attempt to eliminate frame vibration and movement and to use up materials left over from other projects.

Build Author
Jesse Jenkins
Views
9038
Hedron's build with Ooznest kit and Xylotex motors

A 3-axis flying gantry (4'x4') mechanical kit is assembled. A 3D printer is used to make cable chain for tidy and cheap wire management. A BeagleBone Black development platform with Machinekit software (LinuxCNC) is configured to control a Xylotex motor driver box connected to an Openbuilds Ox direct-drive pulley and belt motion system. A vacuum dust-collection system is designed, CNC-routed and installed. A steel table is made to mount the table onto.

Build Author
Bobnet
Views
12658
Rackmount + OpenRail

OpenRail attached to a 19" rackmount 15U box.
CNC

This is my CNC build. My goal is to have fun and learn some new things.
Archivist Quill Book Scanner

This is a book scanner built out of aluminum extrusion. It is designed to get high quality scans without harming the book. It is not automated. You still have to turn the pages yourself.
Hedge trimmer

This is a machine to trim and horizontal cutting hedges.
dave's RepStrap

PVC foam Core frame made from a Delta facet display. a curb find while walking home.
Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Prox.

Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Proximity sensor. . It can also hold a 80mm Router head/Spindle as seen in my router build.
Ooznest OX CNC for Architecture Modell

While i achieved the desired taler Z axis this was very notable of the cost of the stiffness of the Y axis - the Y axis is now quite wobbly. i do not recommend such a big Z axis on a OX CNC machine where the requirement is a good precision.
XDrive 3d Printer

XDrive 3d printer, high quality large build volume.
My 5' by 5'

I have constructed frame out of 1 1/2" square tubing. Have my Y aces mounted. and awaiting parts.

Build Author
Gerrald
Views
5381
Pong CNC

This build is to show what's possible as well with openBuilds! I use a single ArduinoMega and 5 separate stepper drivers (A4988). The LEDs are all NeoPixels. Collision 'detection' is all done within the code, so the endstops are only sensors I use in this build. I'm a self-employed video-artist and this is my first installation which just needs power and it runs (where I'm quite proud of). Normally my interactive installations take a long setup time, so this installation is a relief :)
Screaming Ox CNC Machine

Big brother of the Charging Ox CNC machine.
My First CNC Machine

This will be a step by step record charting my successes and failures in my voyage of discovery while building a CNC router. Please excuse my English-English which may lose something in translation to American-English. I would be grateful for any advice during the build
Gargoile reproduction C-Beam™ Machine - Plate Maker

A stock C-Beam with a CNC shield with DRV8825's
