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blackcat3d printer

in construction ! chassis vslot 80x20 & 20x20 & 60x80 (Z) home made plates with whells polycarbonate build volume environ, 750x300x200 2 ed3d v6 volcano nozzles 0.8mm & 0.6 + titan extrudeurs rumba bord + auto levelling ip camera home made heat bed aluminium 5mm + glass + heat air chamber 6 doors plexiglass......
Richrap 3DR Mashup

A work in progress. working to refine the print head/carriage to integrate a bed level probe directly into the print head.

Build Author
Nugz
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12826
Angus : A Slightly "Beefier" OX

This is where I will share my attempt at building a slightly "beefier" OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine using commonly available parts in the spirit of OPENBUILDS and Open Source in general. I have a tendancy to over-build things so I will be balancing that tendacy against budget constraints and common sense as much as possible.

Build Author
KBill
Views
12806
MIY OLY Delta Printer

Mag arm deltabot with laser cut carriages and connectors.

Build Author
Joey Selzler
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12767
My JGro CNC becomes an OpenBuild Project

This is the story of my progression from the JGRO cnc router design to using the OpenBuild system. In the process I think I have learned some things about cnc routers and the accuracy required to make a good build.
Textile Drawing Machine

Textile Drawing Machine is a drawing machine thought specifically to draw on textile. Unlike other CNC machine it's dimensions follow the standard textile dimensions (1500mm) and it's on wheels to allow to draw on an unlimited area. TDM has been developed for the project Digital Wax Print, a self initiated research project, carried out by The Future Continuous, a collabration between Olivia De Gouveia and Eugenia Morpurgo.
Desktop PCB Maker

With the focus always on larger builds I wanted to focus on a desktop PCB milling machine that fulfills the average users desktop needs at an entry level cost. Design considerations will allow expandable capabilities to include 3D printing and any other functions a small form Cartesian robot can perform. The current iteration has a desktop footprint of approximately 15.5" X 14.5".

Build Author
Bobnet
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12671
Rackmount + OpenRail

OpenRail attached to a 19" rackmount 15U box.
CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

My build is to allow me to cut foam wings using CNC Hot Wire Cutter.

Build Author
Rob Mahan
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12540
Rob's C-Beam Machine XLarge

This is my first CNC router build, so I started with the OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine XLarge mechanical bundle, including four high torque stepper motors. I took my time with the mechanical build, sought and found some great help for my control system, and designed and built a custom cabinet to house everything.
Nebraska 1246 x 1184

This is my first attempt at a CNC anything build

Build Author
Venturebit
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12442
SHRED-Buddy3D UPcycler - Open Source Multi Material Cutter&Pelletizer

The whole system is powered by 12V / DC power. Process it into Pellets or Granules to use it with your 3D Printer or Filament Extruder. Our self-developed steppermotor Controls allows you to optimally adjust Feedrate for your Situation. Forward, Backward and Stop is integrated for easy operation. The Speed can be continuously regulated via rotary switch.
Guitar shop CNC

Great bit of kit time will tell if it is up to the job

Build Author
cbordeleau
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12403
OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Slider

This slider uses an 500mm OpenBuilds C-beam and the design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. It can be used both motorized or not.
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.
Openbuilds D-Bot

A humble first time attempt at building a 3d printer from scratch
My Ox

What I want to build is a unit to: rout wood, plastic and occasional aluminium . to be able to swap cutters. i.e. drragknife, laser, router, drill
OX-Based Self-Contaned HVLP Spray Booth

A CNC HVLP spray booth based on OX.

Build Author
Ryan155
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12143
RIGCNC

I made a mill from first principles because I didn't like any of the ones that were out there, More info can be found on the website RigCNC.com
4-axis C-Beam Hot Wire Wing cutter

4-axis CNC Hot wire foam wing cutter

Build Author
inhan
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12111
OPENBUILDS Korea (ROVO 1000)

I am very grateful to Mark Carew with passion and imagination. Therefore, the machine is good, but making the website there too daedanhaeseo The end of the same either way to invisible homework. Thank you for allowing openbuilds team submitted to the challenge once again for those with a passion that I feel like in Korea, I want to be a great help.
BldrBot Pro

A completely belt driven cartesian design with a center mounted X motor. This is a very compact, rugged design.

Build Author
ymilord
Views
12092
Kyoujin Mk1 (C-Beam /w Rack & Pinion)

C-Beam based CNC with Rack & Pinion (for the X Axis) and lead screws (for the Y Axis)

Build Author
JP Warnke
Views
12070
Warnke CNC Router

A blend of modular aluminum and steel bracketry built to yield fine cuts in hardwood and aluminum. An open table with a shiftable pin-fixture concept will allow the operator to shift longer than Y-travel work-pieces, such as doors, along the Y-axis of the table. This machine has a 44" (X) by 24" (Y) by 8" (Z) travel with water cooled VFD spindle motor, t-slot ext work table, cable carriers, side guards n dual y drives. Total weight (w/base-stand) is about 600lbs.

Build Author
Jason Moore
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12038
Lead1500 Plasma Table w/THC

lead machine plasma table with Black Box, and Torch Height Control
V-rex , Low cost CoreXY

Easy to build,low-cost, CoreXY
Contrariwise -- A C-Beam Router

A C-Beam router made almost entirely of standard parts. Electronics include an xPro v2 board and NEMA 23 motors. Cuts are made with a small 300W DC spindle. A pressure foot is used to minimize the need for workholding.

Build Author
chenderson
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11986
CRH C-BEAM Router, steel capable

C-beam based CNC router using mostly openbuilds parts.
Adjustable Router Guide Template

This project is an adjustable router guide template made with 20x60 V-slot. It was meant as a less expensive and more user friendly alternative to commercially available units.
RSW's C-Beam Build

I built a CNC Router using 3/4 MDF, 1/8 aluminum angle for bearing races and various other odds and ends. I learned a lot about how not to build a CNC router. I found Openbuilds.com and decided to build a C-Beam for my first build. The long term idea is to use this machine to build custom plates for and OX type machine and a 3d printer.

Build Author
jpjoshua
Views
11847
Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Arduino powered Laser CNC using GRBl firmware.

Build Author
signzonepr
Views
11807
HD c Beam CNC Router

24x32 Cnc Router, I used vSlot c Beam Extrusion and Wheels!
LYNX - Huge 3D printer

I'm basically building a larger version of my crappy wanhao 3d printer. My work was recycling some aluminium extrusion and it broke my heart to see such nice pieces of aluminium engineering being sent to a furnace. Mega 3d printer was born!
MaxBox

Simple cartesian style CNC. Uses ACME screws for all 3 axes, 20x40 v-slots and should have 50cm x 50cm x 50cm work volume.
Filament winder ( carbon fiber )

Carbon fiber filament winder
![(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]](https://builds.openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/1/1584.jpg?t=1423259127)
Build Author
AndersFaust
Views
11760
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]

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

Build Author
Kyo
Views
11730
V-Slot Cutting System

A System of 3d printed parts to use along with your projects aluminum extrusion to cut your pieces of v-slot to length manually.
C-Beam based modular Resin Printer

The build is based on a 500mm C-Beam and the SeeMeCNC FlexVat. The C-Beam is both the linear motion and a structural element of the design. The frame that holds the 45 degree first surface mirror and the build vat can slide up and down the C-Beam to accommodate projectors with lenses at different elevations.
C-Beam Machine XL

Overview of my experience building the C-Beam Machine XL from OpenBuilds, along with updates as I move along and get it going. My application is for creating plates needed for lab functions, 19 rack bay covers, and whatever else arises.

Build Author
Matt Nelson
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11682
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".

Build Author
jamesdjadams
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11678
C-Beam XL - TinyG - Aluminium Plate - Dewalt 611

C-Beam XL build using TinyG V8.
Large 3D Printer 5ft by 5ft print bed

New ultra large 3D Printer design. I'm calling it the AutoCrafter

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
11675
C-Beam® Double Wide Gantry Actuator

This easy to build actuator is configured to have not only strength, but accuracy! This low profile option offers endless possibilities, and we cant wait to see how this actuator is implemented in your build ideas!
Photogrammetry 3d Scanner

A mid-sized version of a Photogrammetry 3D Scanner.

Build Author
j0achim
Views
11608
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.
Promoveo Study Builds

Promoteo Build
Yet Another LEAD CNC Build

My take on the LEAD CNC build. Followed the instructions and I think it came together very nicely. Added a few of my own touches to finish up the build.
SlideRap

Delta printer that uses printed carriages sliding on aluminium extrusions.

Build Author
Andrew Helsel
Views
11576
MiniMill Smoothie

MiniMill with DW611 and SmoothieBoard 4x v1.1
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser

Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
Views
11540
QueenBee Pro CNC Router and Lathe

A 1000x1500mm QueenBee Pro with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.

Build Author
nickchnv
Views
11530
Rigid Compact Desktop C-BEAM

This modified C-Beam, is a compact, powerful and affordable desktop CNC.

Build Author
SandeepsCNC
Views
11510
Raspberry Pi CNC Software

The main objective is to build a software which can completely run on a single board computer, Rasbperry Pi, to reduce the complete cost of building a cnc machine. The software is extensively tested and can be run on any raspberry pi 2/3 boards. With no G-Code dependency, you can do complex 3D relief carving to simple tasks with simple GUI based project development environment. Please go through the YouTube channel for more details https://youtu.be/8KOXqLpvscg
C-Beam XXLarge "Tank"

This is a modified build C-Beam XLarge. 1000mm C-Beam used for X and Y axis, and the Y Axis moves the X bridge, not the material being worked.
CNC Jr.

A small, quiet and clean desktop CNC designed for fine cutting.

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
11457
CNC FOR EVERYONE TITAN CNC ROUTER

www.cncforeveryone.com TITAN CNC ROUTER is the perfect PCB milling machine or for smaller projects. Don't be fooled by its small size it is capable of routing with the big boys...!

Build Author
GDanger117
Views
11436
Gantry CNC - Decisions made only to change over and over.

This is my first CNC build. As per the norm, I went in with months of research, planning, and resource gathering tied neatly together with a solid plan. As the path went on, the plan continued to change to accommodate issues I hadn't counted on. But, at the end of the road, the project reached completion, and I learned a ton along the way!
My 1st Build - Delta Printer with 3 filament hot end

The build area will be fully enclosed. I anticipate using primarily ABS, and have interest in the soluble support materials as well. The main components to date include: OPENBUILDS - 3 x C-Beam™ Linear Actuator Bundle, 1000 mm, w/ Included NEMA23 Motor) Extruders (3) - [Sintron] 1.75mm Mini All Metal MK8 Extruder Hot End - reprap diamond Control board - RUMBA Stepper drivers - DRV8825 StepStick Power supply - eTopxizu 12v 30a

Build Author
Martin Bogomolni
Views
11424
Delta-Six ( Jerry426 variant )

Building a Delta-6 variant, using recycled parts from a WolfStock Delta printer.

Build Author
sw3Dp
Views
11392
stranger than fiction OX

OX hybrid all CAD open sourced non-commercial ip; .dwg, .dxf,.3dm, .iam, .ipt files jamming their pie
My giant "WORKBEE" 1750mm X 1750mm by ooznest

CNC MACHINE WORKBEE'S table making

Build Author
mirage335
Views
11374
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.
C-Beam "2" XLarge CNC Router

C-Beam 2XL CNC Router
Talos3D

In Greek mythology, Talos (/ˈteɪlɒs/;[1] Greek: Τάλως, Talōs) was a giant man of bronze made by Hephaestus (the Greek god of fire, metalworking, craftsmen and blacksmiths) who protected Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's shores three times daily.

Build Author
obmilllivebuild
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11336
Live OpenBuilds MiniMill -> MiniPrint/Laser Conversion Demo @ MRRF2019

Transformation of an OpenBuilds Mini Mill into a convertible 3D printer / CNC mill with interchangeable tooling. Maybe a bonus conversion TBD.
Big CNC plasma cutter

more later
Laser engraving machine

Second better project, high durable mainframe, silent work, non vibration.
3D PrintBot 500x500x500

Large scale True 500x500x500 build volume 3D printer.
Longhorn OX (Under Construction and In Progress)

I ran across the OX and knew it was the one I wanted to build. Some of the things I wanted to include was make it bigger and a little more solid than what the original plans called for. So here is where I am at so far. It will have a cutting area of 48" x 48". The waste board support frame will have more support rails. The Y axis will have (3) 20mm x 60mm rails instead of the original (2) that is called for. 1/4" aluminum OX plates. And a few more odds and ends.

Build Author
Andreas Bockert
Views
11232
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade

Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.

Build Author
Scott Martinez
Views
11225
The Growler

This machine is a heavy duty, moving gantry style CNC router. It uses Teknic ClearPath servo motors driving ballscrews and linear rails. The machine has 36" x 48" x 19" of travel with about 7" of clearance below the gantry.

Build Author
Anthony Bolgar
Views
11179
L'FOX - Large Format OX deriviative. Designed and built by Revision 13 Prototypes

This build is for a testing rig to use while testing out different controller boards and CAM software for milling and routing. It is in the early stages, planning is complete, parts are ordered. Awaiting parts delivery to start build. Please not the BOM only covers parts from the OpenBuilds part store. I will be posting the other required items very shortly.

Build Author
reef
Views
11168
CNC Cyclone PCB Factory, my way, step by step.

I'd like to renew my cnc for PCB so I decide to create new one from an existing project named Cyclone PCB Factory.
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.
OX, of the house Steel

OOZNEST Style OX machine with 3D printed panels

Build Author
Bud Griffin
Views
11043
BF3D OX (Big Freakin' 3D OX)

This is my latest printer build. The second printer I've built using V-Slot.
Polar Bot

Polar Bot which used to depress buttons
X Axis Upgrade for AM8 (ANET All Metal)

My goal is to upgrade the acrylic ANET A8 to all metal.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
11015
Another Sphinx 7550 Made by an Openbuilds Cbeam

feel free to ask anything about this builds, but im a airline pilot and sometimes responding maybe will take me. while!!

Build Author
evil2002usna
Views
10997
Evil Ox

Cheap Ballscrew Ox CNC Router.
OX CNC Router

Ca fait 2 ans que je rêve d'une Fraiseuse CNC. Ni trop grande ni trop petite, sans avoir le budget pour en acheter une toute faite. Je suis artisan menuisier ébéniste et j'ai finalement décidé de la construire. Le projet OX m'a séduit, alors je me lance.

Build Author
BNMaker
Views
10921
+Laser

A minimalist 2-axis A2 sized laser diode cutter/engraver. Designed to give the most function using the very least number of parts at the lowest price.
Water Buffalo - Water jet cut OX+

A modified OX based on Aluminum plates cut on a waterjet. Some new ideas and additions from other builds are included.
CraneBot

A minimum parts build with belt driven Z-axis.
Tool position setting Part I

The method used for tool position setting is a matter of personal choice but this is what I do.
Plasma Table 006

Fast, inexpensive, near-zero maintenance, and 2+ years of near-daily use.
Skyggen 3D Printer

GT2 belt-driven Cartesian 3D Printer on an OpenBuilds Extrusion gantry, developed through Autodesk Fusion 360.

Build Author
boubouexpress
Views
10805
3D Drucker sparkcube V1.1XL V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator Bundle

sparkcube V1.1XL edit V-slot mini v linear

Build Author
dreys
Views
10796
Was once a mini mill

Working progress.
CO2 Tube life expectancy experiment - Sponsored in part by Openbuilds

Hypothesis - Running CO2 laser tubes at high amperage may shoirten tube life in number of hours, but will be made up for by the increase in actual inches engraved/cut using the higher power. This is a long term experiment, so the build status will remain as "Build in progress" until the experiment has been completed.
C-beam Router rack and pinion

I want build a frame that is as sturdy as possibility while at the same time keeping it as compact as possible. working area will be approx 1200mm x 600mm
Ooznest OX CNC Build

Ooznest OX CNC build

Build Author
Joe Garritano
Views
10685
X-carve upgrade

Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.
CNC Hotwire Foam Cutter

Here is my first ever CNC build. A CNC Hotwire Foam Cutter. I will update about achievements. I would love to read from you guys - advices, ideas. Especially regarding the electronics. I feel confident with the hardware part which I can't say about the electronics part.
eTrueUp Glide

A TrueUp Glide modified to use 20x40 V-Slot with a 300x300 bed.
Ez3D - Phoenix 3D Printer Build

This is my 1st submission to openbuilds.com and my 1st venture into building a 3D Printer. The Phoenix 3d Printer is a kit from Ez3D, a company based out of Colorado, started and backed by successful Kick-starter and IndieGogo campaigns. The Phoenix 3d Printer kit is currently backlogged 10 to 12 weeks which means quite a wait. I will be chronicling my experience with this kit as I get it done.
Laser cutter

In the expo projects during the second year of engineering students. the project group who made this rapport made a laser cutter for the students of Fontys Hogeschool Engineering to use this machine for creating parts for their projects. The goal of Project Laser Cutter is to build a laser cutter, which is safe and can be used within the school. Also it has to be able to cut through 10 millimetres thick acrylic material or 10 millimetres thick plywood. This project will follow the V-model. This

Build Author
Scotty Orr
Views
10640
QuorXZ: A String-driven, Core XZ Printer

The QuorXZ doesn't magically appear. It's gestation takes time, careful attention, and requires many parts. However, when it is ready, a magical, mechanical instrument is born....(and when you finally say its name, it sounds a little bit like "corks").

Build Author
jjcolletta
Views
10637
First 3d build

I am building a simple home brewed printer. I have a background in industrial automation so I figured how hard could this be. The mechanical build was pretty smooth as was the electrical side. Now just getting plastic out the hotend is my stopping point.
