Build List

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dreys
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10984
Was once a mini mill

Working progress.

Build Author
Yosmany325
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2150
OrionPlus

Cartesian style CNC with a working area of around 360mm x 360mm x 120 mm (X, Y, Z) using Linear rails and ball screws. The linear rails are (Hiwin?) HGR 20mm x 520mm and the ball screws are SFU1204 (12mm lead 4mm) of around +/- 430 mm. The base structure is made from rectangular aluminum profiles of 70mm x 45mm x 3mm (thickness of walls).
SCoreXY

Currently I have Velleman/3Drag K8200 modified and CNC machine self built and wanted to use both to make new 3D printer. After looking at different designs I liked Voron a lot and have decided to go that way. Currently I have ordered majority of parts and build shall start soon. I don't plan to rush it as I am usually 2 months home and 2 off. Today done some electronics. Looks ok. https://youtu.be/ls_tl54ruE0
Tall OX

After completing a standard OX build, I found I didn't have enough Z-clearance and designed a set of taller gantry plates
Dual Direct Drive Extruder

a dual extruder build using direct drive for flexible filaments

Build Author
Leboeuf
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4561
Cartesian 3d printer

This is the build of a cartesian 3d printer made of an old Anet and Geeeteck, some 2020 alu profil and linear rail. Powered by a Rumba with a Nextion screen. It should be modular and accept dual Extrusion and laser engraving.
INDY-TR12 CNC (12mm Diameter Lead Screws)

TR12x3 screws, M8 wheel sets, a draw built into the design, an electronics set built onto the kit, back brace to stop C-Beam twist.
Bored in the garage enclosure build

2 days to build Up and running some EMI issues but I think I have them resolved Big shoutout to the community

Build Author
GinoTheCop
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14199
GTC2020

A 1000 by 1000 CNC Router with linear rails and a control box.
SB Plotter

Large floor or wall mounted plotter design.
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.
My Ooznest Workbee V2.0 build

I'm new to this whole process, so this is a build by a newbie for newbies.

Build Author
Schematix
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156577
OX-Metal CNC Router Mill

The OX-Metal is based on the original OX CNC mill But with a few modifications and add-ons
Vulcan Pro V2

Contains a further modification to Creality's poor CR-10 design
Workbee Z-axis Upgrade

Z-Axis upgrade with linear rails, SFU1204 Ball Screw and full aluminium construction.
ApiNui - CNC Router ( an oversized workbee )

Based on the WorkBee CNC, this is an oversized router built with a specific use-case in mind, for manufacutring beehives, and beehive components
Plasma CNC machine

The plasma CNC that I have built has a water table that measures 1350mm x 650mm. The water is flooded onto the cut area while cutting and recycled around with a pump. This is to reduce smoke, cool the metal being cut to reduce distortion and also to keep sparks to a minimum. Most of the machine has been made from aluminium , the frame and table from steel, the water table, stainless steel.
Plasma cutter - 608 on steel tube version

CNC Plasma cutter: 608ZZ on steel square tube linear rollers Welded frame HDT2-15 Belt Drive Tradeweld Cut-40 Plasma cutter with converted hand torch Virtual Torch Height Control through inductive probing - open source electronics project

Build Author
David Bunch
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14507
Emmett-Delta

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.

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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3586
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!
MIT E-Vent | MIT Emergency Ventilator

Ventilator prototype based of OpenBuilds Stock parts

Build Author
Bruce Walker
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6606
BD's Burn Box - ACRO Laser Engraver System

Two plus years in the making, I finally have a working ACRO 510 laser engraver system complete with enclosure and air filtration.

Build Author
Alexander Leiser
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18976
Paintbot painting cnc

Custom painting machine in designed and wrote the software for. Paintings are with acrylic color on canvas
RRP - Roller Rack Pinion System

Current progress uses existing openbuilds bearings, but also uses 8mm shafts (custom)
Model train lift - scale HO

This build is about a model train lift in a secure and dust free storage. It is a roll on/roll off concept for a model train layout.

Build Author
Daniel Stewart
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1794
Ultra sun cutter

A sun cutter only using mirror and glass balls with x and y table movement
![Acros with customizations [WIP]](https://builds.openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/6/6329.jpg?t=1517104699)
Build Author
Sam Price
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5427
Acros with customizations [WIP]

This is a work in progress ACROS build with new legs and wire tracks.

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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4752
Lead 1010 Build - Anything but stock.

This is a lead 1010 build that I wanted to have a little fun with. I purchased the whole Lead 1010 kit, and felt like studying a few shortcomings of the original to see if I can improve it or just have some fun with it.
My C-Beam 3D Printer

Larger format FDM printer using C-Beam linear stages
1250x1000 Build

A new design of my based on a couple different machines I have seen both on openbuilds and youtube. In the end will have a and X/Y workspace of 1250mm x 1000mm and a Z axis range of about 200mm.
OX TWO in ONE

What I'm doing is pretty self explanatory. I've put a few pictures up
Dragon Too Plasma Cutter

A Benchtop Plasma Cutter Concept

Build Author
Keith Davis
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18680
BldrBot S2

A Prusa i3 design running on Open Build's mini V wheels
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
LCD Based SLA Resin Printer

SLA resin printer based on a gen3/4 iPad Retina display. The design intent is to create a printer with the highest resolution possible with a lower cost of entry compared to DLP projector based SLA printers.
TesseractXY (MendelMax 1.5 version)

History about making 3d printer.

Build Author
DaleShaw
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4060
Senior Project CNC table

So for my senior project I decided to build a CNC router. I kind of need to get this done before May so we'll see what all goes down. It's going to be a 3 axis machine (for now) and will be able to handle 4x8 sheets of wood. This is my first build. It's going to be intresting..
Double D-Bot 400mm x 400mm x 600mm

Based on D-Bot but used more metal bracing / openbuild plates instead of plastic parts. Also size was increased.
Behemoth cnc router with linear rails

Behemoth cnc router build in progress using hiwil rails and closedloop servos.
A More Rigid C-Beam

I added the steel to create a less flexible milling surface to make heavier cuts in aluminum. I can also do light steel cutting now as well. I wish OpenBuilds made a steel and rail version of these kits.
Rob's D-Bot Build

The plan is to make this a fairly stock D-Bot build. We'll see if mods start creeping in.

Build Author
Andrew Helsel
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11789
MiniMill Smoothie

MiniMill with DW611 and SmoothieBoard 4x v1.1

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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3963
3D printed CNC Machine

So I thought I would make the Leon van den Beukel version three 3D printed CNC Machine, it is the third incarnation so you would expect a relatively bug-free CNC Machine with a strong foundation.

Build Author
Neil Scott
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2809
Barcelona Build

This will be my second CNC build but this time a proper CNC not a small desktop model that I played with for a while to learn Gcode, It was great but now its time to start playing with the big boys and girls.
PhlatMDF48

Building a Phlat based CNC for MDF processing. Capacity of 48" x unlimited length.
My Workbee build

Workbee, 1000mmX750mm , from China

Build Author
Vunnie
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6474
Workbee CNC on steroids

My First major improvement was changing the controller to a Acorn board. I loved the way a dedicated userinterface was speeding up my workflow. Next project my Y Axis. On Aliexpress I ordered a couple of 16mm ballscrews and some lineair rail. Before I took my gantry off I quickly made some aluminium profiles to fit my carriages. Withouth any doubt these improvements where worth it
Sphinx 55 with 3D Printed Addons

This is a build log of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55 with some 3D printed parts for the electronics and probably other parts as they come up.
V5- 2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )
Rise of the Sphoenix

I am building a Sphinx 55 from the bones of my old C-Beam machine. Rising from the ashes so to speak.
TrueUp LZ

A version of TrueUp using linear bearings/rods for the Z axis. This required enough modification to make a separate OpenBuilds project to avoid confusion for DIYers.
Openbuilds CubeBot 3D Printer

Cartesian type 3d printer build

Build Author
megashub
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23281
K40 C02 Laser Rail System

An Openbuilds replacement rail system for the common eBay "K40" C02 Laser Cutter

Build Author
j0achim
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11930
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.
cnc vreesbank 2500x30000

This cnc milling machine is 3 meters by 30 meters,

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4453
Hyatt and My Journey to Tonehenge

I'm conducing guitar loudspeaker cabinet fabrication technique research (material type/thickness, mechanical joints, adhesives, etc) and how these relate to cabinet/speaker coupling and enclosure resonance with respect to psycho-acoustics. Basically, does one speaker cab sound better than another and why?
"Stung by the Bee" OB Workbee 1010 Build

This will be a build Log for my Open Builds Workbee 1010 Build. I will keep a full descriptive log of the build and make any notes in the hope that it will help other builders that decide they would like to build this machine.

Build Author
rkugler
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6299
Miter Saw Stop Block

Just starting a miter saw stop system. Any suggestions appreciated.

Build Author
mjenkins5720
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2628
Modified LEAD machine

At the moment this build is in progress, I will be updating the files as I finish the remainder of the machine. This machine is intended to be a multipurpose CNC, but a bit bigger than a desktop unit. The machine is scalable in the X and Y axis.
Cnc od grinder and thread grinder

This is a totally original build of an od id grinder and thread grinder, I hope.
Cnc Mill using standard and 3d printed cimponents

I used the cad designs for the c beam to find a solution to my initial sourcing problem. I figured that I could use 2x 20x20 and 1x 20x80 Profil to create a c beam actuator. I sourced all of the profiles from a local machin builder and t-nuts and screws in my local hardware store. Some parts are currently in 3d printed pla for testing reasons.

Build Author
Cortellini
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4121
The FEEDBACK FRACTAL Build

The Feedback Fractal Project (Project) - building "A Monument For Our Time." As its intent is to build a monumental sculpture, the Project will produce an object d'art. Yet, once begun, the Project has evolved a life and character of its own. I continue to follow the thread woven by the materials, the processes, and the people that come to it and in the end the work will not only be a faithful rendition of an image and a concept, it will also be a tapestry of the story of its making.

Build Author
taratata2016
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7983
Panther 3D printer

After use of the i3 Prusa 200x200x180, the volume increases to 300x300x450 on the V-Slot and driven by a Megatronics V3

Build Author
viktop
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17657
Simple CNC Router (Nema17, V-slot 2040, Arduino, GRBL)

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill.
Mammoth (Delta printer)

Massive Delta printer with a print area of 25 Inches (634mm).

Build Author
Sir Bagels
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2809
CNC Auto-pipette

Senior Design Project Bennett Robertson, Megan England University of Iowa College of Engineering
H-Bot CoreXY Cube

Dead build.

Build Author
Lasersc
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4879
The D & R TigerPaw Trilogy

Hopefully this will be a quick guide to one way that you can add a laser to an existing CNC router.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
3703
Vulcan Bot

A 200mm x 300mm x 200mm workhorse that never needs leveling due to Posi-Drive Leveling design.
CNC Router Machine

CNC Router with working area 550*550*200
C_Beam X5L Hybrid_Tank

classic router with a ab table

Build Author
roadss
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25077
Rawcnc 1.5 Desktop Edition

This will showcase the build of my Rawcnc 1.5. A rigid cnc router from the Swedish company Rawcnc, featuring a rather cool linear motion system, rack & pinion and steel reinforced X-axis capable of milling aluminum.
Openbuilds Co2 80w Laser Cutter

Co2 80 watt openbuilds laser cutter, 1200mm laser tube, 1500x1000x500mm dimensions. Build frame first and then panels to be added.
CBeam Sphinx Upgrade

Simple upgrade of the Y axis on a Cbeam sphinx from 500mm to 1000mm.
EOX v2

Upgrading my CNC router to run on ball screws. Me and the belts where not getting along.
KeePrint Monster

Large 2 foot x 3 foot x 4.5 foot build volume Core XY printer build in process at this point. I am designing everything from scratch and using typincal parts bought from amazon for the build.
Mushu - Large Scale CoreXY

20x26x28 inch Build Volume CoreXY. Unlike many builds, I've decoupled the XY movements from the Z-Axis lead screws to help prevent Wobble, will be using linear guide rails, and mains powered bed heater, and a bed that is Allowed to thermally grow. This build is JUST narrow enough to fit through a standard sized doorway.
Large format laser

Large format laser build for Student use at my school as well as some personal use.

Build Author
KronBjorn
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4189
WorkBee Lead 1010, Reduced Footprint, Nema17

This is a WorkBee 1000x1000mm with lead screws and Nema17's. It has a reduced footprint, with the geared Nema's inside the frame.
C Beam Rotary

I've used the good work of Openbuilds & expanded it to suit.

Build Author
RobFromLDMS
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4749
Lithgow Mens Shed CNC build

The tale of how we put together our CNC Router, and some of the difficulties encountered. It is now ready for final testing and commissioning.

Build Author
RV6APilot
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3933
South Carolina Workbee 1000X1000

This is about my build of a Workbee 1000X1000 being built here in Trenton, SC. My goal is to use it to help cut the new panel for my RV6A airplane.

Build Author
Stan Howe
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2963
Bee the Boss

The frame of the CNC is going to to Bee a basic Work Bee with maybe 1 modification to the spoil board attachment. This will be located on a custom bench housing the electronics and vacuum. I plan to install Stepper online steppers, drivers, power supplies, and break out board. I will add a 1.5 KW water cooled spindle, with a radiator. The fans from the radiator will pull air from a filtered enclosure for all the electronics.
ricks workbee build

i had the ox build and wanted to do a more beeffer style so i went with a workbee style machine ..

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
19875
PrintAir CoreXY

A CoreXY/Bowden design with a belt driven Z axis. This is a box design without the front end of the box, making the print area and maintenance, like changing a nozzle, easily accessible.
Phlux Core XY Laser Etcher

A 750mm x 1000mm Core XY Laser Etcher/Cutter. To cut down on cost I tried to have as many parts as possible be printed.
Black out Edition Workbee 1010

Thanks to all the Open Build elves that meticulously package and wrap all the little tiny parts and pieces. I have put in a request to get you people a raise..
Cnc mill, Plasma cutting and weld table

A functional table for plasma cutting, welding, tooling........

Build Author
MarkM_NJ
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19500
Spartacus Inspire

My very first openbuilds cnc machine. Followed along DaztheGas's Spartacus build.
GhettoPrinter

Dirt cheap build.
Open source large format CNC-machine and 3D printer

For a schoolproject we decided to build this large format CNC-machine. The greatest part of the mechanics were sourced from OpenBuilds.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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24818
SLA (Resin) 3D Printer

SLA LCD 3D Printer ( 8.9'' LCD screen )
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.
Hevavy duty 1300mm x 1300mm laser cutter Ceramic tube Servo motors

Starting the next Laser build, Plan to complete within 60 days.

Build Author
Spark Concepts
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5103
MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

Been playing around with an MPG Jogwheel

Build Author
crystaldragon141
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6276
Rostock TETRA V0

This is an experiment to build a Linear Delta Printer using four towers instead of three. Primary reasons: 1. Build area is roughly cubic vs roughly cylindrical 2. Greater speed and precision from additional control provided by fourth tower. 3. Symmetric kinematics from even number of towers.
SMD Pick and place machine - Smoothieboard/OpenPnp

A dual head PNP machine that uses Openbuilds hardware, a Smoothieboard controller, dual camera vision, automatic/drag feeders, and OpenPnp.

Build Author
Ariel Yahni
Views
6220
OB 2x72 Belt Grinder

Build a 2x72 Belt Grinder out of OpenBuilds V-Slots
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7
