OTHER BUILDS/PROJECTS
Time Lapse Camera Slider

This is my first go at building a simple Time lapse camera rail system using as much pre-existing hardware and software as I could.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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15442
Cut To Length Machine

A Cut To Length machine controlled by computer

Build Author
Mark Carew
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53085
V-Slot™ X -Y Stage Hidden Acme Rod Example

An X-Y Stage created from two self contained acme screw linear actuators. This build was published as an example of how many of the OpenBuilds Parts can be used.
Software speed control of a brushless dc (Bldc) motor from Mach3.

Although this build is typically Mach3 related there is no reason it cannot be adapted for use with any machine control software which provides a PWM spindle control output. As an addition, an option has now been added which will enable the interface to manually control outrunner speed without the need for a PWM signal.

Build Author
Eric Jacobsson
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13998
The Floating Dust Shoe

I wanted a dust shoe that have a easy access to tool change and something that kind of float on the surface. And I have seen shoes with long brush that sucked in by the vacuum. I think I have the solution too all that here.

Build Author
Naomi Wu
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9838
Naomi Wu's Automatic Bartender- BarBot!

This is an automatic bartender- a BarBot, designed to be made with off-the-shelf OpenBuilds, V-slot and low-cost 3D printer parts.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
84711
V-Slot™ Belt & Pinion Example Build

The OpenBuilds team has redefined the belt and pinion concept. By using standard OpenBuild components were able to improve on this system in ways that will save on cost and enhance its engineering capabilities.
V-Slot Miter Saw Stop

A quick and simple saw stop build.
Hedge trimmer

This is a machine to trim and horizontal cutting hedges.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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18479
V-Slot Modular Sit/Stand Desk

In this build we put together an awesome modular stand-up or sit down desk that is perfect of any home or office.
2 GANTRY CNC HOTWIRE MACHINE

A 2 independent gantry affordable hotwire machine.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
82167
BlackBox Motion Control System

The Openbuilds BlackBox is a new system evolved around a set of subsystems that cover more than just control and also more than just CNC type applications! With a plug-and-play easy connection system this controller can be used with ease, without sacrificing power.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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70702
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.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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25591
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
north90
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14273
OpenSampler: OpenSource autosampler for use in laboratory

An open source autosampler to be used in laboratories for the automated analysis of gas or liquid samples.

Build Author
Jacob Lotter
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4950
CNC ESS Controls System

My Controls box to run my Workbee 1510 That was retrofitted with Lead Screws as well as Lineal Bearings. The stock electrical configuration was not enough, so here are the Measures that I took to not only make this machine Run again, but to have fun with it, and make this system be able to run any CNC I run in the future with the installed microcontroller.
Camera slider for stacking focus

This is just a small project to get use to the OpenBuild products.
Flexible Axis Revolving Tool-holder

Drag knife and pen holder which mounts in spindle collet.

Build Author
The Dude
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20643
Optical Limit + Home Switches

Optical home and limit switches for cnc, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.
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
Small drill press fence

A small build using some small vslot scrap piece which shows the versatlity of the v-slot system
Controlbox for a CNC Router

A Controlbox for my CNC-Router, containing stepper-drivers, Planet-CNC MK3 Controller and a Controlpanel with joysticks.

Build Author
Savvas
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17651
CNC Control Box with VFD etc etc

I'm currently working on the CNC control box, before doing any future work on the CNC Mountain Machine. I want the controller to be future proof and as professional as I can manage. I am planning to use stepper drivers, PSU's, a motor contactor unit to turn everything on, as well as a VFD and proximity limits switches. Each video will document the process and steps involved in researching, designing, planning and assembling a controller. I am not a natural electrician so learning as I go.
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.

Build Author
uGen
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17727
Lab Power Supply + Soldering Station

A small 32 V, 96 W lab power supply with voltage/current/power limit, program memory and an outlet to power the popular TS-100 soldering iron

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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5948
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

A Rod-type Linear Actuator based on the 40x40 V-slot profile

Build Author
ajdubs
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4421
A custom arcade

This is an arcade "cabinet" of sorts built almost entirely from OpenBuilds extrusions. Save for a few 3d printed parts, the electrical components, the acrylic panels, and the monitor mount, every component was purchased from the OpenBuilds part store.
Magnetic CNC Dust Shoe with LED lights and Camera*

Making my own magnetic dust shoe with led lights and a camera. Showing my progress from beginning to now.
6 Axis Motion Control Camera Rig (PAN, TILT, ROLL, SLIDE, FOCUS, ZOOM)

6 axis rig based on OpenBuild C-Beam and ESP32 MCU, WiFi controlled with custom app.
DIY GoPro Camera Slider

A compact portable DIY camera slider for time lapse photography using a GoPro.
Tweakie's De-Mag.

A little project for a rainy day which some, like me, may find useful.
Controll Board for CNC Projects

The Echinus Team change the Firmware from "Teacup" to "Marlin". I use this board in my 3D Printer and it works very good! So I write a short report.
HIGH POWER DC MOSFET (Relay)

High Power DC MOSFET

Build Author
Kyo
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11716
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.
Hot Wire 4 Axis CNC Foam cutter

This build uses drawer slides and thread rod to create foam wings and fuselages by passing a hot wire through the foam which makes very accurate shapes. I built a Radio Controlled SuperVC10 using foam but did have a cnc machine then so I had to make many templates to guide the hot wire. This inspired me to build a cnc hot wire cutter. Works really well and have made several RC models with it now

Build Author
Tinker
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8127
Kitchen Space Saver

The frame is made from all open builds parts, add the rubber feet and pads for the glass. The glass is clear 12" x 16" x 1/4" with a polished edge. A light basket slides on the countertop.
C-Beam bellows

Making a bellows to cover a C-beam to prevent swarf from gumming up the works.
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.
Touchsensor assembly machine

This is a handy machine to assemble touch sensors into display frame.

Build Author
Gerrald
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5376
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 :)
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.

Build Author
Bridge Port
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8303
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 :)

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
15873
MakerSL MSL-8 OB Vise

Small Machining Vise designed around 20x80 Openbuilds Rail System

Build Author
Venturebit
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12387
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.
Table Saw Fence

Trying to build a low cost table saw fence using v-wheels
The Almost Perfect 3 Way Mitre (with MakerLinks)

A quick and easy way to make a 3-way mitered corner using MakerLinks
V-Slot Linear Actuator Bundle

v-slot linear actuator build.
Miter Saw Station

A Miter Saw station built using a Dewalt Miter Saw Stand and V-Slot extrusions.

Build Author
pek
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5610
V-Slot Hand Cutting Jig

To help cutting v-slots with hand saw
Hydraulic lifting table

I started this project without drawing. in itself this went fine with some minor adjustments. My profession is machine builder that might make it a little easier. I still enjoy it every day.
Router Box

This box is made from tough aluminum with plastic boards, helps hold WiFi Routers, Modems, or/ Ethernet Switches! The aluminum can resist the heat produced by these electronics, and the weight of the electronics, also being light itself. This box is the thing you need to hold your electronic devices!

Build Author
rkugler
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5942
Miter Saw Stop Block

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

Build Author
hbtousa
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2739
Quack Ball

Quack Ball is a game in which the objective is to knock down moving ducks. The ducks are protected by a barricade that moves at a very fast speed. The game can be played individually or by two or more players. Each round consists of a total of ten targets to shoot and each player will have four balls to shoot. Prior to beginning play, a player selects how many ducks, maximum four, the player will knock down continuously. If player fails games is over for that player.

Build Author
Calotype
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2943
My DIY panoramic rolling (&banding) Machine.

DO WHAT YOU IMAGINE !

Build Author
mytechno3d
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4644
Mining Rig

Crypto Mining rigs with vslot rail
Pick and place

Openbuilds Pick and Place using ideas from OpenPNP Frame work is from the Openbuilds Part store using 1000mm C beams and vslot 40x40 for support Surface is 3/4 " Particle board

Build Author
MattR
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19807
Cricut Expressions 2 to ESP32 GRBL Control

A log of my "brain surgery" on a Cricut Expressions 2 to change the control board to something open so that I could cut what I wanted. The ESP32 GRBL board I used has bluetooth and WIFI built-in and was very easy to get working just the way I wanted.

Build Author
David Hartkop
Views
2539
Humanitarian Medical Instrument Sterilizer Made from RepRap Parts

Instructions to build an open-source off-grid medical instrument sterilizer that can be used by aid workers in places without reliable electrical power

Build Author
Joe Young
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5210
Goliath - CNC + 3D printer Hybrid

Mostly for Mill work, and FDM 3D printing (mostly Nylonx). I'm currently in the process of adding some hardware for a project requiring lathe work. I've included a solidworks 2014 pack and go for those of you interested in the build. if you need another file type, just let me know and i can try to accommodate. This is a scratch build (electronics and hardware)... see photos. Everything is pretty close to industrial quality... Electronics too. I got sick of other COTS designs breaking down

Build Author
Spark Concepts
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4872
MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

Been playing around with an MPG Jogwheel

Build Author
Cosmosteel
Views
4059
Clear Acrylic Dust Shoe

Attaches router with screw clamping. Clear Skirt is 2" long or can be made longer if requested. Works well keeping dust within the chamber. It can be made to fit shapeoko, ox cnc, workbee, xcarve, 6040, laguna,piranha, millright etc. with similar setup including Bosh, Makita , dewalt 611 routers or spindles.

Build Author
Ariel Yahni
Views
6008
OB 2x72 Belt Grinder

Build a 2x72 Belt Grinder out of OpenBuilds V-Slots

Build Author
rcKeith
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7392
USB Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter

Build a Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter with inexpensive 3d printer electronics.
C-Beam Dust Shoe

A short description of the dust shoe I made for my machine.
MIT E-Vent | MIT Emergency Ventilator

Ventilator prototype based of OpenBuilds Stock parts

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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6006
V-Slot Ventilator

The idea is to make a simple effective ventilator, studying the concept of using a simple push process with and actuator.
T Nut Holder for V Slot

This is a T Nut Holder for OpenBuilds V Slot System. Useful when you want to keep t nuts in place, for example when you're mounting something vertically.
Black Box/ Power supply brackets

This items are so cool that they need to be together, so I decided to create brackets that connect both pieces together

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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13861
Router Sled V1.1 V-SLOT

We want to present you the new design of the device which is Router Sled. The whole structure is made of aluminum elements and ensures good quality of the device. We used V-SLOT aluminum profiles and OpenBuilds accessories for the construction. The instructional video can be found on our YouTube channel (subtitles in English soon)

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
Views
2843
LEGO BOX

Discover our unique DIY project that blends creativity, utility, and sustainability. This guide will take you through the construction of a LEGO display box, ingeniously crafted using offcuts of V-SLOT aluminium profiles and OpenBuilds accessories. Not only is this an eco-friendly approach to reusing surplus materials, but it also results in a stylish, functional display for your prized LEGO models. Whether you're a LEGO enthusiast or have little LEGO fans at home, this innovative project offers
cnc back stop for brake press

back stop build

Build Author
sausagePaws
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76725
Embroidery machine with XY belt and pinion drive.

A simple Embroidery machine using an XY belt and pinion drive to drive a hoop under a standard sewing machine. Needle timing, machine power and stepper control are all provided by a PIC processor. A tablet provides the higher level formatting required for communicating with the PIC chip.

Build Author
Robert Hummel
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71612
890KV OX RC spindle

This build is intended as a light alternative to the Dremel rotary tool.
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

Build Author
sausagePaws
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1752763
DIY Embroidery Machine V2

My second attempt at an affordable sewing machine embroidery add on. This one uses readily available electronics modules and 3D printable parts where possible.
Laser Engraver Control Board + Inkscape extension

This is a PCB designed to control a laser Engraver CNC

Build Author
Spark Concepts
Views
73328
CNC xPRO Driver

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 next build with an ATX PSU (or 12V 2 wire supply), and ready for wireless printing. Compatible with Arduino (wireless robots anyone?)

Build Author
Mac6986
Views
18724
Vinyl Application Roller table

Build progress of custom roller table for applying graphics
Table saw fence and guide

The idea was to build a proof of concept table saw fence similar to a thru-rip or accusquare fences which retail for 400$, with the added option to motorize the positioning.

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
7692
Portable Foam Cutter

A portable foam cutter to make your forms everyware using a LiPo Battery.

Build Author
M^3
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17045
M Cubed 3 Axis Bluetooth CNC Controller

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

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
7923
CNC FOR EVERYONE, THE DUCK!

www.cncforeveryone.com. the Duck is something that i think would be helpful in my shop since we already do cold casting.

Build Author
Beam
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10186
DIY Flywheel Camera Slider

My take on a non affordable slider.
DIY anodizing power supply

How to make your own anodizing power supply on a budget

Build Author
OpenBuilds
Views
26691
INTERFACE CNC Touch Control System

Super cool standalone Human-Machine Interface for controlling your CNC machines!
PnP 4 axis small/fast machine

You need some mechanical and electronic experience. This is NOT a novice undertaking! a familiarity with linux a plus (but not necessary). Basic woodworking and metal fabrication a big plus as well.

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
7134
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
8233
Foldable Rainwater Collector

Realisation of my idea about a foldable collector for rainwater, which is light and easy to make. People around the world need water and can collect rain water with this collector. I made it for syria and all too.

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
4882
True Human Prosthesis

Prosthesis is functionality and emotion!
KinectSkin

For all other builders and robotic technies!
PS2 Keyboard And SD Card G code sender For GRBL

Now test ready
USB Pendant

An USB Pendant for LinuxCNC / Mach3
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.
V-Slot Workbench

A Workbench idea built from V-slot and openbuilds parts.

Build Author
CreativeTools
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7629
Universal stand-alone filament spool holder (Fully 3D-printable)

A practical rotating and stand-alone spool holder which fits any filament extrusion 3D-printer. Several base files provided which make it fit different extruded aluminium profiles.
AVR SMD Daughter Board

SMD AVR Solderless Daughter Board

Build Author
rusirius
Views
16151
MultiBOT LRP

A CNC platform designed with swapable heads to do laser engraving/etching/cutting, routing and milling, as well as 3D printing.
12.5" x 12" Assembled Heated Build Plate

Custom build plate for 300mm x 300mm (12"x12"). The hole pattern is for the 20x60 V Slot
PROTODERA 5-axis CNC machine

We are a team representing private industry and public university all concerned about community. In the place i'm from we face problems related to prototyping industry, there's no accesibility to it, not because there is not machines to work with but the costs are really high if i want to make a single piece of any idea in order to develop a concept, our students get their degree but never were able to try any of the Hass or 3d systems machines available as it seems they need a PhD.
