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Florida Ox 2x4 Area 51 CNC Parts Original Build

2x4 Ox with Vac table
OX Tale

1000mm x 750mm OX with some planned enhancements. My first venture into CNC.
Inspired by the Crawlbot

Building a couple of CNC's based on the Crawlbot

Build Author
joetemus
Views
26014
K40 ACRO Conversion

A K40 to ACRO Co2 laser cutter build. Designed and built to expand the work area of the K40

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
73000
Original PhlatPrinter

Phlatprinter foam cutting CNC machines are awesome space saving mills that use a rotary axis as a sheet feed.
CO2 laser.

Here it is my intention to show what was involved in adding a CO2 laser to my existing CNC machine.

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
36473
UltiBots CB3030 CNC Router

The UltiBots CB3030 CNC uses C-Beam, V-Slot and an extruded aluminum T-Slot work table. This allows 6mm T-Nuts, step clamps and blocks to secure materials to the work surface. The all metal design makes the use of a mister possible.
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.
TrueUp Glide

A Cartesian printer using bushings for the Z axis instead of wheels or linear bearings. The design also synchronizes two Z axis screws with a timing belt for a level lift. The ratio of the drive pulley and Z axis pulleys produce .005 lift per full step on a 200 step motor, eliminating layer resolution "drift" caused by microstepping.
TrueUp Kit Version

A Cartesian printer using bushings for the Z axis instead of wheels or linear bearings. The design also synchronizes two Z axis screws with a timing belt for a level lift. The ratio of the drive pulley and Z axis pulleys produce .005 lift per full step on a 200 step motor, eliminating layer resolution "drift" caused by microstepping.

Build Author
SecretSpy711
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21198
RigidOko

Heavily upgrading my 1200x500 Shapeoko 2... ...er, wait, scratch that... Building an all new machine, roughly the same size, that should be more rigid than a Shapeoko 3!

Build Author
Michael.M
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8944
Sphinx Evolution

Let me explain: About a year ago I was planning to build a CNC router of my own design. I started gathering components including the THK linear rails. I soon found out you pretty much need a CNC to build a CNC and this is when I decided to build my Sphinx machine. I've had these rails and some other parts sitting around so it's time I used them! I'm planning to incorporate linear rails and 1605 ballscrews into the Sphinx design. I really like the overall appearance of the Sphinx.

Build Author
j0achim
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11572
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.

Build Author
Troy Proffitt
Views
26228
Sphinx Upgraded plates / ballscrews and linear rail

Upgraded Sphinx Cbeam using 3/8 aluminum plates and linear rails / ballscrews

Build Author
viktop
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22470
Simple Cnc System (arduino Grbl)

Arduino powered simple CNC system using GRBL firmware. Designed to give the most function using the very least number of parts at the lowest price.
LEAD 1515, HGH15, SFU1604 Ball Screw

Project Completed.
Steel Frame CNC Router

A scratch built steel frame CNC Router.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
35326
Plasma cutting table

This is our plasma cutting table , based on the famous OX CNC . Can cut up to 15 mm ( steel , stainless , aluminium ) with a really good accuracy and at a really high speed .

Build Author
Metalguru
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13619
C-Beam Machine Too

C-Beam Machine upgrade using linear rails to increase machining size by 2.5 times and increase rigidity
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
Savvas
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13759
Halloumi CNC Machine - Acetal Plates

I built the original machine using plywood plates, and always intended to upgrade those parts to more durable ones. I decided to go with acetal as it's a lot easier to cut than aluminium. I used fusion 360 to model and rebuild the original machine. Once I have assembled everything and feel confident it all works I will release the plate designs here.
DIY Ultimaker

This design should give the same performance as the high speed Ultimaker since it uses a similar ultra-light X/Y concept which eliminates any movement of both the X and Y motors to achieve X/Y travel.

Build Author
Gerald Klein
Views
15876
300mm Diameter, 1 Meter tall, Delta 3d Printer

I built a custom delta using 3, 1000 mm long C-Beam® Linear Rails and 3 C-Beam Gantry Sets. I had the bottom and top plates water jetted ( for accuracy ) out of 1/2 inch aluminum, from a design that I did in Fusion 360.

Build Author
Gooshpoo
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8546
Gooshpoo's H style cnc machine

A cool project about my cnc machines unique style.

Build Author
uGen
Views
17666
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
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.

Build Author
Kyo
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39287
Sphinx 1050

This is going to be a Sphinx 1050 build. Starting off as a stock kit build using industrial electronics and opensource control software. Mods and upgrades to follow.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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17052
Co2 Laser Cutter/Engraver Rotary Attachment

Vslot rail system at work again, laser cutter/engraver rotary device for cylindrical objects .
Laser Engraver Control Board + Inkscape extension

This is a PCB designed to control a laser Engraver CNC
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
Ronald van Arkel
Views
32910
Routy GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good!

The Routy GT2 300 BSX CNC Router is a Low Cost CNC build. It performs the same as the larger Routy's from OpenBuilds but doesn't break the bank!
OXmill

Small Mill type CNC machine, using C-Beams and V-Slot rail, bundle packs as a starter point. I needed a smallish desktop machine to fit a pretty narrow use case for my business, but the machine itself has larger applications to the OB community. Currently I will run the Dewalt 611 router on the Z axis, but have plans to add in a brushless RC style motor. So this design does have room to go either way easily.

Build Author
jamesdjadams
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11619
C-Beam XL - TinyG - Aluminium Plate - Dewalt 611

C-Beam XL build using TinyG V8.
1000 x 1000 Workbee powered by X controller

A standard 1000x1000 Workbee powered by an X-controller using a Hitachi router

Build Author
Spark Concepts
Views
14970
CNC xPRO V4

Take your build to the next level with the CNC xPRO V4!

Build Author
nickchnv
Views
11407
Rigid Compact Desktop C-BEAM

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

Build Author
Mike Campbell
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10202
bor 454-D

A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
70510
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.
Mini-OX

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill. Designed in OpenSCAD, these parts are fully parametric and can be customized to your liking.

Build Author
PaulS
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19950
UltiFaker 2 Go

This is a breakdown of how I designed the UltiFaker 2 Go as well as how I machined and assembled it. I'll include a complete BOM and all of the drawings and prices.

Build Author
Matt Nelson
Views
11649
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
BeTrue3D
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21242
BeTrue3D Printer

High Quality CoreXY with focus on quality and optimized printarea versus physical size of the printer.

Build Author
Sword66
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13045
The Archon R2

The Archon "In the style of Cartesian movement." A brief overview, guide and summary of my highly experimental build. and some insight into the challenges of building such a large format/belted machine.

Build Author
Kims3DIY
Views
17417
Beamlazer Laser cutter CO2 100W

Hi everyone, im new to the world of lasercutters but i have been granted access for a Trotec laser for a while with old firmware and only compability trought Windows XP. Then i decided to build my own laser, with some easier workflow and support for Windows 10. Since im still a student i have limited resources, so i will try too use scrap parts as much as possible. I will publish photos and updates during my build continously. Gladly taking advices from others.

Build Author
dreys
Views
10740
Was once a mini mill

Working progress.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
23553
Vulcan MAX

While mimicing the frame platform of the popular Crealiy CR-10 and Ender series, the Vulcan MAX overcomes design weaknesses in both printers. Chief improvements are a more stable, rigid mounting of the Z frame and Z gantry.

Build Author
StrictlyScale
Views
8690
Lead1010 Build with Enclosure

First time CNC builder puts together a Lead1010 machine.

Build Author
winand
Views
17331
YAOR (Yet Another Openbuilds Router)

Yet Another Openbuilds Router, my version :-)

Build Author
Julius
Views
24388
OX Balls - 1605 Ballscrew Powered 1000mmx1000mmm OX derivative

1000x1000mm Ballscrew driven OX Derivative. Dewalt 611 spindle and TB6600 Drivers.
Two color Drawmachine

GRBL, vvvv, drawbot, penchanger, custom plates
Dragon Too Plasma Cutter

A Benchtop Plasma Cutter Concept
Dogmeat's Custom C-Beam XL

I love the C-Beam XL concept, this build is my custom version with the goal of increasing rigidity for metal milling.

Build Author
OffAxis
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6989
OffAxis CNC 1000x1500

Cut Area: 825 x 1340. Max Cutting depth: 2 inches. Arduino based control with Nema 23 and Nema 17 drive. 8mm leadscrew and 2GT belt drive. 400W 48V quite cut spindle.
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.

Build Author
Marco964
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8367
Lead CNC 1510 modified

This is an Openbuilds LEAD 1510, modified to supports a liquid cooled 1.5Kw spindle. The movements are made with lead screw on all three axes.

Build Author
Rick 2.0
Views
16640
C-Beam Mini Mite

A small system with a big bite. Design achieves a good balance between machine size vs. build area, rigidity and ease of construction all while keeping build cost as low as possible.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
84486
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.
Tool position setting Part II.

The method used for tool position setting is a matter of personal choice but this is what I do.
V-Slot Miter Saw Stop

A quick and simple saw stop build.

Build Author
Spark Concepts
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73171
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?)
CoreXY Enclosed

A compact, enclosed Core XY design, based on off-the-shelf parts.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
15404
Cut To Length Machine

A Cut To Length machine controlled by computer

Build Author
adamcooks
Views
42640
Triple C-Bot

Based on the work of Carl Feniak and his C-Bot. A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to meet builder's needs. The use of open builds V-slot and other open hardware make customization easy. Utilizing a 300x300 build plate this derivation utilizes three lead screws, synced to a single motor via gt2 belt
The Laserbox

A low cost and easy to build laser cutter based on 2.8w laser diode .
Black Rabbit 1500

This is a router that I designed that is loosely based on the Openbuilds Ox, but designed to be heavy duty, rigid, and yet quick and agile.
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
JWhitten
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13369
Build #2 - Bigger & Stronger

Large format CNC router with a 1500mm x 3000mm cutting envelope (5 x 10 ft) strong enough to cut wood and aluminum constructed from 20-series and 40-series aluminum extrusions. Complete Project Log w/ Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/Co81AvGwVijE2zow9

Build Author
Eric Jacobsson
Views
13940
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
viktop
Views
17136
Simple CNC Router (Nema17, V-slot 2040, Arduino, GRBL)

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill.
The Franken Rotor

Yes another K40 Franken machine dedicated for round objects,,,
3D Turn Table Scanner

My attempt at a 3D scanner. Still trying to convince myself it will work.
C-Beam XL with Aluminum Bed

C-Beam XL with v-slot aluminum bed for fixturing.

Build Author
Bud Griffin
Views
10997
BF3D OX (Big Freakin' 3D OX)

This is my latest printer build. The second printer I've built using V-Slot.
Behemoth cnc router with linear rails

Behemoth cnc router build in progress using hiwil rails and closedloop servos.
Horizontal MiniMill (x5)

The search for an affordable hobby 5 axis machine.

Build Author
cdsmith12
Views
33043
The Plastic Beast CoreXY Printer

In my opinion, this is the easiest and most complete tutorial to walk you through building a large platform 3D printer and the Sketchup File is included for you to make any changes needed.. The Plastic Beast is a CoreXY Printer with a build platform of 440mm square. You can print 600mm or about 23 inches diagonal. Any level of user from novice to expert should gain something from my tutorial.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
14344
The Franken Forty

This is a K40 machine conversion!!
W|W plasma/drag knife 1500x1500 (floating head & z-axis)

Step by step designing and implementing of my plasma approach
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.

Build Author
wackocrash5150
Views
18560
45W CO2 Laser Build

A co2 laser build that is heavily inspired and based quite a bit off Pedro Fernandez' 50w co2 laser build. This is my first build post so, bare with me.

Build Author
Scott Drake
Views
21900
1500x1000 CNC Router

1500x1000, additional frame stiffening from laser cut Stainless steel bracing plates, Nema 34 motor upgrade and Hiwin 16mm ballscrew additions on the way. Ethernet Smooth stepper control, 2.2kw Water cooled spindle. Schneider atv320 variable speed drive. SICK inductive limit switches, Leadshine Em882S stepper drivers ,1kw 62V supply for Stepper drives

Build Author
Frank Del Favero
Views
7954
Portable self-contained Lead 1010 table

I have a two car garage NOT devoted to 3d printing or CNC. I have set aside a space for my 3d printer and a place to store my portable CNC table. The reason it’s portable is so that I wheel and can use my Lead 1010 outside where it won’t make a mess in the garage. The table is self contained. It houses a vac system as well as my CNC tools and supplies.
Lautr3k RepRap

A 3D printer without belts, a print volume of 320x320x260mm, obviously the V-Slot as linear guide! and a maximum of printed pieces.
Hedge trimmer

This is a machine to trim and horizontal cutting hedges.

Build Author
Peter Oakes
Views
42833
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.
Schematix OX metal build

OX metal build from an noob
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
Mark Carew
Views
34566
PhlatPrinter MK 3

The Phlatprinter 3 was designed to be used in a small shop with the ability to cut large sheets of foam for RC airplane projects. The idea was that you could save all of your aircraft as models and tweak to perfection after every flight.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
10976
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
HuguesP
Views
8671
YACLR CNC

Yet Another Chinese Linear Rail CNC, my first one, doing this mainly for the fun of building it more than using it.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
73202
OpenBuilds Workbee 1010 (40" x 40")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1010 - 1000x1000 Lead Screw Driven CNC Machine

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
81573
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
that-jim
Views
9598
Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

Build Author
Rob Taylor
Views
25547
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
UltiBots
Views
31907
Mini Kossel V-Slot 3D Printer

This build is very straight forward. The design is simple. There is a great support community for Delta 3D printers.
iTopie RepRap - 3D Printer

A stable and strong 3D printer made of 16mm MDF and machined on my OX.

Build Author
inhan
Views
20369
Openbuilds rovo laser mini(오픈빌드)

laser mini 20 * 40 OPENBUILDS base frame.(크기 412x455mm) laser mini 20*40 기본프레임입니다. 기존 여러부품을 사용한 제품보다 부품수를 줄이면서 최소한의 단가를 뽑을려고 디자인했습니다.. 기존대비 부품수 절반에 단가도 절반을 줄이면서 최적의성능을 내려합니다.
Phlatformer v2

Hello, I have been looking around for a vacuum forming machine for a long time, and could not find one that was either in my price range or was safe enough for me to want in my home. The Phlatformer answers both of these requirements... Unfortunately, it was not available in either cut-out or...
Designer Jeans with a Laser

I install the third extension on my cnc router and ask me, what can I do with a laser? So I make some test and find out - >>It is possible to engrave jeans clothes<<. Create your own Designer Jeans with a Laser!

Build Author
alex_b
Views
14889
RONIN OX | The G10/Carbon Fiber Hogger

The Ronin OX is a dedicated fiber composite milling machine. I give a complete in-depth article on how to take a nearly stock OX build and easily turn it into something that can mill carbon fiber and G10 plate effectively and quickly.
