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Pendragon
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10149
bOX

A bigger OX. As this build is nothing new I will detail my build process, I am not an experienced builder, this will maybe help someone else. The size of the bOX will be 100cmx75cm. I will use aluminium plates, a tinyG, and most probably only open source / free software.

Build Author
Bear
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10757
OXBear

ANOTHER OX!~ Huge Thanks to Marc Carew and Open Builds. The primary reason I am building this CNC mill is to aid in my homemade snowboard creation. I am going to try and document as much of everything as I can and post it here to help others going a similar route. I know from past projects that taking the time to document each step can be tedious when you want to charge ahead but I will try! I hoping to get feedback on my design choices and set up as I am a complete newbie to CNC.

Build Author
UltiBots
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21008
Kossel 250 V-Slot

This build is very straight forward. The design is simple. There is a great support community for Delta 3D printers.
Yet Another Ox Build

This build log will chronicle the construction of my oversize (1000mm X 1500mm) OX router.
OneUpSolid

This is the adult version of the QU-BD juvenile known as their OneUp. It not only uses extrusion framing instead of press board MDF, it is a full sized 8x8 build area w/ABS-Nylon capability. Only the OneUp's single Z axis driver concept is similar. I'm tempted to call it OneUpAdult for marketing.
1500x1000 (4x2) Router - OX derivative

OX build with 1.5m gantry the 1m deep table.
Sketchup Design of a PVC CNC I Intend to build.

Build Start to begin Feb 1st.
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.
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
Custom Ski and Snowboard CNC for a High School Woodwhop

A Custom size CNC to make custom skis and snowboards

Build Author
KBill
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13313
MIY OLY Delta Printer

Mag arm deltabot with laser cut carriages and connectors.
Easy to build and robust 3D printer framework

Lord willing I will be showing you how build a robust and easy to build 3D printer framework using V-Slot rails and rollers. It's a little bulky, but it has all spring tensioned rollers on all axes, and can be built entirely without custom machining on any parts. You will need digital calipers, a drill press, a carbide toothed miter saw for cutting aluminum extrusions, and lots of little screws!

Build Author
Kaarbble
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10241
Kaarbble Nylon Bot

We plan experiment on nylon 3 D printing;

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
9007
Work Bench Stand

Here is a nice little simple build that will help to free up some extra space on your work bench. If your like me you need all the room on your work station you can use, so this is great to have.
Zebu ( OX clone with Brasil materials)

An OX clone with alternative parts.
Taz_Mega

Mega-sized Taz machine. Supports many tools (extrusion, laser, mill, etc) simultaneously.
Square OX

Square shaped OX for doing general purpose engraving and cutting into wood, acrylic, and aluminum.
Polar Bot

Polar Bot which used to depress buttons
The MULE (an OX inspired 3-axis CNC)

The Mule is a 3-axis CNC inspired by the OX CNC by Mark Carew. This machine borrows the OX's sturdy frame and upgrades the X and Y linear actuators through the use of three 500mm lead screws (as opposed to the belt system of the OX). The result is an inexpensive, sturdy, and powerful design built for cutting tough materials such as aluminum.

Build Author
David Arroyo
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14342
PiDuinoCNC Controller

Using a Raspberry Pi, Arduino and a Protoneer CNC Shield to create an Open Source CNC router controller. It will be equipped with a touch screen to control the on board processor. The touch screen will run a user interface that has buttons for added functionality. There will be a camera for monitoring progress from inside my office. The control box will also feature a way to power the vacuum and spindle/router . I will also be able to monitor room temp as well as Pi CPU temps and averages.

Build Author
Nwrgordon
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15639
RepRap Intro

An easy Epic Win for novice engineers new to the RepRap project www.3distributed.com
C-Beam Plate Machine

My first openbuilds submission, plain old c-beam machine. Seems like I've spent more time fighting the forum here redirecting in circles than actually building the machine. I'll try to add more pics if I ever find a path out of this corn maze...

Build Author
evil2002usna
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11349
Evil Ox

Cheap Ballscrew Ox CNC Router.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
5887
MakerSL MSL-7 Laser Cut Tape Dispenser

An easy simple Tape Dispenser, spawned out of necessity, and shared for the fun of it...

Build Author
Paruk
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22139
Buffal-O-Tron

A 3D Scanning Station
PCBman CNC

This is a design for a desktop CNC machine. It may be a router or laser. I am undecided as to the final design.
Core XY My-BOT 500 x 500 x 1000

My first construction after many years buys ready devices.

Build Author
eddyg
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4801
OX with a Custom Electronics Case

Embarking on my first build and trying to start with a clean setup by creating an enclosure box for my controllers and power supply.
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.
Zen3D Atlantis 3D printer, H-Bot mechanics

H-Bot mechanics 3D printer. Build volume - 300x300x300mm dimensions: 560x500x500mm

Build Author
Dave420
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14223
10 x 5 ft plazma table build

Attaching V Slot or mutable V Slot end on end to a larger steel frame table.
Openbuilds D-Bot

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

Build Author
dodgenet
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6435
Budget 1500mm OpenBuilds V-Slot Deltabot Build

This 1500mm tall Delta is a work in progress. The triangle corners are water jetted from 1" 6061 Aluminum, and are welded to 1" square tubing. The 1500mm OpenBuilds 20x20 V-Slot extrusions are held into the corner brackets by two stainless steel set screws per bracket. This printer will need to be reinforced with wall brackets due to the combination of height/materials.

Build Author
COMsulting
Views
9855
1x1 Meter Laser Engraver

Building of a big open frame laser engraver.
My 2nd cnc build

My new build to upgrade from my worn out shapeoko

Build Author
Dmknerr
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4988
Server Rack Printer

My first project build. Concept build to use an existing 7.5 ft tall server rack as the frame. This ptoject may never be completed.
Double trolley X and Z belt training

Total belt drive GT2

Build Author
3D Meister
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5231
Camera slider with rotation prototype

I made a cam slider prototype with adjustable rotation to get experience for my CNC milled slider in planing.

Build Author
recoush
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8805
CoreXY 3D build one

an 8020 build with 1010 extrusion (1") Square tubing Rough size is 24x24x36 (600x600x900) The expected usable print area 21.5x21.5X32"roughly (510x510x760) An XY 3D printer with 3 extruders and 3 Z-axis 0.9 degree motors the table (Z-AXIS) will lift up to the XY Carriage on 3 12mm linear rod and 3 8mm Lead screw's Corexy designs complete and Z-axis build is started don’t have a 3D cad system yet so building my prototypes on a pcb layout tool

Build Author
Tomas F Uribe
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5183
Atucnc

2 1/2 axis CNC chassis. Convertible to plasma, 3D printer and welder. Currently used as router. Plotting table dim: X axis 620 mm, Y 650 mm, Z 100 mm. Created for teaching purposes, open source license, currently used for engraving ukiyo-e wood plates and printmaking
MiniMill - A must have machine :)

The new MiniMill from Mark and Sonny is a great little machine.
First CNC Build

Building my First CNC for PCB milling. Some modification done to the original build from OpenBuild Bundle.

Build Author
Karan Singh Sisodia
Views
6055
My Home made CNC

Home Made CNC Router from Scrape
Sphinx 1000 x 500

Building a Sphinx based CNC based on Kyo's plans. Going with a 1000 x 500 table size.
Stock CNC Router

This is my first CNC router, so be kind on the criticism. I'm still learning. Not an engineer, and not a machinist so I am having to research and learn aspect from both of those areas of study!
Linear Rail derivative with ball screw

basic start to design of cnc machine

Build Author
Jason Harding
Views
3940
Mobile bed cnc machine, first build

Currently i am reworking the frame still with current available parts just going to buy material to make the y and the z axis from openbuilds. The x axis is now going to be mobile similar to a 3d printer style.
OB Minimill with bottom frame PSU+Drivers

All-in-one OB Minimill

Build Author
Jeremiah Guinn
Views
5659
OX CNC SMW3d 1500x1500

A small business idea led us here, lets see where it will go.
C Beam Served

C Beam Machine built in a server cab. Hopefully this keeps every thing enclosed , clean and quite ?
Ooznest workbee

This is my first build so I will let you know how I get on

Build Author
ZacharyB
Views
5488
Arizona OpenBuilds MiniMill CNC

I ordered the OpenBuilds MiniMill from the OpenBuilds Parts Store http://openbuildspartstore.com/ They were out of Motors and Electronics when I ordered so I had to source these items elsewhere. But it turned out well doing it this way.

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
Views
2652
My CNC

This build is my version of the CBeam machine. I opted to NOT use the Gussets, and instead went for the 40, and 60 mil angle brackets to cut the price back a little further. I started with the smoothieboard but decided it was still "too new" and very much experimental. This build took me a few (2-3) days to complete. The CBeams and Lead-Screws really make building things faster since you don't have to clamor over belts.

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
Views
6217
CoreXY - Tower Printer

I wanted to try a different way of operating the Z Axis so I setup a tower using 40x40. In the end it worked excellently and can easily print 60mm/s with 150mm/s travels. The coreXY is a very cool kinematic, and you can get some pretty great speed and accuracy. The main issue is the fact your Steps/mm are doubled, so the lower end motors don't like it at high speeds.

Build Author
Bill325
Views
2182
One more life for a cube

Modify a Gen1 Cube printer into a small cnc router to cut pcbs and light (VERY light) milling work. Also easy to swap out the rotary head and mount a laser head for engraving.

Build Author
JAC_101
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5819
Small PCB, Engraving and Delrin CNC Mill

This is my first attempt at building a spindle based CNC machine. The intention is to mill PCB boards and mill delrin blocks. The device was built with an Emergency Stop that actually cuts power to the spindle and motors. This is a post build write-up and consists of finished photo compilation and CAD renderings.
Generic 6 Axis Controller

Generic 6 Axis (Stepper) Controller

Build Author
Limine3D
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4292
Shapeoko 1 upgrades

Replaced the original Z-axis for a shapeoko with a c-beam upgrade. This upgrade required a nema 17 mount and a quiet spindle mount I printed with a 3D printer.
Desktop CNC

Approximately 910mm x 955mm x 82mm. There is 250mm available in the Z, but the gantry is only 82mm from the bed surface.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
16396
C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table is a great display of how easy it is to modify and create awesome configurations with the OpenBuilds system!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
16853
NEMA 17 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This Belt and Pinion actuator is a great example of how easy it is to convert your machine into a belt drive system.

Build Author
Jones
Views
3768
The Domino - 1.5m x 1m

DIY scratch build consisting of gas pipe, skate bearings, 12mm birch, 3/4 maple v-core ply, Nema 23's, and arduino and CNC shield with DRV8825's.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
24975
V-Slot™ Nema 23 Linear Actuator (Belt Driven)

This example build shows how easy it is to make a linear actuator using a few OpenBuilds Parts.

Build Author
Vin1027
Views
7073
C-Beam Sphinx

This is the original C-Beam Sphinx with the 16 wheel X gantry plates. I'm using the Ethernet Smoothstepper, Gecko G540 stepper driver and Mach 4 for motion control.
John's Sphinx

1000mm x 750mm C-Beam Sphinx, running on Grbl

Build Author
Doug Rowley
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4135
My Workbee 1010

This is a workbee 1010 build using the mechanical parts from Open Builds. The electrical and electronic parts were from a prior build of a Root 3 CNC by Sailor Pete.
OX (Large) CNC

Building a Large OX CNC Open Build on a fold down table.
OoozNest WorkBee

A Journey on the WorkBee Build...
My Workbee build

Workbee, 1000mmX750mm , from China
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.
BKE Lead 1010 - First CNC Router

LEAD CNC
Filament winder ( carbon fiber )

Carbon fiber filament winder
Fully 3D Printed Small CNC Router/Plotter

3D Printed CNC machine. The build is on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3842401 I posted it here to give props to the Openbuilds Control Software!
Workbee 1010

Hey all looking forward to sharing this build, I’ve learned a lot reviewing many of these great builds.

Build Author
DaleShaw
Views
4201
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..
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.
SharkBits Holder

Get organized with the SharkBits Holder!
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
Learning how to build

I made a 5x10 foot cnc out of the parts I bought on this site. It's been upgraded and tinkered with ever since. The end goal is to learn enough to learn to build a large 10x10 foot 3d printer.

Build Author
Frank Gore
Views
9491
Kossel Extreme

A custom Delta printer for large projects with any filament that still retains speed and accuracy, all within a 15 amp/110VAC power budget. Based on Johann's Mini Kossel design.

Build Author
ckgottabuild
Views
3960
Lead CNC 1010 Platform and Rotating Laptop Mount

Moveable Lead CNC1010 build with handles on four corners. Everything fits on one sheet of cut out 4x8 plywood

Build Author
Edgar Mata
Views
29382
ME - Core XY 3d printer

I wanted to make my own Voron, so I made my own Voron,
C-beam charmer

Double C-beam Y axis 500mm., Double 2080 X axis 600mm. , C-beam Z axis 250mm, TB-6600 drivers, MKS-DLC32v2 GRBL w/wi-fi and blue tooth

Build Author
Jasont
Views
3856
MY first CNC build

my first cnc build using the lead 1010 to build bigger and better!!

Build Author
Sigifredo Cruz Rojas
Views
3887
ALl included interface

I have not too much space and need a portable solution, and tired of cleaning the electronics I decide to put everything inside a box and this is the result.

Build Author
CONUCON
Views
5986
3DTwinX Gantry CNC System

Belt driven 3-axis linear system for high precision and low costs. > Threading and linear real cutting needed
Gerber 404 Retrofit

Not sure if the Blackbox X32 is the right option here, just looking for guidance.

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
Views
2494
F-Ender-Plus 3D Printer

F-Ender-Plus its based on the Ender 3 Pro, but improved: CR-10 hotend, double gear extruder, double z-axis motor, bltouch incorporated, hotbed leveling improved strings kit. Most made using local vendor parts, and still I'm increasing my knowledge of how get better 3D printings by calibrating motors steps, leveling the hotbed and z-axis; using a 3mm thick glass...

Build Author
OpenBuilds
Views
4420
A1 ACRO Draw Bot

We created an A1 ACRO Drawing robot specifically for the artist communities. It utilizes the popular ISO 'A series' paper sizes standards
TFE2 CNC Build

My TFE2 CNC Build. The TFE was much smaller and all of the gantry plates were 3D printed. Despite this it will happily machine aluminium without issue. So I decided to use that to make the TFE2 which will be all aluminium plates and much larger (1200x800mm machining area with roughly 140mm in Z so I can later add a rotary axis.)
OpenBuilds BCN 900

All's good for assembly, testing coming up soon

Build Author
Christer Langley
Views
9273
CNC-Solutions Build

My first Build with V-slot

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
8280
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.
Little Big OX

A complete CNC newbie is tackling a mighty challenge, Not only is he making a CNC router, He's going to try and upsize it.
USB Pendant

An USB Pendant for LinuxCNC / Mach3
DoubleX

This is a Dual X-axis platform.

Build Author
Richard Bugland
Views
8601
Heavy Inexpensive CNC

Acquiring a CNC has been on my list for some time now. This concept is a bare bones, upgradeable machine that will not require a complete rebuild when new parts become available. With a cutting surface over 36" square, this beast should be capable of creating its own parts. Lowering the price to make upgrading and making this contraption beefier, faster, and more precise.
BotMaker

This is a work in progress 3D printer Dimensions are 230x230x340mm height. Print dimensions are: 135x135x160mm. Prototype has a bowden extruder with a J-head hotend. Assembly instructions: http://reprapstyle.blogspot.pt
CNC CARDBOARD BOX CUTTER

Just an easy build .... uncomplicated.... simple tools .... but hoping for a good result!
HIGH POWER DC MOSFET (Relay)

High Power DC MOSFET
