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richthorn
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8108
Aluminum Ox

I have been looking for a good solid kit to build off of for some time and when I saw the Ox buildlog I knew I had to have one. Ordered most of the pieces from Open Builds and started planning. Had a nice gentleman named Chris cut the required plates from 6061 aluminum for me (he sells them on eBay now if you're interested) and got to work.
Ultimo

Ultimo is the ultimate multi tool for the person who's serious about prototyping new ideas. A Delta Robot frame supports 3d printing up to 450mm in diameter, a powerful CNC Mill, and 50 amp plasma cutter for processing steel plate. And that's just a start.....wait till you see some of the other attachments we are currently working on incorporating.
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.

Build Author
DiggerJ
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8529
Babe - The Big Blue (Laser) OX Build

A 1000 x 1500 OX build with the ability to router cut dovetails as well as laser engraving and light cutting.

Build Author
d0rk1e
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7525
OXford (OX fortified)

150x75 cm OX with additional Y axis supports and hopefully a working double belt system
Another OX CNC Router

An OX CNC router using Blue OX Solutions gantry plates, a Bosch Colt router, and most of the remaining parts coming from Openbuilds parts store. Table has about 22"x55" cutting capacity and I am planning on a combination T-Slot and vacuum hold down system.

Build Author
jjcolletta
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10973
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.

Build Author
Joey Selzler
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13238
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.
NCS P3-v Steel with 12X12 Build area

A large 12x12x12 build area sturdy printer made of steel

Build Author
Larry_AK
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10139
MUSK-OX

Pretty much a straight OPENBUILDS OX that slowly getting some modifications.
V-slot and MDF DeltaBot

This is a deltabot 3D printer build using CNC routed MDF and v-slot rails. Full description found in instructables.com.

Build Author
Darren Ditto
Views
10390
V 1.4 - Bright Box Cartesian Printer - *BUILD PROGRESS PICTURES

Cartesian Printer, 200mm x 200mm x 380mm build area, enclosed, belt and pinion movement, heated bed, Raspberry Pi, Pi Cam, OctoPrint
Custom OX Build

Inspired by the original OX by Mark Carew, this is my Custom OX. Many small changes, additions, and upgrades. Build is in progress and this post will be updated regularly with photos. Enjoy!

Build Author
JoeH
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7483
COTSPnP

The COTSPnP pick-and-place machine (PnP) is used to place surface-mount devices (SMDs) onto a printed circuit board and was designed and built exclusively from off-the-shelf (COTS) components, predominantly sourced from OpenBuilds and Actobotics. Its intended use is prototyping and not high rate, high volume production and is capable of precisely placing parts as small as 0402 capacitors and resistors but more importantly, can precisely place components with lead spacing as small a 0.4mm.

Build Author
Anglesachse
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28237
Pot Plotter

My version of the Mug Plotter designed by Teed http://edinburghhacklab.com/ . Also used the Eibotboard from the original eggbot from evilmadscientists http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/partsmenu/188-ebb A huge thanks to Hexitex for his brilliant Four jaw chuck http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5791

Build Author
ymilord
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19034
Small Portable PCB CNC Machine (CoreXY)

This is a small CNC mill/router specifically for manufacture PCBs. This is based on the corexy gantry setup. The plan is to have a small, light self-contained machine that can be used and easily but away when it's job is done.
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.
Apple Crate CNC

Low cost, apple crate framed CNC.
Laser cutter project by students

This build is made by students from Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, department Engineering. Every quarter a new group continues the work of the previous group. We have been working on the project since september 2015, and as it is a work in progress, a lot will be added later. The first months have mainly been about designing and building an XY-table on which later all the electronic components will be added and the laser.
C-Beam for lithophanes

First venture into cnc machining I decided on the C-Beam .
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.

Build Author
Keteland
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10550
MULIMATERIAL 3D PRINTER (in progress)

ELECTRONICS - ARDUINO Mega 2560 + RAMPS 1.4 + power supply 12V - Leadshine DM 5042 external driver + Power supply 36V + NEMA 23 stepper motor SOFTWARE - Repetier Host to communicate with the Ramps - ARDUINO to upload the firmware (Marlin) MECANIC - V-Slots rails 40x40 + home-made plates - everything goes fine on the side of the build

Build Author
Tim Pierce
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13997
Openbuilds V slot Rail extrusion retrofits for Lulzbot 4/5 Taz Printers (X, Y and Z axis)

This project shows how to use Openbuilds Vv slot extrusions and wheels to retrofit a Lulzbot Taz 4 or 5 printer. These modifications improve layer consistency, eliminate nozzle and bed sag, and allow for larger toolhead mounting. Project updates and newer accessory files may be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/piercet/designs
laser gantry use mini v end block my own design

i always make laser cutting machine, but when i see openbuilds, this can make more cheap gantry for make laser cutting.

Build Author
mikev
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8387
C-Beam Evolution MkII

The C-Beam Evolution is an evolving machine. The MkII is inspired by Kyo's C-Beam Spinx but currently uses my own design of plates made of 8mm acrylic (X-axis ends) and 6mm polycarbonate (Y axis ends). The plates were made on the MkI but I hope to be able to make 6mm aluminium plates on the MkII for the MkIII.

Build Author
signzonepr
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12850
HD c Beam CNC Router

24x32 Cnc Router, I used vSlot c Beam Extrusion and Wheels!
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.
Wifi'not

A simple made hideaway for ugly electronics

Build Author
Peter Van Der Walt
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7075
The Almost Perfect 3 Way Mitre (with Angle Corner Connectors)

A quick and easy way to make a 3-way mitered corner using Corner Connectors

Build Author
Hisha
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4829
Routy based build

Routy based build using 1000mm Y axis beams and 500mm X axis beams. Using a 20x80 Z axis to use the OpenBuilds router mount.

Build Author
Fabio Orsi
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6791
147 RepStrap 002

This project is focused on developing a low-cost, portable and open-source FDM 3D Printer.
Modular Controller PCBs

This is a build still in the prototype stage. The initial design is being used to control a 4 axis sample change, but the PCBs when finalized will be able to be adapted as a convenient way to wire stepper (or eventually hybrid stepper) drivers to which ever controller you happen to be using. Current developments center around an Arduino Mega, although more interfaces are planned in the future. The main design centers around the use of Phoenix Connectors.
Student OneZ

A simplified version of the TrueUp LZ. Designed for classrooms and students
rectangles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0N1rt3F7c it's alive

Build Author
Carl van Heezik
Views
8064
C-Beam™ Machine for PCB milling

C-Beam Machine for PCB milling

Build Author
cory stafford
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4582
Home built laser cutter

This is a laser cutter built with intent to use arduino as controller for a co2 cutting laser.

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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8756
Update Eleksmaker with Openbuild eccentrics for X-Carriage

A simple approach to making the Eleksmaker A3 Laser build have a better functioning X-Carriage! Of course this assumes you bought an Eleksmaker A3 or plan to.

Build Author
CandlerCustoms
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5272
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

Inexpensive Custom CNC Machine or swappable Laser Engraver utilizing OpenBuilds ACRO System

Build Author
Camvec
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6082
WorkBee CNC full kit 1500mm x 1500mm

This will be my first build ever! Looking forward to it , just gotta finish the new workshop first then I'm on it!

Build Author
TurfnSurf
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6049
3-Axis Plywood CNC

Theoretical Working area: 38" x 24" x 6" Actual Working Area: 31" x 23.6" x 4" Positioning Accuracy: about 0.01mm
20x24 inch Fixed Gantry Mill

I have shared many pictures of this project it is now complete I have had my first cuts on this machine and it is solid , still learning the new motion Controller. The Acorn is more like you would find on a commercial built CNC or CNC Lathe.But it does have all of the functionally one needs
Joe's Minimill Build

I put this together to cut aluminum. Chips get everywhere! Cover your lead screws. Put the mill inside an enclosure. DON'T mount electronics (especially the power supply) inside the enclosure, chips will get into it and short it out. Remove the manual jog wheels, they contribute to chatter (something about having a mass on the end of the lead screw causes vibration). I cut at 14000 RPM, 0.05 inch width of cut, 0.05 inch depth of cut, 30 inches per minute and just barely avoid chatter.

Build Author
crnrstndes
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3969
C-Beam Upgrade to Larger C-Beam

My goal was to be able to enlarge my C-Beam with as many original parts as possible. I was able to recycle almost all of them with a only the two 500 mm rails left over. I used 1000 mm rails for the X Axis and I added another complete Y Axis assembly. I chose to keep it simple and I am very happy with the result!
Makerparts Mpro Slider System

Makerparts.ca MPro Camera Slider System

Build Author
stepper
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4370
Touch screen macro imaging

This is a brief overview of the build of my macro imaging slide.

Build Author
Hilleke
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7565
Acro System cable management and enclosure

wooden parts of the enclosure can be removed easily used the existing extraction of my glass bead burners
Stinger-Panting Images in the Air

Stinger displays images in the air by using a single column of LEDs. Special computer code converts graphics to pixels; then, the pixels are send to the strings of LEDs, which with the help of of the motor's fast movement the most colorful are displayed on thin air.

Build Author
rob4cnc
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3866
Rock n Roll

The Rock n Roll is built on granite, is solid as a rock, and gathers no moss. This build provides a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. Built to be strong, use redundancy, and use long lever arms to average out imperfections in the equipment. Built to go fast and light. We will use a high speed spindle, large high voltage stepper motors and small cutting heads to overwhelm the forces produced at the cutting head.

Build Author
James Evanko
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4564
Ball Trajectory Machine

Need to build a machine that accurately positions objects for processing by a computer vision algorithm? Here is an example of a machine that does that for a ball trajectory application. The black anodized V-rails work well for applications in optics and imaging where the machine needs to stay out of the limelight.

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4673
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?

Build Author
Vegard Humlen
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4756
CNC Coating Machine

The purpose of this machine is to mix two parts of conformal coating with different viscosity in exactly 1:1 ratio and distribute the fluid on to PCB to seal and make it waterproof.

Build Author
Christian James
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9442
Workbee "style" 1010 cnc

This build is based on the Workbee 1010 CNC. It is not a kit build and is much the same as the original but with some significant changes made here and there as the build progresses.

Build Author
Jay Almers
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7614
FlashPoint CNC v1: 500mm x 1000mm 3-Axis CNC Router

My build is based on many different builds but pieced together into a unit specifically to suit my needs. The footprint, without motors, is around 500mm x 1000mm with a gantry height of around 250mm. I used a combination of C-Beam, for the linear transmission, and V-Slot for the base and gantry supports. Forged angle connectors were used for attachment and I utilized the C-Beam gantry cart kits with anti-backlash blocks for both Y axes, the X axis, and Z axis.
Indoor Drumline Props

Triangular Towers
Vacuum laser table

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate
SB Plotter

Large floor or wall mounted plotter design.
V-Slot 2020 EggBot

To build a simple EggBot
My C-Beam machine...

A C-Beam machine design, strengthened with extra brackets and plates. GRBL controlled, opto-isolated inputs, jogging box.
Piggy back engraver for ShopBot

Built from leftover T-Slot extrusions plates and hardware from other defunct projects.
WorkBee Saving Lives

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.

Build Author
Quinnthouzand
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3842
Mustardo - The Mustard Bot

The goal for this bot is to lay down mustard on sausages and burger patties in a smooth and sexy way that looks good for the camera.

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
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12337
QueenBee Pro CNC Router and Lathe

A 1000x1500mm QueenBee Pro with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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26047
OpenBuilds Table Series

The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.
first CNC build

It start out to be an upgrade of a CNC 3018-PRO but ended up being a full build
1.3m x 1.3m RF laser cutter

RF 100w laser cutter build, aluminium extrusion
Laser engraver

CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
Views
6768
ACRO 1010 with custom Z axis

This is my build for an ACRO system with a custom z-axis for changing z height for focusing or for adjusting depth when making multiple passes when cutting.
My Openbuilds Journey

I've learned a lot from building this machine, and had and will continue to enjoy using it. Let The CHIPS FLY!
The Beast

1000mm x 1000mm linear rails, double gantry, build in Process... more to come
7 Axis Camera Slider with Telescoping Vertical Lift

A six axis camera slider with a 7th LIFT axis added!
Y table for LEAD Lathe - essentially a High Z Cbeam XL

I built the lathe as a dedicated rotary axis, but I soon realized I could have a back up CNC for very little expense.
Plasma Table 006

Fast, inexpensive, near-zero maintenance, and 2+ years of near-daily use.
Monster-not-so-mini-mill

My Minimill hit the gym, and isn't so mini anymore

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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3419
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
Heavy Metal

CNC Mill built for cutting metal.

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
Views
4311
DaveWare DrawBot

Turning my prototypes into real objects, it will be required a great amount of drawings, A LOT. Therefore, against the ink costs raise price push me to think in a way to draw models, blueprints, etc. at very, VERY low cost. This is where my DrawBot was born
Edge Carve MK1

I have created a video showing the Edger Carve features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mV_6vyxAA&t=3s
DIY GoPro Camera Slider

A compact portable DIY camera slider for time lapse photography using a GoPro.
Cubic 3D Printer

I've made a 3D printer

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
7434
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.

Build Author
CubeSpawn
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15817
CubeSpawn 3 Axis Mill Module

Small Form factor based 3 axis Gantry style mill, Removeable mechanical module. Removable Electronics. with a removable machine pallet, for automation.

Build Author
CubeSpawn
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19539
CubeSpawn Ultimaker 3D Printer Module

This 3D printer is an implementation of the Ultimaker 3D printer Using the Modular approach, many of the parts from the CubeSpawn 3 axis mill translate straight across into this design, so adding new concepts should go quicker

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
5162
True Human Prosthesis

Prosthesis is functionality and emotion!

Build Author
MechEng
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15426
Generic Rigid 3D Printer (Currently on 1st Revision!)

Rigid 3d printer with more than enough room for dual extruders. Easily expandable platform.
V-Slot Workbench

A Workbench idea built from V-slot and openbuilds parts.
OX 1500x1500 Dual Drive

Ox inspired 1500 x 1500 CNC with belt and pinion drive and lead screw drive options.
Aluminium OX - Canada

Document my OX build process. I will also be sharing SolidWorks parts files & assemblies.

Build Author
CreativeTools
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9032
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.
Aluminium Router From Dubai

Another modification on the OX

Build Author
Hytech2k
Views
6801
Micro Ox 2 x 2

Micro Ox Build
OXilla - a 3ft x 3ft CNC Router/Mill - Goals are strength, power and speed

This will be an ongoing log as I build this machine. Name change by popular demand - at least a couple of us. :)
The FOX

This will be an OX based machine which I've designed to make the best use of my materials, be as precise as the design allows and operate as quietly as possible. I live in an apartment complex so space and noise are two important factors for me. Therefore the machine needs to do as much as possible while using little space and not annoy the neighbours.

Build Author
Donald D. Parker
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5513
BABE - CanUSA Blue OX, bigger than the average OX

This is a basic description of my OX-like build of Babe, Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox. It is a work in progress. The idea has been germinating for about 4 years, with several twists and turns and false starts along the way.

Build Author
inhan
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6005
openbuilds rovo 1000mmx1000mm(rovo x)(korea)

Open build rovo 1000mm * 1000mm. (Rovo x ver) 20.06.2015 now in progress. rovo kit is the 10th product. 8th rovo 750,9 th rovo1000, 10th rovo x ver progress at the same time. 10th item is an aspect of 1000. It changes the size and z-axis has been up.
STEAM crane printer

The STEAM Crane 3d printer uses the new C-Beam linear rail. It is being developed for an after school / summer camp program for kids. All of the electronics are housed in the base and the wiring is routed down the channels of the c-beam. This is done to contain as much of the loose wiring as possible, hopefully keeping it safer for kids.

Build Author
openhardwarecoza
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9146
3D Printer 320x220x200

Someone donated a E3D Volcano to me (http://e3d-online.com/Volcano/V6-VOLCANO-POWER-PACK-175-UNIVERSAL-24V) and with a super hotend like that, it feels like a waste to stick it into a small 3D printer. So I decided I want a 320x220mm (XY) machine, 200mm Z is plenty for me
Small drill press fence

A small build using some small vslot scrap piece which shows the versatlity of the v-slot system

Build Author
Tinker
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8685
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.

Build Author
Justin Butler
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8792
My Belt & Pinion Drive CNC Router

My CNC Router design and inspiration came from the Routy CNC project. I modified some of the aspects of the Routy build, but left the original XY dimensions intact. The build has been very enjoyable thus far and am nearing completion of all wiring in preparation for my first test run!
