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YAWBM - Yet another Workbee Modification

Increase Z axis travel by 20-25mm with minimal modifications
cera.tops Clay 3d Printer

This 3d printer framework was designed for use with the ceraStruder clay 3D printing extruder. More info coming soon.
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
A very affordable CNC routing

In progress CNC, (just design for the momment), I want to get some feedback about the design and the possible flexion of the aluminum profiles chosen

Build Author
Wes Dwight
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7471
Modified Sphinx 55 with MGN12 linear rails

Inspired by previous Sphinx builds by Sorin (w/ MGN Rails) and Kenneth's witthuhnCNC XKLBR-1S. I wanted to create a desktop unit that kept a minimal profile and neatly contained the PS, Controller, and all wiring, making it a singular unit that could be easily transportable (as it will be doing double duty at my home and at work)
Horizontal CNC V-Beem v1

V-Beem horizontal milling machine built on OpenBuilds components. Simple structure, great expansion possibilities, high stiffness.

Build Author
Stokrotka74
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6669
Racoon CNC

This is a Sphinx variation, aimed to minimize footprint and maximize workarea. Work in progress.
Rotary axis for Workbee

Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.
MOVABLE ART TO SCREEN WALL-MOUNTED TV

This project produced a movable framed canvas to cover a wall-mounted flat-screen TV when not being viewed, which at the touch of of a switch moves down below the TV and sound bar. The same switch is used afterwards to return the artwork up to cover the TV again. Photo shows mechanism without the canvas frame. See other photos.

Build Author
M1dn1ghtN1nj4
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9611
The Beast

This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!
Gauss Probe Machine

Standard build with high Z using a Gauss probe instead of a router.
ME - Laser CNC

Build of a small laser engraver using V-slot profiles and 3d printed parts

Build Author
lekey
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10594
Modular Desktop Vacuum Former

This is a small desktop vacuum former that can be connected to a shop-vac and an electric heat source (like a grill for instance). You can control the time each appliance stays turned on, and the vacuum is automatically turned on when the tray is placed on top of the model. The vacuum table is 20x20cm wide, and I've tested it mostly with 1mm thick PET sheets.
Gärschrank

A cabinet to keep a constant temperature for pizza or bread mother dough to grow.
Dedicated Rotary Laser Made from Scrap and Spares

A clone of https://openbuilds.com/builds/dedicated-compact-rotary-axis-laser-engraver.10204/
CNC accessory box Made 100 % from recovery materials

Quick construction. A few pieces of wood recovered in the trash can, two hooks one hinge, a few screws and a little glue. [Edit] Added the SVG file for sharing (I forgot it)

Build Author
Mark Carew
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54079
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.

Build Author
Jovian
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29068
Proteus

Proteus is the Greek God of change. Besides the numerous aspect of 3D printing that this could relate to this machine like the god can change. The Build allows for an interchanging head that will allow different functionality to be quickly and easily adapted. So you could print clay, silicon, plastic, cut with a laser cutter or even attach a rotary tool
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
Colin Russon
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8519
RoboFoamCutter

Lead screw based Foam Cutter that can easily be adapted to full belt / pinion drive and to CNC.
spunks.cam

Design of a multifunctional CNC machine.

Build Author
richthorn
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8105
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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8521
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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7521
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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10959
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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13233
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
Modified OX CNC Router (1000x750 mm)

An OX Router I'd like to modify to improve the frame rigidity and resolve some alignment problems

Build Author
Larry_AK
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10137
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
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10382
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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7479
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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28123
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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19015
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 .
Builder Bob's CNC

Here is the consolidation of my woodworking shop, a CNC Router!

Build Author
Keteland
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10547
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
XDrive 3d Printer

XDrive 3d printer, high quality large build volume.

Build Author
Tim Pierce
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13985
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
OX based lead screw Machine

Initial design for my CNC mill\router based around C beams
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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8379
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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12843
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.
OX CNC Build

OX CNC built using the kit from SMW3D with a Smoothieboard 5 and external motor drivers.
Yet another Sphinx

Here's my Sphinx with a few slight modifications.
Wifi'not

A simple made hideaway for ugly electronics
C-Beam Machine upgrade to 1000mm x 1000mm

This built is to convert an existing 500x500 C-Beam Machine into 1000x1000. Inspired by several builds including C-Beam Machine : (http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam%E2%84%A2-machine-plate-maker.2020/) and Gino's build : (http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam-gtc.3250/)
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
Peter Van Der Walt
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7060
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
eTrueUp Glide

A TrueUp Glide modified to use 20x40 V-Slot with a 300x300 bed.

Build Author
francesco pollina
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6859
FFF 3D printer 2x2x2m

The 3D printer will be able to print 2x2x2m components and not just in PLA or ABS. It's not just a DIY printer but I'm trying to apply engineering formulas to make it. I'm going to apply the state of art for 3D printing and scannering existing.

Build Author
Hisha
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4826
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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6783
147 RepStrap 002

This project is focused on developing a low-cost, portable and open-source FDM 3D Printer.
HUGE 3D printer build

just wanted to share my build of a huge 3d printer. It stands just over 2 meters tall and has a total print area of around 850mm x 850mm.
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
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8049
C-Beam™ Machine for PCB milling

C-Beam Machine for PCB milling

Build Author
cory stafford
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4574
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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8746
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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5266
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

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

Build Author
Camvec
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6077
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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6043
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

Build Author
crnrstndes
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3965
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!
Mostly Printed Cartesian CNC

This is a build that is just getting started. Not all of the parts are ordered or printed as of 5/27/2018. Hopefully in the next few weeks all parts will be printed and most parts ordered.

Build Author
stepper
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4361
Touch screen macro imaging

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

Build Author
Hilleke
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7558
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.
My is just the biggest printer. with a printable area - 1760 x 1146 x 1318h

I myself invented this concept printer form

Build Author
rob4cnc
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3862
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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4554
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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4663
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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4748
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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9412
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
Views
7599
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.
Cnc od grinder and thread grinder

This is a totally original build of an od id grinder and thread grinder, I hope.
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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3835
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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12301
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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25946
OpenBuilds Table Series

The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.
Phlat Printer 3 meets Open Builds

I will go over the attachments for the PP3 Z axis. soon. Before any thing else .You need to know the first PP3 ,used SKP 7 and Mach 3. Later on they used CNC USB.
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

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
Views
6750
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.
7 Axis Camera Slider with Telescoping Vertical Lift

A six axis camera slider with a 7th LIFT axis added!
