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Mark 1

Jul 24, 2017
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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My first attempt at building a CNC style machine. Overall my plan is to use the PlanetCNC breakout board and software to run the machine from a dedicated laptop/tablet.

my version of xl

Nov 5, 2017
Category
X/Y Table Style CNC Mill
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Build in Progress...

A table top version of the open build xl router kit set build. This use of c - beam and xl kit set was coupled with Mach 3 controller running on Dell opti -plex 755 and win 7 pro licence. A Dell opti-plex 755 empty case was used to house the controls and wiring , including the limit switch and emergency stop safety circuits

Vertical Mill

Nov 22, 2017
Category
X/Y Table Style CNC Mill
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Build in Progress...

This will be a CNC milling machine. My goal is to make this mill for the minimum cost I can while not sacrificing quality. In hope of staring an educational YouTube channel on CNC milling and 3D Printing. Along with when to use both.

Quack Ball

Mar 5, 2018
Category
Camera Sliders - Rigs
Build Progress
Build Complete!

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.

32 Button Hand Pendant for the PlanetCNC Control Board

Feb 24, 2018
Category
Circuit - Software Project
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Build Complete!

This project is for building a remote hand pendant for the Planet-CNC control board but could be adapted for many other projects. The pendant allows for machine control without being at the computer keyboard and the button functions on the pendant are defined by the user.

the Feedback Fractal project

May 17, 2019
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build Complete!

The Story of the Scecina Memorial High School 1510 BUILD will unfold through a series of 10 minute Episodes. Each episode will consist of video showing how to assemble some aspect of the 1510 overlaid with a discussion about Technology, Art, Philosophy... and Life the Universe and Everything. Episode two is soon to follow. If sufficient interest ensues, the episodes may continue beyond the building of the 1510 to relate its use in the making of the Art.

Barcelona Build

Dec 18, 2019
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build in Progress...

This will be my second CNC build but this time a proper CNC not a small desktop model that I played with for a while to learn Gcode, It was great but now its time to start playing with the big boys and girls.

Sphinx Derived Router

Jul 6, 2020
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build in Progress...

I Like the Sphinx design thought I would attempt my first build. I wanted to build this and use Arduino controller with GRBL to be able to learn and understand my machine.

Raspberry Pi CNC Software

Mar 17, 2020
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build Complete!

The main objective is to build a software which can completely run on a single board computer, Rasbperry Pi, to reduce the complete cost of building a cnc machine. The software is extensively tested and can be run on any raspberry pi 2/3 boards. With no G-Code dependency, you can do complex 3D relief carving to simple tasks with simple GUI based project development environment. Please go through the YouTube channel for more details https://youtu.be/8KOXqLpvscg

Home build from A to Z

Jul 17, 2022
Category
Laser Cutter Builds
Build Progress
Build Complete!

I made this from A to Z at home by myself with reading and watching tones of videos. 50 cm X 50 cm but I get 40cm x 35 cm as a real workread

LEAD 1515 HIGH Z MOD 4KW ER20 7.5 KW VFD

Nov 18, 2022
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build Complete!

OLD Lead 1010 High Z Mod converted to Newest Lead 1515 with High Z mod, slimmer cbeam motor mounts, thrust bearings etc. Extended by original table out and upgraded my 1.5kw VFD and Spindle to 4kw ER20 Spindle and 7.5kw GT VFD

Sturdy Motorized Photographic Copy Stand

Feb 1, 2023
Category
Camera Sliders - Rigs
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

i would like to build a sturdy motorized photographic copy stand. i have hobbled together a hand crank version using a used umbrella pole but it is not suitable as it is awkward and wobbly.

Techsoft Roland TS-30 rebuild

Sep 6, 2023
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Replacing the Electronics and Spindle. Intending to rewire all the buttons and make it into a more modern and easy to use CNC.

Lead 1515 tilting table and vertical table accessory

Feb 23, 2024
Category
CNC ROUTER BUILDS
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Build Complete!

I wanted a CNC machine that was able to do dovetails and other box joints. I also wanted to have it be able to tilt so it would take up less space when I was working on other projects.

My Lead 1010

Mar 18, 2024
Category
Other Style CNC Mills
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Build Complete!

This is a fully loaded Lead 1010 and located in a shed measuring 3 by 2.50 meters. Here i build my guiyats by hand and the help of my Openbuilds friend! Pure for hobby.

Tool holder

Mar 8, 2025
Category
LASER - PLASMA BUILDS
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I saw a video of some one pouring resin in a mold,so i did a little research, i bought some resin,and some molds and magnets all from Amazon, it took me several tries and a big mess but it finally finished. The first pour i poured a small batch to make a templet,i marked all the holes that needed drilling then i marked the underside of the mold where i wanted the magnets, next was making the pcs i needed

Monster Delta

Jan 21, 2014
Category
Delta Bots
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Build in Progress...

As a 3rd year mechatronic engineer with a plan to print my 4th year thesis project and with no elegant backup plan, I ran into a problem, I'm gonna need a bigger printer. Loving the DeltaPrintr kickstarter, but needing it before the end of next year I have resolved to make my own.

Remix of Sage's Delta-Six

May 6, 2014
Category
Delta Bots
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

I'm looking to build a large build-volume, accurate, steady 3D printer with the eventual aim of swapping in a diode laser to allow for use as a cutter for printing/cutting parts out of balsa sheet for building model aircraft.

Ez3D - Phoenix 3D Printer Build

Jun 24, 2014
Category
Cartesian Style Bots
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

This is my 1st submission to openbuilds.com and my 1st venture into building a 3D Printer. The Phoenix 3d Printer is a kit from Ez3D, a company based out of Colorado, started and backed by successful Kick-starter and IndieGogo campaigns. The Phoenix 3d Printer kit is currently backlogged 10 to 12 weeks which means quite a wait. I will be chronicling my experience with this kit as I get it done.

Foldable Rainwater Collector

Jun 28, 2014
Category
OTHER BUILDS/PROJECTS
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Build Complete!

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.

HardKnot OX 4x4

Sep 21, 2014
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build in Progress...

I've been working on commercial woodworking CNC's for year's under shop owner's that didn't want me to progress any further at a certain point. This is a project I've wanting to build for about 10 years now. I can't wait for the freedom to build what I know is possible without any negative input.

Our OX CNC Router Project

Nov 21, 2014
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build Complete!

Our version of the OX, a Cartesian CNC Router Build. 1,500 mm Y-Axis, 1,000 mm X-Axis, 300 mm Z-Axis - Lots of Fun!

Parthenon

Feb 2, 2015
Category
Cartesian Style Bots
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Build in Progress...

Custom build, after building the prusa i3 and upgrading to i3v, I wanted to build something more sturdy that can print fast and more accurate. Model is built in Fusion 360

OPENBUILDS Korea (ROVO 1000)

Feb 7, 2015
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
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Build in Progress...

I am very grateful to Mark Carew with passion and imagination. Therefore, the machine is good, but making the website there too daedanhaeseo The end of the same either way to invisible homework. Thank you for allowing openbuilds team submitted to the challenge once again for those with a passion that I feel like in Korea, I want to be a great help.

large format printer

Feb 11, 2015
Category
3D PRINTER BUILDS
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I am hoping to post a detailed build of my printer it is a large format using the RepRap RAMPS 1.4 & Mega 2560 & DRV8825 Driver + optical end stop +LCD 12864 -C 0.4mm Far-end Distal Dual-Head Nozzle Extruder Double Nozzle

pain in my ox

Mar 21, 2015
Category
X/Y Table Style CNC Mill
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

build is in process the machine went together perfectly no issues at all but the software is another issue I have been trying to get the thing dialed in it is driving me nuts I'm still in the process will update if I ever get it figured out

McRouter 3 Axis CNC

Jul 9, 2015
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

I wanted to put together a medium size router using PTFE slides from McMaster-Carr. I've had great experience with these slides in long term continuous motion operations in industrial environments.

DutziDelta RepStrap

Nov 2, 2015
Category
Delta Bots
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Build in Progress...

Fascinated for some time by 3D Printing. Now, after studying countless forum posts, blogs and similiar stuff, i want to Start with my own build. Maybe a bit much but usually i thrive with the challenge.

Wakezor

Dec 27, 2015
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

I'm starting my first own build cnc machine which is inspired by routy and the ox. Were my goal was not to use the ox plates but use the standard plates available in the parts store for the design.

Eddie's Build of Niko's (gianakop) Egg Painter

Mar 26, 2016
Category
Sphere Bots
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

This is my build of Niko's (gianakop) Egg Painter. Egg decorating is something many Christians do for Easter Sunday and the Easter (Paschal) Season that follows. This will be my initial use for the build, but also with minimal modification to be able to write/paint on other round objects like Christmas ornaments, coffee mugs, etc. Many people also decorate eggs for purely secular reasons.

Ooznest build - 1500mm x 1000mm

Apr 2, 2016
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

Its the first build for me so its just the story of me attempting to build the kit and hopefully end up with something I can use. Hopefully without destroying anything or anyone.

Atlas Delta Bot

Apr 15, 2016
Category
Delta Bots
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

The idea here is to build a nice large delta bot from the parts ground on the one builds part store. Other parts that are sources out side of this will be detailed. I have a simple BOM I started that I will upload later.

Kruk 0.1

Nov 27, 2016
Category
Cartesian Style CNC
Build Progress
Build Complete!

This is a stool, designed in 18mm wood for a cnc router, it's easily scaleable to different wood-thicknesses, in 18mm wood it takes up 1200*1200mm. It can be assembled without screws, nails or glue and can therefore also be easily disassembled.

PowerBot

Dec 12, 2016
Category
H-Bot and Core XY
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

This is my own modified version of the D-Bot printer. I wanted to spec this printer to be able to print exotic materials at high accuracy with little to no compromises and maximum reliability.

Amazon Special

Feb 10, 2017
Category
OTHER BUILDS/PROJECTS
Build Progress
Build in Progress...

I have parts that are apparently not suited to a cnc router or a 3d printer. I am still trying to figure out what to make out of what I have,

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