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Rob Taylor
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9815
Grizzly G0758 Benchtop Mill Conversion

A proper CNC mill conversion. But quite small, with my trademark idiosyncracies.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
5558
OpenCase Mounting Kit

The OpenCase Mounting Kit makes wire management quick and easy!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
23198
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
Kyo
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39433
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.
Sphinx 1050

Openbuilds 1050 Sphinx. Thank you to Mark Carew for trading me a set of plates for a spindle and PSU I was not using. Mark is a champ!

Build Author
deltajegga
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9076
THE delta

probably as big as you'd want it...
Workbee CNC 1500

Trying to build a machine of atleast 4x4ft working area. Work is in progress, hope to finish it soon

Build Author
RobFromLDMS
Views
4519
Lithgow Mens Shed CNC build

The tale of how we put together our CNC Router, and some of the difficulties encountered. It is now ready for final testing and commissioning.

Build Author
James Evanko
Views
3790
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.
LaserShark300

300x300 belt drive laser etching/cutting platform. The design was borrowed from another's blog and customized to fit materials on-hand. Was a very fun project to assemble.

Build Author
joetemus
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5966
Shapeoko 2 Z-Axis Upgrade

This is a major redesign to the Z-axis of an otherwise stock Shapeoko 2.

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4174
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?
Rigidbot Big with glass bed

Started with a Rigidbot Big Added a single flat glass bed Used a Smoothieboard clone driving DRV8825
SMD Pick and place machine - Smoothieboard/OpenPnp

A dual head PNP machine that uses Openbuilds hardware, a Smoothieboard controller, dual camera vision, automatic/drag feeders, and OpenPnp.

Build Author
Troy Proffitt
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26285
Sphinx Upgraded plates / ballscrews and linear rail

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

Build Author
Christian James
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8472
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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7121
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.

Build Author
Cortellini
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5036
the Feedback Fractal project

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.

Build Author
patnap71
Views
6202
MEGADELTA, TLM CLONE with 500MM bed

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer

Build Author
msdosfx
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5572
Workbee 1510 Screw Driven

Workbee 1510 screw driven build by MsDosFX.

Build Author
HuguesP
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6474
Peristaltic pumps, Automatic Cocktail mixer

This is an automatic cocktail mixer made with 8 small peristaltic pumps. this is driven with the touch screen or over wifi. the controller used is a raspberry pi with a Apache webserver
Mushu - Large Scale CoreXY

20x26x28 inch Build Volume CoreXY. Unlike many builds, I've decoupled the XY movements from the Z-Axis lead screws to help prevent Wobble, will be using linear guide rails, and mains powered bed heater, and a bed that is Allowed to thermally grow. This build is JUST narrow enough to fit through a standard sized doorway.

Build Author
Cortellini
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3780
The FEEDBACK FRACTAL Build

The Feedback Fractal Project (Project) - building "A Monument For Our Time." As its intent is to build a monumental sculpture, the Project will produce an object d'art. Yet, once begun, the Project has evolved a life and character of its own. I continue to follow the thread woven by the materials, the processes, and the people that come to it and in the end the work will not only be a faithful rendition of an image and a concept, it will also be a tapestry of the story of its making.

Build Author
RV6APilot
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3702
South Carolina Workbee 1000X1000

This is about my build of a Workbee 1000X1000 being built here in Trenton, SC. My goal is to use it to help cut the new panel for my RV6A airplane.

Build Author
KronBjorn
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4001
WorkBee Lead 1010, Reduced Footprint, Nema17

This is a WorkBee 1000x1000mm with lead screws and Nema17's. It has a reduced footprint, with the geared Nema's inside the frame.
Vacuum laser table

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate
Photogrammetry 3d Scanner

A mid-sized version of a Photogrammetry 3D Scanner.

Build Author
James Evanko
Views
6366
Laser Displacement Golf Ball Scanner

Getting an accurate scan of a golf ball can be difficult with general-purpose 3D scanners. This purpose-built golf ball scanner uses a very accurate Keyence LK-081 laser displacement sensor with an Open Builds linear actuator for the vertical axis and a Sherline CNC rotary table for the turntable. Scan detail is determined by the sample step size and can be set arbitrarily based on desired scan time.
Reworked Routkit SD

I could not "tram" the spindle to the table. I found that the V Rails could not accurately be adjusted so the Gantry was equal distance from the spoilboard in multiple places.
Add more V-Slot to my Makerfarm 10" Prusa i3v

Upgrade my 5 year old Makerfarm printer to use more V-Slot
Rotary Axis for Laser Engraver/Cutter

This is a fully adjustable, low profile rotary axis for your Laser Cutter. Many OpenBuilds components are used, plus a handful of 3D printed parts.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
52205
High Z Mod for Lead CNC

The High Z modification for the LEAD CNC brings your creative capabilities to new heights! With 8" of clearance this modification can be adapted easily to your existing LEAD CNC Router.
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!

Build Author
Joe F
Views
7589
Rack and Pinion Cartesian Mill

This is a rework of a previous build I did on here, a mostly printed cartesian CNC. Initially intended to just be an update to that, but so many things changed including the linear motion and every single part has been modified significantly that I felt as though it deserved a whole new build.

Build Author
Neil Scott
Views
2571
Barcelona Build

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.

Build Author
GinoTheCop
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13979
GTC2020

A 1000 by 1000 CNC Router with linear rails and a control box.

Build Author
mathom713
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9077
27" by 40" CNC

DIY design and build of a roughing 2' by 3.5' CNC router
SharkBits Holder

Get organized with the SharkBits Holder!

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
Views
4428
Lead 1010 Build - Anything but stock.

This is a lead 1010 build that I wanted to have a little fun with. I purchased the whole Lead 1010 kit, and felt like studying a few shortcomings of the original to see if I can improve it or just have some fun with it.

Build Author
txcomp
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6239
WorkBee 1010 "Get Rid of the Slop" Build

My goals for this build were to eliminate slop and flex while also allowing easy serviceability.

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
Views
3257
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!

Build Author
shanehooper
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14134
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.
ApiNui - CNC Router ( an oversized workbee )

Based on the WorkBee CNC, this is an oversized router built with a specific use-case in mind, for manufacutring beehives, and beehive components
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
Quinnthouzand
Views
3237
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
Leboeuf
Views
4360
Cartesian 3d printer

This is the build of a cartesian 3d printer made of an old Anet and Geeeteck, some 2020 alu profil and linear rail. Powered by a Rumba with a Nextion screen. It should be modular and accept dual Extrusion and laser engraving.

Build Author
Yosmany325
Views
1965
OrionPlus

Cartesian style CNC with a working area of around 360mm x 360mm x 120 mm (X, Y, Z) using Linear rails and ball screws. The linear rails are (Hiwin?) HGR 20mm x 520mm and the ball screws are SFU1204 (12mm lead 4mm) of around +/- 430 mm. The base structure is made from rectangular aluminum profiles of 70mm x 45mm x 3mm (thickness of walls).

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
Views
4476
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

PeeNaPle_V1.4b is a BoB controller board for 3D Printers, CnC and cartesian machine, using the latest Teensy_4.1

Build Author
Yanou Fishel
Views
10132
Beefed up Minimill

A beefed up minimill, ready to gnaw on some aluminum! HG15 linear rails, a thick heavy column, bellows and easy fixturing and tramming.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser

Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter
Another C-Beam machine

This is basically a Sphinx variant with few changes of my own...hope it'll work.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
Views
23776
OpenBuilds Table Series

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

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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10233
Swing Arm

Simple Swing Arm Build for the Modular Table Series. Create a simple vacuum swing arm that swings over your machine keeping your vacuum hose and router cord, etc. up and out of the way
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build

WorkBee1510 with retractable space saving stand and customize build Marlin firmware and MarlinPanel (GCode Sender/UI)
Rotary axis for Workbee

Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.

Build Author
Frank Gore
Views
8202
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.
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.
CupriForge

This build will use 1/2 inch copper water pipe as the primary material for all structural parts. As of now my intent is a cartesian design drawing from a few popular printers. I'm going to use the least amount of printed parts as possible and locally source as much as I can. I have built an EMT-conduit core-xy printer in the past and while it worked out fine, I feel copper is easier to work, manufactured with more precision, still reasonably inexpensive and will look super cool!

Build Author
2SIsurf
Views
5657
Hotwire cnc Surfboards

Xl 2 axis foam cutter Eps Surfboard blanks Simple open concept but high production machine. Shape 3d case with open builds controller
GIGAWATT 2.1 LASER CUTTER

Progetto di un laser CO2 da 50w Autocostruito, con scheda di controllo MKS Sbase v.1.3 Firmware Smoothieware versione CNC Struttura realizzata con profili T-slot 20x20 e 20x40
Custom push cart for CNC machines

I’m custom building a push table / cart for my cnc machines mostly out things I already had in my garage. Using a gray push utility cart as the main body and building around that.
Black gear 1500X3000

My cnc update and rebuild.
The Beast

1000mm x 1000mm linear rails, double gantry, build in Process... more to come
Fastmill CNC

Very cheap CNC made from laser fired and bent parts.

Build Author
Steve Hall
Views
3672
Cartesian Style Build UK

Another Cartesian style build with parts from the UK, US & China.

Build Author
Gary Caruso
Views
2298
OpenPull From CNC Kitchen.. attempt

This project is a Pull tester for material testing or structural testing with stress (force) data logging, I don't have plans for strain logging but that might be down the road.
New Workbee Z Axis

Hopefully an upgrade of the Z axis of the Workbee.
Travel Printer

Build using standard parts as much as possible, Open Builds etc. To keep printer usable for more materials will be trying a heated bed with rotary elec union for the thermistor and power.

Build Author
tarekhassan2030
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4625
Home build from A to Z

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
1010 with linear rails

Has a 700 by 700 cutting area and is very stable
THE BIG GREEN MACHINE

1500*1500*1900 (xyz) Biocomposite Pellet 3D printer

Build Author
Ted Moyer
Views
4684
LEAD 1515 HIGH Z MOD 4KW ER20 7.5 KW VFD

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

Build Author
Cam Garrett
Views
3240
Sturdy Motorized Photographic Copy Stand

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.
Sphinx 66

A Sphinx Linear rail build (600mm x 600mm) hence the title Sphinx66. Plates supplied by Chris Laidlaw. Linear rails used MGN15
CNC Linear Slide for DIY project

Low cost cnc linear drive for making any xyz cnc structure

Build Author
CONUCON
Views
4995
3DTwinX Gantry CNC System

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

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
Views
4592
ACRO System w/Laser 80W

This is my version of the OpenBuilds ACRO System CNC, a 1010 version (1000mm x 1000mm). I need this machine to build PCB prototypes within 2-days at maximum. I will try to build PCBs using drill and laser methods...

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
Views
1498
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
David E. Flores E.
Views
2315
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

Build Author
OpenBuilds
Views
2931
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
Edge Carve MK1

I have created a video showing the Edger Carve features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mV_6vyxAA&t=3s
Just Another CNC

I wanted to make my own unit. I enjoy building and was looking for a challenge.
