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Voxel Evolution

This is a remix of Marshal Peck's Voxel OX, with some design tweaks inspired by Makerparts and jjcolletta. It has a build area of 300mm X 300mm X 480mm, but is easily configured for just about any build area up to 500mm X 500mm X 750mm. I have used some laser cut acrylic plates and a couple of 3D printed parts in its construction, however it can be assembled using nothing but OpenBuilds parts with the exception of the heated bed and the Y axis carrier for the heated bed.

Build Author
Kevr102
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5103
Ooznest Ox CNC 1000 x 750

A few mods on my Ooznest supplied Ox cnc Encountered a few minor issues along the way but now all sorted.
Repurposed Steel Table 4 x 8 Build

Repurposed Steel Table for CNC Router Build.

Build Author
Hussein Dermay
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5822
Ooznest WorkBee 1000mm x 1000mm Screw Driven

I have decided to buy and build the ooznest workbee screw driven cnc (1000x1000) and also decided to use some plates and extrusions from the ox cnc. I will never use two machines anyway and hoping to build a strong base for the workbee.

Build Author
Brandon Satterfield
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6942
SMW3D OX

The SMW3D OX, original other than a lot of learning!
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7
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
jpjoshua
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11735
Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Arduino powered Laser CNC using GRBl firmware.
1075 Sphinx

My first attempt at building a CNC. I chose the Sphinx due to ease of build and extensive documentation provided by Kyo.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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31597
OpenBuilds Sphinx 1050 (20" x 40")

The OpenBuilds Sphinx 1050 - 500x1000 Lead Screw Machine

Build Author
Mark Carew
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73308
OpenBuilds Workbee 1010 (40" x 40")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1010 - 1000x1000 Lead Screw Driven CNC Machine

Build Author
Mark Carew
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26246
OpenBuilds Workbee 1050 (40" x 20")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1050 - 1000x500 Lead Screw Driven CNC Machine
LimpyCNC

Inpired by the OpenBuilds OX and PrintrBot Crawlbot. This is the LimpyCNC. It's still a work-in-progress. But it provides a 120x120cm work space without using up 150x150cm of garage space.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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23317
C-Beam® XLarge Linear Actuator

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XL actuator is the backbone of a lot of the awesome builds put together by the OpenBuilds community
HandCrafted WorkBee - HCWB

This will be a slow build as I collect parts and materials as funds permit for 1000mm x 1000mm Workbee. I call it the "Hand Crafted WorkBee" because I will be hand making the plates and as much of the build as possible using a drill press and hand tools.

Build Author
Andreas Bockert
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11172
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade

Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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14315
Z FLoating head for Plasma cutting (OX CNC compatible)

How to convert your OX CNC to a plasma cutter at low cost

Build Author
Jones
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3393
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.
Portable Sphinx 1050

Sphinx 1050 kit mounted to a Husky 46" x 24.5" mobile workbench.

Build Author
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
C-CNC
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14217
Gantry Style CNC from plywood

I am currently 15 years old, from Germany and trying to build a low budged CNC router. I only designed this CNC based on other CNC routers that I have seen and what I am able of. It consists mostly of 2.3cm plywood to keep costs down. The size of the work area is approx. 40 x 80 cm. I would be really glad if you could give me advice's for improvement on the design and everything else ... ( I could really need your help :) ) enjoy :)
WorkBee 1510 - First CNC Build

This build will go through the construction of a WorkBee 1510 kit from the OpenBuilds Part Store, all mechanical and electrical components were purchased from the store in late October 2018.
Brice's CNC Router Build

I'm building a CNC router for a long time. Here's the result on this long journee. I tried to do my best with the basic tools I have. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.
Starting my build 2.8mx1.4m

Starting my cnc router, laser and plasma using aluminium 80x80

Build Author
Mark Carew
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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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39430
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
Mark Carew
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7740
OpenBuilds PowerCase

A simple to assemble, super clean and safe PSU case solution that fits into the OpenBuilds wire management ecosystem
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
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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.
ECNCML (budget mashup)

This build summarizes my CNC milling and laser engraving machine conversion from a dimensional lumber frame and electrical mess to an all aluminum frame with a safe and well constructed (IMHO) control system with the resources I had available.
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.
Sphinx 55 with 3D Printed Addons

This is a build log of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55 with some 3D printed parts for the electronics and probably other parts as they come up.

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?

Build Author
Vin1027
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6653
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.

Build Author
Bikes and Beer
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4206
The Forever Project

Workbee 1010 Lead Screw with water cooled spindle and enclosure

Build Author
Troy Proffitt
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26284
Sphinx Upgraded plates / ballscrews and linear rail

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

Build Author
Spark Concepts
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15009
CNC xPRO V4

Take your build to the next level with the CNC xPRO V4!

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.
Shapeoko 2 - my first CNC

This was my first foray into CNC. I chose to go with a reliable kit build since my knowledge of GCode, controllers, and steppers was pretty rudimentary.

Build Author
Doug Rowley
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3832
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.

Build Author
msdosfx
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5572
Workbee 1510 Screw Driven

Workbee 1510 screw driven build by MsDosFX.
OoozNest WorkBee

A Journey on the WorkBee Build...
Lead CNC build, Mansfield, Texas - BUILD COMPLETED WITH REVIEW OF THE KIT

The machine is a stock Lead CNC, with the Black Box controller and StepperOnline 269oz NEMA 23 motors. I'll be using the DeWalt 611 from Openbuilds, as well.
My build

I am satisfied with my build and next one will be even better.
Yet Another LEAD CNC Build

My take on the LEAD CNC build. Followed the instructions and I think it came together very nicely. Added a few of my own touches to finish up the build.
Cnc mill, Plasma cutting and weld table

A functional table for plasma cutting, welding, tooling........
Cnc od grinder and thread grinder

This is a totally original build of an od id grinder and thread grinder, I hope.

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.
EOX v2

Upgrading my CNC router to run on ball screws. Me and the belts where not getting along.
SB Plotter

Large floor or wall mounted plotter design.
CNC Router Machine

CNC Router with working area 550*550*200
Cnc Mill using standard and 3d printed cimponents

I used the cad designs for the c beam to find a solution to my initial sourcing problem. I figured that I could use 2x 20x20 and 1x 20x80 Profil to create a c beam actuator. I sourced all of the profiles from a local machin builder and t-nuts and screws in my local hardware store. Some parts are currently in 3d printed pla for testing reasons.

Build Author
Sir Bagels
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2471
CNC Auto-pipette

Senior Design Project Bennett Robertson, Megan England University of Iowa College of Engineering
BKE Lead 1010 - First CNC Router

LEAD CNC

Build Author
mjenkins5720
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2320
Modified LEAD machine

At the moment this build is in progress, I will be updating the files as I finish the remainder of the machine. This machine is intended to be a multipurpose CNC, but a bit bigger than a desktop unit. The machine is scalable in the X and Y axis.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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52202
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.
cnc vreesbank 2500x30000

This cnc milling machine is 3 meters by 30 meters,

Build Author
Joe F
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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
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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.
PhlatMDF48

Building a Phlat based CNC for MDF processing. Capacity of 48" x unlimited length.

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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3691
3D printed CNC Machine

So I thought I would make the Leon van den Beukel version three 3D printed CNC Machine, it is the third incarnation so you would expect a relatively bug-free CNC Machine with a strong foundation.

Build Author
GinoTheCop
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13979
GTC2020

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

Build Author
David Florian
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9809
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.

Build Author
DaleShaw
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3863
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..
SharkBits Holder

Get organized with the SharkBits Holder!
Plasma CNC machine

The plasma CNC that I have built has a water table that measures 1350mm x 650mm. The water is flooded onto the cut area while cutting and recycled around with a pump. This is to reduce smoke, cool the metal being cut to reduce distortion and also to keep sparks to a minimum. Most of the machine has been made from aluminium , the frame and table from steel, the water table, stainless steel.
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
LEAD CNC 1010 Laser Modification

Easy All-in-One Laser and Mounting Kit for your Openbuilds CNC.

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
SandeepsCNC
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11448
Raspberry Pi CNC Software

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
Massive Hotwire Foam Cutter

CNC Hot Wire Foam Cutter. Lathe, Turntable and 4 axis Cutter. Can cut XPS and EPS.

Build Author
Braden Masse
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2955
Microwave Filter Tuner

The Microwave Filter Tuner (MFT) combined with the University of Regina’s tuning algorithm automatically tunes microwave filters by using a custom CNC machine with a computer vision system for identifying, mapping, and tuning each filter element, providing improved consistency, flexibility, and accuracy compared to traditional methods. The MFT is low cost and is capable of tuning multiple filter configurations with minimal preparation.
WorkBee Saving Lives

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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3257
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!
Cnc Router 3000 x 1000 mm

In progress
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
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
StrictlyScale
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8733
Lead1010 Build with Enclosure

First time CNC builder puts together a Lead1010 machine.

Build Author
Srđan Marković
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3569
Second machine

Machine with 12,5Nm closed loop steppers or servo steppers

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
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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
CNC China Router Conversion to Open Builds System

China Router frame with linear bolts, Nema23 and the icing on the cake “open build parts“

Build Author
Yanou Fishel
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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.
CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build

WorkBee1510 with retractable space saving stand and customize build Marlin firmware and MarlinPanel (GCode Sender/UI)
The dwarf

This is a build for those of us that want to work fairly large but are in a tight space and budget
first CNC build

It start out to be an upgrade of a CNC 3018-PRO but ended up being a full build
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.

Build Author
CNCGear
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9585
The BlackBee CNC

Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit

Build Author
RSch
Views
4052
Scroll-saw Spiral Cutter

Attached to a scroll saw you can cut nested wooden spirals with this jig. Make two, three, four ... interlocking spirals that unwind/unscrew. Fascinating toys or art objects!
Workbee with less irritations

My workbee build with some add ons
Pro Light 1000 CNC Machining Center Rebuild

Replacing the Pro Light control box with a Open Builds BlackBox.

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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3382
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
Homemade CNC Router (Under $400)

So Instead of buying a CNC Router which can cost thousands of dollars I ventured on the quest to design and build my own. I have multiple parts to this series. Hopefully all of my information I share helps!
(Smaug) 100w 1500x1000mm CNC Laser

Laser CNC made with mostly Openbuilds and amazon sourced components. Lots of 3d printed components as well. The main purpose is to cut EVA foam.

Build Author
Quentin Karmark
Views
7684
Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill retrofitted with OpenBuilds

Used Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill with Water-cooled Spindle and RichAuto serial pendant retrofitted with OpenBuilds/Blackbox/Interface
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
An other Ox Metal Build AZ

Had left over parts from cnc plasma build.
DIY Vacuum Hold Down table

A simple vacuum hold down/clamp set up using a 6hp canister vacuum.
