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Remote Toiler Flusher!

This project provides an easy method for my granddaughter to use the facilities in the smallest room of the house! The toilet cistern is located in the garage and was originally manually activated by a pushbutton connected via a cable. The location of the pushbutton - combined with the stiffness of the mechanism made it tricky for her to use. This project provides a solution to the problem.
Router for speargun hobby

First router build for speargun fabrication
C-Beam unit with 400W Spindle

Standard (If there is one) C-Beam with plnth
Design and Performance Evaluation of A Large FDM 3D Printer

This build includes the design of a large FDM 3D printer. This machine has a 796mm by 796mm by 900mm (LxWxH) build volume. Motion is controlled by servo motors and the printer runs on python-based marlin firmware.
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.
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.
C Beam CNC+Laser

You will be following the assembly of the mechanical kit and how i integrate the electronics into the final build.
Bedroom Builds (BrB) DIY CNC

So I am employed in the automotive industry and I walk by thousands of dollars of CNC products daily that are no use to me due to being a Technologist and not a machinist. So therefore with some research I found openbuilds and their great selection of products to build my own CNC. This CNC will consist of 4 axis one removable 360 degree axis for turning alongside a x axis table Y axis stationary gantry and a Z axis attracted to the Y axis linear actuator.
Dual Direct Drive Extruder

a dual extruder build using direct drive for flexible filaments
Model train lift - scale HO

This build is about a model train lift in a secure and dust free storage. It is a roll on/roll off concept for a model train layout.
Epoxy dispenser, to apply non-conductive epoxy to electronic board.

Epoxy dispenser, 2nd one, first one works great. Uses HMI to allow for operator to pull up files for different jobs. 9 prox sensors, Eot and home on all 3 axis. High quality nema23 motors with intergrated drives from applied motion. Uses programmable router for drives.

Build Author
Stan Howe
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3111
Bee the Boss

The frame of the CNC is going to to Bee a basic Work Bee with maybe 1 modification to the spoil board attachment. This will be located on a custom bench housing the electronics and vacuum. I plan to install Stepper online steppers, drivers, power supplies, and break out board. I will add a 1.5 KW water cooled spindle, with a radiator. The fans from the radiator will pull air from a filtered enclosure for all the electronics.
K-Cup Sealer

This is a K-Cup sealer i constructed does a fine job

Build Author
Genetoys
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3108
Oven Dog

Building a printer that can fit inside and operate at ~200 C oven temperatures
BrandoneOuX

I'm Brandoneous; hence, the BrandoneOuX, a cartesian CNC build. Large format (1000mm x 1000mm) but beefed-up to solidly augment the ability to cut Aluminum in addition to wood and other solid materials. As I am currently living in a rented apartment for an out-of-state job, my secondary challenge is to build a sound dampening enclosure that will function as a torsion box base, a sound dampening enclosure, and a dust containment system. Easy, right? Well, we'll see... Join my journey
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
Anthony Castelluci
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3080
Simple Camera Lofted Camera Slider

Build a manual camera slider.
Edge Carve MK1

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

Standard build with high Z using a Gauss probe instead of a router.
Another Kyo inspired Sphinx

A 1000mm x 1000mm copy of Kyo's Sphinx

Build Author
hbtousa
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3043
Quack Ball

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.
Angle grinder converted into electric drill

How to convert an angle grinder into an electric drill? Remove the angle grinder, leaving only one main motor, and then find a suitable intermediate roller with a point drill to assemble it.
Mammoth (Delta printer)

Massive Delta printer with a print area of 25 Inches (634mm).
Noob 1000Sphinx

A complete noob stumbling thru his first cnc build in winter.. and trying to find the time with 2 toddlers..

Build Author
Neil Scott
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2962
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
Linkreincarnate
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2945
Amazon Special

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,

Build Author
Sir Bagels
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2939
CNC Auto-pipette

Senior Design Project Bennett Robertson, Megan England University of Iowa College of Engineering
C Beam Served

C Beam Machine built in a server cab. Hopefully this keeps every thing enclosed , clean and quite ?

Build Author
cnc-trucker
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2907
Arduino Mega to EMC2 (LinuxCNC) Plasma Table Conversion

This is a story about a guy who started with a $25 set of plans, and through 4 iterations/ rebuilds, ended up with a professional quality CNC plasma table capable of cutting anything steel up to 2 inches thick.

Build Author
Axnfell
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2879
WorkBee 1000x2000 ACME Screw Version

Hoping to build a WorkBee 1000 x 1000 (2000) from parts and not a kit, cannot afford the kit in full so going the long way round...
Printer number 2

A Large Printer that will hopefully be able to print at least 45cm cubed

Build Author
David Hartkop
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2871
Humanitarian Medical Instrument Sterilizer Made from RepRap Parts

Instructions to build an open-source off-grid medical instrument sterilizer that can be used by aid workers in places without reliable electrical power
Project Infinity co2 laser

1m x 1.8m 60w co2 laser build.
SharkBits Holder

Get organized with the SharkBits Holder!

Build Author
Bucky Wootmaster
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2830
Bucky CNC

CNC machine using extrusions with linear rails and ball screws on all axes - no plates
2 Axis Lathe cutter

Rubber company use as a lathe cutter for accurate cuts compared to hand cutting.
Lead 1515 tilting table and vertical table accessory

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.
THE BIG GREEN MACHINE

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

Build Author
BCulbertson
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2774
Lead 1515 with Upgrades

My upgraded OpenBuilds Lead 1515
Something a Tad different

Future CNC router kit design

Build Author
mjenkins5720
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2737
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.
Black Box/ Power supply brackets

This items are so cool that they need to be together, so I decided to create brackets that connect both pieces together
C-Beam Elexa

This build will be based on the C-Beam Plate Maker, with additional changes based on other builds and ideas.
Hevavy duty 1300mm x 1300mm laser cutter Ceramic tube Servo motors

Starting the next Laser build, Plan to complete within 60 days.

Build Author
Gary Caruso
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2696
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.
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.
Large format laser

Large format laser build for Student use at my school as well as some personal use.
Gizmo CNC

wanted large work area for laser etch/cuts more than spindle work.

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
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2637
My CNC

This build is my version of the CBeam machine. I opted to NOT use the Gussets, and instead went for the 40, and 60 mil angle brackets to cut the price back a little further. I started with the smoothieboard but decided it was still "too new" and very much experimental. This build took me a few (2-3) days to complete. The CBeams and Lead-Screws really make building things faster since you don't have to clamor over belts.
NotAnOx

From plywood and linear rail to c-beam. I probably should have bought a kit.
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.
PhlatMDF48

Building a Phlat based CNC for MDF processing. Capacity of 48" x unlimited length.
First build - small scale

Using basic standard components, beams, motors, belt drive on x and y, z is a screw. Using Grbl Panel on Windows 10. Really basic router, had trouble getting the controller to turn on the router and set speeds so it is currently wired to a power bar switch so it runs full speed and I just use the switch to turn it on and off. Just getting x, y and z control working properly for now and likely going to switch the router to my dremel 4000 using a 3d printed mounting bracket I got from thingiverse
C-beam charmer

Double C-beam Y axis 500mm., Double 2080 X axis 600mm. , C-beam Z axis 250mm, TB-6600 drivers, MKS-DLC32v2 GRBL w/wi-fi and blue tooth

Build Author
Sprags
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2511
C-Beam Kyo Sphinx 10060

More stuff here.
Gärschrank

A cabinet to keep a constant temperature for pizza or bread mother dough to grow.
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.

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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2427
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...
Galvos

3d printable galvos
Pneumatic cnc cutter with festo drive

CNC Glass cutter
WorkBee Saving Lives

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.
Gluing frame for guitar tops and backs

I have built four of these frames. The first pictured I have been using for maybe a year or two and bought the clamps. The last three I have made I have built my own clamps with openbuild parts. I am still working on the design. At present I use wedges to apply pressure to the side of the wood and block. I am working on a cam system to apply pressure. I just bought 8mm screws with Knobs for quicker adjustment. I will update the build when I make these improvements.
An other Ox Metal Build AZ

Had left over parts from cnc plasma build.
Cnc od grinder and thread grinder

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

Simple upgrade of the Y axis on a Cbeam sphinx from 500mm to 1000mm.
Pen Plotter

All metal A3 CoreXY pen plotter
C-Beam Machine XL

C-Beam XL upgraded with end-stops, E-stop, and cable chain. Running GRBL on Arduino Mega.
Acro 1010 with 10 watt Laser

Built a 32"x40" ACRO Kit for my 10watt Endurance Laser. Put it in a stand alone clamshell cabinet, added a 340cfm 6" fan and variable speed switch for the fan. Using LIght Burn for my primary software. It seems to be work well.
ricks workbee build

i had the ox build and wanted to do a more beeffer style so i went with a workbee style machine ..
MIT E-Vent | MIT Emergency Ventilator

Ventilator prototype based of OpenBuilds Stock parts
frugal-ist workbee

a 1000x1000 acme screw workbee built as frugally as possible. thanks so much to ooznest and openbuilds :)

Build Author
Yosmany325
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2229
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).
C beam Larger and Stronger

My first build based on the original C beam Sphinx. I’m not sure at this point what the final size will be. I have the parts from the c beam Sphinx and extra beams and lead screws to build up to 1000mm x 1000mm.

Build Author
Bill325
Views
2149
One more life for a cube

Modify a Gen1 Cube printer into a small cnc router to cut pcbs and light (VERY light) milling work. Also easy to swap out the rotary head and mount a laser head for engraving.
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
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.
GHOST Case by Copper Pour

GHOST Case build for the OpenBuilds Black Box Motion Control System
My Little Mashup

A mixed drive, PI Controlled machine

Build Author
Jose Alezandre
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2035
Mighty Chihuahua

The idea was to use materials from previuos failed projects into a succesful one. I have build this tiny but powerfull CNC machine mainly using the universal gantry plates for the X and Y axis. Also another innovative part is the fact that I assembled the Z gantry with 2 aluminum sections of 20X40 and one aluminum seccion of the 20X20. I used NEMA 17 stepper motors with GT2 pulleys. This was designed on Fusion360
AcoustoPlot3D

The Sphinx has all the components I need, except it will need a taller vertical lead screw, the same length as the horizontal ones. It will also need legs. So I need to start with the Sphinx parts list, then make a few changes.
Needle cutter for foamplates

Cutting Depron foam panels by an oscillating needle
Lead 1510

Customised Lead 1010 making it a 1510. T-Track work area with dual Y limit switches for auto-squaring. Powered by xPro v5 & CNC.js
Everything Else

Hi my name is crispin and I'm an aluminum addict.
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
Just Another CNC

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

Belt drive linear scale for Mill and Lathe

Build Author
Daniel Stewart
Views
1877
Ultra sun cutter

A sun cutter only using mirror and glass balls with x and y table movement

Build Author
Johnny Reich
Views
1794
ProLight 1000 Mill Retrofit

Update a 20-year old bench top milling machine with OpenBuild Ecosystem electronics.
Weeding Delta

A Delta robot for weeding crops using AI and ROS2
Automated Media Blaster

Automated Media blaster retrofit.
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
hbtousa
Views
1326
Six_Axis Camera Slider

X is 1000mm, Y is 1500 mm, Z is 1000mm. It Rotates 360 degrees and Tilt also can move 360 degrees. I also have a motor that controls the focus of the camera.

Build Author
Alexander_Bulgaria
Views
1020
CNC milling machine,lathe,gantry,fdm,clay 3d printer ALL IN ONE

That is the only cnc you will need for most of your diy projects.

Build Author
robert christensen
Views
925
Tool holder

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
Plexi Panel

Plexi Panel to use for a vfd test enclosure. The box will be wall-mounted on plywood, so the back of the box is not necessary. - The bottom of the box is not necessary because the box will be fixed on concrete on the floor. On the door, I was thinking of putting 4 brackets instead of two. We'll have two 21” doors
Workbee 1010 et laser atomstack M100

Je ne sais pas comment brancher mon laser sur la blackbox?
