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CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
C-Beam Plate Machine

My first openbuilds submission, plain old c-beam machine. Seems like I've spent more time fighting the forum here redirecting in circles than actually building the machine. I'll try to add more pics if I ever find a path out of this corn maze...

Build Author
Matt Barile
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7156
Fixed Gantry Welded Steel Router

Fully welded, fixed gantry CNC router, with chinese linear motion parts, in progress
Plasma CNC, 4'6" × 8'8" v0318

A plasma table able to cut 4'6" x 8'8" sheet. Low cost as possible.

Build Author
HuguesP
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7096
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
Tweakie's De-Mag.

A little project for a rainy day which some, like me, may find useful.

Build Author
Jonathon Duerig
Views
6987
Chrysalis: An Enclosure for TAZ 6 3d Printers

Aluminum-framed enclosure for TAZ 6 3d Printer made with Makerlink.

Build Author
ChrisViral
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6925
OP C-Beam Machine XL by ChrisViral

Video diary C-Beam XL build with massive steppers and a 1.5kW Chinese spindle.

Build Author
TurfnSurf
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6915
DIY C-Beam CNC

Theoretical Working Area: 360x360x75mm Actual Working Area: 300x300x75mm Will Update Later

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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6815
The MakerSL Customized OB Minimill

This is my interpretation of the OB Minimill, what I've changed so far, and what may continue to change as my requirements change.
MakerSL MSL-21 OB Minimill Enclosure

Simple enclosure for the OB Minimill

Build Author
Fábio Pires
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6810
Frezar - Desktop CNC

This is a small desktop CNC inspired by the Mini OX project. It's designed with the nema 17 motors in mind. It's a 650mm x 500mm machine that it will be used to mill cast acrlic.
My large machine 48 X 48

This machine is controlled by a Mach3 BOB. I USED Nema 34 stepper motors and a 3kw, water cooled spindle. I’m in the process of adding a vacuum table with 4 zones. I have an X-carve so I use Easel to create G-code for the large machine. I’m currently looking for a way to stabilize the Y-axis. It wiggles a little, so I want to add another linear rail high on both sides.
Home made CNC Plasma Cutter

Not completed yet but it does work, I will be changing small things as I finish the build and I have learned a lot from this build I am looking forward to finishing this one and Building another maybe larger table.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Build Author
Stokrotka74
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6667
Racoon CNC

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

Build Author
patnap71
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6642
MEGADELTA, TLM CLONE with 500MM bed

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer
Large Manual 3d Printer

This is the largest printer I have found. It is also the cheapest. The reason is that it is run by hand, without computer or motors or electronics. Put an object on one side and move the 3d pen while tracing the object. Move the z dimension by turning the crank on the lab jack to move the printed copy down a notch. Be creative!

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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6622
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

A Rod-type Linear Actuator based on the 40x40 V-slot profile

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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6615
MakerSL MSL-65 Manual Coffee Grinder Stand

I know this build is a little off category here at OB, but I wanted to share it with the community (as well as other coffee lovers) and show however vast the possibilities are when OB hardware is involved. This is a powered stand intended to operate a manual coffee grinder. It is compact, light, portable and uses simple drive components (B&D Cordless Screwdriver). I will post two version, V-1 (Beginner skill level ) and V-2 (Intermediate skill level). Both accomplish the same results.

Build Author
Tommy Williamson
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6533
Motion control camera slider based on the V-Slot® NEMA 17 Linear Actuator Bundle (Belt Driven)

I built a motion control camera slider with the V-Slot® NEMA 17 Linear Actuator Bundle (Belt Driven)
Desktop 4-Axis Nema 23

This build is specific to a furniture design I am trying to bring to market. My first attempt to build a machine. I have looked at other build submissions to help me figure out where I would like to start. The workable volume should 36" W x 6" D x 6" T. The goal is to become more comfortable with the electronics side of machines I enjoy using and also lower the cost of my product by reducing man hours in the manufacturing process. Yay!

Build Author
dodgenet
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6437
Budget 1500mm OpenBuilds V-Slot Deltabot Build

This 1500mm tall Delta is a work in progress. The triangle corners are water jetted from 1" 6061 Aluminum, and are welded to 1" square tubing. The 1500mm OpenBuilds 20x20 V-Slot extrusions are held into the corner brackets by two stainless steel set screws per bracket. This printer will need to be reinforced with wall brackets due to the combination of height/materials.
USB Pendant

An USB Pendant for LinuxCNC / Mach3

Build Author
Ariel Yahni
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6353
OB 2x72 Belt Grinder

Build a 2x72 Belt Grinder out of OpenBuilds V-Slots

Build Author
Kyo
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6333
C-beam Delta Printer

Large scale delta robot using c-beam as the core frame component.

Build Author
2SIsurf
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6284
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
5'x10' CNC Plasma/Mill Table

Plasma Mill CNC
Vacuum laser table

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate
LEAD 1010 PLASMA Add-On

LEAD 1010 PLASMA Add-On is a great modification you can do for your LEAD 1010 to convert it into a metal cutting monster machine!
Mendal Max 1.5 EX2 - a part of this, a part of that.

I like this design a lot. It's very stable, very strong and with the EX2 enhancements, it prints like a champ.

Build Author
Karan Singh Sisodia
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6058
My Home made CNC

Home Made CNC Router from Scrape
My build

I am satisfied with my build and next one will be even better.

Build Author
CONUCON
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6017
3DTwinX Gantry CNC System

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

Build Author
Gary Bonard
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5979
OxZilla

This is my second Ox with a working area of 14" x 14" x 5" I wanted to build a small sturdy potable CNC router and this OxZilla has the nice upgrades !

Build Author
Mark Carew
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5932
OpenCase Mounting Kit

The OpenCase Mounting Kit makes wire management quick and easy!

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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5888
MakerSL MSL-7 Laser Cut Tape Dispenser

An easy simple Tape Dispenser, spawned out of necessity, and shared for the fun of it...

Build Author
JerwanDavis
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5864
Coined by my family as the: Davomatic

Build Notes: Here are all the parts necessary to re-produce this design. Please note, all of the parts are either sourced through openbuilds or have been selected and printed from thingiverse.
Router / Plasma Prototype Build

this is my first attempt at a CNC Table
The Almost Perfect 3 Way Mitre (with MakerLinks)

A quick and easy way to make a 3-way mitered corner using MakerLinks
Vic Aussie Ox

Dove in and ordered the kit from Makerstore in Melbourne. While awaiting for the order watched videos and sourced steppers and controllers from China. Had some fun with the 4 axis TB6600 controller board. Ran into a few problems with the build, but after stripping and restarting looks like I am on track.

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ZacharyB
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5494
Arizona OpenBuilds MiniMill CNC

I ordered the OpenBuilds MiniMill from the OpenBuilds Parts Store http://openbuildspartstore.com/ They were out of Motors and Electronics when I ordered so I had to source these items elsewhere. But it turned out well doing it this way.
PCBman CNC

This is a design for a desktop CNC machine. It may be a router or laser. I am undecided as to the final design.

Build Author
obmilllivebuild
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5452
Live C-Beam Build @ MRRF2018

Contained within are links to our OpenBuilds sponsored C-beam Machine live build taking place at MRRF 2018 (Midwest Reprap Festival) on March 24 and 25, 2018. There will also be some build images and a few 3D printed STL items that were added.
SUPER OX NEMA 34 1600 OZ Motors!!!

CNC OX 1500X3000

Build Author
Cortellini
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5395
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
CandlerCustoms
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5261
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

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

Build Author
3D Meister
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5232
Camera slider with rotation prototype

I made a cam slider prototype with adjustable rotation to get experience for my CNC milled slider in planing.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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5232
Torq Xtrdr

Light enough for high speed #3dprinting Strong enough for high speed #3dprinting
x_y_module laser engraver

low cost 2 axis cnc laser, really portable and easily expandable

Build Author
Tomas F Uribe
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5185
Atucnc

2 1/2 axis CNC chassis. Convertible to plasma, 3D printer and welder. Currently used as router. Plotting table dim: X axis 620 mm, Y 650 mm, Z 100 mm. Created for teaching purposes, open source license, currently used for engraving ukiyo-e wood plates and printmaking

Build Author
ajdubs
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5107
A custom arcade

This is an arcade "cabinet" of sorts built almost entirely from OpenBuilds extrusions. Save for a few 3d printed parts, the electrical components, the acrylic panels, and the monitor mount, every component was purchased from the OpenBuilds part store.

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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5097
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
Crazzy French Dude
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5077
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

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

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.
Reborn as the Soccer Pitch for our Robot Spider Soccer game - Robotics/Maker Club Teaching Cart

The Soccer Pitch for our Robot Spider Soccer game
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.
WorkLead, no wait, LeadBee, naw... WoodWorker

Improvements on the Lead machine using some Workbee parts

Build Author
THE LINK
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4959
2020 First build.

Probably cheapest DIY build youl see.

Build Author
RobFromLDMS
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4933
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.
V-Slot MAME cabinet

A minimalist MAME "cabinet" made from extrusion.
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.
Cnc mill, Plasma cutting and weld table

A functional table for plasma cutting, welding, tooling........

Build Author
Hisha
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4823
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
patdee
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4800
777 CNC Build

To begin the "Build" I have ordered a few parts from OpenBuilds to get started. They are arriving today; according to "tracking". I cant wait! Praise Jesus! This 85 yr old man is getting a "New " life. Hallelujah and amen. Because I am building this on an existing machine, I have to be careful; so I will order some parts then see what I don't need (such as a base); along with parts that I may need to adapt it to the machine. It should be fun! "Caint wait!"

Build Author
Rob Withoff
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4763
Mini-Mill Enhanced

Some enhancements of the basic mini-mill

Build Author
Vegard Humlen
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4746
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.
Sphinx 7575

Sphinx CNC modified to 750mm x 750mm c-beams. Parts not readily available in South Africa, so i have to make some modifications...
large format printer

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

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4660
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?
Starting my build 2.8mx1.4m

Starting my cnc router, laser and plasma using aluminium 80x80
The Artist Formerly Known as Prints

Work in progress large volume CoreXY printer
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
OpenBuilds
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4499
Interface magnetic mount

A simple build that helps you to mount the OpenBuilds Interface to the front of your machine.
CNC Router Overhaul

This will be a complete overhaul of this router with some cool modifications.

Build Author
Cosmosteel
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4391
Clear Acrylic Dust Shoe

Attaches router with screw clamping. Clear Skirt is 2" long or can be made longer if requested. Works well keeping dust within the chamber. It can be made to fit shapeoko, ox cnc, workbee, xcarve, 6040, laguna,piranha, millright etc. with similar setup including Bosh, Makita , dewalt 611 routers or spindles.

Build Author
stepper
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4358
Touch screen macro imaging

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

Build Author
jz321
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4348
OTiS 500mm

OTiS (Off The Shelf) is 500mm cartesian CNC that can be built with all off the shelf parts from OpenBuildsStore. It features C-Beam actuators and a V-Slot frame.
Linear Rail for Dobot Magician

This is a simpel build of a Linear rail for the Dobot Magician.

Build Author
KronBjorn
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4294
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.

Build Author
Denis Lapratte
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4292
All metal Ox hybrid CNC Router Table

This is my second CNC build, but the first one that I design from the ground up. The base is all metal because I want to add Plasma facility later on. I used the Ox model for the gantry plates and made a few changes to adapt to my design. Since I wanted to use parts from my first CNC to save as much as possible, I kept the 5/8 Hi-Lead Screw I had from Roton for the Y and Z axis. I will also add a downdraft table to keep all parts tight on the table for cutting.

Build Author
Limine3D
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4292
Shapeoko 1 upgrades

Replaced the original Z-axis for a shapeoko with a c-beam upgrade. This upgrade required a nema 17 mount and a quiet spindle mount I printed with a 3D printer.

Build Author
Cortellini
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4279
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
DaleShaw
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4202
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..
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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4125
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.
Fastmill CNC

Very cheap CNC made from laser fired and bent parts.
YAPCNC (Yet Another Poor's Man CNC)

Yet Another Poor's Man CNC (YAPCNC) is my first attempt to build a CNC. The idea is for the build to be as inexpensive as posible while being usable for my goals.
Rail Builder

glue/staple/eject 1 Axis driven Rail building machine.
Z Floating Head

It's a Z floating head idea. Works well. Recommend cleaning the inside of your holes well with Q tips, and polishing the 1/4-20 bolts with car wax and you won't need oil as it slides perfectly. Hope this helps

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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3862
Back and forth rail mechanism

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

Build Author
rob4cnc
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3861
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
Robert Huxford
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3796
High Intensity Dive Light

Long duration , high intensity SCUBA dive light using Li-Po 18650 batteries and advanced circuitry.

Build Author
MidnightQuads
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3706
MQTitan printer

Components- RAMPS, running marlin, Nema 17, All metal extruder, 600mm lead screws, 600mm 2020 aluminum extrusions, 12v 30a power supply, 12v LED strip, Typical endstops, 600mm 8mm linear rods, Bearing block for 8mm bearings, Openbuilds plates, wheels, and bearings, 500x500mm borosilicate glass plate

Build Author
Chetan PM
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3654
Composer

Gantry style rigid build

Build Author
Builder+Bob
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3617
Portable C-Beam

C-Beam Plate maker for My OX!

Build Author
Ken376
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3580
Welded project cnc first try

Kind of hard to see in this pic now lining up drive s and finishing framework
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build

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

Build Author
Rodrigo Gonzalez
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3454
Nightfuel

The user will input a selection from a variety of pre-established drinks. The user will not need a glass, since it will be provided in the automation process. This completely eliminates the need for a bartender if an RFID purchase system is implemented.

Build Author
bpatterson42
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3398
Inverted Y C-Beam Machine

Similar to C-Beam Machine build, but with inverted Y-axis assembly to shield drive screw. Integrated XZ gantry can be fixed to any solid surface. Build dimensions are 36" x 36" x 6".
