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Corey Corbin
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6102
Ball Screw Carrier.

Create a ball screw carrier with out BF BK bearing blocks.
Sphinx 66

A Sphinx Linear rail build (600mm x 600mm) hence the title Sphinx66. Plates supplied by Chris Laidlaw. Linear rails used MGN15
Workbee Z-axis Upgrade

Z-Axis upgrade with linear rails, SFU1204 Ball Screw and full aluminium construction.

Build Author
DIY3DTech.com
Views
6071
3D Printer Leveler Made with Maker Rail

Leveling Platform / Stand 3D Printers

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
Views
6057
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!

Build Author
mytechno3d
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6048
DSLR ( video ) motorized slider

In order to make some nice traveling video you need a slider .

Build Author
Zootalaws
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6031
OXENlarged

This is a 1500 x 1500 Ox build

Build Author
Ariel Yahni
Views
5992
OB 2x72 Belt Grinder

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

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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5992
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.
Eddie's Build of Niko's (gianakop) Egg Painter

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.

Build Author
thehans
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5974
Voxel OX with Helix Gear Z Transmission (single z motor)

This is a modification I made to my Voxel Ox 3D Printer Z axis, which synchronizes the Z leadscrews via a shaft and helical gear transmission. It prevents the two Z leadscrew from getting out of adjustment relative to each other, and uses a single Z motor instead of two. This build is just documenting the specific changes I have made to the Z-axis, since the frame and other axes are still from the original Voxel Ox design.

Build Author
Kyo
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5973
C-beam Delta Printer

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

Build Author
joetemus
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5969
Shapeoko 2 Z-Axis Upgrade

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

Simple design with a large build volume - 450x450x450
Gauthali V2.0 DIY 3D printer

This is based on core XY kinematics. First of all, we designed a CAD model. Most of the required parts are designed by us in solidworks software, and some parts are downloaded from a web platform ‘grabcad’. After that we assembled those parts and inspected them in solidworks. The designed CAD models are frame of 470mmX392mmX545mm SBR linear guide rod, linear guide holder, lead screw, motor mounts, pulley, bed mount, idler block, timing belt clamper.
1000mm X 1000mm with tinyg

1000mm X 1000mm overhead cnc machine

Build Author
Liam Dahler
Views
5877
Affordable Cartesian Printer (Initial Design)

This specific build page is a collection of screenshots sampling some of my initial SolidWorks design and pictures showing physical construction of the initial design. I will be creating individual build articles as I redesign, test, and implement new aspects of the printer.

Build Author
dodgenet
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5872
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.
C-Beam Machine upgrade to 1000mm x 1000mm

This built is to convert an existing 500x500 C-Beam Machine into 1000x1000. Inspired by several builds including C-Beam Machine : (http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam%E2%84%A2-machine-plate-maker.2020/) and Gino's build : (http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam-gtc.3250/)

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
Views
5860
CoreXY - Tower Printer

I wanted to try a different way of operating the Z Axis so I setup a tower using 40x40. In the end it worked excellently and can easily print 60mm/s with 150mm/s travels. The coreXY is a very cool kinematic, and you can get some pretty great speed and accuracy. The main issue is the fact your Steps/mm are doubled, so the lower end motors don't like it at high speeds.

Build Author
TurfnSurf
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5635
3-Axis Plywood CNC

Theoretical Working area: 38" x 24" x 6" Actual Working Area: 31" x 23.6" x 4" Positioning Accuracy: about 0.01mm

Build Author
pek
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5602
V-Slot Hand Cutting Jig

To help cutting v-slots with hand saw

Build Author
cbordeleau
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5597
Slider Levelling Platform

3d printed V-Slot Gantry Plate leveler.

Build Author
Gary Bonard
Views
5587
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
DaveStewart
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5576
Small C-Beam Plate Maker With Remote Login & Operation

C-Beam Plate cutter with Raspberry Pi V3, Arduino Mega2560 and Camera. Remote login & operation via SSH with cnc.js server, mjpg server on the Pi.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
5570
OpenCase Mounting Kit

The OpenCase Mounting Kit makes wire management quick and easy!
V-Slot 2020 EggBot

To build a simple EggBot

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
5500
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
inhan
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5499
openbuilds rovo 1000mmx1000mm(rovo x)(korea)

Open build rovo 1000mm * 1000mm. (Rovo x ver) 20.06.2015 now in progress. rovo kit is the 10th product. 8th rovo 750,9 th rovo1000, 10th rovo x ver progress at the same time. 10th item is an aspect of 1000. It changes the size and z-axis has been up.
Custom Ox

Custom black and red Big Ox

Build Author
JerwanDavis
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5458
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.

Build Author
John Bolduc
Views
5443
SG Duet Delta

This my version of a large no corners cut Delta.
Bored in the garage enclosure build

2 days to build Up and running some EMI issues but I think I have them resolved Big shoutout to the community

Build Author
JAC_101
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5402
Small PCB, Engraving and Delrin CNC Mill

This is my first attempt at building a spindle based CNC machine. The intention is to mill PCB boards and mill delrin blocks. The device was built with an Emergency Stop that actually cuts power to the spindle and motors. This is a post build write-up and consists of finished photo compilation and CAD renderings.

Build Author
Luke Cunningham
Views
5387
Tronxy X1 extension

Video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCTbLZ2_m-w&t=36s

Build Author
Gerrald
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5367
Pong CNC

This build is to show what's possible as well with openBuilds! I use a single ArduinoMega and 5 separate stepper drivers (A4988). The LEDs are all NeoPixels. Collision 'detection' is all done within the code, so the endstops are only sensors I use in this build. I'm a self-employed video-artist and this is my first installation which just needs power and it runs (where I'm quite proud of). Normally my interactive installations take a long setup time, so this installation is a relief :)

Build Author
Jeremiah Guinn
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5365
OX CNC SMW3d 1500x1500

A small business idea led us here, lets see where it will go.
MiniMill build

A table top OpenBuilds MiniMill build. 48V 52mm spindle with ER11 collets.
Fixed Gantry Easy Assembly

Fixed Gantry CNC with good accuracy and rigidity but for a higher price than the usual CNC's on the site.

Build Author
jeff johnson
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5251
workbee 1510

Getting more height out of the !510

Build Author
Anthony Bolgar
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5233
Air assist/fume collector for Diode Laser Engraver

This is a work in progress
My C-Beam machine...

A C-Beam machine design, strengthened with extra brackets and plates. GRBL controlled, opto-isolated inputs, jogging box.

Build Author
Joe Young
Views
5195
Goliath - CNC + 3D printer Hybrid

Mostly for Mill work, and FDM 3D printing (mostly Nylonx). I'm currently in the process of adding some hardware for a project requiring lathe work. I've included a solidworks 2014 pack and go for those of you interested in the build. if you need another file type, just let me know and i can try to accommodate. This is a scratch build (electronics and hardware)... see photos. Everything is pretty close to industrial quality... Electronics too. I got sick of other COTS designs breaking down

Build Author
Donald D. Parker
Views
5141
BABE - CanUSA Blue OX, bigger than the average OX

This is a basic description of my OX-like build of Babe, Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox. It is a work in progress. The idea has been germinating for about 4 years, with several twists and turns and false starts along the way.

Build Author
Kevr102
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5115
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.
CNC Lathe Upgrade

So, not much here, as I'm still building, but I'm putting in the work.

Build Author
RJ_Make
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5100
Fully Open Source Motorized Camera Slider Build Overview (OpenSlider)

This is a video were take a high level look at how I built up my version of a fully open source Motorized Camera Slider (OpenSlider)

Build Author
ZacharyB
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5029
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.

Build Author
CONUCON
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5028
3DTwinX Gantry CNC System

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

Build Author
nschreiber0813
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5010
Schreibotics Fabricator MkII

It all started after my prusa i3 build inspired me to experiment with resin 3D printers because I want to learn if they are worth it and if I can design my own printer.
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.
Little Big OX

A complete CNC newbie is tackling a mighty challenge, Not only is he making a CNC router, He's going to try and upsize it.
Pure Cbeam 900x1000

This is a pure cbeam build to maximize envelope and rigidity. All the parts used are available from open builds.

Build Author
Jacob Lotter
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4924
CNC ESS Controls System

My Controls box to run my Workbee 1510 That was retrofitted with Lead Screws as well as Lineal Bearings. The stock electrical configuration was not enough, so here are the Measures that I took to not only make this machine Run again, but to have fun with it, and make this system be able to run any CNC I run in the future with the installed microcontroller.

Build Author
Cbrown330
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4876
Big 3d Printer, Big Brown

This is a big 609 x 609 x 914 3d pritner with exchangable hot ends and extruders.

Build Author
Spark Concepts
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4857
MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

Been playing around with an MPG Jogwheel

Build Author
JerryD
Views
4854
1500x1000mm Adjustable Height

I have the demand to cut/etch tall pieces of material. For this reason, I have designed a machine with 500mm uprights with adjustable gantry height. This way I can raise/lower the sled and z-axis as needed. I've also chosen to use a linear C-channel assembly for the Z axis with the plate mounted to the gantry instead of the other way around. This will allow for maximum range of the z-axis. The parts list/BOM does not include motors/belts/pulleys or electronics.

Build Author
Todd Brous
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4852
Modified Acro with build plate, Z-axis and OPT Laser

Modified Acro for laser engraving. Extra height and and a sturdy build surface for part fixtures, custom mount plates, OPT Laser, and a Z-Axis.
Gary's Mod Plates for OX Heavy Duty X and Z

Gary's take on the OX HD X and Z plates, making it stiffer, adding mini wheels to the C-beam and Quick removable Z axis.
7 Axis Camera Slider with Telescoping Vertical Lift

A six axis camera slider with a 7th LIFT axis added!
Expanded Routy using 290 build instructions

Using the Routy290 build and an awful lot of help from puntoMX, this machine has been expanded in the X and Y axis. My first build, I'm learning a lot about all of this. I've had to disassemble parts of this thing many times due to forgetfulness, but that's ok. Also, I've forgotten to take constant pictures throughout the build.
Cancelled - Modified OX CNC for Mitre Cutting (Picture Framing)

Creating a CNC mitre (45°) cutter, for picture frame cutting. Starting with an OX, but inverting various parts and adding a material table, with a stepper-controlled measuring guide.
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

Build Author
CandlerCustoms
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4734
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

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

Build Author
Ted Moyer
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4701
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
CBeam OX

i wanted to use both the ox and the C beam C beam for the gantry because its stronger i also made the gantry 20 mm higher so i can cut thinker material i will maybe later go to rack& pinion on the 1500 mm Y axes also instead of the V wheels i will maybe go to hiwin in the furture
V5- 2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

Build Author
SCYBUCK
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4662
KYO SPHINX a la' SCYBUCK

KYO SPHINX, CENTROID ACORN, GECKO 540, HALL EFFECT LIMIT SWITCHES, 2.2 KW, 24,000 RPM SPINDLE, WATER COOLED, 600 oz-in STEPPERS, INTENDED TO CUT ALUMINUM.

Build Author
Dmknerr
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4656
Server Rack Printer

My first project build. Concept build to use an existing 7.5 ft tall server rack as the frame. This ptoject may never be completed.

Build Author
tarekhassan2030
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4634
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
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
mytechno3d
Views
4629
Mining Rig

Crypto Mining rigs with vslot rail

Build Author
3D Meister
Views
4611
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
TouchPadKing
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4606
1500mmx500mm Kossel Delta

Please, look over my build and make any recommendations you can think of! I haven't figured out how long my arms need to be yet. Nor have I done any shopping around to find better prices...
VoS

3D Printer based upon 3d printed parts and open builds componets
Piggy back engraver for ShopBot

Built from leftover T-Slot extrusions plates and hardware from other defunct projects.
Leveling Gantry

Large leveling platform to hold a 3hp router
The Ox That Wood

This is my story about my need for a CNC router on a budget that wound up in the $5K range !!! but I have a good belt drive Ox

Build Author
THE LINK
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4545
2020 First build.

Probably cheapest DIY build youl see.

Build Author
Lasersc
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4544
The D & R TigerPaw Trilogy

Hopefully this will be a quick guide to one way that you can add a laser to an existing CNC router.
AVR SMD Daughter Board

SMD AVR Solderless Daughter Board
First CNC Build

Building my First CNC for PCB milling. Some modification done to the original build from OpenBuild Bundle.

Build Author
RobFromLDMS
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4525
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
eddyg
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4502
OX with a Custom Electronics Case

Embarking on my first build and trying to start with a clean setup by creating an enclosure box for my controllers and power supply.

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
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4495
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

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

Trying to design modular and evolutive supports for my brewery tanks.
My is just the biggest printer. with a printable area - 1760 x 1146 x 1318h

I myself invented this concept printer form
zero z mongrel

long overdue overhaul of 1000 x 1000 machine

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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4433
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
Paul Amelang
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4433
4x8 CNC Router for Composites

Router for making plugs for composite part production, and for cutting CFRP.

Build Author
Hisha
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4420
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
ajdubs
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4391
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
Vegard Humlen
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4381
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.

Build Author
Corey Corbin
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4362
Sphinx Derived Router

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.

Build Author
patdee
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4298
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!"
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.
CNC Router Overhaul

This will be a complete overhaul of this router with some cool modifications.
20x24 inch Fixed Gantry Mill

I have shared many pictures of this project it is now complete I have had my first cuts on this machine and it is solid , still learning the new motion Controller. The Acorn is more like you would find on a commercial built CNC or CNC Lathe.But it does have all of the functionally one needs

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4181
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?
