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holographic
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7309
Laser DIY

How i construct and create my DIY Co2 Laser cutter and engraving mashine. details will follow

Build Author
rcKeith
Views
7297
USB Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter

Build a Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter with inexpensive 3d printer electronics.

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
Views
7271
CNC Mini Mill Build

CNC Mini Mill build with some mods after following standard build on Youtube video.
Butterfly 3DP V 1.0

tronxy x3 like
Panther Printer - Lautr3k

My version of the popular Lautr3k 3D printer. UNI Panther colors of Purple and Yellow on black V-slot rails. 300x300 bed.
My Second CNC

In short...this was a fun project.
laser gantry use mini v end block my own design

i always make laser cutting machine, but when i see openbuilds, this can make more cheap gantry for make laser cutting.

Build Author
Sam Dobbie
Views
7161
the STD

A fully aluminium printer made from off the shelf components, no printed parts.
My first OX build

This is the story of my experience building a 1000 x 750mm OOZNest OX CNC router
Heavy duty C Beam

a 1000mm x 1500mm CBeam build with hgr20 hiwin rails 600w er16 spindle
Sim Racing rig

Made with OpenBuilds 2020 and 2060 material/brackets/hardware. Simlabs wheel deck. Fanatec DD wheel base/wheel/pedals NRG seat Sim racing studio wind simulators Few 3D printed brackets/caps/cable holds
3D printer inspired by the Bukito

I have been working on this project for something like 3 years on and off, sometimes leaving it for a few months. Now I really want to finish it. For me, the mechanical part was the easy (though long) part because I get to use about 17 CNC machines and MasterCAM and I am a machinist. The hard part is the electronics part. Had a few problems getting Windows to communicate to the X5 Mini via the USB cable but found something on the Smoothie forum and got the machine moving.

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
7115
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.

Build Author
MrMojoRisin
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7041
IIOT WiFi Portable CNC Plasma Cutter

IIOT WiFi Plasma CNC.

Build Author
OffAxis
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7017
OffAxis CNC 1000x1500

Cut Area: 825 x 1340. Max Cutting depth: 2 inches. Arduino based control with Nema 23 and Nema 17 drive. 8mm leadscrew and 2GT belt drive. 400W 48V quite cut spindle.
Arctic_Stingray CNC

This build is based on the C-Beam build by Mark Carew. I have added axis limit switches and a remote mounted control cabinet. This build also uses a custom moveable table.
Portable Sphinx 1050

Sphinx 1050 kit mounted to a Husky 46" x 24.5" mobile workbench.
18x36x16 Inch 3D Printer - Work in progress

Tough 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Parts!
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...
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Build Author
Carl Siren
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6972
CNC-machine 650by700

A home-made CNC-machine with a 1.5 kW air cooled spindle motor suitable for milling materials such as wood, plastic and soft metals. The work table is 650 mm wide by 700 mm deep and the maximum movement is set to 560 mm for the x-axis, 480 mm for the y-axis and 105 mm for the z-axis.

Build Author
tmadrms
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6912
C-Beam Mods

C-beam machine mods.
Watercooled 3D printer : Maximus Evo Rev 2

Watercooled 3D printer

Build Author
Josh Mascote
Views
6844
Z3D Delta Printer

Berrybot inspired delta 3d printer with a few other tweaks and modifications.

Build Author
Wes Dwight
Views
6799
Modified Sphinx 55 with MGN12 linear rails

Inspired by previous Sphinx builds by Sorin (w/ MGN Rails) and Kenneth's witthuhnCNC XKLBR-1S. I wanted to create a desktop unit that kept a minimal profile and neatly contained the PS, Controller, and all wiring, making it a singular unit that could be easily transportable (as it will be doing double duty at my home and at work)

Build Author
evgeny156
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6791
3D Printer on Prusa architecture with best parts available

Wanna quet an nice looking device done by my hands
XDrive 3d Printer

XDrive 3d printer, high quality large build volume.
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
My first printer

My first printer! I went for a simple cartesian design, based on evilc66 one. It uses 1000 mm C-beam linear actuators. The build volume is 700x700x700 mm^3.
CNC MILLING ROUTER

CNC MILLING ROUTER

Build Author
Matt Barile
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6687
Fixed Gantry Welded Steel Router

Fully welded, fixed gantry CNC router, with chinese linear motion parts, in progress

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
Jonathon Duerig
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6647
Chrysalis: An Enclosure for TAZ 6 3d Printers

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

Prusa mini inspired 3d printer
HUGE 3D printer build

just wanted to share my build of a huge 3d printer. It stands just over 2 meters tall and has a total print area of around 850mm x 850mm.
Easy to build and robust 3D printer framework

Lord willing I will be showing you how build a robust and easy to build 3D printer framework using V-Slot rails and rollers. It's a little bulky, but it has all spring tensioned rollers on all axes, and can be built entirely without custom machining on any parts. You will need digital calipers, a drill press, a carbide toothed miter saw for cutting aluminum extrusions, and lots of little screws!
The BEE and ME

I have always wanted to work with CNC machinery...a few years back I got my chance to learn some basics at the Double Glazing Company where I was employed (very basic I might add) before the firm folded and I was made redundant...I wanted to continue learning and when I came across this site which push affordable machines I thought I'd give it a go. So I purchased a !000mmx750mm Screw Driven Workbee from Ooznest and I'm about to embark on my quest as many have done before me...Wish me Luck!
Soundproof case for Ox

Not much to say... Soundproofing box for noisy works... Build in MDF and 20 mm plexiglas. Very effective!!!

Build Author
TurfnSurf
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6525
DIY C-Beam CNC

Theoretical Working Area: 360x360x75mm Actual Working Area: 300x300x75mm Will Update Later
OB Lead 1515 CNC Router 2021

Building the OB Lead 1515 was straight forward. The on-line OpenBuilds assembly videos were extremely clear and easy to follow. Initial build of this machine is with OpenBuilds BlackBox which simplified getting the electronics to work the first time. OpenBuilds staff are friendly and helpful.

Build Author
Jose A. Molina
Views
6491
Alice Clementine

Roberta Clementine's first daughter printer Alice Clementine!

Build Author
francesco pollina
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6488
FFF 3D printer 2x2x2m

The 3D printer will be able to print 2x2x2m components and not just in PLA or ABS. It's not just a DIY printer but I'm trying to apply engineering formulas to make it. I'm going to apply the state of art for 3D printing and scannering existing.

Build Author
Bruno Rivard
Views
6455
OB Heavy duty Prusa i3 "Lunar Injection"

Hell Yeah
80watt Lasercutter, workingarea 105x52[cm], steel frame

I will write a short buildlog here with mostly pictures. I designed this lasercutter in solidworks(not totally finished) for a good overview and such that the steel tubes could be lasercut by a company, the metal frame is based on the lasercutter the KÄSER, which you can find on cnczone.nl. The mechical parts are designed by myself because I had no mill to my use, so the mechnical parts are lasercut(same company as tube) steelplates welded together.

Build Author
Fábio Pires
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6442
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.
MakerSL MSL-21 OB Minimill Enclosure

Simple enclosure for the OB Minimill

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
6426
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.

Build Author
Jose A. Molina
Views
6418
Remote Controlled Robot Spider(Teaching Tool)

This Project is meant to teach introductory robotics and arduino styled micro-controllers to HS and MS students.

Build Author
andrizzle
Views
6377
Printer1

Open source 3D printer with very powerful heated bed and light weight x axis design. Full source repository can be found here: https://github.com/a-drizzle/Printer1

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.
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
ChrisViral
Views
6345
OP C-Beam Machine XL by ChrisViral

Video diary C-Beam XL build with massive steppers and a 1.5kW Chinese spindle.
HardKnot OX 4x4

I've been working on commercial woodworking CNC's for year's under shop owner's that didn't want me to progress any further at a certain point. This is a project I've wanting to build for about 10 years now. I can't wait for the freedom to build what I know is possible without any negative input.

Build Author
Fabio Orsi
Views
6315
147 RepStrap 002

This project is focused on developing a low-cost, portable and open-source FDM 3D Printer.
C-Beam Sphinx Vacuum

A modified 1000x1000 Sphinx, with a built in vaccum table.
C-Beam XL with Aluminum Bed

C-Beam XL with v-slot aluminum bed for fixturing.

Build Author
txcomp
Views
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.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Build Author
Stokrotka74
Views
6226
Racoon CNC

This is a Sphinx variation, aimed to minimize footprint and maximize workarea. Work in progress.
Yamm (Yet another MiniMill)

First time CNC user having a good time with a MiniMill

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

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer
Aluminium Router From Dubai

Another modification on the OX
V-Slot Linear Actuator Bundle

v-slot linear actuator build.
Openbuilds CubeBot 3D Printer

Cartesian type 3d printer build
Yet another 1x1 Sphinx

Build a 1x1 Sphinx/Sphinx XL style CNC.
USB Pendant

An USB Pendant for LinuxCNC / Mach3

Build Author
Corey Corbin
Views
6082
Ball Screw Carrier.

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

Build Author
DIY3DTech.com
Views
6066
3D Printer Leveler Made with Maker Rail

Leveling Platform / Stand 3D Printers
Sphinx 66

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

Build Author
mytechno3d
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6041
DSLR ( video ) motorized slider

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

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
Views
6034
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!

Build Author
Zootalaws
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6028
OXENlarged

This is a 1500 x 1500 Ox build

Build Author
Ariel Yahni
Views
5986
OB 2x72 Belt Grinder

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

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
5976
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
Kyo
Views
5968
C-beam Delta Printer

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

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.
Joe's Minimill Build

I put this together to cut aluminum. Chips get everywhere! Cover your lead screws. Put the mill inside an enclosure. DON'T mount electronics (especially the power supply) inside the enclosure, chips will get into it and short it out. Remove the manual jog wheels, they contribute to chatter (something about having a mass on the end of the lead screw causes vibration). I cut at 14000 RPM, 0.05 inch width of cut, 0.05 inch depth of cut, 30 inches per minute and just barely avoid chatter.

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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5896
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

A Rod-type Linear Actuator based on the 40x40 V-slot profile
1000mm X 1000mm with tinyg

1000mm X 1000mm overhead cnc machine

Build Author
Liam Dahler
Views
5870
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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5866
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.

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
Views
5853
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
Connor Mckeown
Views
5796
My Prusa Build

The process from my bought printer, to a custom home built machine

Build Author
Blyn3D
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5725
Fourth Axis Mill Prototype

I really like the 4th axis I purchased a few years back, but when I went looking for it again the suppliers who once carried it no longer do. Anyone know who makes it? Center hole receives collets. I own a ShopSmith so I am using a 5/8th rod and can mount it's chucks onto this machine. Also I like the use of the skateboard wheels, they are adjustable and one could use more sets over a longer axis. The Sherline z-axis is not my first choice, I just had a spare.
My build

I am satisfied with my build and next one will be even better.
Update for my 3D Printer - Big Size

I like combo machines, so I upgrade my 3D Printer with a Laser. It is a double head combination. The Laser is easy removable.

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
Another Sphinx - 1000mm x 750mm

The reason for building this CNC is to help me in my guitar building hobby. (telecasters)

Build Author
TurfnSurf
Views
5629
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
Dave420
Views
5624
Dave's Z axis and powder coated.

I just did my first Powder coat paint job on a Z Axis with 9inchs of travel for the DIY CNC Plasma Cutter, Mill Head, Router, Engraver, Laser Head, Water Jet Cutter Machine. 2 different Z Axis ride plates and a 80mm Router/Mill Head/Spindle clamp. Baked on finish in a old oven i had.

Build Author
cbordeleau
Views
5594
Slider Levelling Platform

3d printed V-Slot Gantry Plate leveler.

Build Author
pek
Views
5592
V-Slot Hand Cutting Jig

To help cutting v-slots with hand saw
Large Delta Printer made from scrap 80/20

This printer will leverage scrap pieces around the shop to fulfill a single print's needs. It will use a combination of 80/20, OpenBuilds, and 3D printed parts.

Build Author
Gary Bonard
Views
5581
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
msdosfx
Views
5572
Workbee 1510 Screw Driven

Workbee 1510 screw driven build by MsDosFX.

Build Author
DaveStewart
Views
5567
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.
Another 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Hardware only

A light 3D printer made of OpenBuilds hardware only

Build Author
JerwanDavis
Views
5455
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.
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
Views
5396
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.
