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ZANTRY CNC

CNC Based on CBeam, with No custom Plates, and Z GANTRY
MMXL - A MiniMill Conversion

Using most of the parts of the MiniMill, and adding a few other parts (cost < $200), transforms the MiniMill into a very capable machine. Final build area as shown is 10.25" x 16". With a custom Y-plate, I will take it to 10.25" x 20-24".

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sgspenceley
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7464
LinearRail - 3D Printer

I have re-purposed many of the parts from my Linear OX build. I'm using MGN 12 linear rails on all three axis, 5 start lead screws on the Z axis and I'm going to experiment with 5 start lead screw on the X axis. The frame plates are made from 1/8" laser cut mild steel, & open builds extrusion.
DPR-v2 full metal

pictures and mony doku see later

Build Author
rcKeith
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7337
USB Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter

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

Build Author
holographic
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7326
Laser DIY

How i construct and create my DIY Co2 Laser cutter and engraving mashine. details will follow
3D Printer DELTA

Delta printer, Bed size 280 cm dimeter Print Height 300 cm not tested yet the speed
Sketchup Design of a PVC CNC I Intend to build.

Build Start to begin Feb 1st.

Build Author
d0rk1e
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7208
OXford (OX fortified)

150x75 cm OX with additional Y axis supports and hopefully a working double belt system

Build Author
Makerparts
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7201
DIY Multi Row Nodal Point Spherical Panorama Head

DIY Pano Head
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
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7167
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
First CNC Router

My very first CNC Router build. It's completely scratch built.

Build Author
Hilleke
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7146
Acro System cable management and enclosure

wooden parts of the enclosure can be removed easily used the existing extraction of my glass bead burners
Heavy duty C Beam

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

Build Author
Jay Almers
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7137
FlashPoint CNC v1: 500mm x 1000mm 3-Axis CNC Router

My build is based on many different builds but pieced together into a unit specifically to suit my needs. The footprint, without motors, is around 500mm x 1000mm with a gantry height of around 250mm. I used a combination of C-Beam, for the linear transmission, and V-Slot for the base and gantry supports. Forged angle connectors were used for attachment and I utilized the C-Beam gantry cart kits with anti-backlash blocks for both Y axes, the X axis, and Z axis.

Build Author
John J Talavera
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7124
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.

Build Author
MrMojoRisin
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7056
IIOT WiFi Portable CNC Plasma Cutter

IIOT WiFi Plasma CNC.

Build Author
OffAxis
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7030
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.
Square OX

Square shaped OX for doing general purpose engraving and cutting into wood, acrylic, and aluminum.

Build Author
Simon Rafferty
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7009
Rigid Delta

A Rigid Delta Printer using C-Beam screw actuators
18x36x16 Inch 3D Printer - Work in progress

Tough 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Parts!
Parthenon

Custom build, after building the prusa i3 and upgrading to i3v, I wanted to build something more sturdy that can print fast and more accurate. Model is built in Fusion 360

Build Author
JoeH
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6999
COTSPnP

The COTSPnP pick-and-place machine (PnP) is used to place surface-mount devices (SMDs) onto a printed circuit board and was designed and built exclusively from off-the-shelf (COTS) components, predominantly sourced from OpenBuilds and Actobotics. Its intended use is prototyping and not high rate, high volume production and is capable of precisely placing parts as small as 0402 capacitors and resistors but more importantly, can precisely place components with lead spacing as small a 0.4mm.
Lead 1010 First time build

First time build of the Lead 1010 CNC with the High Z add on.
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
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
Carl Siren
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6981
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.
Rigidbot Big with glass bed

Started with a Rigidbot Big Added a single flat glass bed Used a Smoothieboard clone driving DRV8825

Build Author
Brandon Satterfield
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6949
SMW3D OX

The SMW3D OX, original other than a lot of learning!
Based on 608 tube Plasma Cutter

Simple steel tube design Plasma water table

Build Author
tmadrms
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6927
C-Beam Mods

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

Watercooled 3D printer

Build Author
Tom Dirriwachter
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6864
3DS Cube 3 Modular Extruder

How to modularize the 3D Systems Cube 3 extruder nozzle.
OX CNC Build

OX CNC built using the kit from SMW3D with a Smoothieboard 5 and external motor drivers.

Build Author
mirage335
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6857
TazStiff

Portable, high-speed, low-cost advanced multi-tool desktop factory derived from LulzBot Taz and TazMega.

Build Author
Josh Mascote
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6852
Z3D Delta Printer

Berrybot inspired delta 3d printer with a few other tweaks and modifications.
Project There is No Kill Like Overkill

Very stout 2'x4' machine with a deep Z axis

Build Author
Wes Dwight
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6812
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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6804
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.
Tweakie's De-Mag.

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

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer

Build Author
John Pollman
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6762
Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus - Major rebuild.

Major rebuild of my Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus.
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.
OneUpSolid

This is the adult version of the QU-BD juvenile known as their OneUp. It not only uses extrusion framing instead of press board MDF, it is a full sized 8x8 build area w/ABS-Nylon capability. Only the OneUp's single Z axis driver concept is similar. I'm tempted to call it OneUpAdult for marketing.
1500 x 1500 mm OpenBuild CNC

1500 x 1500 mm OpenBuild CNC

Build Author
Matt Barile
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6690
Fixed Gantry Welded Steel Router

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

Build Author
openhardwarecoza
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6688
Pocket Ox (Sheetmetal)

Small CNC - made with some custom lasercut+bent sheetmetal parts + Openbuilds V Slot
ME-Mini 3D Printer

Prusa mini inspired 3d printer

Build Author
Jonathon Duerig
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6652
Chrysalis: An Enclosure for TAZ 6 3d Printers

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

T-slot, v-slot, aluminum angle make up the majority of the structure.
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!
Soundproof case for Ox

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

A small build using some small vslot scrap piece which shows the versatlity of the v-slot system
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
TurfnSurf
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6533
DIY C-Beam CNC

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

Build Author
francesco pollina
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6499
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.
Birdie CNC

OpenBuilds CNC 500x500

Build Author
Bruno Rivard
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6463
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.
MakerSL MSL-21 OB Minimill Enclosure

Simple enclosure for the OB Minimill

Build Author
Fábio Pires
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6446
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.

Build Author
Jose A. Molina
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6432
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
Sonny Lowe
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6430
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.
Meister-CNC

This is a cnc router with 3 axis and a kress 1050 motor. Its 140x120cm and a homebuild with your help!
eeYZee Router

The first criteria was portability, the second was cutting out a sheet of ply, the third was the ability to shape a foam surfboard blank, but the main criteria was a small budget.

Build Author
Bruce Walker
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6397
BD's Burn Box - ACRO Laser Engraver System

Two plus years in the making, I finally have a working ACRO 510 laser engraver system complete with enclosure and air filtration.

Build Author
andrizzle
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6392
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
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6383
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
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6355
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
Hytech2k
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6337
Micro Ox 2 x 2

Micro Ox Build

Build Author
Fabio Orsi
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6321
147 RepStrap 002

This project is focused on developing a low-cost, portable and open-source FDM 3D Printer.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit
C-Beam XL with Aluminum Bed

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

Build Author
txcomp
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6246
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
Vunnie
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6242
Workbee CNC on steroids

My First major improvement was changing the controller to a Acorn board. I loved the way a dedicated userinterface was speeding up my workflow. Next project my Y Axis. On Aliexpress I ordered a couple of 16mm ballscrews and some lineair rail. Before I took my gantry off I quickly made some aluminium profiles to fit my carriages. Withouth any doubt these improvements where worth it

Build Author
Stokrotka74
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6236
Racoon CNC

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

Build Author
patnap71
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6207
MEGADELTA, TLM CLONE with 500MM bed

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
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6192
ACRO 1010 with custom Z axis

This is my build for an ACRO system with a custom z-axis for changing z height for focusing or for adjusting depth when making multiple passes when cutting.
V-Slot Linear Actuator Bundle

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

Cartesian type 3d printer build
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.
Ooznest build - 1500mm x 1000mm

Its the first build for me so its just the story of me attempting to build the kit and hopefully end up with something I can use. Hopefully without destroying anything or anyone.
K40 upgrades

Cheap chinese K40 laser upgrades, including 60x30cm working area, MKS or SKR controllerboard (smoothieware or marlin, not yet decided.) Light, psu and a bit more :)
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
Joerharris
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6115
Joe Harris's all metal CNC Router build

I'm building a CNC router in my garage (almost finished!) and I'm keeping a video build log of the process in the hope it may be useful to others wanting to do the same. I don't have much in the way of fancy tools so expect a bit of innovation on the way!
USB Pendant

An USB Pendant for LinuxCNC / Mach3
Workbee Z-axis Upgrade

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

Build Author
DIY3DTech.com
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6072
3D Printer Leveler Made with Maker Rail

Leveling Platform / Stand 3D Printers

Build Author
Tommy Williamson
Views
6064
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)

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
Views
6060
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!
750x750 Plasma cutter table

It startet in May with some leftovers from a cnc router build. Now in the middle of December its 99% finish. Everything is lowcost, spend about 1600$ so far.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
6048
DSLR ( video ) motorized slider

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