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Mark Carew
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266134
C-Beam® Machine - Plate Maker

This C-beam Machine is an in affordable CNC plate maker and 3D carving machine!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
231730
OpenBuilds ACRO System

The OpenBuilds ACRO System was developed to be the most accurate and cost effective positioning system in its class. The ACRO System incorporates the OpenBuilds V-Slot system and, therefore, has the unique ability to expand to multiple sizes creating a size configuration custom to your needs. Choose the size that best fits your workshop. This versatile system allows for precise positioning of many different mountable tools and attachments.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
124642
C-Beam™ Linear Actuator

Here are a few helpful C-Beam actuator ideas that will help you get a start on your builds

Build Author
Indieflow
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114576
Indie i2

A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The design is OpenSource allowing those with the capability to make their own parts get up and running.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
106571
V-Slot® NEMA 17 Linear Actuator Bundle (Lead Screw)

Example model of lead screw driven actuators for your next project!

Build Author
Mark Carew
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91857
V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator

Learn to build the V-SLOT Mini V Modular linear Actuator System and create all kinds of cool machines!

Build Author
pek
Views
82607
Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade V2

Stronger frame for Prusa i3 MK2(s), MK2.5 and MK3 3D printer

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
74039
Original PhlatPrinter

Phlatprinter foam cutting CNC machines are awesome space saving mills that use a rotary axis as a sheet feed.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
63004
V-Slot NEMA 23 Linear Actuator (Lead Screw)

Learn to build a super strong nema 23 lead driven linear actuator

Build Author
SOA
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62607
GridBot Two: Powerfully Simple

Core XY, sensor-less homing, integrated camera, touch screen, pi, 32-bit controller, fast, quiet, beautiful prints. 300 x 300 x any build volume. Just change out the Z lead screws, rods, and four pillars. Total BOM around $700 USD. Build time around 6 hours.

Build Author
Serge E.
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60494
myOX : a 4' x 2' OX CNC with potential

This is the story of me building myOX - my version of the "ideal" OX. I want a machine which can route/mill at least 4' wide and as long as I can feed through (don't be shy, think "infinity") as well as going deep on multiple faces - manual 4th axis. I have loads of ideas to take myOX towards that goal and way beyond. Time will tell. Just follow along through this build and possibly a few others along the way ... Check out my OXCalculator : let your computer figure out your BoM
Sphinx 55 on MGN12 linear rails

My machine is a combination of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55, MGN12 linear rails knockoffs and custom made plates made by Chris Laidlaw

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
54008
V-Slot™ X -Y Stage Hidden Acme Rod Example

An X-Y Stage created from two self contained acme screw linear actuators. This build was published as an example of how many of the OpenBuilds Parts can be used.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
49881
V-Slot SphereBot

This SphereBot is based on the EggBot which is an open-source art robot (drawbot) that can draw on spherical or egg-shaped objects.
Mini lathe CNC Conversion - Work in progress

My on going build of CNC Mini Lathe

Build Author
Yoshiya Arii
Views
41359
V-Slot Laser cutter and engraver

The Smart Laser Mini is an open source such as use Raspberry pi. Easy to assemble type of desktop laser cutter and engraver. Also we used V-slot

Build Author
Rakmup
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41001
CNC Router Lathe

Steel square tube frame with dual feed gantry and indexing lathe section. Will have 36" x 30" x 6" travel. Has a Harmonic Drive on the 4th Axis.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
35961
PhlatPrinter MK 3

The Phlatprinter 3 was designed to be used in a small shop with the ability to cut large sheets of foam for RC airplane projects. The idea was that you could save all of your aircraft as models and tweak to perfection after every flight.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
35011
OneZ i3

A quiet, 8inx8in build area, Cartesian printer with permanently level bed. This is a compact, solid, inexpensive printer that will reliably print any type filament for thousands of hours while you sleep, fish, or play ball in the park.

Build Author
Cuong Vu
Views
34408
3D Printer

It took me 18 long nights to build it

Build Author
crypt-tek
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34023
C3DO

My first 3D printer build. It is almost complete and will be posting the first completed print shortly. I still need to mount the print spools and a couple other odd ends to complete this.

Build Author
DistortedDesigns
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33778
Project Death Star - DistortedDesigns Laser Engraver

2 watt Laser Engraver, Simple, Fairly Low Cost, and Portable
Open source large format CNC-machine and 3D printer

For a schoolproject we decided to build this large format CNC-machine. The greatest part of the mechanics were sourced from OpenBuilds.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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30898
OpenXY

Combines the layout factor of a CoreXY while using Cartesian logic. The design has a fixed build plate - moving an X/Y frame on the Z axis enclosed by an outer main frame.

Build Author
Rat Rig
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30809
Rat Rig V-Core 3D Printer ( Core XY )

Fully OpenBuilds based Core XY printer design by Rat Rig. CAD files, build manual, build videos available!
LEAD Lathe

I have been toying with the idea of making a 3 axis rotary CNC machine for awhile. I wanted to make it with off the shelf OpenBuilds parts so any one can replicate it and I felt the LEAD High Z Mod would be a good starting point.
Lathe 4" x 40"

This is a lathe. I do not plan on making parts for NASA, but I want to be able to turn, face and bore things like wood, brass, aluminum and plastics.
OX TWO in ONE

What I'm doing is pretty self explanatory. I've put a few pictures up

Build Author
shanehooper
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27709
Workhorse 3D Printer

Large 600mm x 350mm x 350mm Build Volume with lead screw driven motion. The printer build has a moving gantry and fixed heat bed. Open Source
Phlatformer v2

Hello, I have been looking around for a vacuum forming machine for a long time, and could not find one that was either in my price range or was safe enough for me to want in my home. The Phlatformer answers both of these requirements... Unfortunately, it was not available in either cut-out or...

Build Author
JCPhlux
Views
26082
Tesseract

Large Core XY 3d Printer W/fixed build plate

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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25870
OpenBuilds Table Series

The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.
DTG OX

From where Mark left off from the Ox build I am going to film the whole process of customizing the Ox.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
24928
V-Slot™ Nema 23 Linear Actuator (Belt Driven)

This example build shows how easy it is to make a linear actuator using a few OpenBuilds Parts.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
24276
C-Beam® XLarge Linear Actuator

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XL actuator is the backbone of a lot of the awesome builds put together by the OpenBuilds community

Build Author
megashub
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23647
K40 C02 Laser Rail System

An Openbuilds replacement rail system for the common eBay "K40" C02 Laser Cutter

Build Author
nc3dpw
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23431
(Portable) Large Format 3d Printer 4ft square frame. Build Volume 36in x 36in x 36in

Large format printer build based off successful small Corexy. I figured it could be scaled to large format and be portable. Portable meaning by removing a few pieces it could effectively be rotated out of a standard door frame.

Build Author
Paruk
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22132
Buffal-O-Tron

A 3D Scanning Station

Build Author
BeTrue3D
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21984
BeTrue3D Printer

High Quality CoreXY with focus on quality and optimized printarea versus physical size of the printer.

Build Author
Limine3D
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21575
M3Delta

Delta printer designed in sketchup and includes an adjustable bed.

Build Author
Mohammed Iskandarani
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21137
CO2 60 -130 WATT LASER ENGRAVING/CUTTING CNC WITH DSP AWC608 CONTROLLER

LASER ENGRAVING DIY 60 WATT
Aluminium OX - Canada

Document my OX build process. I will also be sharing SolidWorks parts files & assemblies.

Build Author
Mac6986
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19804
Vinyl Application Roller table

Build progress of custom roller table for applying graphics

Build Author
Alexander Leiser
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19756
Paintbot painting cnc

Custom painting machine in designed and wrote the software for. Paintings are with acrylic color on canvas
Moag's CNC Mill

A design in progress, to 3D carve two-part Aluminium injection moulds for Soft Plastic Lures and Lead Jigs, so I can prototype some of the concepts rattling around in my head. All Openbuilds parts where possible, 1000x500mm footprint, 0.8kw Water-cooled Spindle?, High Torque Stepper?,Smoothieboard?, I still have no idea. As a newbie to the CNC world, any wisdom would be welcome to take this from just a idea into reality so I can start playing with all this awesome stuff. Thanks in advance

Build Author
Savvas
Views
19290
C-Beam Lead Screw CNC Mountain

I’m making a desktop CNC machine based on the C-Beam platform. It will be driven by Tr8 Lead Screws, and initially made from 12mm birch ply plates.
CNC Rotary Table Rotational Axis, A Axis B Axis 4th 5th Axis CNC Dividing Head

This is my first major project.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
Views
18602
M4: 1510SS Heavy Mk.I

A 1500x1200mm, 20mm rail and 1610 ballscrew, heavy-duty, four-axis gantry machine. As high speed as spindle power MRR will allow for. Approx 4 x 3 x 1ft travels, intermediate size between benchtop and floor-scale units. Aiming at $10-15k machine in the $3k region.

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
18398
CNC FOR EVERYONE!

This build was very complex due to the fact I wanted to create a low cost larger than normal CNC. I did not want a MDF or plastic body. I wanted it to be able to do more than most CNC routers this size on the market.

Build Author
uGen
Views
18337
Lab Power Supply + Soldering Station

A small 32 V, 96 W lab power supply with voltage/current/power limit, program memory and an outlet to power the popular TS-100 soldering iron
The RAT. A form ply and aluminium hybrid.

A hybrid of form ply and aluminium. 835x1260x100mm working envelope.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
17583
Nema 23 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This easy to build and effective system can take your builds to the next level! This design is strong and accurate and could be the solution/upgrade that you've been looking for!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
16826
NEMA 17 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This Belt and Pinion actuator is a great example of how easy it is to convert your machine into a belt drive system.

Build Author
SlyClockWerkz
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16625
1000mm X 1500mm OX CNC -- Fiber/Garolite

Building the full size OX.

Build Author
nicklogan
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16593
MDF Delta

A Rostock style delta bot with the parts which are typically 3D printed made from medium density fiberboard (MDF). It uses a home made hot end.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
16389
C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table is a great display of how easy it is to modify and create awesome configurations with the OpenBuilds system!

Build Author
Ronald van Arkel
Views
16326
Upgrading the C-Beam machine

So we have new plates, stronger motors, belt drive reduction, but what should we do with them? In this article you might find the answer you were looking for as we took an “old” C-Beam machine and started to upgrade the X/Z body and added more torque and precision to the Z-axis.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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16153
C-Beam® Tension XL Linear Actuator

Bringing your lead screw precision and accuracy to new lengths using a simplistic tension system!

Build Author
TomH
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16121
H-Bot CoreXY Cube with Fixed Build Plate

Use of V-Slot for frame and rails with option to use identical 500mm uncut lengths: 8 * 20x60 x 500mm 8 * 20x40 x 500mm 7 * 20x20 x 500mm (2 cut into four identical 125mm pieces for filament holders) Use of uncut 500mm rails obtained through use of 12 joining plates for use as spacers. Alternate approach is to trim two 20x40 and 1 20x20 rail by 6-8mm each. Build volume ~400mm cubed (with dual extruders). Use of only openbuilds components! Currently in design phase...

Build Author
mytechno3d
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15876
Cut To Length Machine

A Cut To Length machine controlled by computer

Build Author
Teflon4
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15752
TZ C-Beam Machine Plate Maker

A Modified and augmented Ooznest C-Beam Machine Plate Maker.

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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15689
DIY Slab Flattening Mill

V-SLOT profiles and OpenBuilds accessories give us many possibilities. We decided to build a manual ROUTER SLED using only components of the OpenBuilds system. The design is simple to build, construction takes little time, and the frame is easy to transport.

Build Author
Nwrgordon
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15635
RepRap Intro

An easy Epic Win for novice engineers new to the RepRap project www.3distributed.com

Build Author
MechEng
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15384
Generic Rigid 3D Printer (Currently on 1st Revision!)

Rigid 3d printer with more than enough room for dual extruders. Easily expandable platform.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
14963
Z FLoating head for Plasma cutting (OX CNC compatible)

How to convert your OX CNC to a plasma cutter at low cost

Build Author
Eric Jacobsson
Views
14849
The Floating Dust Shoe

I wanted a dust shoe that have a easy access to tool change and something that kind of float on the surface. And I have seen shoes with long brush that sucked in by the vacuum. I think I have the solution too all that here.

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
Views
14616
Router Sled V1.1 V-SLOT

We want to present you the new design of the device which is Router Sled. The whole structure is made of aluminum elements and ensures good quality of the device. We used V-SLOT aluminum profiles and OpenBuilds accessories for the construction. The instructional video can be found on our YouTube channel (subtitles in English soon)

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
14563
Phlatprinter MKII

Phlatprinter MKII Foam Cutting Machine

Build Author
Savvas
Views
14166
Halloumi CNC Machine - Acetal Plates

I built the original machine using plywood plates, and always intended to upgrade those parts to more durable ones. I decided to go with acetal as it's a lot easier to cut than aluminium. I used fusion 360 to model and rebuild the original machine. Once I have assembled everything and feel confident it all works I will release the plate designs here.

Build Author
Joe Young
Views
14055
Rack and Pinion (Death to Belts)

Low profile rack and pinion linear actuator design

Build Author
Venturebit
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13213
SHRED-Buddy3D UPcycler - Open Source Multi Material Cutter&Pelletizer

The whole system is powered by 12V / DC power. Process it into Pellets or Granules to use it with your 3D Printer or Filament Extruder. Our self-developed steppermotor Controls allows you to optimally adjust Feedrate for your Situation. Forward, Backward and Stop is integrated for easy operation. The Speed can be continuously regulated via rotary switch.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
12668
C-Beam® Double Wide Gantry Actuator

This easy to build actuator is configured to have not only strength, but accuracy! This low profile option offers endless possibilities, and we cant wait to see how this actuator is implemented in your build ideas!
Adjustable Router Guide Template

This project is an adjustable router guide template made with 20x60 V-slot. It was meant as a less expensive and more user friendly alternative to commercially available units.

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
Views
12259
QueenBee Pro CNC Router and Lathe

A 1000x1500mm QueenBee Pro with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.
C-Beam Machine XL

Overview of my experience building the C-Beam Machine XL from OpenBuilds, along with updates as I move along and get it going. My application is for creating plates needed for lab functions, 19 rack bay covers, and whatever else arises.
C-Beam based modular Resin Printer

The build is based on a 500mm C-Beam and the SeeMeCNC FlexVat. The C-Beam is both the linear motion and a structural element of the design. The frame that holds the 45 degree first surface mirror and the build vat can slide up and down the C-Beam to accommodate projectors with lenses at different elevations.
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Build Author
AndersFaust
Views
12104
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]

Another (R)OX CNC something like build, in French please ! Pics Heavy !

Build Author
Kyo
Views
12085
V-Slot Cutting System

A System of 3d printed parts to use along with your projects aluminum extrusion to cut your pieces of v-slot to length manually.

Build Author
Matt Nelson
Views
12001
Matt's Ox

I'm building an OX CNC router. It will be the larger size of 750x 1000mm. This should give me a working area of about 22"x30".

Build Author
GDanger117
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11985
Gantry CNC - Decisions made only to change over and over.

This is my first CNC build. As per the norm, I went in with months of research, planning, and resource gathering tied neatly together with a solid plan. As the path went on, the plan continued to change to accommodate issues I hadn't counted on. But, at the end of the road, the project reached completion, and I learned a ton along the way!

Build Author
jamesdjadams
Views
11969
C-Beam XL - TinyG - Aluminium Plate - Dewalt 611

C-Beam XL build using TinyG V8.

Build Author
mirage335
Views
11700
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.

Build Author
sw3Dp
Views
11609
stranger than fiction OX

OX hybrid all CAD open sourced non-commercial ip; .dwg, .dxf,.3dm, .iam, .ipt files jamming their pie

Build Author
Joe Garritano
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11295
X-carve upgrade

Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.
W|W plasma/drag knife 1500x1500 (floating head & z-axis)

Step by step designing and implementing of my plasma approach

Build Author
boubouexpress
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11204
3D Drucker sparkcube V1.1XL V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator Bundle

sparkcube V1.1XL edit V-slot mini v linear
Water Buffalo - Water jet cut OX+

A modified OX based on Aluminum plates cut on a waterjet. Some new ideas and additions from other builds are included.

Build Author
David Florian
Views
10929
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7

Build Author
Mike Campbell
Views
10747
bor 454-D

A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components.
The Hoss

The purpose of this build is to create a simple, strong modular build that is rugged enough to cut out some of the softer metals along with wood and plastics. Using basic parts like the universal plates, t-nuts and v- wheels coupled with the strength of C-Beam I am sure this will deliever the desired results!!

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
10550
Folger-Tech Y-Carriage

This a redesign of the Folger-Tech Y-Carriage using the Solid V-Wheels, Ball Bearings, the V-Slot Rail System.
Apple Crate CNC

Low cost, apple crate framed CNC.

Build Author
Kyo
Views
10410
Fina

This is Fina; My Lautr3k inspired build.

Build Author
Naomi Wu
Views
10381
Naomi Wu's Automatic Bartender- BarBot!

This is an automatic bartender- a BarBot, designed to be made with off-the-shelf OpenBuilds, V-slot and low-cost 3D printer parts.

Build Author
Darren Ditto
Views
10372
V 1.4 - Bright Box Cartesian Printer - *BUILD PROGRESS PICTURES

Cartesian Printer, 200mm x 200mm x 380mm build area, enclosed, belt and pinion movement, heated bed, Raspberry Pi, Pi Cam, OctoPrint
Ultra MegaMax Dominator CoreXY Printer

My self-designed and built, tall-format coreXY printer with 300 x 300 x695 mm print capacity.

Build Author
Kyo
Views
9698
Plate Maker V-slot Table

C-beam Plate Maker V-slot Table System to aid in clamping and setup of jobs.
Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Prox.

Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Proximity sensor. . It can also hold a 80mm Router head/Spindle as seen in my router build.

Build Author
Robert Mech
Views
9616
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.
