BD's C-Beam Machine CNC Router (WIP)

My build of a CNC router based on the C-Beam Machine bundle. This is still a work in progress.

I made myself a custom table with drawer using a tool stand from Harbor Freight Tools as a base.


For electronics I used a Gradus M1 PRO controller board from Panucatt Devices with BSD109A stepper drivers. I also used a 24V PSU I had on-hand.


I made custom mounts to use some micro switches as hard limits at both ends of all three axes.


I initially tested the system with a custom drawing adapter and a Sharpie marker, but the attached video is my first ever actual CNC process.

UPDATE 7/16/2017
I added my RaspPi/bCNC controller.


UPDATE 7/18/2017

1) Added acrylic side panels and an MDF rear wall.
2) Relocated PSU to table base.
3) Added a 24V-->12V converter to power future 12V accessories.
4) OpenBuilds spindle light ring powered up.
5) Controller board mount/cover completed.

7/19/2017
I spent today working on a sign. Had to learn how much support you need to leave in MDF so that it doesn't just get chipped away.


Still to do:

1. DONE: Add Plexi side panels and rear wall to contain chips as much as possible.
2. DONE: Fix/reprint controller board mount, and create/print cover for it.
3. DONE: Add Raspberry Pi w/ touchscreen and bCNC software so I do not have to keep my laptop connected during cuts.
4. DONE: Add power strip to stand for power to all devices.
5. Add dust/chip collection system.
6. Learn how to properly program my cuts to maximize speed while producing quality end results.