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Looks good, so far!
Yes, the z will drop when the controllers are turned off. I used a very similar belt system on the first router that I built. I usually just put...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have designed a CNC router featuring a 3 axis V-Slot rail system. I plan to make a custom plate kit and...
The shim should be there. I didn't put one there and it had some rough movement of the bearings like you describe. So, I guess that is not the...
Did you put a 1mm shim (washer) between the bearings? Sounds like that might be the problem because I did the same thing when I assembled mine.
I am having the same issue with my V-Slot gantry plates. I just received them today, and quickly assembled a mock up slide, just to see how the...
In my experience with the one machine I have built, the microstepping has been completely reliable. I haven't had any missed steps. The current...
Sorry again for not getting the pictures up. I didn't realize that I had push the reply button after posting pictures.
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The system uses 12 tooth pulleys. I use stepper drivers capable of micro-stepping, and resolution isn't a problem at all. If there is any loss,...
I plan to make changes to the y rail on the gantry. I foresee a lot of flexing with just the single 20X80 v slot beam. I will probably do a...
It works the same way as the x and y axis. The only difference with the z is that the motor is fixed in the z direction and the z beam moves up...
It definitely should run with a good dust collection system. I figure it will run better open, but yes significant buildup could lead to...
I haven't decided yet. It will probably be either Kickstarter or Indiegogo. When the time comes, I will let everyone know about it. I want as...
