This is a possibility. Digging further (baring in mind this will be my first build) I am starting to look into the OX, I can get it as a kit here in the UK for £670 excluding the controller and router (motors included).
The Sphinx was coming in at just under double this some how... I think I will have to look at Aliexpress, as it looks to me like the Sphinx is getting a lot more cutting space out of the floor space.

Thanks

 

Do OX guys ship to states or have a retailer ?

 

Hi Kyo - I would like to know more about your GRBL / Estlcam controller. I really like Estlcam and have run into problems with TinyG / Chilipeppr when trying to run rather large G-Code files. I would like to get away from chillipeppr / web browser as control software interface. Are you selling your boards someplace?

 

Kyo-

Can you do a video on your work flow from making a simple part or plate to cutting it out and the programs you use?
I have been using Inkscape then putting that into makercam.com to get my gcode, Then on the C-Beam i have im using bCNC.
everything works good but im always looking for better ways to do things.

I used to design in sketchup then use sketchucam for gcode then put that into bCNC but its sometimes hard to import other files into sketchup. It was giving me all sorts of problems.

Thanks

 

Kyo. can you please reconform the cut list for me ?
C-Beam
20x80 C-Beam 1 250mm
20x80 C-Beam 1 500mm
20x80 C-Beam 1 500mm
20x80 C-Beam 1 503mm
Lead Screws
Tr8*8-2p 1 290mm
Tr8*8-2p 1 530mm
Tr8*8-2p 1 530mm
Tr8*8-2p 1 530mm

The items in bold, , do they sell in that length or I have to cut them ? Thanks

 

Thank you . I have a miter saw but not a metal saw and will go buy a metal cutting blade (non ferrous). Hopefully that should do it

 

Sounds good. I found same blade for my 7 1/4 miter. I also asked openbuilds and they agreed to cut a couple of pieces for me

 

I'm starting my Sphinx build. I'm going to assemble a large Sphinx, it will be 1000mm by 750mm, already got all the parts and will start my build this weekend.

I need to give a quick thanks to Chris Laidlaw for the Sphinx plates, amazing plates and extremely fast shipping, thank you Chris, you rock

Of course, Kyo needs to be thanked too, he got me to choose his CNC versus all the others Thanks to his amazing design, the great instructions manual and the awesome build video I decided for the Sphinx. Thank you Kyo.

Of course, I still have a few questions...

1) Is the Sphinx good enough to mill aluminium? If so, can I use a Makita RT0701C router to cut it or should I upgrade to a 1.5Kw spindle (water cooled)?
Now some questions for Kyo:
2) Do you have the models for the 3D printed cable chain holders in this video?
3) How about the cable chain dimensions? Or even better a link where I can purchase them
4) Do you think that cable chain is large enough to pass the water cooled tubes?

Thanks,
Jorge

 

Thank you for your reply, I will be looking forward for the stl models so I can print the cable chain mount, just added your cable chain to my Amazon shopping list

Anyway, if I put the water cooling tubes it will be on a single axis, right? Or will I need it on both axis?

Regarding the larger cable chain, do you think this one would also work? I mean, I know it is a wider (77mm vs 57mm) but I'm wondering if the tops are also removable, it does not say on the description... it is on the same Amazon page of the one you used and it has much better reviews than the one you linked. That page also has the 25x57mm cable but no stock

The last question I'm facing is regarding the Makita vs 1.5kw spindle, do you think it is worth it at all? I mean, it is going to up my cost by around $400, so if it is not much better I rather wait.

And thanks for the build

 

I think the regular routers are noisy because they are aircooled (from what I learned with lots of reading) and speed can not be controlled from board. I would be interested in learning more myself. I am planning to go with an 800W spindle myself. Found this nice video which talks about some differences.

 

Thank you.

 

Here are some pictures of my Sphinx, not done yet since I screwed up with a few parts due my my motors having 8mm shaft instead of 1/4 inch My motors are Nema 23 425oz but the shaft is wider.

The sphinx is 1000mm x 750mm and the table is 1500mm x 780mm:

IMG_2528 by Jorge Monteiro posted Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 AM

IMG_2529 by Jorge Monteiro posted Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 AM

IMG_2530 by Jorge Monteiro posted Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 AM

And here is a picture with the motor on the Z axis. I already placed an order for "3GT (GT2-3M) Timing Pulley - 20 Tooth - 9mm Belt - 8mm Clamp Bore" but I still need to buy 3 x flexible coupling of 8mm x 8mm, which are not available on openbuilds part store

Anyone knows where I can buy good ones? Most I've seen do not seem to be good at all.

IMG_2531 by Jorge Monteiro posted Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 AM

Another picture with the other 3 motors, the 4 drivers and 2 power supplies:

IMG_2532 by Jorge Monteiro posted Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 AM

Thanks Giarc for the video. I hope I can cut aluminium soon

 

Thanks, ended up buying 3 of these on Amazon last night. They should fit, right?

 

Quick question, I guess I cut mt base table Y about 1mm short and they do not fit properly . So, now there is 1mm gap on my Y axis when I try to attach them to the base table, is this a big problem? If so, any way I can solve without disassembling the side bars? Maybe some wide washers or something like that?

Here is the picture:


It looks the same on both sides but it will be hard to take out just one millimeter from the side bars. But my guess is that I might have to cut them 1mm...

 

How how can I adjust the base frame? By moving the angle corner connectors?

 

This worked really well, thanks I just realized I need to open one of the Y axis again to insert more nuts for the cable chain 3d printed parts, oh well, I was not expecting building a Sphinx CNC to be an easy task, but it is a lot of fun

 

I hate to have to come back and bother you guys over here in the main thread, but there is something that isn't adding up. The LEDs on my DQ542MA stays red when dormant, but goes green when in use. This is both while running a program or simply jogging. Is this normal? Nothing appears to be "wrong". The manual states that a red light indicates a short, error, or voltage issue, but I know that my power (24v) and stepper wiring is correct. The only thing that may cause an issue is the enable voltage. Enable is about 3.8v if I remember correctly.

I'm using a Phoenix with GRBL Panel.