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Thanks, Ironically it would have been way easier if the machine was already completed. I guess it is the old chicken or the egg scenario.

 

I have pretty much the same attitude about taking chances. Some of the best ideas of come up with were after I failed doing something and figured out why I failed and then thought it through. I didn't want to pay someone for something I felt I "should" be able to do (plus I'm cheap). Well, the Y and Z axis plates are this weekend so hopefully I won't run into problems, but if I do hopefully I'll learn something from my failure.... and I'll have plenty of small piece stock!

 

Thanks!
Someone else told me that as well. When I clicked on it and it downloaded and ran which isn't what I wanted it to do as well. I will need to fix that for sure. I was having a hard time figuring out how to delete it.

 

Dual belt. Here's a link to the motors. Nema 23 CNC Stepper Motor 2.4Nm(340oz.in) 1.8A 23HS41-1804S - US$ 28.48.
The CNC board has a clone function that I'm using. I will post another when I mount the other side. Waiting on the wheels to show up.
By the way, the motors were only going 6,000mm/min in the video and now they are set at 20,000mm/min.

 

Do you meant the actual platform? I would the wheels that lock if you do so your machine doesn't dance! As far as if that is bad or not, I haven't tried it but I don't see why it wouldn't work. You would have to be diligent about keeping it level since you are moving it place to place. I'd make sure you have a way to level it easily. I have a tablesaw that lifts up on wheels to move it but once it is down, rock solid.

 

Yes, I run a 36 volt power supply to make up for the lower current flow. Power = Current x voltage. if current is lower you can up the voltage a bit to compensate.

 

Hey Gary,
No, not yet. I have the z axis together but i need to make a mount point. Also, I have all the limit switches and wire management work to do. Getting there, just getting slowed down by those pesky people at work!

 

It's about 48 x 54 overall. I need the overhang over the 48 inch top for the rails. The cutting area is 40 X 46.

 

Hey Mike,
The table top is 48" square. There are several inches of overhang along the Y axis in the plus and minus directions that overhangs the tabletop. The cutting area is roughly 39 x 39. It hits a bit strange because I modified the design with ballscrews I turned the Y axis plates around. It allowed me to reuse the plates and I had desired the ability to reach off the table. Now I can reach off the edge and do some dovetailing if I wish.

 

Thanks!
I use many different suppliers. Openbuilds for some. Ali Express is a big one for me. Ebay, even Amazon. a lot of the parts I need are listed for other uses. That is one of the things you need to figure out to find good sources. An example of what I mean here is pre-cut cork circles for coasters. Prices are all over the place and they might be listed very differently.... It requires lots of research.