You might check out the build instructions/video.

 

Will do. The instructions look like they are there. None of the pictures or the parts list seem to indicate it, tho.

 

No, I believe I saw in the assembly instructions that all the plugs were included.

MG

 

Ah! Well, time to order then.

 

Do we know if Estlcam can run this box?

 

The IOT relay box should be relatively easy to build. All you'd need is a short power strip to cannibalize and a solid state control relay like the SSR-25DA or 40DA if you really want to move some current through it. The power strip is for the surge protection, otherwise you'd want to put a MetalOxide Varistor across the mains and probably some sort of fuse. Hmm...maybe I should start a build page for this...

 

It may seem like it is simpler to raster, but the controller does not see it this way. To raster at 300mm/s , at a .1mm dot size, the controller must be able to process 3000 gcode instructions per second, which is beyond the capability of an 8 bit arduino processor.

 

If I used an ESP8266 could I get Blackbox to communicate wifi? ( a-la LaserGRBL) Has anyone done this with Openbuilds Control? I mean has anyone of your mad scientists back there tested this with Openbuilds Control?

 

Cool. It's just that I have all these little wifi boards leftover from IOT projects I thought I might use one to make my Blackbox wireless. You know, cut the cord. Will look into the tcp to comX tunnel server. Just figured there might already be something built into Control app that can connect to the ESP8266 websocket library. Blackbox talks to the Cam website, right? Trying to get an Arduino with GRBL1.1f to talk to it but no can do. Maybe I should restart.

 

I have a Sherline CNC mill with a dead controller PC. Would this provide a good path to get it running again? If so, what else would I need? The old controller ran LinuxCNC and required a parallel port. USB would be much more convenient. Keeping LinuxCNC would not be a requirement.

 

congratulations on the birth of the "myth buster"

 

Hey Mark how are you holding up!!!
what a weekend with the long awaited blackbox reveal
now the openbuilds team is going crazy with all the orders
have fun
mb

 

About to order a LEAD CNC kit, and not this happens. xPRO v4 or the BlackBox?

 

Hey Pete, thanks man! Integrates perfectly now. I like the direction yall are going with CAM-OB.com Suggestions for the page...? Maybe a link on the CAM page to the forum thread so one can drop a suggestion or feature request or to just give yall the props yall deserve. Thanks again for all the hard work guys!

 

Can you guys throw up a comparison page of the boards. Would help. I bought a Lead system off Ebay (from an OB Forum member I suspect), it is coming with the Xpro V4. Would be nice to know the exact differences in a side by side comparison to determine whether I should try to sell the V4 and pickup a Blackbox.

 

Something like this would be helpful for sure. I've got the BlackBox in my cart and since this is my first machine I'm super torn on what the best choice is. A good comparison would be ideal.

 

I'm sure it's exceptionally obvious to those here who have experience with these machines. It's not so obvious to someone getting out to purchase and build their first CNC router. Read the threads, the descriptions, the docs, okay but what really sets this apart?

There was a comment a few posts back about the measuring the stepper output and dialing that in. The response was really about how this board is informed by years of OB supporting these issues for newbies. That was a helpful bit of information buried in a thread. Also why it's in my cart now and not the v4. There is a lot of read the docs, did that, but what makes this stand out as better (or not) for a first build?

 

It's just like buying a new car. You read the specs, compare the offerings, prices, capabilities, looks, accessories, etc, and make an informed decision based on the available data. You don't have to be an expert on cars to do this. Chevy owners will always buy a Chevy, even if all their friends drive Fords. There is always a random element of brand loyalty, or some other mitigating factor.

If you don't understand some of the parameters, do some research and find out what they mean. In any case it will be useful information down the road. Education is never a bad thing. Also, you can ask on the Forums, that's what they are here for. But don't expect others to make your decision for you.

It all boils down to YOU doing your homework and making a decision based on YOUR requirements. Other people's opinions can be weighted and taken into account, but ultimately it's your money, you have to determine how best to spend it.

MG

 

I've ordered one just to have a play with (Should be here tomorrow according to tracking)

I have enough spares in my workshop to rig something up and see how it plays compared to my usual setup (I currently run an Arduino with 4 DQ542MA Drivers on High Torque Steppers so will be a nice comparison)

Chris