Mark Carew

Is there a quick link somewhere on the site to the CAD files for the Openbuild parts?

Mark, I sent a email but haven’t heard anything back yet.

Does the machine come with everything you need?
On the C-Beam options is shows that there is a control board that is out of stock. If I buy the machine, what control comes with it?
Do you sell the water cooled spindles?
Do you offer free shipping
If I’m close to you can I pick up the package to save on shipping cost?

Hey Mark, I'm building an c-beam plate maker cnc, but my Z-axis doesn't seem like it'll go low enough to touch thespoiler board. Any suggestions

I'm very new to all this. Considering this package: black rails, wiring kit, NEMA high torque motors, power bundle, thinking of opting for blackbox controller, and the dust shoe. I'm thinking of purchasing Vcarve to complement the LEAD 1010 along with using openbuilds software. Would you mind letting me know if this is everything I would need to get started? Do instructions for assembly come with the build?

Mark I seen you replied to someone about a phone number for support in April of last year. I am looking to buy the Lead Machine and I’d like to purchase it through your eBay store as I have a PayPal offer that expires tonight at midnight.

Any chance you know how to make that happen?

I’ve emailed the parts store. Sent a message of Facebook, and filled out a contact form.

I have until midnight to make the order.

Can you recommend a C-Beam Linear Actuator Bundle that has been used or would work well for the original OX build? I am looking for an upgrade from mine that would give me a stiffer z axes. Has anyone done this?.

@Mark Carew Hello Mark, So we decided to go with the bigger size V Wheels than the mini wheels. However I have one question about the wheels. Are these V Wheels corrosion resistant and is it okay for to be used outdoor?

I use the soft "PROCESSING" to control my table.
I have an "openbuilds 1050 XYZ".
I would like a list of possible commands between PROCESSING and the XPRO card.
For example "$ H" allows me to do a homing etc ....
Thanks for your help.

Greetings

Congratulations on the work, thank you for your support and successes. Greetings from my QTH Brazil .

Hello Mark, I am currently assembling Delrin Mini V Wheel Kit on a M5 screw and I have 8x5x1 precision shims on both sides of the wheel. When i tighten the assembly and roll the wheels, it makes clicking noise,which makes me think that the shims rubbing against the outer rim of the wheel bearing. Is there a way to fix this problem? Perhaps smaller OD shims? I have a shim in between the bearings

I've got the original Phlatprinter. But it's getting tired. Any "Kit's" available to replace it?

hi mark is there a way to hook up a dust boot on this model so its stationary

Hi Mark, This is Ernie. I'm having a problem with my Phlatprinter 3. When I send a job, it starts ripping the foam in a diagonal all the way across the FFF. Tried a test simple 2 inch square drawing and does the same. I can jog the machine via the controller software in every direction. I need your help in trouble shooting this issue. Thanks [email protected].

What do i do next. I built my machine and don;t know how to connect it to my laptop. I used a db25-1205 bob with a uc100 adapter to usb and connected to laptop. What do i do next???

HI Mark,

I am a novice to CNC and would like to build a pen plotter cam laser cutter in one machine. I am looking forward for your help in getting me understand things . Any beginners things to go through or stuff like that?

Hello Mark,

I had XPRO V3 working fine, until this afternoon. I was configuring homing settings and after making necessary changes to grbl config.h file and compiled it in Arduino, I was flushing the .hex file to my XPRO board, when suddenly all the light on the board turned off and I can only see the 5V green LED, and flickering green LED on the USB port on the board.

Hi Mark,

So I am a senior in college doing mechanical engineering. For one of your projects, I was thinking of using your project "v-slot linear actuator". I just had one question but the accuracy of the system. How accurate do you think we would be able to control the linear position of the trolley on the linear rail?

Hi mark building my first machine need some cam help on a project i eould like to do any suggestions

Hey Mark, I am new to the CNC community. I was looking at buying a C-Beam and was wondering if this build would be OK to use a laser diode down the road and alternate between them? And would I need to change out anything on the machine in order to do this i.e. boards, frame work etc;

Hi Mark I'm a newbie reading all the daily new builds but this supposed build is just a spam advert for hair loss stuff: https://openbuilds.com/builds/https-alphajackedhelp-com-boli-testoboost.5919/
Cheers Keith

Hi Mark, I'm just getting started with DIY CNC machines and love all the info here at Openbuilds. I want to build a machine similar to the Ox you did but I'll have to do it in increments. Do you think I could use Corian (a solid surface counter-top material) to make the plates, it's 1/2 inch thick, very sturdy and machines nicely. Thanks, I'm chompin at the bit to get started!

Hi Mark, I'm a newbie, can you tell me how do I build from scratch and make sure I got all the part I need ?

Hi Mark, would you like my Solidworks model of the ACRO Laser system?

Mark,

I love the MiniMill and plan to purchase the build kit. However, I am already interested in increasing the X axis travel and thought about purchasing a longer piece of C-beam and longer lead screw to do so. What is the maximum you think can be supported off of the Y axis travel C-beam without changing the entire design. I'm willing to purchase reinforcement pieces as necessary.

Thanks,
Michael Dwyer

Hello Mark,
Strange that I can not find anything here on site about pending laser engraver release?
No news, nothing.
Do you have any date, anything?
Power, size?
// Oliver

Hello,
Need some advice regarding choosing between C- Beam XL or OX.
Plans are to later add 17W diode laser on Z axis.
Which one is to preffer. If I choose OX I will almost att once change it to OX Metal with lead screws so cost will be the same.
I do not like belts on any machine.
All tips are wellcome.
// Oliver

Changed the 250mm supports with 400mm c-beam, accurately cut by Ooznest (no filing, thank God), now I have great Z travel on the XLarge.

Hi, I purchased a C-Beam XLarge kit from Ooznest in the UK; very good experience and producing some really nice parts, 2d and 3d. I wonder if I could get your opinion on changing the 250mm long c-beam Posts that support the X Gantry to say 300mm in order to increase the Z travel?