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Unfortunately, any forum I have ever participaed on - which is a lot - it takes moderation and rules to keep things under control and to the...
People are already posting ads on the forum, soon those posts will clutter up and spoil looking for the valuable info. Contain ads (but keep them...
Yes, the pipe strapping seems a little hackish, but it worked great. I'll try to take a better pic, it doesn't look good, but works great. The...
I just wanted to report what I feel is excellent compatibility of the V-Slot with 12mm hardened linear shaft and bearings. I recently changed my...
As I was wiring the post, I realized I would need to support both ends. I have started the change and got the Z and X axis done, it's much much...
I'm part way through the first of my 2 builds and I am curious about the flexible couplers that are used between the motor and the leadscrew. With...
A comment about my gantry. I really struggled with the plate configuration. My goal was to use parts store parts, since I felt the OX plates were...
Not part of the build, but... before I could even start this build, I needed more space in the workshop. This turned into a workshop remodel. I am...
Steve B published a new build: A small, quiet and clean desktop CNC designed for fine cutting. Read more about this build...
I was going to ask about this. Given the load, I can't see this pulling a lot of amps, even when cutting. Have you measured the amps while...
I am building a 1' x 1' now. I haven't started my build log yet. But, I cut my v-slot today The gantry is fixed, the surface will move in the Y...
Took a second look at the plate design. I think the culprit in my case is that I'm using the spacer blocks to build the linear actuators similar...
This seems like an old problem, but I just assembled a gantry plate that appears to have the issue. I set it up for 60mm v-slot, the eccentric...
Robert - I found the same 6600's you show there. I am leaning this direction. Do you have experience with one form of 6600 board over another. If...
Mark, are the NEMA 23's on your OX 2.8A/Coil? Your not having problems with the DRV8825's over heating? They are certainly an economical option...
Any recommendations for higher current drivers? The Poloku drivers can't handle the NEMA 23 motors according to their specs, they have a max of...
After thinking about this a little more, I don't think it'd work for the Plasma/THC. The reason is that a single G-Code generate a long motion in...
Making the Y axis motor plates. I cut a template from my laser cutter and used to drill 5mm holes in 1/4 6061. Then cut them out on a band saw....
Plates from Chris Laidlaw - My custom gantry sides and standard X and Z Axis plates. Also got a standard mount for Dewalt Router. [ATTACH]
Doing a little research, thought I'd post my idea in case anyone has any thoughts to contribute. I would like to add two features to a GRBL setup...
