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I use Precision ACME Threaded Rod 1/2"-10 Size (1/2" Travel/Turn) 5 start (McMaster-Carr) on my 1500x850mm CNC. I had to make my own...
I finally got around to trying the Xbox controller with Estlcam. I should have done it a long time ago. This is the kind of jogging that is...
I second getting a "real arduino" some of the knock-offs have issues. All the machines I have built (other than the eggbot) use a real Arduino...
If you do not know the specifics of your parts, Google the part numbers first to determine the torque rating, step angle, etc... if your motors....
I may have to look at Draftsight. Currently I export the drawings I create in Fusion 360 as DXFs. But I have never tried to do it any other way.
Estlcam. ;) I like it. I broke a bit last weekend (underestimated the cut and had a hold down screw head in the way.) I put a new bit in, and re...
Check out trichoidal milling with estlcam. Estlcam.com
If using GRBL, read the wiki for more info. Most likely you will need to change the $1 value (my guess without knowing your setup). gnea/grbl
If your router has a dial for adjusting speed, there should be a chart in the owners manual that associates the various rpms with a corresponding...
I would stick to aluminum because it is way cheaper than acetyl. Especially if sourced from a local metal yard vs ordering it online.
The fun part will be finding good quality 6 inch end mills. Kodiak Cutting tools makes some long ones, but it is hard to find long ones in 1/4...
My NEMA 23s are 269 oz and I cut aluminum just fine on an 850 mm by 1500 mm screw driven ox variant. That being said, had these been available...
I agree with what you are saying. However, for me the decision was that since Tap Plastics was just a few dollars less for orange acrylic shipped...
I am building a box as well. Unfortunately, mine will be much longer since the focal length of my laser is about 180 mm.
I bought a piece from jtech photonics because even with glasses, I did not feel the protection was adequate because reflected light would get...
I have used GRBL Panel almost exclusively on my CNC. I have just dabbled in Estlcam recently. Anyways, this is what I use to preview my files...
Estlcam will also open dxf files. It can then make the gcode for grbl which can be used with any grbls sender such as grbl panel. I just use...
Mine is about this high, as well. I find myself using the spoiler board for a workbench for other projects because it is such a comfortable height.
Fusion 360 will create generate Gcode of the parts you want to cut. How to export G-code from Fusion 360 | Fusion 360 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
I have purchased endmills from here. Good prices and selection. End Mill Discount - Carbide End Mills
