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I just leave the fuse where it is and just solder that thick wire to both of it's pins. I use a 45w pencil. Let me see if I can find a good guide...
Johnny, I saw how you put the flexible coupling on to the motor shaft and Acme screw; I would change that as it will kill the working precision....
Johnny, Just a few quick tips: You can get cheap PSUs of ebay that were made for servers. They have a great clean power output and lots of...
O.B., There was a telephone number in your paypal receipt. Why try to contact them and get a reaction trough the community forum? Why could you...
Thank you BNiner, I forgot to add the flexible coupling I made in the file that was uploaded, on the next drawing I'll include it. You can find...
Hello Johnny, Looks like it's going to be a great build. I'll keep an eye on your project for sure! Don't let the wife hold you back! :eek:...
So you are looking for a project to start with? It must cut most soft materials and even up to aluminum when needed? Cutting area of 300*320mm...
Hello Shannon, Start with something easy, small!, later on you can make a larger one with most of the components. V-Slot is relatively cheap and...
Hello Adam, http://openbuilds.com/threads/better-5mm-5mm-flexible-coupling-drill-the-hole-you-need.1805/...
Contact the people at OpenBuilds partstore, use that contact form ;). -Ronald
Hello webitman, Thank you, it can still be improved a little. The manual is available now, it was uploaded a few hours before you posted but I...
Don't know, but at the OpenBuilds stores you only get up to 1500mm. Might have been a special order, I can't tell. I know the struggle to get the...
Darn Chinese! :ROFL::blackeye: Well, I can't go that way as I sopport OpenBuilds 101% ;). Thank you any way, I'll keep an eye on your project for...
I didn't say anything about spring loaded :D, but yes, I wasn't going spring loaded but was thinking about a bit of damping with rubber spacers,...
Hello Rob, Can you post the drawing or take a photo how the two V-Slots are put against each other to get the 8 feet / 2440mm? That would be...
Hello Nate, If you are okay with 800*800mm you might go with the Acme setup. After that the GT3 (GT2 3mm) will be good for an up to 1220*1220mm...
I'm working with CAD and 3D programs since 1996 (in a few months 20 years back!) and have found that freeCAD is only "free" if you have loads of...
Looks good Mark, but if people have problems using the website I wonder how far they come with building a machine :ROFL:. -Ronaldo_O
Hello John, No secret, just adjust your y-axis before a cut or make a mechanical bump where you can push your gantry against. Or, try not to bump...
Hello Flash22, Your write-up was a bit confusing until I came to the end of your story. You are talking about a C-Beam Machine mechanical kit and...
