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There are things you can do to counter this of course.
Just keep in mind that as you increase the length of your x axis, you loose rigidity. Especially if you're hanging a heavy water cooled spindle...
Nevermind mind this if you're going with a longer x axis. The extrusions do come tapped but it's not difficult to tap them if need be. If you're...
The x axis needs to be 503mm then. This is to allow a 1.5mm gap between the gantry plates and the side of the machine. I'm not sure if the...
So I ended up receiving two computers from someone that was getting rid of them. One was a small dell with an older i7 920 and the other was a...
I'll be interested to follow your progress. I'm going to be making some changes to improve overall machine rigidity and after that, I'll be able...
My setup is basically an Arduino uno based CNC controller embedded in the host PC.
If you need 5v and you're using a host PC like me, tapping into a spare 5v line is no problem as long as all your components share a common ground.
Are you using a mach 3 controller?
So I ended up using these db9 connectors for the stepper motor cables instead of using the aviation connectors most people use. I did this because...
I agree, I really feel like I still have plenty of room to work with and I'll probably have issues with machine rigidity before hit the limits of...
Oh if you're planning on using linear rails, Chris from Blue Ox will do custom work also.
I personally haven't run into any issues with the high torque steppers yet.
Just make sure you get the correct drivers. Im actually not even able to push these drivers to their limits because the steppers wouldn't have it.
I would imagine so. Maybe something in the range of 425 oz/in? That plus a 48v PSU and I don't think you'd run into any issues.
Hey I read what you said about the antibacklash nuts and the countersunk holes. Nice work milling the standoffs down on the end but I want to warn...
As for the motors and drivers, I went with the dq542 drivers and high torque nema 23. They're running off a single 24v psu but I would like to...
No problem. Hayri, the designer of that controller, is really helpful. It's a solid board. The vfd to controller wiring took some trial and error...
I'm using the Phoenix CNC controller. You can find it on tindie. I had no problems interfacing with my VFD.
Let me be more clear about the purchases I've made: Complete Openbuilds Sphinx parts $1,300 Blue Ox Plates $300 Spindle / VFD $300 Phoenix CNC...
