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Openbuilds largest Workbee is 39" (X) x 59" (Y). You can get away with the longer Y axis because the X axis resists some of the flex in the frame....
Hi @maxhill, as you are (like me) in the UK I may be able to help with 3d printing if you haven't got one (or a local friend with one) I'm away...
I am guessing that the X axis is left - right in your pics. If so you have a problem with your Y axis. The most likely is that the pulley is...
Hi @Mike Couillard, you said you have 8 mm ballscrews - if so what is their spec - or did you mean 8 mm leadscrews? Info would help to know if...
Mike has an Xpro V4. What software do you use to control? Since you have hard limits enabled does the machine stop when it hits the limit...
A bit of "spring" in the fixing for a pen is a good idea, so @sharmstr's suggestion of tape is a good way to go. Alex.;)
Good to hear @maxhill :thumbsup: And possibly use your machine to solve this point? Alex.:)
Backlash shows up when you change direction, so surfacing won't show it. Have you measured a square accurately (tip do a profile toolpath rather...
Mike posted some extra info to a new thread - I have tidied it into this thread - posting this so other contributors know first post has changed...
Have you checked for backlash/play in your machine? From the video I would start looking at the pulleys/motor fixing. Are your belts properly...
Don't forget what @David the swarfer said; "here is the complication ... older versions of GRBL used a different pinout to the newer version and...
Hi @Matt_Batt, loctite if you think that the part might be subject to a lot of vibration - but don't use the permanent variety! Also, a general...
Glad you got it sorted. Alex.
Bigger (heavier) doesn't necessarily mean better in terms of spindle either. You haven't said what machine you are thinking of but there are...
PS - I haven't tried Fusion's engraving toolpath yet, but if you plan to do a lot then Fengrave would be worth looking at....
Hi Max, I think plywood might be a problem, especially if it's not very flat and you end up cutting through a layer in places. I use mdf which...
Hi @ofek256, welcome to the forum - you have come to the right place for advice. I am sorry to say that I think your design is not rigid enough to...
Also see @David the swarfer's post in this thread : Parts not to dimension Alex.
You will probably get a cleaner finish on wood with conventional milling. Better on metal with climb milling. For soft plastic like polystyrene I...
Here's a starting point for looking at what others have done. Shawn's Workbee 1510 Alex.
