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A guy posted a lathe here awhile back and had written a post processor for vectric v carve. He has removed it since then, but I downloaded the...
One thing I did notice was that I could not get it to cut if I had homing/limit switches installed and working. It would give me an error. I...
I did a whole lot more building, but I just couldn't wait any longer. Also, I am definitely getting an enclosure. The first attempt is at...
According to their forum, the Mega V uses a forked version of GRBL for their controller:
If you go with an arduino and separate drivers, there is no need for a CNC shield. Save the money and just use the pin-out on gnea/grbl
Thank you for taking the time to write this up!
Your black metal box is not the same BlackBox as OpenBuilds sells. You may be better off seeking help in MillRight's forum. There may be other...
If you need a 3d model that can be imported unto Fusion 360, McMaster Carr has a close representative model. The hole pattern and all other...
The entire spec sheet is there in the description. Also, in the written description under the details: "4pcs square type carriage bearing block...
Are you using Estlcam to control the machine? If so, the machine pauses for tool changes. You turn off the spindle, change the tool, re-zero the Z...
Now I have new projects to try. I was just happy with my garage door being able to open and close by voice (or phone) command, but there is so...
I was just going to use a sawzall with a metal blade and if that doesn't work, an angle grinder.
I got around to calibrating the X, Z, and Y (rotary) axis the other night. I originally used the calibration wizard, but my eyes are not what they...
Are the Cbeams on the Y axis space properly? What I did when I originally built mine was fasten one side of the Y down tight. The other side was...
Myself and others here have purchased these. I bought three sets, but could probably got away with 2. I use a top and bottom for each side of the...
If you want something to be stable, do not use 2x4s if possible. Make your own if you have a table saw. When I need perfection, I glue up 3...
Winston Moy also does a good one showing how to do it with Fusion 360. [MEDIA]
4 total. A 40 Watt CO2 laser will be impractical to add to a CNC router. They are made of fragile glass tubes that are about 700mm long....
Consider building a heavy torsion box style table top and build it on a very flat surface. I made one for my 150mm x 850 mm build and I did it on...
I am considering the 510 OpenBuilds Modular Enclosure System so prior to squaring the machine and permanently fastening it down, a temporarily...
