Separate names with a comma.
Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.
All documents are found here. start [OpenBuilds Documentation] For the power case v1.9 this is the guide docs:powercase-v1.9:start [OpenBuilds...
There is a pwm output for lasers. This shows how to wire your 12v three wire laser. docs:blackbox-x32:connect-3-wire-laser [OpenBuilds...
The command for the Z would be the same for the other axis. If your Z was at 10, then you would have to command the Z to go -10mm to get it to...
Also, broken endmills work great as locating pins. Because they can be pretty long, I put the endmill shaft in a vise and snap it in half. Then...
You need to mill holes into your piece and your spoil board for locating pins. Then when you flip it, it will always be accurate. Here is a video...
Those will work. I have similar ones.
This guy posted his build here on the forum, but removed it. He goes through the set-up on his webpage. K40 Laser Cutter Rebuild (12x24in) –...
What kind of plywood? Some just do not cut well. A down cut endmill will help to keep it from chipping out.
That is an OpenBuilds stepper motor. https://us.openbuilds.com/nema-23-stepper-motor-high-torque-series/
Thanks for providing the link. Those are some great carves. I love the mirror. I need to do one of these for my favorite backpacking spot near...
If it is a simple PDF, I have also found this works very well. However, I recently was asked to engrave multiple whiskey boxes with my laser and...
I already have plenty of CNC machines, but you got me interested in checking out the instagram page and sadly both your link and the one on your...
That should work. I did it for years, but when I rebuilt my machine I added homing switches. I prefer them because of something happens during a...
OpenBuilds Control does. OpenBuilds Software: OpenBuilds CONTROL and OpenBuilds CAM - FREE software to run your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Pen Plotter
If you set your Z zero to the table top (spoil board) it should never cut into the table top unless 1) you tell it to by accident or on purpose...
I would (and did) just make custom plates for the pillow block when I built my first CNC ACME OX (A Lead Screw Driven Ox Derivative (850x1500))....
If the used one had a Dewalt or Bosch router it should have been tight.
Are you putting a 65mm spindle into the OpenBuilds 71mm spindle mount? If so, I would add one of these: Router Mount Adapter
I see you mention you calibrated the machine. To get the most accurate cuts, you should calibrate each axis over as long of a distance you can....
You may have to work them back and forth with the drill a few times.