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Thanks very much - this should be helpful.
I'm sure you're right about it not being a kit. Wondering if OpenBuilds had general building instructions for their various parts back then.
Hi all. I purchased a used OpenBuilds machine - several years old - and I'm wanting to disassemble, clean and reassemble the spindle plate...
You da man! Thanks.
OK - I'll dig away. Did a fairly complex relief panel carving successfully. I can tell there is some precision lost (I assume because the spindle...
So, I've surfaced my spoil board and getting ready to run "Hello World". I've noticed a good bit of play in the spindle mount mechanism. The...
Got it - thanks.
OK - I've purchased an inexpensive windows machine to do all this. Seems good so far. I'm installing the new Xtension limit switches I ordered....
With the Blackbox connected to the computer with usb, after installing the latest version of CONTROL, this the the log after hitting "Connect" on...
According to what I've read, I need to update firmware on both the blackbox and the interface. So I've tried both, starting with interface. When...
Great - I'll try it. Just to clarify, I should have the X32 connected to my Mac via the USB connection, correct?
I don't have access to a Windows computer. I have installed Python on my Macbook but don't know what to do next. I'm not versed in using advanced...
Also, I'm having issues with the Interface updating firmware (see attached screenshot of the log). I've tried updating from CONTROL, from WiFi and...
Got it - Spindle ordered. Here are photos of the used system I bought - maybe you can identify it
I'm out of town for a few days but will post some pics when I get back so you can help me with model. Can you give me pro's and con's of the...
Also, when I am setting up the Control software with the BlackBox, how can I tell which OpenBuilds machine I have (I purchased it used) so I can...
I'll be upgrading from the MK3/4 controller to BlackBox X32. Do I need to change limiter switches? Seems like the current ones have two-conductor...
By the way - I'm sure as I go along I'll have other newbie-type questions. Should I add them to this thread or start another one with the specific...
Perfect - thanks! I can't tell you how pleased I am with how responsive the OpenBuilds Team has been! In deciding which brand CNC to choose, I was...
In looking for an economical software for my 3D stuff (STL) I came across MeshCam. Converts the stl to gcode. Do you know if it's compatible with...
