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  1. joseph stiklickas
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    Issues with genmitsu water cooled spindle vfd

    I was wondering if anyone has used the genmitsu mk100 vfd with their lead machine. i have one on mine but i cant figure out the settings for it to...
    Thread by: joseph stiklickas, May 9, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Motors
  2. Ethan Maloy
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    Can’t get rid of machine chatter

    I have been trying to chase away the chatter I am facing with my machine for a while now but am having no luck. Posted are videos of the machine...
    Thread by: Ethan Maloy, Mar 5, 2025, 15 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  3. JCMR
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    Errors OpenBuilds fusion 360 post-processor

    Hi im new to fusion and im having trouble making a plasma file,i keep getting these two errors i would love some help. Warning:...
    Thread by: JCMR, Jan 7, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: Control Software
  4. Chris Van Roekel
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    Southern California Newbie

    Is there anyone in So. Cal that's really good with the lead 1515? I've been messing with it for months now (off and on) been there 5 limit...
    Thread by: Chris Van Roekel, Jun 23, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: General Talk
  5. Ethan Maloy
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    Openbuilds interface gets stuck sending job.

    I got my interface set up today to run a job so that my laptop would not be tied up for 6 hours on the job. After some issues with the naming...
    Thread by: Ethan Maloy, May 23, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: Interfaces
  6. Ryan Kissee
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    Help with enclosure

    I am currently trying to build the enclosure in the attached files but i am not sure what parts i need or how to do this. I was hoping someone...
    Thread by: Ryan Kissee, Apr 25, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: Share Parts
  7. Elliott simmons
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    PLEASE HELP, can not connect to x32

    Somebody please help me, I’ve spent £3000 building a laser table and can’t even get it to connect to a computer, I’m using a Mac. It’s an acro...
    Thread by: Elliott simmons, Apr 7, 2024, 13 replies, in forum: Control Software
  8. Ethan Maloy
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    Need help with my tramming adjustment.

    Good morning, I am trying to adjust the tramming of my LEAD 1515 but have found no answers other than "adjust" without any details on where to...
    Thread by: Ethan Maloy, Mar 7, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  9. Zclaytonmiller123
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    X motor stuck high hum noise

    My cnc keeps getting stuck on x motor I have tried everything grounding certain things switched the interface to just a laptop it won't let me...
    Thread by: Zclaytonmiller123, Feb 21, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: Suggestions
  10. Eric44
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    Need help with Xtreme wheels

    Hey there , I'm putting together the CNC 1515 and watching the video, I'm at the part where he tightened the eccentrics to get the wheels snug up...
    Thread by: Eric44, Feb 11, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  11. Ethan Maloy
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    Poor Accuracy/Repeataability

    Good Morning! I have a box making project I am working on and this is a fairly large project that I am running out of time on and would really...
    Thread by: Ethan Maloy, Nov 5, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  12. CuttingDutchman
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    Question: Attach CNC directly to metal table

    Hello OpenBuilds forum members. I'm currently designing a CNC machine measuring 2000mm x 1200mm. I've observed the elevated prices of aluminum...
    Thread by: CuttingDutchman, Oct 16, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  13. Cameron Huggins
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    Y axis limit switch permanently tripped

    Using an Open Builds LEAD 1010 fully loaded with an Blackbox x4. Used troubleshooting page to help diagnose... The wire as of right now has...
    Thread by: Cameron Huggins, Jun 30, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: OpenBuilds Forum Help
  14. Dr.Deo
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    OBC interface and other weird behaviours

    I got mayself a 10 year old stepcraft 420 CKV router and im currently trying to bring it back to life. Im using a MKS DLC 32 with 8825 steper...
    Thread by: Dr.Deo, Jun 4, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  15. TC Follansbee
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    Issues with accuracy

    Openbuilds lead 1515 running router11. 1/4 compression bit. Cutting whisky smokers out, pretty simplistic design with 3 ovals. The problem is that...
    Thread by: TC Follansbee, Apr 27, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  16. Tres
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    X32 Blackbox XTension connectors installed backwards?

    Hi everyone, I just got the new x32 blackbox motioncontrol system and was looking into how to set it up, when I noticed that it looks like the...
    Thread by: Tres, Feb 26, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: General Electronics
  17. Ted Moyer
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    Lead 1515 Tramming rocking heavy spindle

    LEAD 1515 HIGH Z MOD 4KW ER20 7.5 KW VFD Hey team OB it may have got missed or maybe I should post in a different place. Please see link above...
    Thread by: Ted Moyer, Nov 22, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  18. Tj Ellison
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    Open Builds Lead 1515 X Axis Please Help (video)

    My lead 1515 x axis is binding I have done everything I know to fix it it keeps binding I’ve ran the lead screw with a drill I’ve use silicone...
    Thread by: Tj Ellison, Oct 7, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  19. Jackson Maberry
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    Help choosing parts: y-z luthier router

    Hello, New to the forum! Hoping to get some help selecting parts for a project I've had in mind for a long time. The needs of violinmakers are...
    Thread by: Jackson Maberry, Aug 1, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: Concepts and Ideas
  20. Darklink594
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    Need advice on upgrading

    So I bought this cnc off fb marketplace a couple years ago. The guy built it from open build parts. It uses belt drives for the x and y axis, and...
    Thread by: Darklink594, Jan 30, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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