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  1. P-Hacker
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    grbl and CNC differences for a 3d printer mind?

    I've been tinkering with & sort of designing, modding 3d printers for 6-7 years, and I've been following some build doc's for a CNC router frame...
    Thread by: P-Hacker, Oct 25, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: General Talk
  2. cranktown
    Thread

    Co2 Laser cutter/engraver using the OpenBuilds BlackBox

    Just converted my CNC laser over to use the the BlackBox motion control system, and so far, I really dig it! Super easy setup, and thus far has...
    Thread by: cranktown, Oct 1, 2021, 33 replies, in forum: Laser Cutters
  3. 5thstreetfab
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    Need Help with BlackBox and Interface

    Hey guys. I really don't know much about cnc, so any help would be awesome! I hooked up the blackbox and the interface. The machine will move...
    Thread by: 5thstreetfab, Aug 21, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: General Talk
  4. salaspangler
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    Struggling to get blackbox working?

    I just finished setting everything up, and I can't get any of my steppers to move with the control software. The controller shows up fine in the...
    Thread by: salaspangler, May 9, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  5. William Steele
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    I need someone to build me a simple gcode file

    I have a new 3018 prover that I bought for a project. All that I need it for is cut a simple rectangle out my product. The x axis is 90 mm and...
    Thread by: William Steele, Jan 5, 2021, 18 replies, in forum: General Talk
  6. Michael Cramer
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    Fusion 360 Question

    Hello all. Merry Christmas! i know this isn't exact a machine question but i could really use someones assistance with Fusion360. i have attached...
    Thread by: Michael Cramer, Dec 25, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: General Talk
  7. Michael Cramer
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    CAM - HELP

    Hey guys, noob here. Got my machine leveled and made the fixturing bed and all that fun stuff. On to trying to actually make my first cuts of...
    Thread by: Michael Cramer, Dec 18, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: General Talk
  8. Michael Cramer
    Thread

    Tramming issue?

    Hello all, I attempted my first surfacing operation on my lead 1515 on a piece of mdf and I’m getting a decent amount of these “waves” on the...
    Thread by: Michael Cramer, Dec 8, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: General Talk
  9. Michael Cramer
    Thread

    Using Multiple Bits - Question

    Hello all. I am new to the CNC world and ive spent all day learning Fusion360 CAM and i think i have a basic understanding at this point. A...
    Thread by: Michael Cramer, Dec 6, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: General Talk
  10. Michael Cramer
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    New to the CNC game: Questions

    Hello all! Let me just start out by saying that i am brand new to the world of CNC. I just finished assembling my Lead 1515 and just ran my Hello...
    Thread by: Michael Cramer, Dec 5, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: General Talk
  11. P.Abraham
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    Tolerance issue: HELP

    Hi there, I’m having an issue where in my y-axis leadscrews don't travel the same distance. The discrepancy is only about 2-3mm between the 2...
    Thread by: P.Abraham, Dec 4, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  12. widmanstatten
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    Automated Camera Operator - 7.2 Metre X axis 3.53 Metre Y axis 2.34 Metre Z axis

    Hi, My goal is to create a camera operator that replicates shots that I demonstrate to it. It needs to go 1-1.5 metres a second - bonus if it can...
    Thread by: widmanstatten, Oct 29, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Concepts and Ideas
  13. Afcj1993
    Thread

    Nema 17 mount interference?

    Hi, I have a nema 17 attached to a mount running off of an arduino uno using a tb6600 stepper driver. The motor will operate just fine up to...
    Thread by: Afcj1993, Oct 18, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: OpenBuilds Forum Help
  14. P.Abraham
    Thread

    Axes Maximum Travel + Soft Limit Issue

    Hi there, I'm trying to set up my soft limits. As an example, I'm trying to set my Z-axis max travel soft limit to 80mm. But after setting it,...
    Thread by: P.Abraham, Sep 19, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  15. Andreas Sørum
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    Newbie needs help!

    Hi guys. Just finished building my first cnc ever. I have everythibg working fine, except one thing. My z-limit microswitch doesn’t seem to work....
    Thread by: Andreas Sørum, Jun 13, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  16. Antonis Trikkas
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    Modifying old cnc

    Hello, I bought an old cnc router (est 2000) with old electronic stuff and cannot run on a new software. So i Want help to junk all the old...
    Thread by: Antonis Trikkas, May 9, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: General Electronics
  17. Dolehly
    Thread

    Help With Lead 1010 Amp Requirements?

    I am wanting to install a 100A sub panel in my garage shop, I want to make sure I have enough Amperage to handle my Lead 1010 as well as possible...
    Thread by: Dolehly, Dec 10, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: General Electronics
  18. MB460
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    At wit's end

    Hey guys. Going crazy trying to figure this out. I'm done for the night and I'm typing this on my phone. I don't have code examples. If I...
    Thread by: MB460, Nov 5, 2019, 65 replies, in forum: Control Software
  19. jmh474
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    some advice please

    So first off im new to the forum so just a big hello. Im new to the cnc scene but iv got some ok knowledge in electronics and some software...
    Thread by: jmh474, Nov 4, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  20. Ronald4418
    Thread

    Gecko G540 and Proximity Sensors

    Does anyone here have experience in hooking up Proximity Sensors to a Gecko G540 being controlled by Mach3. I have them wired correctly yet once I...
    Thread by: Ronald4418, Oct 28, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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