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Discussion in 'Announcements' started by Mark Carew, May 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM.

  1. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
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    Dear OpenBuilds Friends,
    After 12 amazing years, we’ve made the heartfelt decision to retire OpenBuilds.

    What began as a passion project grew into a global community of makers, builders, and innovators. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and deeply grateful for your support, enthusiasm, and trust over the years.

    We also want to take a moment to honor the incredible OpenBuilds Team members who pushed this company forward every day. Their tireless efforts, dedication, and passion made it all work. They have become great friends through the years, and we appreciate you all more than words can say.

    As the landscape has changed, operating costs have risen, making it increasingly difficult to continue sustainably. While this chapter is coming to a close, the legacy of OpenBuilds will live on in the countless projects, machines, and ideas that you've brought to life.

    We’ll be holding a final storewide sale as we wrap things up — this is a chance to stock up on parts while they’re still available. Details on this will be coming soon.


    Thank you again for being part of the OpenBuilds journey. It’s been an honor to serve this incredible community!

    From the bottom of our hearts and with deepest appreciation,
    Thank you for everything!
    Mark and Trish Carew and the entire amazing OpenBuilds Team


    Resources
    Our Team is actively exploring solutions for the forum to keep the community thriving.

    You can access our core tools and resources on Git:
    OpenBuilds Docs

    ️OpenBuilds CAM

    OpenBuilds CONTROL

    OpenBuilds Fusion360 Postprocessor

    OpenBuilds-Vectric-Postprocessor

    OpenBuilds-DRIVERS

    3D MODEL RESOURCES
    OpenBuilds - Profile - 3D Warehouse

    OpenBuilds® | CAD Models | GrabCAD

    Model search OpenBuilds - V-Slot
    - OpenBuilds - Recent models | 3D CAD Model Collection | GrabCAD Community Library
    - Vslot - Recent models | 3D CAD Model Collection | GrabCAD Community Library
    - Printables.com - OpenBuilds
    - Printables.com - V-Slot
    - Thingiverse - OpenBuilds
    - Thingiverse - V-Slot

    We deeply value the importance of these tools to our community and are committed to keeping them accessible. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being part of the OpenBuilds journey!

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  2. Adrian West

    Adrian West Well-Known
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    Hi,

    I placed an order late Wednesday night. I did not get a confirmation e-mail. So I tried to log into my account. That I no longer have a password. So I tried to reset it and I did not get an e-mail for that either. I did look in the spam folder. Nothing.

    just want to confirm I have an order before y’all shut down.

    Adrian west
    [private info removed for your safety]

    the address is a new build so it doesn’t validate on most websites.
     
    #2 Adrian West, May 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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  3. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Check in with the store directly Submit a ticket
     
    #3 Peter Van Der Walt, May 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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  4. jakev383

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    Just FYI - I had the same issue. I placed an order yesterday afternoon, but no emails and cannot log into the account I created. Reset password emails never arrive either.
     
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  5. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Still best to discuss with the Store - thanks https://support.openbuilds.com/support/tickets/new
     
  6. Soultie

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    Same issue here. Ticket created. Sad to see you guys go, you will be missed.
     
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  7. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Thanks, please proceed to contact the store
     
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  8. Anselm Wiskott

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    Hey guys, sorry to see you go.
    (I opened a thread on this), would it be possible to make the G-code generator available for download.
    I just love it and would hate to see it vanish in the haze.
    Thanx in advance and greetings,
    Anselm
     
  9. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
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    Resources
    Our Team is actively exploring solutions for the forum to keep the community thriving.

    You can access our core tools and resources on Git:
    OpenBuilds Docs

    ️OpenBuilds CAM

    OpenBuilds CONTROL

    OpenBuilds Fusion360 Postprocessor

    OpenBuilds-Vectric-Postprocessor

    OpenBuilds-DRIVERS

    3D MODEL RESOURCES
    OpenBuilds - Profile - 3D Warehouse

    OpenBuilds® | CAD Models | GrabCAD

    Model search OpenBuilds - V-Slot
    - OpenBuilds - Recent models | 3D CAD Model Collection | GrabCAD Community Library
    - Vslot - Recent models | 3D CAD Model Collection | GrabCAD Community Library
    - Printables.com - OpenBuilds
    - Printables.com - V-Slot
    - Thingiverse - OpenBuilds
    - Thingiverse - V-Slot

    We deeply value the importance of these tools to our community and are committed to keeping them accessible. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being part of the OpenBuilds journey!

    ps. Still adding more when they are completed
     
    #9 Mark Carew, May 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
    Last edited: May 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
  10. Edie

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    How much longer do you estimate tech service/support to be available?

    I am sorry to see OpenBuilds go.
     
  11. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
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    Thanks Edie we appreciate that, we are as well.
    We are hopeful over the next month we should be able to complete all task to say finished, but you know how everything takes longer than you think.
     
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