Optical home and limit switches for cnc, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.

OX 1500 x 1000 mm

A portable foam cutter to make your forms everyware using a LiPo Battery.

Great bit of kit time will tell if it is up to the job

In this build we put together an awesome modular stand-up or sit down desk that is perfect of any home or office.

Low cost, Bluetooth enabled, 3 axis CNC controller. GRBL 0.9 compatible.

1000mm x 1500mm OX router using Openbuilds parts and plates by Chris Laidlaw

A 3-axis flying gantry (4'x4') mechanical kit is assembled. A 3D printer is used to make cable chain for tidy and cheap wire management. A BeagleBone Black development platform with Machinekit software (LinuxCNC) is configured to control a Xylotex motor driver box connected to an Openbuilds Ox direct-drive pulley and belt motion system. A vacuum dust-collection system is designed, CNC-routed and installed. A steel table is made to mount the table onto.

With the textile machine bearing feel better strength, better durability 用纺织机轴承感觉强度要好一些，耐用性更好

This slider uses an 500mm OpenBuilds C-beam and the design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. It can be used both motorized or not.

3.8 W laser add-on for C-Beam machine. Can easily be swapped with the router.

4-axis CNC Hot wire foam wing cutter

Fast, Large build area, CoreXY design

Modded Plate maker with: Smoothiebrainz board and DQ542MA SN04 Endstops Modded Z axis Aluminium build plate and renforced Y axis Dust shoe

A light 3D printer made of OpenBuilds hardware only

This is a simpel build of a Linear rail for the Dobot Magician.

Ca fait 2 ans que je rêve d'une Fraiseuse CNC. Ni trop grande ni trop petite, sans avoir le budget pour en acheter une toute faite. Je suis artisan menuisier ébéniste et j'ai finalement décidé de la construire. Le projet OX m'a séduit, alors je me lance.

A Miter Saw station built using a Dewalt Miter Saw Stand and V-Slot extrusions.

My goal is to upgrade the acrylic ANET A8 to all metal.

Larger, more rigid build plate C beam machine

This box is made from tough aluminum with plastic boards, helps hold WiFi Routers, Modems, or/ Ethernet Switches! The aluminum can resist the heat produced by these electronics, and the weight of the electronics, also being light itself. This box is the thing you need to hold your electronic devices!

CNC Mini Mill build with some mods after following standard build on Youtube video.

I wanted a machine that could easily switch between 3D Printing and Laser Engraving

CNC mill for carving / milling Greenland Paddles

My scratch build using shapeoko, xcarve, and custom parts.

Construction of a CNC table for a specific project that could cut an area larger than a door (>8'x4'). Much thought went into how to avoid the weight of the gantry bending the (long) Y axis, whilst still keeping down the complexity and cost.

The SMW3D OX, original other than a lot of learning!

pictures and mony doku see later

Crypto Mining rigs with vslot rail

Standard (If there is one) C-Beam with plnth

I'm building a CNC router for a long time. Here's the result on this long journee. I tried to do my best with the basic tools I have. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.

A simple to assemble, super clean and safe PSU case solution that fits into the OpenBuilds wire management ecosystem

This will be a complete overhaul of this router with some cool modifications.

Workbee 1510 screw driven build by MsDosFX.

C-beam machine mods.

Increase Z axis travel by 20-25mm with minimal modifications

This 3d printer framework was designed for use with the ceraStruder clay 3D printing extruder. More info coming soon.

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Inspired by previous Sphinx builds by Sorin (w/ MGN Rails) and Kenneth's witthuhnCNC XKLBR-1S. I wanted to create a desktop unit that kept a minimal profile and neatly contained the PS, Controller, and all wiring, making it a singular unit that could be easily transportable (as it will be doing double duty at my home and at work)

Easy to build series of enclosures for all your CNC needs!

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.

Standard build with high Z using a Gauss probe instead of a router.

This is a small desktop vacuum former that can be connected to a shop-vac and an electric heat source (like a grill for instance). You can control the time each appliance stays turned on, and the vacuum is automatically turned on when the tray is placed on top of the model. The vacuum table is 20x20cm wide, and I've tested it mostly with 1mm thick PET sheets.

A cabinet to keep a constant temperature for pizza or bread mother dough to grow.

This laser is a beast. Designed by Jonathan Frost, and built with 45x45mm aluminum for ultimate rigidity. It has a 4'x3' bed with a pass through that can be utilized to cut full 8x4' sheets of plywood, and has a motorized bed. Rēzo is not only faster and more capable than lasers like Thunder Lasers Nova 51 and Aeon Nova 10, but the final build costs are 40-60% less than said commercially available machines. Plans can be found at https://rezo1390.bigcartel.com/product/rezo-1390-plans

The Echinus Team change the Firmware from "Teacup" to "Marlin". I use this board in my 3D Printer and it works very good! So I write a short report.

An OX CNC router using Blue OX Solutions gantry plates, a Bosch Colt router, and most of the remaining parts coming from Openbuilds parts store. Table has about 22"x55" cutting capacity and I am planning on a combination T-Slot and vacuum hold down system.

I am building a simple home brewed printer. I have a background in industrial automation so I figured how hard could this be. The mechanical build was pretty smooth as was the electrical side. Now just getting plastic out the hotend is my stopping point.

A large 12x12x12 build area sturdy printer made of steel

Pretty much a straight OPENBUILDS OX that slowly getting some modifications.

This is a deltabot 3D printer build using CNC routed MDF and v-slot rails. Full description found in instructables.com.

My version of the Mug Plotter designed by Teed http://edinburghhacklab.com/ . Also used the Eibotboard from the original eggbot from evilmadscientists http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/partsmenu/188-ebb A huge thanks to Hexitex for his brilliant Four jaw chuck http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5791

In Greek mythology, Talos (/ˈteɪlɒs/;[1] Greek: Τάλως, Talōs) was a giant man of bronze made by Hephaestus (the Greek god of fire, metalworking, craftsmen and blacksmiths) who protected Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's shores three times daily.

Low cost, apple crate framed CNC.

Expands y-axis to 1000mm. 1/2 day build.

First venture into cnc machining I decided on the C-Beam .

This is a 1-Axis CNC Glass Grinder. It uses a hobby grinder to miter a precise angle on the edge of a piece of glass.

Here is the consolidation of my woodworking shop, a CNC Router!

This project shows how to use Openbuilds Vv slot extrusions and wheels to retrofit a Lulzbot Taz 4 or 5 printer. These modifications improve layer consistency, eliminate nozzle and bed sag, and allow for larger toolhead mounting. Project updates and newer accessory files may be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/piercet/designs

The C-Beam Evolution is an evolving machine. The MkII is inspired by Kyo's C-Beam Spinx but currently uses my own design of plates made of 8mm acrylic (X-axis ends) and 6mm polycarbonate (Y axis ends). The plates were made on the MkI but I hope to be able to make 6mm aluminium plates on the MkII for the MkIII.

24x32 Cnc Router, I used vSlot c Beam Extrusion and Wheels!

OX CNC built using the kit from SMW3D with a Smoothieboard 5 and external motor drivers.

A simple made hideaway for ugly electronics

A quick and easy way to make a 3-way mitered corner using Corner Connectors

just wanted to share my build of a huge 3d printer. It stands just over 2 meters tall and has a total print area of around 850mm x 850mm.

A simple approach to making the Eleksmaker A3 Laser build have a better functioning X-Carriage! Of course this assumes you bought an Eleksmaker A3 or plan to.

Inexpensive Custom CNC Machine or swappable Laser Engraver utilizing OpenBuilds ACRO System

I have shared many pictures of this project it is now complete I have had my first cuts on this machine and it is solid , still learning the new motion Controller. The Acorn is more like you would find on a commercial built CNC or CNC Lathe.But it does have all of the functionally one needs

I put this together to cut aluminum. Chips get everywhere! Cover your lead screws. Put the mill inside an enclosure. DON'T mount electronics (especially the power supply) inside the enclosure, chips will get into it and short it out. Remove the manual jog wheels, they contribute to chatter (something about having a mass on the end of the lead screw causes vibration). I cut at 14000 RPM, 0.05 inch width of cut, 0.05 inch depth of cut, 30 inches per minute and just barely avoid chatter.

My goal was to be able to enlarge my C-Beam with as many original parts as possible. I was able to recycle almost all of them with a only the two 500 mm rails left over. I used 1000 mm rails for the X Axis and I added another complete Y Axis assembly. I chose to keep it simple and I am very happy with the result!

This is a build that is just getting started. Not all of the parts are ordered or printed as of 5/27/2018. Hopefully in the next few weeks all parts will be printed and most parts ordered.

Makerparts.ca MPro Camera Slider System

This is a brief overview of the build of my macro imaging slide.

wooden parts of the enclosure can be removed easily used the existing extraction of my glass bead burners

Need to build a machine that accurately positions objects for processing by a computer vision algorithm? Here is an example of a machine that does that for a ball trajectory application. The black anodized V-rails work well for applications in optics and imaging where the machine needs to stay out of the limelight.

The purpose of this machine is to mix two parts of conformal coating with different viscosity in exactly 1:1 ratio and distribute the fluid on to PCB to seal and make it waterproof.

Triangular Towers

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate

A C-Beam machine design, strengthened with extra brackets and plates. GRBL controlled, opto-isolated inputs, jogging box.

Built from leftover T-Slot extrusions plates and hardware from other defunct projects.

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.

The goal for this bot is to lay down mustard on sausages and burger patties in a smooth and sexy way that looks good for the camera.

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

This project produced a movable framed canvas to cover a wall-mounted flat-screen TV when not being viewed, which at the touch of of a switch moves down below the TV and sound bar. The same switch is used afterwards to return the artwork up to cover the TV again. Photo shows mechanism without the canvas frame. See other photos.

I found this to be a very fun exercise in building Bessy and will continue to improve her in the future.

modifying ACRO

This is my build for an ACRO system with a custom z-axis for changing z height for focusing or for adjusting depth when making multiple passes when cutting.

I've learned a lot from building this machine, and had and will continue to enjoy using it. Let The CHIPS FLY!

1000mm x 1000mm linear rails, double gantry, build in Process... more to come

I built the lathe as a dedicated rotary axis, but I soon realized I could have a back up CNC for very little expense.

Fast, inexpensive, near-zero maintenance, and 2+ years of near-daily use.

My Minimill hit the gym, and isn't so mini anymore

Discover our unique DIY project that blends creativity, utility, and sustainability. This guide will take you through the construction of a LEGO display box, ingeniously crafted using offcuts of V-SLOT aluminium profiles and OpenBuilds accessories. Not only is this an eco-friendly approach to reusing surplus materials, but it also results in a stylish, functional display for your prized LEGO models. Whether you're a LEGO enthusiast or have little LEGO fans at home, this innovative project offers

CNC Mill built for cutting metal.

Plasma Mill CNC

A compact portable DIY camera slider for time lapse photography using a GoPro.

Document my OX build process. I will also be sharing SolidWorks parts files & assemblies.

A practical rotating and stand-alone spool holder which fits any filament extrusion 3D-printer. Several base files provided which make it fit different extruded aluminium profiles.

This will be an ongoing log as I build this machine. Name change by popular demand - at least a couple of us. :)

A small build using some small vslot scrap piece which shows the versatlity of the v-slot system