Build List
Build Author Mark Carew Views 76448
OpenBuilds Workbee 1510 (60" x 40")
The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510 - 1500x1000 Belt Driven CNC Machine
ME-Mini 3D Printer
Prusa mini inspired 3d printer
Build Author Steve Hall Views 2974
Cartesian Style Build UK
Another Cartesian style build with parts from the UK, US & China.
Lead 1510
Customised Lead 1010 making it a 1510. T-Track work area with dual Y limit switches for auto-squaring. Powered by xPro v5 & CNC.js
Build Author Paul Amelang Views 3530
4x8 CNC Router for Composites
Router for making plugs for composite part production, and for cutting CFRP.
Build Author lekey Views 6309
Modular Desktop Vacuum Former
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.
ME - Laser CNC
Build of a small laser engraver using V-slot profiles and 3d printed parts
LEAD 710 with High Z mod
Overview of a 700mm x 1000mm machine based on the LEAD design and with the High Z mod from the start. Will have a parts list you can use to build yourself if you like the formfactor
Build Author Johnny Reich Views 974
ProLight 1000 Mill Retrofit
Update a 20-year old bench top milling machine with OpenBuild Ecosystem electronics.
Gärschrank
A cabinet to keep a constant temperature for pizza or bread mother dough to grow.
An other Ox Metal Build AZ
Had left over parts from cnc plasma build.
Fastmill CNC
Very cheap CNC made from laser fired and bent parts.
Build Author shanehooper Views 25310
Workhorse 3D Printer
Large 600mm x 350mm x 350mm Build Volume with lead screw driven motion. The printer build has a moving gantry and fixed heat bed. Open Source
DIY Vacuum Hold Down table
A simple vacuum hold down/clamp set up using a 6hp canister vacuum.
Gauss Probe Machine
Standard build with high Z using a Gauss probe instead of a router.
Ooznest OX CNC Build
Ooznest OX CNC build
big_recnc v2.0
cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
HYDRA multi tool CNC , based on ACRO
modifying ACRO
Build Author Ryan155 Views 8472
RIGCNC
I made a mill from first principles because I didn't like any of the ones that were out there, More info can be found on the website RigCNC.com
6 Axis Motion Control Camera Rig (PAN, TILT, ROLL, SLIDE, FOCUS, ZOOM)
6 axis rig based on OpenBuild C-Beam and ESP32 MCU, WiFi controlled with custom app.
Build Author Scott Drake Views 13938
1500x1000 CNC Router
1500x1000, additional frame stiffening from laser cut Stainless steel bracing plates, Nema 34 motor upgrade and Hiwin 16mm ballscrew additions on the way. Ethernet Smooth stepper control, 2.2kw Water cooled spindle. Schneider atv320 variable speed drive. SICK inductive limit switches, Leadshine Em882S stepper drivers ,1kw 62V supply for Stepper drives
Corexy laser
I have tested my Opt Lasers laser module on a "open" frame for some time. Decided that I want to test a corexy setup and combine it with a boxed/enclosed design - my goal is to get high precision + a safe setup with protection from the laser light + a fan to extract the smoke/exhaust..
First CNC Router
My very first CNC Router build. It's completely scratch built.
Build Author Quentin Karmark Views 5472
Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill retrofitted with OpenBuilds
Used Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill with Water-cooled Spindle and RichAuto serial pendant retrofitted with OpenBuilds/Blackbox/Interface
Pick and place
Pick and place based on the Openbuilds ACRO 20x20
Prototype Rack-n-Pinion 4'x8'
This is a custom gear rack drive machine with a 4'x8' cut capacity.
Build Author theracermark Views 2741
Reviving the Origonal PhlatPrinter with BlackBox
Reworked PhlatPrinter Gen1 Adding dual nema 17s to all 3 axis Supprot for carriage to insure even dept cuts Lighting for view of cutting area
Build Author wackocrash5150 Views 16953
45W CO2 Laser Build
A co2 laser build that is heavily inspired and based quite a bit off Pedro Fernandez' 50w co2 laser build. This is my first build post so, bare with me.
Black gear 1500X3000
My cnc update and rebuild.
My Openbuilds Journey
I've learned a lot from building this machine, and had and will continue to enjoy using it. Let The CHIPS FLY!
Magnetic CNC Dust Shoe with LED lights and Camera*
Making my own magnetic dust shoe with led lights and a camera. Showing my progress from beginning to now.
Some Improvements on the Workbee 1000x1000
Improvements both real and suggested for the Workbee assembly
(Smaug) 100w 1500x1000mm CNC Laser
Laser CNC made with mostly Openbuilds and amazon sourced components. Lots of 3d printed components as well. The main purpose is to cut EVA foam.
Pro Light 1000 CNC Machining Center Rebuild
Replacing the Pro Light control box with a Open Builds BlackBox.
Build Author boutrous Views 7350
Laser Rotary Attachment
Build Summary updated after parts list completed
Homemade CNC Router (Under $400)
So Instead of buying a CNC Router which can cost thousands of dollars I ventured on the quest to design and build my own. I have multiple parts to this series. Hopefully all of my information I share helps!
Build Author Mike Campbell Views 9016
bor 454-D
A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components.
Phlat Printer 3 meets Open Builds
I will go over the attachments for the PP3 Z axis. soon. Before any thing else .You need to know the first PP3 ,used SKP 7 and Mach 3. Later on they used CNC USB.
Build Author Mark Carew Views 1156214
OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine
OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine. A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a great router that is sure to inspire!
Build Author ckgottabuild Views 2549
Lead CNC 1010 Platform and Rotating Laptop Mount
Moveable Lead CNC1010 build with handles on four corners. Everything fits on one sheet of cut out 4x8 plywood
Build Author Jacob Christiansen Views 5164
ACRO 1010 with custom Z axis
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.
Workbee with less irritations
My workbee build with some add ons
Build Author Genetoys Views 2169
Oven Dog
Building a printer that can fit inside and operate at ~200 C oven temperatures
Build Author nickchnv Views 9915
Rigid Compact Desktop C-BEAM
This modified C-Beam, is a compact, powerful and affordable desktop CNC.
V-Slot 2020 EggBot
To build a simple EggBot
Build Author OpenBuilds Views 3301
Interface magnetic mount
A simple build that helps you to mount the OpenBuilds Interface to the front of your machine.
Build Author RSch Views 3036
Scroll-saw Spiral Cutter
Attached to a scroll saw you can cut nested wooden spirals with this jig. Make two, three, four ... interlocking spirals that unwind/unscrew. Fascinating toys or art objects!
Custom push cart for CNC machines
I’m custom building a push table / cart for my cnc machines mostly out things I already had in my garage. Using a gray push utility cart as the main body and building around that.
Build Author CNCGear Views 8375
The BlackBee CNC
Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit
Build Author Indieflow Views 109295
Indie i2
A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The design is OpenSource allowing those with the capability to make their own parts get up and running.
Filament winder ( carbon fiber )
Carbon fiber filament winder
Build Author C-CNC Views 12185
Gantry Style CNC from plywood
I am currently 15 years old, from Germany and trying to build a low budged CNC router. I only designed this CNC based on other CNC routers that I have seen and what I am able of. It consists mostly of 2.3cm plywood to keep costs down. The size of the work area is approx. 40 x 80 cm. I would be really glad if you could give me advice's for improvement on the design and everything else ... ( I could really need your help :) ) enjoy :)
Build Author Retsaj Views 50988
Standalone Torch Height Controller for CNC Plasma Cutting
A Torch Height Controller helps improve plasma cut quality and can save a CNC Machine from crashing. This design doesn't require you to know electronics or need any custom circuits... Its plug and play! This is a COMPLETELY standalone controller with a built-in Driver powerful enough to run just about any stepper motor. (maybe a little to powerful for a NEMA17)
Laser engraver
CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board
Gigantesque CNC
This is a upgrade to make a little deeper and a little bigger foot print for cutting. This is a copy of design off Rob Taylor idea for Dbl C Beam setup. The goal though is to design it around a new build with minimal tools for some one with no cnc access. Drillpress and drill bits and tap set. A 10in Non ferrous metal cutting blade for my table saw. Paper printer for printing DXF files.
Build Author crypt-tek Views 8773
crypt-cube
The crypt-cube is another project I've been working on off and on over the past year, unlike my previous built C3DO this is a much smaller built with a volume of 318mm x 240mm x 220mm. With this build my main focus is precision and speed.
Build Author mathom713 Views 8442
27" by 40" CNC
DIY design and build of a roughing 2' by 3.5' CNC router
1.3m x 1.3m RF laser cutter
RF 100w laser cutter build, aluminium extrusion
Build Author Kyo Views 21944
Sphinx 55
A Sphinx build to inspire and encourage all those who want to get started with cnc to check out Opensbuilds line of machine bundles and hardware.
Build Author Corey Corbin Views 4869
Ball Screw Carrier.
Create a ball screw carrier with out BF BK bearing blocks.
first CNC build
It start out to be an upgrade of a CNC 3018-PRO but ended up being a full build
DRO
Belt drive linear scale for Mill and Lathe
Build Author M1dn1ghtN1nj4 Views 7838
The Beast
This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!
K-Cup Sealer
This is a K-Cup sealer i constructed does a fine job
Build Author 2SIsurf Views 4234
Hotwire cnc Surfboards
Xl 2 axis foam cutter Eps Surfboard blanks Simple open concept but high production machine. Shape 3d case with open builds controller
LEAD 1515, HGH15, SFU1604 Ball Screw
Project Completed.
Bessy 4x4
I found this to be a very fun exercise in building Bessy and will continue to improve her in the future.
Build Author Sergei Starovoitov Views 3139
Motorized mic stand
This system allows you to adjust the position of the microphone remotely
Build Author Frank Gore Views 7027
Kossel Extreme
A custom Delta printer for large projects with any filament that still retains speed and accuracy, all within a 15 amp/110VAC power budget. Based on Johann's Mini Kossel design.
The dwarf
This is a build for those of us that want to work fairly large but are in a tight space and budget
CupriForge
This build will use 1/2 inch copper water pipe as the primary material for all structural parts. As of now my intent is a cartesian design drawing from a few popular printers. I'm going to use the least amount of printed parts as possible and locally source as much as I can. I have built an EMT-conduit core-xy printer in the past and while it worked out fine, I feel copper is easier to work, manufactured with more precision, still reasonably inexpensive and will look super cool!
MOVABLE ART TO SCREEN WALL-MOUNTED TV
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.
Keeping thing quiet with a custom C Beam XL
A small form factor machine in a soundproof enclosure
Rotary axis for Workbee
Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.
LR/BS CNC Router
An easy to source/easy to build, yet quite robust CNC router. This design has not yet be implemented.
Another C-Beam machine
This is basically a Sphinx variant with few changes of my own...hope it'll work.
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build
WorkBee1510 with retractable space saving stand and customize build Marlin firmware and MarlinPanel (GCode Sender/UI)
Build Author OpenBuilds Views 22286
INTERFACE CNC Touch Control System
Super cool standalone Human-Machine Interface for controlling your CNC machines!
750x750 Plasma cutter table
It startet in May with some leftovers from a cnc router build. Now in the middle of December its 99% finish. Everything is lowcost, spend about 1600$ so far.
Build Author OpenBuilds Views 8731
Swing Arm
Simple Swing Arm Build for the Modular Table Series. Create a simple vacuum swing arm that swings over your machine keeping your vacuum hose and router cord, etc. up and out of the way
Improved CBM
Yet another build of an improved C-Beam Machine, improving stiffness, size, versatility, and strength without increasing costs much.
Build Author OpenBuilds Views 18180
OpenBuilds Table Series
The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.
Build Author Stokrotka74 Views 5537
Racoon CNC
This is a Sphinx variation, aimed to minimize footprint and maximize workarea. Work in progress.
V-rex , Low cost CoreXY
Easy to build,low-cost, CoreXY
AcoustoPlot3D
The Sphinx has all the components I need, except it will need a taller vertical lead screw, the same length as the horizontal ones. It will also need legs. So I need to start with the Sphinx parts list, then make a few changes.
CNC Plasma Table 006
Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
CoreXY Cubish
A dual extrusion CoreXY printer with a 290 X 290mm build volume built entirely out of 2020 aluminum extrusion and using openbuilds mini-carriages for motion.
ACME OX (A Lead Screw Driven Ox Derivative (850x1500))
Another build based on the original OX design with a cutting area will be about 26" (680mm) x 50" (1300mm) and driven by lead screws.
Build Author Jose Alezandre Views 1252
Mighty Chihuahua
The idea was to use materials from previuos failed projects into a succesful one. I have build this tiny but powerfull CNC machine mainly using the universal gantry plates for the X and Y axis. Also another innovative part is the fact that I assembled the Z gantry with 2 aluminum sections of 20X40 and one aluminum seccion of the 20X20. I used NEMA 17 stepper motors with GT2 pulleys. This was designed on Fusion360
Build Author Damian V-SLOT Poland Views 11061
Router Sled V1.1 V-SLOT
We want to present you the new design of the device which is Router Sled. The whole structure is made of aluminum elements and ensures good quality of the device. We used V-SLOT aluminum profiles and OpenBuilds accessories for the construction. The instructional video can be found on our YouTube channel (subtitles in English soon)
Build Author Colin Russon Views 2927
TITAN GAMBIT
Anti-Twist Design, larger lead screws, enhanced M8 wheel sets.
YAWBM - Yet another Workbee Modification
Increase Z axis travel by 20-25mm with minimal modifications
Build Author OpenBuilds Views 12215
C-Beam® Tension XL Linear Actuator
Bringing your lead screw precision and accuracy to new lengths using a simplistic tension system!
3D Printer 051
Functional real-world 3D printer build with RM2-2RS bearings in routed V grooves on phenolic resin rails (lab countertop scraps) and NSK 25mm linear rails/trucks.
Horizontal CNC V-Beem v1
V-Beem horizontal milling machine built on OpenBuilds components. Simple structure, great expansion possibilities, high stiffness.
Build Author mytechno3d Views 14522
Cut To Length Machine
A Cut To Length machine controlled by computer
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser
Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
Build Author Troy Joachim Views 13450
Sigron IDEX
BNC3D Signax + Voron = Sigron IDEX
Build Author Sergio Di Ventura Views 7543
Prusa Dragon LR
Below are the details of my build and a good story for those who read till the end. Sorry for the grammar