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Travel Printer

Build using standard parts as much as possible, Open Builds etc. To keep printer usable for more materials will be trying a heated bed with rotary elec union for the thermistor and power.
SolidCore CoreXY

All metal CoreXY 3D Printer Design with triple z, kinematic bed, and scalable corexy mechanism.
New Workbee Z Axis

Hopefully an upgrade of the Z axis of the Workbee.

Build Author
Edgar Mata
Views
2087
ME - Core XY 3d printer

I wanted to make my own Voron, so I made my own Voron,
Based on 608 tube Plasma Cutter

Simple steel tube design Plasma water table

Build Author
Leonard Cross
Views
27753
Workbee CNC Router/Laser/Plotter

A CNC machine with an expansive 30x30" work area, supporing a router, laser, simple plotting and work monitoring camera. Control includes a tethered control box, game controller style jog control, and relay controlled AC outlets for all appliances. Accessories include a 3D printed dust shoe, a complete spoilboard and hold down system, an XYZ touch probe and multiple vacuum retention boards to support full profile routing.

Build Author
shanehooper
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8330
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.

Build Author
SOA
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48752
GridBot Two: Powerfully Simple

Core XY, sensor-less homing, integrated camera, touch screen, pi, 32-bit controller, fast, quiet, beautiful prints. 300 x 300 x any build volume. Just change out the Z lead screws, rods, and four pillars. Total BOM around $700 USD. Build time around 6 hours.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
63704
OpenBuilds Workbee 1510 (60" x 40")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510 - 1500x1000 Belt Driven CNC Machine

Build Author
lekey
Views
1864
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.

Build Author
shanehooper
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22156
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

Build Author
Scott Drake
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7222
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..
Some Improvements on the Workbee 1000x1000

Improvements both real and suggested for the Workbee assembly

Build Author
Mike Campbell
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6214
bor 454-D

A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components.

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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1284
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
Workbee with less irritations

My workbee build with some add ons
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
5895
The BlackBee CNC

Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit

Build Author
Indieflow
Views
100079
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.

Build Author
Retsaj
Views
23568
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)

Build Author
crypt-tek
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7623
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
Frank Gore
Views
3981
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.
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.
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
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7917
OpenBuilds Table Series

The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.
V-rex , Low cost CoreXY

Easy to build,low-cost, CoreXY
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.
YAWBM - Yet another Workbee Modification

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

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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6040
C-Beam® Tension XL Linear Actuator

Bringing your lead screw precision and accuracy to new lengths using a simplistic tension system!
Horizontal CNC V-Beem v1

V-Beem horizontal milling machine built on OpenBuilds components. Simple structure, great expansion possibilities, high stiffness.

Build Author
Troy Joachim
Views
8292
Sigron IDEX

BNC3D Signax + Voron = Sigron IDEX
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Build Author
Robert Mech
Views
4847
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
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2133
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

PeeNaPle_V1.4b is a BoB controller board for 3D Printers, CnC and cartesian machine, using the latest Teensy_4.1
Workbee with Duet controller

Workbee 1010 with Duet controller from Ooznest
SCoreXY

Currently I have Velleman/3Drag K8200 modified and CNC machine self built and wanted to use both to make new 3D printer. After looking at different designs I liked Voron a lot and have decided to go that way. Currently I have ordered majority of parts and build shall start soon. I don't plan to rush it as I am usually 2 months home and 2 off. Today done some electronics. Looks ok. https://youtu.be/ls_tl54ruE0
A very affordable CNC routing

In progress CNC, (just design for the momment), I want to get some feedback about the design and the possible flexion of the aluminum profiles chosen
ApiNui - CNC Router ( an oversized workbee )

Based on the WorkBee CNC, this is an oversized router built with a specific use-case in mind, for manufacutring beehives, and beehive components
Workbee Z-axis Upgrade

Z-Axis upgrade with linear rails, SFU1204 Ball Screw and full aluminium construction.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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4215
V-Slot Ventilator

The idea is to make a simple effective ventilator, studying the concept of using a simple push process with and actuator.
1515 Deluxe

Build features include a double c-beam gantry (bonded & mechanically fastened), linear x rails, custom gantry end plates, a custom linear rail & ballscrew Z axis, and custom lead screw tensioning plates. The primary goal was to remove twist from the 1500mm gantry & stiffen the Z axis.
MIT E-Vent | MIT Emergency Ventilator

Ventilator prototype based of OpenBuilds Stock parts

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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1223
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!
WorkBee Saving Lives

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.

Build Author
Neil Rosenberg
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28369
Dash-X 3D Printer: Innovative design

Cross-beam Cartesian 3d printer with dual master/slave lightweight fiberglass drive shafts, BMG style extruder with Bowden (Capricorn) tubing. Hot end is Creality Ender 3 style with two fans and BLTouch for autoleveling. Filament runout sensor is also included.

Build Author
jeff johnson
Views
3677
workbee 1510

Getting more height out of the !510

Build Author
txcomp
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4274
WorkBee 1010 "Get Rid of the Slop" Build

My goals for this build were to eliminate slop and flex while also allowing easy serviceability.

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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2870
Lead 1010 Build - Anything but stock.

This is a lead 1010 build that I wanted to have a little fun with. I purchased the whole Lead 1010 kit, and felt like studying a few shortcomings of the original to see if I can improve it or just have some fun with it.

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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86881
Stainless OX

Large format 1200X1500mm OX Build using Stainless Steel plates, dual belt configuration. Limit switches is a mix of micro switches and NPN Proximity switches. Electronics based on parallel break out board, Long Motor Stepper drivers (Chinese stuff) and motors controlled by Mach3. Spindel will be Kress 1050.

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
Views
3120
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

A Rod-type Linear Actuator based on the 40x40 V-slot profile

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
95739
V-Slot® NEMA 17 Linear Actuator Bundle (Lead Screw)

Example model of lead screw driven actuators for your next project!
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
My Ooznest Workbee V2.0 build

I'm new to this whole process, so this is a build by a newbie for newbies.
My C-Beam machine...

A C-Beam machine design, strengthened with extra brackets and plates. GRBL controlled, opto-isolated inputs, jogging box.
Angle grinder converted into electric drill

How to convert an angle grinder into an electric drill? Remove the angle grinder, leaving only one main motor, and then find a suitable intermediate roller with a point drill to assemble it.
Workbee 1010

Hey all looking forward to sharing this build, I’ve learned a lot reviewing many of these great builds.

Build Author
DaleShaw
Views
2702
Senior Project CNC table

So for my senior project I decided to build a CNC router. I kind of need to get this done before May so we'll see what all goes down. It's going to be a 3 axis machine (for now) and will be able to handle 4x8 sheets of wood. This is my first build. It's going to be intresting..

Build Author
David Florian
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6189
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
Views
2835
MakerSL MSL-65 Manual Coffee Grinder Stand

I know this build is a little off category here at OB, but I wanted to share it with the community (as well as other coffee lovers) and show however vast the possibilities are when OB hardware is involved. This is a powered stand intended to operate a manual coffee grinder. It is compact, light, portable and uses simple drive components (B&D Cordless Screwdriver). I will post two version, V-1 (Beginner skill level ) and V-2 (Intermediate skill level). Both accomplish the same results.

Build Author
crypt-tek
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28805
C3DO

My first 3D printer build. It is almost complete and will be posting the first completed print shortly. I still need to mount the print spools and a couple other odd ends to complete this.

Build Author
Vunnie
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4712
Workbee CNC on steroids

My First major improvement was changing the controller to a Acorn board. I loved the way a dedicated userinterface was speeding up my workflow. Next project my Y Axis. On Aliexpress I ordered a couple of 16mm ballscrews and some lineair rail. Before I took my gantry off I quickly made some aluminium profiles to fit my carriages. Withouth any doubt these improvements where worth it

Build Author
Fábio Pires
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5239
Frezar - Desktop CNC

This is a small desktop CNC inspired by the Mini OX project. It's designed with the nema 17 motors in mind. It's a 650mm x 500mm machine that it will be used to mill cast acrlic.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
51976
V-Slot NEMA 23 Linear Actuator (Lead Screw)

Learn to build a super strong nema 23 lead driven linear actuator

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
10646
Nema 23 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This easy to build and effective system can take your builds to the next level! This design is strong and accurate and could be the solution/upgrade that you've been looking for!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
11975
V-Slot™ Nema 23 Linear Actuator (Belt Driven)

This example build shows how easy it is to make a linear actuator using a few OpenBuilds Parts.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
15710
C-Beam® XLarge Linear Actuator

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XL actuator is the backbone of a lot of the awesome builds put together by the OpenBuilds community

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
8751
C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table is a great display of how easy it is to modify and create awesome configurations with the OpenBuilds system!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
9269
NEMA 17 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This Belt and Pinion actuator is a great example of how easy it is to convert your machine into a belt drive system.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
7567
C-Beam® Double Wide Gantry Actuator

This easy to build actuator is configured to have not only strength, but accuracy! This low profile option offers endless possibilities, and we cant wait to see how this actuator is implemented in your build ideas!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
82354
V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator

Learn to build the V-SLOT Mini V Modular linear Actuator System and create all kinds of cool machines!

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
105645
C-Beam™ Linear Actuator

Here are a few helpful C-Beam actuator ideas that will help you get a start on your builds

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
20172
OpenBuilds Workbee 1050 (40" x 20")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1050 - 1000x500 Lead Screw Driven CNC Machine

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
56444
OpenBuilds Workbee 1010 (40" x 40")

The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1010 - 1000x1000 Lead Screw Driven CNC Machine
"Stung by the Bee" OB Workbee 1010 Build

This will be a build Log for my Open Builds Workbee 1010 Build. I will keep a full descriptive log of the build and make any notes in the hope that it will help other builders that decide they would like to build this machine.
TITANXY (Fixed Build Plate, Quad Z Screw, CoreXY)

Super Rigid CoreXY 3D Printer

Build Author
reef
Views
8754
CNC Cyclone PCB Factory, my way, step by step.

I'd like to renew my cnc for PCB so I decide to create new one from an existing project named Cyclone PCB Factory.

Build Author
recoush
Views
6253
CoreXY 3D build one

an 8020 build with 1010 extrusion (1") Square tubing Rough size is 24x24x36 (600x600x900) The expected usable print area 21.5x21.5X32"roughly (510x510x760) An XY 3D printer with 3 extruders and 3 Z-axis 0.9 degree motors the table (Z-AXIS) will lift up to the XY Carriage on 3 12mm linear rod and 3 8mm Lead screw's Corexy designs complete and Z-axis build is started don’t have a 3D cad system yet so building my prototypes on a pcb layout tool
V-Baby CoreXY - Quality Engineered DIY 3d Printer

Easy to build - affordable opensource DIY CoreXY 3d Printer for fast reliable prototyping on your desktop - All wheels and V-Slots for smooth quick moves and opensource firmware on 8 or 32 bit controllers
All Metal - CoreXY Motion

Stacked CoreXY Motion System using only Openbuilds components

Build Author
Sir Bagels
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1455
CNC Auto-pipette

Senior Design Project Bennett Robertson, Megan England University of Iowa College of Engineering
Reworked Routkit SD

I could not "tram" the spindle to the table. I found that the V Rails could not accurately be adjusted so the Gantry was equal distance from the spoilboard in multiple places.

Build Author
James Evanko
Views
3995
Laser Displacement Golf Ball Scanner

Getting an accurate scan of a golf ball can be difficult with general-purpose 3D scanners. This purpose-built golf ball scanner uses a very accurate Keyence LK-081 laser displacement sensor with an Open Builds linear actuator for the vertical axis and a Sherline CNC rotary table for the turntable. Scan detail is determined by the sample step size and can be set arbitrarily based on desired scan time.
Workbee 1015 (50" wide by 30")

A Workbee able to cut 48"x24" material, built to continuously feed material so one can cut full sheets of ply.
KeePrint Monster

Large 2 foot x 3 foot x 4.5 foot build volume Core XY printer build in process at this point. I am designing everything from scratch and using typincal parts bought from amazon for the build.

Build Author
KronBjorn
Views
2877
WorkBee Lead 1010, Reduced Footprint, Nema17

This is a WorkBee 1000x1000mm with lead screws and Nema17's. It has a reduced footprint, with the geared Nema's inside the frame.

Build Author
RV6APilot
Views
2690
South Carolina Workbee 1000X1000

This is about my build of a Workbee 1000X1000 being built here in Trenton, SC. My goal is to use it to help cut the new panel for my RV6A airplane.

Build Author
Stan Howe
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1714
Bee the Boss

The frame of the CNC is going to to Bee a basic Work Bee with maybe 1 modification to the spoil board attachment. This will be located on a custom bench housing the electronics and vacuum. I plan to install Stepper online steppers, drivers, power supplies, and break out board. I will add a 1.5 KW water cooled spindle, with a radiator. The fans from the radiator will pull air from a filtered enclosure for all the electronics.
My giant "WORKBEE" 1750mm X 1750mm by ooznest

CNC MACHINE WORKBEE'S table making
Open source large format CNC-machine and 3D printer

For a schoolproject we decided to build this large format CNC-machine. The greatest part of the mechanics were sourced from OpenBuilds.
Mushu - Large Scale CoreXY

20x26x28 inch Build Volume CoreXY. Unlike many builds, I've decoupled the XY movements from the Z-Axis lead screws to help prevent Wobble, will be using linear guide rails, and mains powered bed heater, and a bed that is Allowed to thermally grow. This build is JUST narrow enough to fit through a standard sized doorway.
My Workbee build

Workbee, 1000mmX750mm , from China
The BEE and ME

I have always wanted to work with CNC machinery...a few years back I got my chance to learn some basics at the Double Glazing Company where I was employed (very basic I might add) before the firm folded and I was made redundant...I wanted to continue learning and when I came across this site which push affordable machines I thought I'd give it a go. So I purchased a !000mmx750mm Screw Driven Workbee from Ooznest and I'm about to embark on my quest as many have done before me...Wish me Luck!

Build Author
John Pollman
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4081
Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus - Major rebuild.

Major rebuild of my Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus.

Build Author
Cosmosteel
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2734
Clear Acrylic Dust Shoe

Attaches router with screw clamping. Clear Skirt is 2" long or can be made longer if requested. Works well keeping dust within the chamber. It can be made to fit shapeoko, ox cnc, workbee, xcarve, 6040, laguna,piranha, millright etc. with similar setup including Bosh, Makita , dewalt 611 routers or spindles.

Build Author
CharlieShimota
Views
12799
Vox Solid State

I never thought owning a CNC machine was possible until I stumbled upon the Openbuilds site. After viewing numerous builds I was drawn to the Ox by Mark Carew but ultimately decided on a build of similar design, Halloumi by Savvas. It's a C-beam design driven by Nema 23 steppers with Acme lead screws. Like Savvas I will be fabricating temporary plates to get up and running then use the machine to mill the final plates. The material I'm using for the temp plates is solid surface (Avonite).

Build Author
Hidro669
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1709
My custom world of tanks gaming desk built by Ragged Edge Eaming Solutions

summary huh... If it doesnt fit MAKE IT!

Build Author
Carl Feniak
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268763
C-Bot

A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to meet builder's needs. The use of open builds V-slot and other open hardware make customization easy.
