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zero z mongrel
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long overdue overhaul of 1000 x 1000 machine
MiniMill Z Axis Upgrade with Offset Motor
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Upgrade your Minimill with an off-set Z Axis Motor
K40 upgrades
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Cheap chinese K40 laser upgrades, including 60x30cm working area, MKS or SKR controllerboard (smoothieware or marlin, not yet decided.) Light, psu and a bit more :)
![WorkBee 1010](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/9/9237.jpg?t=1583420438)
Build Author
txcomp
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5829
WorkBee 1010 "Get Rid of the Slop" Build
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My goals for this build were to eliminate slop and flex while also allowing easy serviceability.
![The BlackBee CNC](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/9/9848.jpg?t=1615570664)
Build Author
CNCGear
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8742
The BlackBee CNC
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Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit
C-Beam to C-Beam XL Upgrade
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This is my first public build. Please be kind. We upgraded our C-Beam to the C-Cbeam X-Large. I want to give special thanks to Moag and the OpenBuilds team for making this happen.
![Sphinx Z-axis upgrade](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/7/7512.jpg?t=1539834608)
Build Author
Andreas Bockert
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10580
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade
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Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.
Workbee Z-axis Upgrade
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Z-Axis upgrade with linear rails, SFU1204 Ball Screw and full aluminium construction.
![Lead 1010 Build - Anything but stock.](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/9/9206.jpg?t=1582316575)
Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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3991
Lead 1010 Build - Anything but stock.
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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.
![Workbee CNC on steroids](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/8/8959.jpg?t=1571948917)
Build Author
Vunnie
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5873
Workbee CNC on steroids
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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
![Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade V2](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/6/6428.jpg?t=1519671067)
Build Author
pek
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77876
Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade V2
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Stronger frame for Prusa i3 MK2(s), MK2.5 and MK3 3D printer
CBeam Sphinx Upgrade
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Simple upgrade of the Y axis on a Cbeam sphinx from 500mm to 1000mm.
![Shapeoko 2 Z-Axis Upgrade](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/7/7937.jpg?t=1543591061)
Build Author
joetemus
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5455
Shapeoko 2 Z-Axis Upgrade
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This is a major redesign to the Z-axis of an otherwise stock Shapeoko 2.
MMXL - A MiniMill Conversion
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Using most of the parts of the MiniMill, and adding a few other parts (cost < $200), transforms the MiniMill into a very capable machine. Final build area as shown is 10.25" x 16". With a custom Y-plate, I will take it to 10.25" x 20-24".
![Halloumi CNC Machine - Acetal Plates](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/5/5480.jpg?t=1507532304)
Build Author
Savvas
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13373
Halloumi CNC Machine - Acetal Plates
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I built the original machine using plywood plates, and always intended to upgrade those parts to more durable ones. I decided to go with acetal as it's a lot easier to cut than aluminium. I used fusion 360 to model and rebuild the original machine. Once I have assembled everything and feel confident it all works I will release the plate designs here.
![Shapeoko 1 upgrades](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/6/6957.jpg?t=1522235979)
Build Author
Limine3D
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3473
Shapeoko 1 upgrades
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Replaced the original Z-axis for a shapeoko with a c-beam upgrade. This upgrade required a nema 17 mount and a quiet spindle mount I printed with a 3D printer.
Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC
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Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC.
![Upgrading the C-Beam machine](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/3/3473.jpg?t=1464068790)
Build Author
Ronald van Arkel
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15396
Upgrading the C-Beam machine
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So we have new plates, stronger motors, belt drive reduction, but what should we do with them? In this article you might find the answer you were looking for as we took an “old” C-Beam machine and started to upgrade the X/Z body and added more torque and precision to the Z-axis.
![X-carve upgrade](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/3/3881.jpg?t=1471969620)
Build Author
Joe Garritano
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9894
X-carve upgrade
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Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.
Pure Cbeam 900x1000
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This is a pure cbeam build to maximize envelope and rigidity. All the parts used are available from open builds.
Infinite Z Delta Printer
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Currently completely imaginary
![(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/1/1584.jpg?t=1423259127)
Build Author
AndersFaust
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11196
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]
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Another (R)OX CNC something like build, in French please ! Pics Heavy !
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