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OpenBuilds
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1659
INTERFACE CNC Touch Control System

Super cool standalone Human-Machine Interface for controlling your CNC machines!

Build Author
SOA
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30180
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
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38293
BlackBox Motion Control System

The Openbuilds BlackBox is a new system evolved around a set of subsystems that cover more than just control and also more than just CNC type applications! With a plug-and-play easy connection system this controller can be used with ease, without sacrificing power.

Build Author
sausagePaws
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1704117
DIY Embroidery Machine V2

My second attempt at an affordable sewing machine embroidery add on. This one uses readily available electronics modules and 3D printable parts where possible.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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2820
M4: 1510SS Heavy Mk.I

A 1500x1200mm, 20mm rail and 1610 ballscrew, heavy-duty, four-axis gantry machine. As high speed as spindle power MRR will allow for. Approx 4 x 3 x 1ft travels, intermediate size between benchtop and floor-scale units. Aiming at $10-15k machine in the $3k region.

Build Author
Kyo
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4312
Sphinx 1050

This is going to be a Sphinx 1050 build. Starting off as a stock kit build using industrial electronics and opensource control software. Mods and upgrades to follow.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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6168
Vulcan MAX

While mimicing the frame platform of the popular Crealiy CR-10 and Ender series, the Vulcan MAX overcomes design weaknesses in both printers. Chief improvements are a more stable, rigid mounting of the Z frame and Z gantry.
Rotary axis for Workbee

Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.

Build Author
boutrous
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351
Laser Rotary Attachment

Build Summary updated after parts list completed

Build Author
Kyo
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116074
C-beam Sphinx

A strong desktop cnc router that will enable you to make larger aluminium plates without taking up to much room. Simple, strong and opensource ! Build one today..

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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5169
Grizzly G0758 Benchtop Mill Conversion

A proper CNC mill conversion. But quite small, with my trademark idiosyncracies.

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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4994
maker CARVER

A Small format CNC Cartesian style Machine. This machine is meant to be fitting as an entry level machine as well as smaller projects for carpenters ect. Size range from 500mmx500mm to 1000mmx1000mm

Build Author
Michael.M
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27442
GRANITE 1.0

This machine has been in the works for quite a while. Most of the plates were cut with my Shpinx machine. I have a lot more photos and information to share soon.
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
Joe F
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3823
Rack and Pinion Cartesian Mill

This is a rework of a previous build I did on here, a mostly printed cartesian CNC. Initially intended to just be an update to that, but so many things changed including the linear motion and every single part has been modified significantly that I felt as though it deserved a whole new build.

Build Author
Neil Rosenberg
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19785
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.
DIY CNC Machine

In this project, I show you how I built my DIY CNC machine. All moving parts of the DIY CNC router are running on ball bearings while the structural parts are made with natural materials, namely birch plywood and solid beech wood.
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.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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11814
Router / plasma cutting table ( Rack and pinion )

Heavy DIY plasma cutting table

Build Author
Jose Alezandre
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305
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
Dave420
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9040
OpenBuilds C-beam 15mm belt on 1500mm C-Beam.

OpenBuilds C-beam 15mm belt on 1500mm C-Beam.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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95033
V-Slot® NEMA 17 Linear Actuator (Belt Driven)

Quick and Simple V-Slot Gantry System. This example build shows how easy it is to make a linear actuator using a few OpenBuilds Parts. You can mount this system an many ways so be sure to download the example models.

Build Author
Tom Dirriwachter
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4037
3DS Cube 3 Modular Extruder

How to modularize the 3D Systems Cube 3 extruder nozzle.
Plywood Built CNC Router

This is my first build attempt, a large form (4x4ft.) 3 axis 4-motor CNC router table, . The build components are Baltic birch plywood, stepper motors, SBR linear bearings, and ball screws, LinuxCNC, Mesa controller.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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1607
C-Beam® Tension XL Linear Actuator

Bringing your lead screw precision and accuracy to new lengths using a simplistic tension system!

Build Author
Mark Carew
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7792
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
Indieflow
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88752
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.
Mini-OX

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill. Designed in OpenSCAD, these parts are fully parametric and can be customized to your liking.

Build Author
kallibaba
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21089
CNC Sand and Spraycalk drawmaschine

A little CNC Sand and Spraycalk drawmaschine More and details in the next weeks

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
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854
WorkBee CNC Lathe and Flat Router

A 750x1500mm WorkBee with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.

Build Author
Corey Corbin
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2301
Sphinx Derived Router

I Like the Sphinx design thought I would attempt my first build. I wanted to build this and use Arduino controller with GRBL to be able to learn and understand my machine.

Build Author
Troy Joachim
Views
1974
Sigron IDEX

BNC3D Signax + Voron = Sigron IDEX

Build Author
Kims3DIY
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12615
Beamlazer Laser cutter CO2 100W

Hi everyone, im new to the world of lasercutters but i have been granted access for a Trotec laser for a while with old firmware and only compability trought Windows XP. Then i decided to build my own laser, with some easier workflow and support for Windows 10. Since im still a student i have limited resources, so i will try too use scrap parts as much as possible. I will publish photos and updates during my build continously. Gladly taking advices from others.

Build Author
Robert Mech
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1837
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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799
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

PeeNaPle_V1.4b is a BoB controller board for 3D Printers, CnC and cartesian machine, using the latest Teensy_4.1
Black Box/ Power supply brackets

This items are so cool that they need to be together, so I decided to create brackets that connect both pieces together

Build Author
Srđan Marković
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1104
Second machine

Machine with 12,5Nm closed loop steppers or servo steppers
Plastic Monstrosity

Large inexpensive build that can cut a 4x8 ft sheet with room to spare. Can be built using only a 3D printer and standard parts -- no special CNC'd plates required.

Build Author
Quinnthouzand
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1159
Mustardo - The Mustard Bot

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.

Build Author
Roy Berntsen
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15815
V-King CoreXY

V-King CoreXY 3d Printer- 380*340*340 Build volume - All wheels on V-Slots - Belts on XYZ - High quality and controlled design - Proven fast, reliable and it is all open source

Build Author
dreys
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7139
Was once a mini mill

Working progress.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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21089
OpenXY

Combines the layout factor of a CoreXY while using Cartesian logic. The design has a fixed build plate - moving an X/Y frame on the Z axis enclosed by an outer main frame.

Build Author
Rat Rig
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16850
Rat Rig V-Core 3D Printer ( Core XY )

Fully OpenBuilds based Core XY printer design by Rat Rig. CAD files, build manual, build videos available!
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
Vulcan Pro V2

Contains a further modification to Creality's poor CR-10 design

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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3172
V-Slot Ventilator

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

The plasma CNC that I have built has a water table that measures 1350mm x 650mm. The water is flooded onto the cut area while cutting and recycled around with a pump. This is to reduce smoke, cool the metal being cut to reduce distortion and also to keep sparks to a minimum. Most of the machine has been made from aluminium , the frame and table from steel, the water table, stainless steel.
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.
Cnc Router 3000 x 1000 mm

In progress

Build Author
beardyblair
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21660
Sphinx XL

My build log of an adapted Sphinx design with additional height and a larger X and Y axis.
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

Build Author
crypt-tek
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25447
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
Tristen Poliseno
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636
Back and forth rail mechanism

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

Build Author
Braden Masse
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1221
Microwave Filter Tuner

The Microwave Filter Tuner (MFT) combined with the University of Regina’s tuning algorithm automatically tunes microwave filters by using a custom CNC machine with a computer vision system for identifying, mapping, and tuning each filter element, providing improved consistency, flexibility, and accuracy compared to traditional methods. The MFT is low cost and is capable of tuning multiple filter configurations with minimal preparation.
TITANXY (Fixed Build Plate, Quad Z Screw, CoreXY)

Super Rigid CoreXY 3D Printer

Build Author
Kyo
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9459
Stinger Laser

3-Axis CNC Laser Engraver running grbl 1.1 in laser mode and Laserweb4.

Build Author
Carl Feniak
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252656
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.
Raspberry Pi CNC Software

The main objective is to build a software which can completely run on a single board computer, Rasbperry Pi, to reduce the complete cost of building a cnc machine. The software is extensively tested and can be run on any raspberry pi 2/3 boards. With no G-Code dependency, you can do complex 3D relief carving to simple tasks with simple GUI based project development environment. Please go through the YouTube channel for more details https://youtu.be/8KOXqLpvscg
cera.tops Clay 3d Printer

This 3d printer framework was designed for use with the ceraStruder clay 3D printing extruder. More info coming soon.
Cricut Expressions 2 to ESP32 GRBL Control

A log of my "brain surgery" on a Cricut Expressions 2 to change the control board to something open so that I could cut what I wanted. The ESP32 GRBL board I used has bluetooth and WIFI built-in and was very easy to get working just the way I wanted.
![Acros with customizations [WIP]](https://openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/6/6329.jpg?t=1517104699)
Build Author
Sam Price
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3382
Acros with customizations [WIP]

This is a work in progress ACROS build with new legs and wire tracks.

Build Author
Forestbird Originals
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2011
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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82545
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
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1411
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

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

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
3856
OpenBuilds PowerCase

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

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
3132
Upgrading Your 3D Printer With Synchronous Leveling

Upgrading printers for Synchronous Leveling
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
Laser Rotary Tool / Attachment

Rotary attachment to engrave cylindrical objects on laser machines
TesseractXY (MendelMax 1.5 version)

History about making 3d printer.

Build Author
UltiBots
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25079
UltiBots CB3030 CNC Router

The UltiBots CB3030 CNC uses C-Beam, V-Slot and an extruded aluminum T-Slot work table. This allows 6mm T-Nuts, step clamps and blocks to secure materials to the work surface. The all metal design makes the use of a mister possible.

Build Author
David Florian
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4067
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.
Rob's D-Bot Build

The plan is to make this a fairly stock D-Bot build. We'll see if mods start creeping in.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
27509
OneZ i3

A quiet, 8inx8in build area, Cartesian printer with permanently level bed. This is a compact, solid, inexpensive printer that will reliably print any type filament for thousands of hours while you sleep, fish, or play ball in the park.
The Spice Must Flow: a coreXY Sand Table

A 1.9 x 1 m table that uses a magnet to move a steel ball and draw geometric patterns in sand. The magnet is moved using a corexy mechanism driven by 3D printer controller board reading the patterns in the form of gcode files.
Rotary Axis for Laser Engraver/Cutter

This is a fully adjustable, low profile rotary axis for your Laser Cutter. Many OpenBuilds components are used, plus a handful of 3D printed parts.
C-beam Machine - Modesty

Modified C-beam Machine. Taller (30 cm) C-beam uprights in gantry, and longer 750 mm frame in Y direction. XL gantry plate on X (and Z?). Y will have additional 700 mm SBR16 rails as extra support and slightly raised bed to fit above stepper motor. Approx. machinable area of 370 x 370 mm.

Build Author
Vunnie
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3914
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
Mark Carew
Views
8488
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
Fábio Pires
Views
4596
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.
Two color Drawmachine

GRBL, vvvv, drawbot, penchanger, custom plates
Gary's Mod Plates for OX Heavy Duty X and Z

Gary's take on the OX HD X and Z plates, making it stiffer, adding mini wheels to the C-beam and Quick removable Z axis.

Build Author
megashub
Views
14747
K40 C02 Laser Rail System

An Openbuilds replacement rail system for the common eBay "K40" C02 Laser Cutter

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
5873
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
6070
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
j0achim
Views
9007
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.

Build Author
C-CNC
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5414
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
MattR
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7673
Fixed Gantry CNC Router with Old Industrial Supplies

I got lucky enough to purchase aluminum extrusions and linear motion components (and nuts/bolts/etc) at scrap metal prices when a bunch of industrial automation equipment was decommissioned. The only problem is that the aluminum extrusions are not metric sizes... they are the 1.5"x3" 80/20 series. It has presented a few challenges but nothing too bad.

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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2061
Hyatt and My Journey to Tonehenge

I'm conducing guitar loudspeaker cabinet fabrication technique research (material type/thickness, mechanical joints, adhesives, etc) and how these relate to cabinet/speaker coupling and enclosure resonance with respect to psycho-acoustics. Basically, does one speaker cab sound better than another and why?

Build Author
rkugler
Views
3484
Miter Saw Stop Block

Just starting a miter saw stop system. Any suggestions appreciated.

Build Author
alan richard
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36476
Core-XY Cube

An enclosed cube shaped 3D printer using CoreXY motion. Fabricated from V slot extrusion, standard extrusion, aluminium plate and acrylic sheet using basic workshop tools. Using standard RAMPS/ Reprap electronics. Technically a 'Repstrap' currently used to build a true 'Reprap'
Cnc od grinder and thread grinder

This is a totally original build of an od id grinder and thread grinder, I hope.

Build Author
openhardwarecoza
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62240
openBuilds FreeBURN-1 V-slot CO2 Laser (60-100w)

DIY Lasercutter: Budget orientated, medium sized (60-100w), safety first, based on Lasersaur software toolchain

Build Author
reef
Views
5646
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
taratata2016
Views
5106
Panther 3D printer

After use of the i3 Prusa 200x200x180, the volume increases to 300x300x450 on the V-Slot and driven by a Megatronics V3
All Metal - CoreXY Motion

Stacked CoreXY Motion System using only Openbuilds components
CNC 1000x1000mm C-beam

inspired by http://openbuilds.org/builds/c-beam-sphinx.3605/

Build Author
viktop
Views
10618
Simple CNC Router (Nema17, V-slot 2040, Arduino, GRBL)

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill.

Build Author
Sir Bagels
Views
931
CNC Auto-pipette

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