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Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by MaryD, May 4, 2017.

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  1. Trevor Farnum

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    Take my money already:thumbsup:. Can we pre order to reserve one? How about getting the case stl so we can start milling?
     
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  2. jukeman60

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    I second that!!!!!
     
    #92 jukeman60, Feb 27, 2018
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    I third that !
     
    #93 cncshane, Mar 1, 2018
  4. Mark Carew

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    We are working hard on this project and are getting very close to a release. I wish I could shout out more, but its just not time ...yet. I can say that an STL for a case will not be necessary :cool:
    You guys have been really great and super patience with us and we thank you so much for your support.
    Its your excitement that has been the fuel pushing this project forward, and we can't wait to share it.
    Mark
     
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  5. jukeman60

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    Thanks Mark
    glad to here some update news from you.
    Will the apex controller be able to be updated by firmware updates
    you know how we get with new gadgets we can't help it!!!!
    matt
     
    #95 jukeman60, Mar 2, 2018
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  6. cncshane

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    Thanks you Mark and team for your efforts
     
    #96 cncshane, Mar 4, 2018
  7. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Of course :)
     
    #97 Peter Van Der Walt, Mar 4, 2018
  8. Joe Downard

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    We need more info.. it's been months! Will this include drivers? will you have to buy control software? Will it support 4 axis? Any tentative dates for next announcement? Been TRYING to hold off buying everything but it's getting hard!
     
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  9. jukeman60

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    I also put my build on hold for almost a year waiting for this apex board. I am sure it will worth the wait.
     
    #99 jukeman60, Mar 4, 2018
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  10. jukeman60

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    Hi Mark
    Will the case come in different colors?
     
    #100 jukeman60, Mar 16, 2018
  11. cncshane

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    I think it has Harry Potters invisibility cloak
     
    #101 cncshane, Mar 24, 2018
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  12. wingtime

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    Anything? One month away from a year.... long wait.
     
    #102 wingtime, Apr 1, 2018
  13. GrayUK

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    The Apex controller is a little like the Dragon and the Unicorn, we all know they exist, just no one has ever seen one for real. :D:D:D:D:D:D
     
    #103 GrayUK, Apr 1, 2018
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    I heard it will be ready to ship tommorrow............................








    April fools!
     
    #104 Joe Downard, Apr 1, 2018
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  15. Gary Caruso

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    I would think the best thing to do if you are waiting for the Apex is to buy the DQ542MA drivers and a $16 Arduino Uno and run GRBL for now.
     
    #105 Gary Caruso, Apr 1, 2018
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  16. Mark Carew

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    Good things come to those who wait ;)
     
    #106 Mark Carew, Apr 3, 2018
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  17. jukeman60

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    We must be getting something really good!!!!
     
    #107 jukeman60, Apr 3, 2018
  18. Hal Jackson

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    I can’t wait!!!
     
    #108 Hal Jackson, Apr 3, 2018
  19. Hal Jackson

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    I mean I will wait, but I can’t wait
     
    #109 Hal Jackson, Apr 3, 2018
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  20. jukeman60

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    Great ideas take time. I can feel the anticipation building up. It will be a great day for
    openbuilds community when the apex controller make it's arrival. Thank you for all your
    effort, time and vision to help us all make better machines.
    matt
     
    #110 jukeman60, Apr 3, 2018
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  21. cncshane

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    I second that,can't be easy
     
    #111 cncshane, Apr 4, 2018
  22. Rolando Ortiz Jr.

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    Hello all. First, I love this community. You all are awesome and a font of knowledge to hackers and makers everywhere! Invaluable. Really, you could charge and I'd still be in. That said...
    Why all the secrecy? A business reason? Trade secret? Maybe I'm a bit of a cynic, but... Something this cool, you'd think OB.com would want to document its progress. Like in a BUILD.
    Maybe it's not open source. Oh.....
     
    #112 Rolando Ortiz Jr., Apr 5, 2018
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    They are creating something better to help all of us. Of course there will be secrecy, if they share its development now someone could steal it. They’re working hard on it and deserve to reap any benefits from its creation. After it’s completed they’ll bring it to us. Keep up the good work OB.
     
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  24. Rolando Ortiz Jr.

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    True that. Just "chompin' at the bit" to get access to it. I can't get enough of the announcement video, though! The model of the controller PCB looks rad! Six channels!
     
    #114 Rolando Ortiz Jr., Apr 5, 2018
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    I am ready to buy and build my ox with the Apex controller, Want 12 to 20 inches on my Z axis. So I need to beef up the ox and a design change , This is my first build and I will need advice and help. I can be reached at [email protected] Thanks to everyone that can guide this new cnc user on the journey !
     
    #115 helwigg, Apr 6, 2018
  26. Rolando Ortiz Jr.

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    Wonder how good its gonna be at thwarting EMI / ESD? Watching the concept vid again, and putting AC or coil components (ps, relays, etc.) in with the controller can't be a good idea, can it?
     
    #116 Rolando Ortiz Jr., Apr 10, 2018
  27. jukeman60

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    Hi fellow apexans? hope all is well.
    Will the apex controller have software?
    have a great day
    matt
     
    #117 jukeman60, Apr 19, 2018
  28. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Man, you guys almost got me in trouble, all this excitement, ALMOST had me post a picture of the latest revision :/ but luckily sanity prevailed and i realized if I leak the newest information I might be out of here by Fire-o-clock! But man, can't wait to show you guys the newest stuff! (; not what you expect, but super super awesome. Sit tight, more to come very very soon!
     
    #118 Peter Van Der Walt, Apr 20, 2018
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  29. GrayUK

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    Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. :rolleyes:
    STILL.......... Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Etc Etc Etc :D:ROFL::D:ROFL::D:ROFL:
     
    #119 GrayUK, Apr 20, 2018
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    Tap tap tap tap tap.......... anything? anything? :nailbite:
     
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