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Mark Carew

OpenBuilds Team, Male, from NJ

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Making the future! May 8, 2020

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    1. Safetywrench
      Safetywrench
      I just about have my OX CNC assembled. I bought an Arduino-grbl shield combination with the kit I bought from Vslot. I'm having trouble getting my computer to recognize the Arduino. I'm trying to use grbl controller but it wants a Port number ... I don't know how to find that or what to do next. Please direct me to somewhere or someone who can help.

      I'm using Windows 8 on a Microsoft Surface Pro

      Thanks
    2. Mark Carew
    3. chris kelly
      chris kelly
      do u have any plans or designs for the side plates for the y axis like on the youtube video is there a link where i can download or buy them.
    4. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      Hello Chad yes the parts will be posted. It is on the todo list :) We will get to to asap. Thank you
    5. txskywriter
      txskywriter
      Mark,
      I recently bought a phlatprinter 3 and some of the mdf parts were damaged in shipping. Will any of the files will be posted here so i can replace the broken mdf parts?
      thanks,
      Chad
    6. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      It should only pull the amps needed but with a higher voltage your motors will engage a little quicker
    7. Brayden DeVito
      Brayden DeVito
      I was wondering what the best power supply to run this build is?
      I was running a 24V/20A power supply... Somehow the MOSFETS blew out when i plugged it in.
      but as my driver board only allows 2A on each stepper, is this really necessary?

      What are the advantages to having a 24V power supply over a 12V on this system?

      thanks for your help!
    8. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      Hello Ed the parts list has been added sorry about that :)
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    9. Ed Romero
      Ed Romero
      I am working off your mitre saw stop build for a tablesaw sliding table. Simple but smart. Do you have a parts list i could use please? Thank you.
    10. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      I have milled 6061 on my machine
    11. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      Johnny, steel is tough stuff and when you get in to that kind of milling you will need very powerful spindles and very rigid machines.
    12. Johnny Hayden
      Johnny Hayden
      What is the hardest metals used? I know aluminium can be used but is there a limit in type of aluminium?
    13. Johnny Hayden
      Johnny Hayden
      Can a thin wall steel like 4310 1.5mm thick be milled
      Could I mill a tube, to make head tube badges for bikes, basically cut an images out of a tube?
      I'm using a good Dremel 4000 as cutting tool.. Will this be ok? One area I'm worried about is the drill bits and measurements of bits in SolidCAD while generating the G-code
    14. Johnny Hayden
      Johnny Hayden
      Hi I was just wondering if you could answer a few questions for me, about hardware I do modles in solidworks and am learning SolidCAD

      I'm in a wherlchair and design bikes for high level spinal injury, hoping you can ?
    15. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      All you need to do is start a build or ask on the forum. All the best with your build!
    16. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      The great thing about the OpenBuilds sharing site is that you can talk with thousands of skilled users who can help with your project!
    17. Robert Kuster
      Robert Kuster
      Hi
      I'm in Hillsborough nj, and have a specific project in mind which includes a rotary attachment. I have a few questions and don't really know where to begin. Is there someone I can call to begin a conversation on how to get started?
    18. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      I did see your posted and replied. Not a design flaw :) Yes on the wheels please send an email to [email protected] Thank you
    19. DistortedDesigns
      DistortedDesigns
      Have you seen my post about the new 20mm gantry plate? There is a design flaw that needs to be addressed. I have a couple of the full sized solid v-wheels that have very small chunks missing where it hits the rail. It is causing a noticeable stop as it rotates. Like having a flat spot in your car tire. Can I exchange these for new ones?
    20. sgspenceley
      sgspenceley
      Hello Mark, I recently purchased some small parts from an open builds distributor called snbinc.ca. Sadly I have contacted them 3 times asking for status on my order, each time no reply.

      Do you have a telephone number or do you know if this company is still in business.
      Any help would be most appreciated... https://snbinc.ca/store/products.php?27

      Many thanks, Steve
    21. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      Sorry for the delay in posting to this line guys, somehow I missed them.
    22. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
    23. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      @Stephen Brown The lead screw will be ready at the end of the week/early next week. Thank you
      1. Stephen Brown
        Stephen Brown
        Thanks I'm just about ready to order some parts.
        Jan 20, 2015
    24. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      @Nils The GT3 pulleys should be back in stock in about 1 week. Hope this helps and thank you for your support
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    25. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      @Nerfman2000 We have plans to share the Phlatformer plans as soon as we get the chance to post. Thank you
    26. Nils
      Nils
      Do you know when you'll have in stock the GT 3 3mm pitch pulleys and the nema 23 motors?
      Thank you.
      Nils
    27. Nerfman2000
      Nerfman2000
      Mark

      I am looking for info on you rvacuum former...I really like the transfer mechanism.

      I have some model rocket projects that I want to make some vac form details for.

      Can I get the DXF part layouts for the former like you have posted for the your printer design.

      I want to try and laser cut the parts from 1/8 plywood and laminate them together to get the thickness .

      Thanks

      Dan
      Colorado Springs CO, USA
    28. Stephen Brown
      Stephen Brown
      When will ya'll get the 1000mm acme rod back.
    29. Daniel Lundberg
      Daniel Lundberg
      Hi. I'm now at the beginning of building my own OX-router. I will made it 1500 mm x 1500 mm. I have one question, Do you Think two nema 23 motors (1.26Nm(178.5oz.in)) are enough for the Y-axle then? Did you have any extra power left at your build which was 1000x1500mm?
    30. Mark Carew
      Mark Carew
      If you want to go all metric then you will want to go with the 6mm. If you want to follow along with the video build then do the 1/4"
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