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  1. Solidworks 2014 Parts Library
    Complete set of OpenBuilds parts - by Rob Stehlik
    Updated: Mar 4, 2017
  2. Solidworks v2013 parts files - Updated 4-27-2014
    Solidworks 2013 3D files for almost every part in the OpenBuilds Online Store - by mqbeers
    Updated: Jan 21, 2015
  3. V-Slot connector
    Printed part for connecting or bonding two lengths of V-Slot aluminum extrusion - by Sage
    Updated: Feb 22, 2014
  4. V-Slot CAD Models for Autodesk Inventor
    A set of CAD models for the V-Slot extrusions, plates, spacers, and other parts. - by JonHollander
    Updated: Apr 22, 2014
  5. STEP Parts Library
    Complete set of OpenBuilds parts in a generic 3D format. - by Rob Stehlik
    Updated: Feb 19, 2017

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    Resources: 28
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  1. SketchUp to DXF or STL

    Great plugin for SketchUp Make(free) that allows the export of DXF for CNC or STL for 3D printing
    Mark Carew, Mar 11, 2014

  2. Make Lithophanes - Stamps - Candles - 3D Designs

    Create cool -Lithophanes-Stamps-Candles-3D Designs
    Mark Carew, Dec 30, 2015

  3. #3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test

    The jolly 3D printing torture-test
    CreativeTools, Apr 13, 2015

  4. SharkBits Tool Database

    SharkBits Tool Database that can be uploaded to Vectric and Auto Desk Fusion Software easily!
    OpenBuilds, Jan 21, 2020

  5. CNC electronics training videos

    How to connect it all
    David the swarfer, Mar 19, 2014

  6. How to calculate V-Slot® deflection

    How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects
    Mark Carew, Oct 20, 2015
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  1. Mark Carew

    Shape Shifter 2015-07-02

    Mark Carew, Jul 2, 2015, 3D Printing Projects
    An easy way to create complex 3D Printable models in your web browser.
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    51
    Updated:
    Jul 2, 2015
  2. Akfreak

    How to Setup & Configure An OX CNC Controlled by a TinyG V8

    Akfreak, Jun 13, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    A Step by Step Video Series on how to get your OX CNC up and Running With a TinyG V8
    5/5, 8 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 13, 2015
  3. David the swarfer

    HOWTO Calibrate your CNC Machine for MACH3 or GRBL 2015-06-09

    David the swarfer, Jun 9, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    calibrate steps/unit
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    466
    Updated:
    Jun 9, 2015
  4. Timothy March

    Hal2Arduino v2

    Timothy March, Mar 28, 2015, Software
    Linuxcnc, USB, Machinekit
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    92
    Updated:
    Jun 2, 2015
  5. Timothy March

    Sketchup 8 on Linux-Ubuntu-Mint-Debian

    Timothy March, May 31, 2015, Software
    Sketchup 8
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    May 31, 2015
  6. thehans

    20mm V-Slot Gantry Plate (STEP) 2015-05-31

    thehans, May 31, 2015, Parts
    Standard openbuilds part model in STEP format
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    385
    Updated:
    May 31, 2015
  7. David the swarfer

    Speeds and feeds for wood and plastics 2015-05-22

    David the swarfer, May 22, 2015, Helpful Tools
    Calculate your speeds and feeds, it works better that way
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    782
    Updated:
    May 22, 2015
  8. Nathan Ryan

    Fusion 360 20x20 Profile 2015-05-05

    Nathan Ryan, May 5, 2015, Parts
    V Slot 2020 in Fusion 360
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    1,171
    Updated:
    May 5, 2015
  9. David the swarfer

    SketchUcam howto videos

    David the swarfer, May 5, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    Sketchucam howto!
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    May 5, 2015
  10. David the swarfer

    Installing or upgrading SketchUcam 2015-05-05

    David the swarfer, May 5, 2015, Software
    SketchUcam upgrade
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    141
    Updated:
    May 5, 2015
  11. Joe Santarsiero

    Nook ACME critical speed chart 2015-05-02

    Joe Santarsiero, May 2, 2015, Helpful Tools
    ACME screw critical operating speed. (RPM)
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    39
    Updated:
    May 2, 2015
  12. Mark Carew

    Convert SketchUp to DXF or STL and make anything! 2015-04-01

    Mark Carew, Apr 1, 2015, Helpful Tools
    Easy ways to convert SketchUp files into DXF/STL files to use on your machines!
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    497
    Updated:
    Apr 1, 2015
  13. Guss

    C-Beam 3D CAD 2015-03-30

    Guss, Mar 30, 2015, Parts
    Drawing of C-Beam in Solidworks and also STEP, IGS & STL
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    1,270
    Updated:
    Mar 30, 2015
  14. abcpibot

    How to set up PiBot electronics

    abcpibot, Mar 24, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    pibot,electronics,driver,controller
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Mar 24, 2015
  15. sgspenceley

    3D Parametric Solid Modeling Software "FREE"

    sgspenceley, Mar 19, 2015, Software
    Web based, SolidWorks style "FREE" software
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Mar 19, 2015
  16. AlexLee

    VSlot Belt Holder 1.0

    AlexLee, Mar 13, 2015, 3D Printing Projects
    This holder allows for holding a belt without the need for screws or a T-Nut
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    191
    Updated:
    Mar 13, 2015
  17. Iwan Müller

    Linear Rail to combine with VSlot Parts 2015-03-13

    Iwan Müller, Mar 13, 2015, Parts
    Commercial linear rail system
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    154
    Updated:
    Mar 13, 2015
  18. sgspenceley

    Extra strong corner brace plates 2015-02-27

    sgspenceley, Feb 27, 2015, CNC Projects
    Strengthen your OX Y extrusion & improve your GT3 belt attachment
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    466
    Updated:
    Feb 27, 2015
  19. sgspenceley

    Inner OX wheel plate 2015-02-27

    sgspenceley, Feb 27, 2015, CNC Projects
    Strengthen your OX gantry assembly using inner plates
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    616
    Updated:
    Feb 27, 2015
  20. sgspenceley

    Stp file format OX 2015-02-27

    sgspenceley, Feb 27, 2015, Parts
    My aluminium OX Canada
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    429
    Updated:
    Feb 27, 2015
  21. Serge E.

    myOX Y gantry plate bent plexiglass dust shield v1b000

    Serge E., Jan 5, 2015, CNC Projects
    This is a plexiglass shield to house the controller board and protect it and stepper from dust/chips
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    118
    Updated:
    Feb 21, 2015
  22. sgspenceley

    SolidWorks Ox assembly 2014-12-23

    sgspenceley, Dec 23, 2014, Parts
    Aluminium OX, complete assembly, authored in SolidWorks 2014,
    5/5, 4 ratings
    Downloads:
    1,034
    Updated:
    Feb 20, 2015
  23. David the swarfer

    Cutting text with SketchUcam 2015-02-04

    David the swarfer, Feb 4, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    cut text in Sketchup
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    250
    Updated:
    Feb 4, 2015
  24. blindflight

    FSWizard 2015-01-30

    blindflight, Jan 30, 2015, Software
    CNC speed and feed caculator
    3/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    125
    Updated:
    Jan 30, 2015
  25. HLClarkson

    Handy inch/mm chart upgrade 2015-01-27

    HLClarkson, Jan 27, 2015, Helpful Tools
    PDF's of Robert Hummel's upload of Feb 4 2014
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    105
    Updated:
    Jan 27, 2015
  26. mqbeers

    Solidworks v2013 parts files - Updated 4-27-2014 Revision 4a

    mqbeers, Feb 16, 2014, Parts
    Solidworks 2013 3D files for almost every part in the OpenBuilds Online Store
    4.86957/5, 23 ratings
    Downloads:
    3,222
    Updated:
    Jan 21, 2015
  27. AlexLee

    80mm Spindle Mount. 1.0

    AlexLee, Jan 15, 2015, 3D Printing Projects
    Spindle Mount for 1.5 kW watercooled Chinese spindle.
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    310
    Updated:
    Jan 15, 2015
  28. Michael Nelson

    OpenBuilds 3D name plate 2015-01-10

    Michael Nelson, Jan 10, 2015, Parts
    This is the Open Builds logo made in autdesk 123D Design
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    86
    Updated:
    Jan 10, 2015
  29. Mark Carew

    FlatCAM 2015-01-03

    Mark Carew, Jan 3, 2015, Software
    cam,cnc,pcb,milling
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    196
    Updated:
    Jan 3, 2015
  30. Hytech2k

    Free Online Feeds and Speeds wizard 2015-01-03

    Hytech2k, Jan 3, 2015, Helpful Tools
    Online feeds and speeds wizard
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    289
    Updated:
    Jan 3, 2015
  31. Iwan Müller

    cable carrier 2015-01-03

    Iwan Müller, Jan 3, 2015, 3D Printing Projects
    STL File for 3D Printing cable carrier modules
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    286
    Updated:
    Jan 3, 2015
  32. Mark Carew

    10 TIps for Router Aluminum Cutting 2015-01-02

    Mark Carew, Jan 2, 2015, Tutorials & Info
    cnc,aluminum,feed.speeds
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    115
    Updated:
    Jan 2, 2015
  33. Mark Carew

    Estlcam 2015-01-02

    Mark Carew, Jan 2, 2015, Software
    Estlcam,cam,cnc
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    153
    Updated:
    Jan 2, 2015
  34. Iwan Müller

    Pen holder 2015-01-01

    Iwan Müller, Jan 1, 2015, 3D Printing Projects
    STL File for 3D printing a penholder for the kress-mount
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    129
    Updated:
    Jan 1, 2015
  35. Steven Bloom

    Nut Block 2014-12-18

    Steven Bloom, Dec 18, 2014, Parts
    Nut Block for 2 Nut Plates
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    119
    Updated:
    Dec 18, 2014
  36. 1972

    OX Plates - Build 80 CAD Files 2014-12-11

    1972, Dec 11, 2014, Parts
    In Solidworks, STEP, IGES, Parasolid & STL formats
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    3,857
    Updated:
    Dec 11, 2014
  37. Hytech2k

    STL & Image Converter 2014-12-06

    Hytech2k, Dec 6, 2014, Software
    This program can load a standard STL file, or a Image file (JPG, BMP, PNG, TIF)
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    214
    Updated:
    Dec 6, 2014
  38. Hytech2k

    Topo Package 20130304 2014-12-06

    Hytech2k, Dec 6, 2014, Software
    The Topo Package contains two programs that read digital elevation data and makes STL files for use
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    51
    Updated:
    Dec 6, 2014
  39. Hytech2k

    WarpDriver Free Software 2014-12-06

    Hytech2k, Dec 6, 2014, Software
    Reads G-code files produced by CNC design programs (like VCP or PVC) and 'warps' the X,Y and Z
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    65
    Updated:
    Dec 6, 2014
  40. Hytech2k

    StandingWave Generator 2014-12-06

    Hytech2k, Dec 6, 2014, Software
    StandingWave Generator Program Free (Donations accepted voluntarily)
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    62
    Updated:
    Dec 6, 2014
  41. Hytech2k

    Free CAD CAM Routout CNC V-3.5 Software 2014-12-06

    Hytech2k, Dec 6, 2014, Software
    Routout CNC CAD CAM Software
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    171
    Updated:
    Dec 6, 2014
  42. skarab

    Cambam (G-Code) Canned Drilling Cycles Converter 1.0.0

    skarab, Dec 5, 2014, Helpful Tools
    Convert G-code files with canned drilling cycles operations into normal G-code
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    69
    Updated:
    Dec 5, 2014
  43. Hytech2k

    OX Plates REV80 in DXF inches format 2014-11-27

    Hytech2k, Nov 27, 2014, Parts
    OX Plates REV80 in DXF inches format true circles
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    3,744
    Updated:
    Nov 27, 2014
  44. Nugz

    Metric Conversion Calculator 2014-11-17

    Nugz, Nov 17, 2014, Helpful Tools
    Quickly convert measurements from mm to inch and vice versa.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    68
    Updated:
    Nov 17, 2014
  45. Guss

    Timing Belts 2014-11-13

    Guss, Nov 13, 2014, Tutorials & Info
    Different timing belt drawings and measurements
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    130
    Updated:
    Nov 13, 2014
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