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  1. How to Setup & Configure An OX CNC Controlled by a TinyG V8
    A Step by Step Video Series on how to get your OX CNC up and Running With a TinyG V8 - by Akfreak
    Updated: Jun 13, 2015
  2. Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router
    Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router - by Sean Martin
    Updated: Sep 11, 2019
  3. Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup
    Making sense of setting up a Chinese Spindle & VFD without the grief. - by Moag
    Updated: Nov 16, 2016
  4. CNC HANDBOOK
    Strategies, tutorial and tips from the Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM community - by crispin
    Updated: Nov 16, 2017
  5. Gradus M1 Pro - Information
    Extra documentation for this poorly documented controller. - by Scotty Orr
    Updated: Sep 8, 2017

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  1. CNC electronics training videos

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

  2. Tramming: Generic guide

    A resource to highlight the major considerations to ensure a machine is square and true
    Peter Van Der Walt, Aug 16, 2022
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  1. Alex Chambers

    Calibrating your cnc 2023-09-04

    Alex Chambers, Sep 4, 2023
    Calibration
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    194
    Updated:
    Sep 4, 2023
  2. David the swarfer

    Fusion360 Plasma Pierce Height

    David the swarfer, Sep 4, 2023
    Plasma pierce height in the F360 postprocessor
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 4, 2023
  3. David the swarfer

    Home, Fusion360 and G53 Z moves

    David the swarfer, Feb 4, 2022
    Everyone needs a home
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Feb 4, 2022
  4. that-jim

    HY SERIES VFD AND BLACKBOX SET-UP OPTIONS

    that-jim, Nov 13, 2021
    Here are the notes regarding options I tried with my HY VFD and BlackBox controller
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Nov 13, 2021
  5. David the swarfer

    How to 'Fake the home'

    David the swarfer, Jun 16, 2020
    The is no place like G53 G0 X0 Y0 Z0
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Jun 16, 2020
  6. Sean Martin

    Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router

    Sean Martin, Sep 11, 2019
    Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 11, 2019
  7. Giarc

    Instructables CNC Classes (utilizing Fusion 360) 2019-03-06

    Giarc, Mar 6, 2019
    CNC Classes Online
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    147
    Updated:
    Mar 6, 2019
  8. NeeqOne

    "All" Questions on Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup Answered 1.0

    NeeqOne, Jul 31, 2018
    Thread with questions on setting up and troubleshooting the Chinese Spindle & VFD.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    81
    Updated:
    Jul 31, 2018
  9. levitation

    Gradus M1 Pro/Bigfoot tutorial for absolute beginners 1.0 2018-01-10

    levitation, Jan 10, 2018
    How to set up CNC stepper motors with Gradus M1 Pro and Bigfoot drivers
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    104
    Updated:
    Jan 10, 2018
  10. Ariel Yahni

    LaserWeb4 Basic CNC routing operations 2017-12-11

    Ariel Yahni, Dec 11, 2017
    Use LaserWeb4 to create to next toolpath for CNC routing
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    34
    Updated:
    Dec 11, 2017
  11. crispin

    CNC HANDBOOK

    crispin, Nov 16, 2017
    Strategies, tutorial and tips from the Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM community
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Nov 16, 2017
  12. Scotty Orr

    Gradus M1 Pro - Information

    Scotty Orr, Sep 8, 2017
    Extra documentation for this poorly documented controller.
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 8, 2017
  13. Anthony Bolgar

    Material Properties Database 2017-08-28

    Anthony Bolgar, Aug 28, 2017
    The data is sourced from published standards, academic literature, and supplier documentation.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    137
    Updated:
    Aug 28, 2017
  14. Anthony Bolgar

    How to splice wires...The NASA way 2017-08-03

    Anthony Bolgar, Aug 3, 2017
    NASA document on the various approved wire splices. Some great info in here.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    367
    Updated:
    Aug 3, 2017
  15. Anthony Bolgar

    "How to Solder" 2017-06-30

    Anthony Bolgar, Jun 30, 2017
    A 9 part video series from the 1990's
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    72
    Updated:
    Jun 30, 2017
  16. Hisha

    Raspberry Pi, Xbox Controller, bCNC and You!

    Hisha, Jun 28, 2017
    Using a Xbox controller with bCNC.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  17. Anthony Bolgar

    The Engineering Toolbox 2017-06-28

    Anthony Bolgar, Jun 28, 2017
    Just about any engineering calculator and chart that you could ever need.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    286
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  18. hairyMug

    settings for 400w spindle and TinyG

    hairyMug, May 29, 2017
    hi & Low phase and RPM settings to get desired result for m3sxxx settings
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 29, 2017
  19. Giarc

    Eggbot Resources

    Giarc, May 19, 2017
    Eggbot
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 19, 2017
  20. Kyo

    DQ542MA Wiring Methods 2017-03-04

    Kyo, Mar 4, 2017
    Arduino Uno DQ542MA Wiring Refence Video.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    65
    Updated:
    Mar 4, 2017
  21. jamesdjadams

    Wood Nominal vs Actual Dimensions (Inches and Metric) 2.0

    jamesdjadams, Mar 3, 2017
    A list of handy dimensions for CAD / CAM work.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    70
    Updated:
    Mar 3, 2017
  22. Rick 2.0

    CNC class at instructables.com

    Rick 2.0, Nov 22, 2016
    Free online course discussing aspects of CNC operation
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Nov 22, 2016
  23. Moag

    Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup 2016-11-16

    Moag, Nov 16, 2016
    Making sense of setting up a Chinese Spindle & VFD without the grief.
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Downloads:
    1,170
    Updated:
    Nov 16, 2016
  24. David the swarfer

    Holding parts on the CNC router 2016-11-04

    David the swarfer, Nov 4, 2016
    No, not double sided tape
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    66
    Updated:
    Nov 4, 2016
  25. Joe Santarsiero

    50 digital Wood Joints 2016-10-23

    Joe Santarsiero, Oct 23, 2016
    50 cnc joint reference chart. 3d files found at link.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    226
    Updated:
    Oct 23, 2016
  26. Bob K

    SketchuCam to Marlin gcode postprocessor 1.1 (no longer needed) 2016-08-21

    Bob K, Aug 21, 2016
    converts SketchUcam gcode to a format that the Marlin firmware can use (with updated macro)
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    146
    Updated:
    Aug 21, 2016
  27. Mark Carew

    What is V-Slot?

    Mark Carew, Aug 4, 2016
    V-Slot® is a complete solution for the construction of modular motion systems
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Aug 4, 2016
  28. eddyg

    Speeds and feeds 2016-07-28

    eddyg, Jul 28, 2016
    A great article describing speeds, feeds, climb and other required knowledge for new machinists
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    450
    Updated:
    Jul 28, 2016
  29. Mark Carew

    Super simple spindle RPM set up

    Mark Carew, Jul 25, 2016
    Proper RPM on the lathe and mill increases tool life and productivity.
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Jul 25, 2016
  30. Gabriel Faber

    Amazing museum in Carlsbad, CA

    Gabriel Faber, Jan 4, 2016
    Oodles of models
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jan 4, 2016
  31. Serge E.

    How to recycle HDPE (bottles, caps, etc.) into sheets / blocks to CNC 2015-12-04

    Serge E., Sep 21, 2015
    Some very good Instructables / YouTube showing how to easily recycle HDPE and work with the material
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    48
    Updated:
    Dec 4, 2015
  32. Paruk

    Micro stepping Myths and Realities 2015-07-25

    Paruk, Jul 25, 2015
    About how increased micro stepping decreases torque of your stepper motor
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    728
    Updated:
    Jul 25, 2015
  33. Akfreak

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

    Akfreak, Jun 13, 2015
    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
  34. David the swarfer

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

    David the swarfer, Jun 9, 2015
    calibrate steps/unit
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    468
    Updated:
    Jun 9, 2015
  35. David the swarfer

    SketchUcam howto videos

    David the swarfer, May 5, 2015
    Sketchucam howto!
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    May 5, 2015
  36. abcpibot

    How to set up PiBot electronics

    abcpibot, Mar 24, 2015
    pibot,electronics,driver,controller
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Mar 24, 2015
  37. David the swarfer

    Cutting text with SketchUcam 2015-02-04

    David the swarfer, Feb 4, 2015
    cut text in Sketchup
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    252
    Updated:
    Feb 4, 2015
  38. Mark Carew

    10 TIps for Router Aluminum Cutting 2015-01-02

    Mark Carew, Jan 2, 2015
    cnc,aluminum,feed.speeds
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    116
    Updated:
    Jan 2, 2015
  39. Guss

    Timing Belts 2014-11-13

    Guss, Nov 13, 2014
    Different timing belt drawings and measurements
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    131
    Updated:
    Nov 13, 2014
  40. pdesigns

    RepRap Magazine 2014-03-26

    pdesigns, Mar 25, 2014
    Pratical exploration of 3D printing
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    71
    Updated:
    Mar 25, 2014
  41. Mark Carew

    Aluminum Parts Anodizing Kits 2013-12-27

    Mark Carew, Dec 27, 2013
    anodize your aluminum parts with these anodizing kits.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    117
    Updated:
    Dec 27, 2013
  42. Mark Carew

    PCB Electronics Info

    Mark Carew, Dec 26, 2013
    PCB electronics Arduino resource
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Dec 26, 2013
  43. Mark Carew

    Stepper Motor Hardware Interfacing

    Mark Carew, Dec 25, 2013
    Estimating Needed Power Standard NEMA Sizes Determining Wiring Connection Options Power Supply Heat
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Dec 25, 2013
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