Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Tutorials & Info

Post any helpful information, tutorials that you think will help others learn about project building.

Top Resources

  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
  1. Moag

    Chinese Spindle & VFD Setup 2016-11-16

    Making sense of setting up a Chinese Spindle & VFD without the grief.
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Downloads:
    1,148
    Updated:
    Nov 16, 2016
  2. Paruk

    Micro stepping Myths and Realities 2015-07-25

    About how increased micro stepping decreases torque of your stepper motor
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    721
    Updated:
    Jul 25, 2015
  3. David the swarfer
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    467
    Updated:
    Jun 9, 2015
  4. eddyg

    Speeds and feeds 2016-07-28

    A great article describing speeds, feeds, climb and other required knowledge for new machinists
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    448
    Updated:
    Jul 28, 2016
  5. Anthony Bolgar

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

    NASA document on the various approved wire splices. Some great info in here.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    361
    Updated:
    Aug 3, 2017
  6. Anthony Bolgar

    The Engineering Toolbox 2017-06-28

    Just about any engineering calculator and chart that you could ever need.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    280
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  7. David the swarfer
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    252
    Updated:
    Feb 4, 2015
  8. Joe Santarsiero

    50 digital Wood Joints 2016-10-23

    50 cnc joint reference chart. 3d files found at link.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    225
    Updated:
    Oct 23, 2016
  9. Bob K

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

    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
  10. Giarc
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    143
    Updated:
    Mar 6, 2019
  11. Anthony Bolgar

    Material Properties Database 2017-08-28

    The data is sourced from published standards, academic literature, and supplier documentation.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    135
    Updated:
    Aug 28, 2017
  12. Guss

    Timing Belts 2014-11-13

    Different timing belt drawings and measurements
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    131
    Updated:
    Nov 13, 2014
  13. Alex Chambers
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    119
    Updated:
    Sep 4, 2023
  14. Mark Carew

    Aluminum Parts Anodizing Kits 2013-12-27

    anodize your aluminum parts with these anodizing kits.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    116
    Updated:
    Dec 27, 2013
  15. Mark Carew

    10 TIps for Router Aluminum Cutting 2015-01-02

    cnc,aluminum,feed.speeds
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    115
    Updated:
    Jan 2, 2015
  16. levitation

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

    How to set up CNC stepper motors with Gradus M1 Pro and Bigfoot drivers
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    103
    Updated:
    Jan 10, 2018
  17. NeeqOne

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

    Thread with questions on setting up and troubleshooting the Chinese Spindle & VFD.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    78
    Updated:
    Jul 31, 2018
  18. Anthony Bolgar

    "How to Solder" 2017-06-30

    A 9 part video series from the 1990's
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    72
    Updated:
    Jun 30, 2017
  19. pdesigns

    RepRap Magazine 2014-03-26

    Pratical exploration of 3D printing
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    71
    Updated:
    Mar 25, 2014
  20. jamesdjadams

    Wood Nominal vs Actual Dimensions (Inches and Metric) 2.0

    A list of handy dimensions for CAD / CAM work.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    70
    Updated:
    Mar 3, 2017
  21. Kyo

    DQ542MA Wiring Methods 2017-03-04

    Arduino Uno DQ542MA Wiring Refence Video.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    65
    Updated:
    Mar 4, 2017
  22. David the swarfer

    Holding parts on the CNC router 2016-11-04

    No, not double sided tape
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    65
    Updated:
    Nov 4, 2016
  23. Serge E.

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

    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
  24. Ariel Yahni

    LaserWeb4 Basic CNC routing operations 2017-12-11

    Use LaserWeb4 to create to next toolpath for CNC routing
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    34
    Updated:
    Dec 11, 2017
  25. David the swarfer

    Fusion360 Plasma Pierce Height

    Plasma pierce height in the F360 postprocessor
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 4, 2023
  26. David the swarfer
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Feb 4, 2022
  27. that-jim

    HY SERIES VFD AND BLACKBOX SET-UP OPTIONS

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

    How to 'Fake the home'

    The is no place like G53 G0 X0 Y0 Z0
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 16, 2020
  29. Sean Martin

    Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router

    Eliminating Lead Screw Whip on the Workbee CNC Router
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 11, 2019
  30. crispin

    CNC HANDBOOK

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

    Gradus M1 Pro - Information

    Extra documentation for this poorly documented controller.
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 8, 2017
  32. Hisha
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  33. hairyMug

    settings for 400w spindle and TinyG

    hi & Low phase and RPM settings to get desired result for m3sxxx settings
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 29, 2017
  34. Giarc
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 19, 2017
  35. Rick 2.0

    CNC class at instructables.com

    Free online course discussing aspects of CNC operation
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Nov 22, 2016
  36. Mark Carew

    What is V-Slot?

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

    Super simple spindle RPM set up

    Proper RPM on the lathe and mill increases tool life and productivity.
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Jul 25, 2016
  38. Gabriel Faber
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jan 4, 2016
  39. Akfreak

    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
    5/5, 8 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 13, 2015
  40. David the swarfer
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    May 5, 2015
  41. abcpibot

    How to set up PiBot electronics

    pibot,electronics,driver,controller
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Mar 24, 2015
  42. Mark Carew

    PCB Electronics Info

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

    Stepper Motor Hardware Interfacing

    Estimating Needed Power Standard NEMA Sizes Determining Wiring Connection Options Power Supply Heat
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Dec 25, 2013
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice