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Giarc replied to the thread K40 12x24in rebuild (In Original Case).
I bought one, but it was well under $400 when I bought it. So far it has worked for everything I need. I would just like a larger build...
Jan 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
ca. 280 posted a new thread.
Spindle motor mount.
I'm planning to replace my little generic 3018 CNC with a larger DIY. All the machines I have seen place the spindle motor in front of...
Forum: Concepts and Ideas
Jan 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Workbee - precision.
what we are seeing here is not pulley slip but backlash. if the pulley slipped the begin and end of the cut would never match up. use a...
Jan 22, 2020 at 10:25 AM -
Michael Forte replied to the thread Can Black Box control CNC spindle and Laser?.
I have everything wired up and did a test with the laser with success. I'm waiting for a new spindle controller so I can use the 0-10V...
Jan 21, 2020 at 6:34 PM -
Ariel Yahni posted a comment on {Project}
As professional as ever. Great job Glenn.
Jan 21, 2020 at 4:43 PM -
Ariel Yahni liked Michiglenn's Project Intermediate Plywood And Epoxy Resin Sign.
Jan 21, 2020 at 4:43 PM -
Kevon Ritter liked Rick 2.0's post in the thread New start CNC.
Yes.
Jan 21, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
wackocrash5150 replied to the thread 45W CO2 Laser Build.
Hi all. Sorry for the lack of progress updates. A few health issues have taken this project out of priority but I'm still trying to plug...
Jan 21, 2020 at 12:45 PM -
David Bunch replied to the thread V-Slot 2020 EggBot.
I started looking at putting an order together for the electronics parts I still need & came across the CNC Shield V4 using the Arduino...
Jan 21, 2020 at 12:32 PM -
David Bunch posted a comment on {Project}
I like your CNC enclosure.
Jan 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM -
Rick 2.0 liked Peter Van Der Walt's post in the thread BlackBox.
Correct, they use the same port - unplug is one option - or add a double throw switch to swop the PWM/Spindle signal between relevant...
Jan 21, 2020 at 9:08 AM -
MaryD posted a comment on {Project}
Makes me want to go play with epoxy!
Jan 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM -
MaryD liked Michiglenn's Project Intermediate Plywood And Epoxy Resin Sign.
Jan 21, 2020 at 8:39 AM -
Rob Taylor replied to the thread Diode laser piggy back..
What are your "laser inputs"? When we talk about "laser inputs", we mean pin inputs to the laser driver board, not the laser itself,...
Jan 21, 2020 at 4:17 AM -
Rob Taylor replied to the thread NEMA 17 Toolhead -- how to control.
Yeah LM331 is an old school analog IC like the 555, should be easy to make work. The 8-pin DIP packages are $4 or so on Digikey if you...
Jan 21, 2020 at 4:10 AM