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This post is in some ways a way to reach out to the OpenBuilds team. After hundreds of hours with my Acro system, I'm sad to say, a 6-7W LED laser...
I'm still in the early design process. Current issues: Current controller boards I have and tried don't provide the complete solution (X,dual Y,...
...your mileage may vary. Yeah, sorry it's not super clear, I answered a similar question on Thingiverse before: OpenBuilds ACRO Z Axis by...
If you use a pushrod on the servo instead of the gravity catch, it should be pretty straightforward to get a similar effect on the ACRO with...
Good to know! I have a little over 5 years development experience, which is exactly why I'm worried about getting too far into the weeds here! I...
Did you at any time use OpenBuilds CONTROL to reflash firmware? We have a flashing tool under the Troubleshooting tab. Theres optional builds...
The ideal area would be roughly the size of the ACRO system that Peter Van Der Walt linked above, so around 30*80cm I don't need camera...
Hiya I think you need to look at the ACRO kits which give you a large but lightweight XY frame to start with. Machine Bundles - ACRO System -...
Just to "think out loud", here is what I'm looking at: OpenBuilds Table 510 - I've got a really nice table top already. Underside may be split...
Curious what you used to attach the aluminum angle to the corner plates? Have some drag chains from another project that would be perfect for this...
OK - I got first light on the ACRO system tonight and am happy with the the system is working. [ATTACH] I bumped inot a few issues along the way...
Some of those materials look close to what I would be cutting.
Take a look at some of the samples here for 6W laser test. Documentation (The 2nd and 3rd articles... first one is for the 2.8W.) This will...
Good idea. I will see if I can get the info together in the near future to add separate build for this. I did redo the pen gantry to use a...
The tool head is a Nema 17 linear actuator with lead screw controlling the Z axis. The lead screw is about 15cm long, and the gantry holds an...
It is a Core XY Laser Cutter/Etcher. Powered by a 3.5 watt blue laser. [MEDIA] My build is a Core XY system with a Z axis. The laser module I am...
To etch multiple workpieces simultaneously, you'd have to build a bar to hold them at fairly precise offsets to each other, figure out a removable...
Newbee to openbuilds here. Anyone familiar with the multifunction plotter called "Tooli" produced by Toolbotics? toolbotics. It's a large scale...
Thanks everyone for your replies! Very helpful. We are going to go with the Acro system and custom make a Z-axis that will match our needs. We...
Thanks for the input WildBill. My main goal is to have a laser, so I'm going to move ahead. I think I'll buy the additional parts to add the...