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I like this idea, I think I'll do this! :) Thanks, I'm testing EstlCam at the moment as it happens, but only for GCODE generation....
I've got a Workbee CNC (with GRBL + CNCJS), which I'd like to use to cut some holes in an aluminium bed which will be used in a 3D Printer. I've...
There are a few things I'd change with hindsight during the design (for example, I retrospectively added a drawer under the control panel) - so I...
Many thanks guys :). I went a bit overkill when building it, I kept wanting to add pieces as I progressed. The workbench turned in to an...
Thanks Ryan, that's reassuring! They have very reasonable pricing, so I'll probably just stick with them :).
I'm just about to start using my customised Workbee CNC machine, but I'm wondering where the best place to buy aluminium plates and sheets in the...
Here's some photos of the bench in action :) Workbee CNC Build
It's still a work in progress unfortunately, as I've not had much time to work on it. I'm hoping it'll be finished by the end of Feb, so I'll add...
Good work, I'll try this too :).
Many thanks for those links. I've reset my VFD and configured it again, but it still spins on power-on. I've even removed the PWM wire from the...
Thanks for the reply. I tried connecting the VFD fwd pin to Spindle Enable, but from what I understand this isn't needed in GRBL 1.1. The spindle...
I'm running GRBL 1.1 on an Arduino Uno, which is connected to a HY VFD as follows: GRBL Spindle PWM > VFD VI GRBL Ground > VFD ACM VFD DCM > VFD...
I've built a CNC router which sits on top of a 2020 aluminium extrusion workbench. Part of this is boxed out to create a 6mm plywood enclosure...
Many thanks for the detailed reply - that's really helpful. I'll go for the ER11 air cooled spindle, which should be much lighter than the 80mm...
Hi @fwm891 - I've enjoyed reading your build log, it was one of the posts that made me want to start with CNC machines! I'm planning my build at...
Just another quick question - it looks like the 1.5kw ER11 spindles are 65mm and weigh 3.5kg. The 1.5kw ER16 spindles are 80mm and weigh 5.5kg....
I've been researching spindles for the 1000x1000 workbee mechanical kit, and I've found a lot of people use Chinese 1.5kw motors. ER11 collets...
Thank you for all those tips - that's really useful :). I'll price things up and see how much it comes out at. If 20x40 is good enough, that's a...
I've been considering adding additional extrusions (i.e. legs + bracing) to the workbee CNC machine so that I make it freestanding. Has anyone...
Hi Gary, Thanks for the info - I've not got one of those screw shields, but they look great - I'll order one now :). Yep, it's the Arduino Uno...