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  1. ian_rsa
    Thread

    Help with custom Probe macro

    Hi All I run a custom build CNC with BalckboxV1.0.237. Help will be appreciated as I am stuck on an issue - I'm new to gcode, grbl and CNC'ing...
    Thread by: ian_rsa, Jun 11, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Control Software
  2. cdii
    Thread

    Blackbox / Motors problem (unresponsive, no power or connection)

    My motors are completely quiet/unresponsive. The controller seems to send/run commands, but there is no corresponding movement on the machine. -...
    Thread by: cdii, Feb 4, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  3. LukePrints
    Thread

    NEMA 17 Toolhead -- how to control

    First time putting together a CNC machine, got all my parts from OpenBuilds and have a quick question, any advice or googling instructions...
    Thread by: LukePrints, Jan 18, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: General Talk
  4. ajg
    Thread

    Good 3D Printer Controller? [First Time Builder]

    Hi there, I am working on my very first 3D printer build! I'm pretty excited, but also lack a lot of knowledge in the area. My build is going to...
    Thread by: ajg, Oct 7, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  5. gdenicolas
    Thread

    Controller recommendation for C-Beam XL

    I built my C-Beam XL with a Novusun NVUM 4 Axis, but I only could use it with a Windows XP Laptop and Mach 3 software. What do you recommend me to...
    Thread by: gdenicolas, Sep 23, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  6. Recron
    Thread

    Blackbox magical axis movement

    Hello all, I'm having a dilemma. Finally I finished my C beam build and just hooked up all the wiring to the blackbox controller. All the axis...
    Thread by: Recron, Sep 7, 2019, 14 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  7. joetemus
    Thread

    Best controller board that allows me to use Torch height control? (THC)

    Starting into the research phase of building a CNC plasma cutter. Would really like to get torch height control and I have seen some controllers...
    Thread by: joetemus, Sep 1, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Laser Cutters
  8. Jayman
    Thread

    More than 5 axis controller

    I'm looking to add a few more axis' to a CNC machine. Is there an easy way to do this, such as a daugter board? I'm using ramps 1.4, and 2...
    Thread by: Jayman, Aug 4, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  9. Kyo
    Thread

    Opensource Gecko G540 Controller

    Tittle covers it for the most part :D This is one of my older board designs I have decided to release as open source. USB Gecko G540 controller...
    Thread by: Kyo, May 28, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  10. ZacharyB
    Thread

    stepper motor is 2.8 amps controller allows 3.0 or 2.6 amps.

    I purchased 3 stepper controllers that have dip switches which allow me to regulate the amps. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/620511654881622915/...
    Thread by: ZacharyB, Dec 18, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: General Electronics
  11. Trip
    Thread

    Duet Wifi for Milling?

    Hello all! Does anyone have any experience and/or opinions related to the use of the Duet Wifi for milling? I have no idea as to what flavors of...
    Thread by: Trip, Dec 7, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  12. Trip
    Thread

    Smoothieboard 5xC Amps to Steppers and Voltage In

    I was hoping someone could tell me how many amps the Smoothieboard 5xC sends to the stepper? (Sold here at OpenBuilds)... Smoothieboard 5xC v1.1...
    Thread by: Trip, Jun 23, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  13. GrayUK
    Thread

    Torque and Micro-Stepping.

    Supplied by:- Bob R. Copied & Transferred by:- GrayUK I've seen this article before,...
    Thread by: GrayUK, May 16, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Helpful Tools
  14. Mark Carew
    Project

    Beginner Driver Board Holder For V-slot V2

    Driver Board Holder [ATTACH] Here is a simple plexi mount for a driver board holder. Right now I have the hole pattern for the xPRO driver...
    Posted by: Mark Carew, May 10, 2017 in category: Workshop
  15. MaryD
    Thread

    OpenBuilds APEX Controller

    [ATTACH] SPECS: Coming Soon... BACKGROUND: It is no secret that the OpenBuilds team has been working really hard over the past couple of years...
    Thread by: MaryD, May 4, 2017, 190 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  16. ashish B
    Thread

    Advice on controller, driver for C-Beam Sphinx (on windows)

    While I wait for partial order from Aliexpress and rest gets ordered on openbuilds store, I am holding back on ordering the controller and...
    Thread by: ashish B, Mar 21, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  17. perdu34
    Thread

    Anyone using MatLab with xPro controller?

    Hi guys and gals, Does anyone use MatLab for motion control? Bit of context: I'm trying to build an open source microscope/stack and stitch...
    Thread by: perdu34, Dec 1, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Other Software
  18. Thomas Miller
    Thread

    Have a movable limit switch trigger the next line of code?

    Using PlanetCNC MK3/4 controller, 'CNC USB Controller' software. So I've got a tool that has to extend a measurement probe out to a cotton bale...
    Thread by: Thomas Miller, Sep 27, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Control Software
  19. Paul Stoller
    Thread

    CNC xPro V2

    Does anyone know if the xPro can be used to run external drivers. I like the board well enough but I will need more current capacity than what...
    Thread by: Paul Stoller, May 13, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  20. Pops
    Thread

    XPro V2 vs LinuxCNC plus something build from bits off ebay

    Hi All I have started the mechanical build of an Ooznest OX CNC and getting to the point where I need to commit to my choice for a controller....
    Thread by: Pops, Apr 29, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
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