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  1. Mark Carew
    Project

    Beginner Openbuilds Logo Sign

    This sign was made as example cut for the basic use of the Interface in the the (How to) video [MEDIA] The idea here was to make a simple...
    Posted by: Mark Carew, Jan 7, 2021 in category: Signs & Plaques
  2. SeanD
    Thread

    Problem calibrating Y axis

    I have had an issue with the Y axis getting locked up. Increased the VRef on the OpenBuilds Blackbox. It seems ro have smoothed things out....
    Thread by: SeanD, Oct 25, 2020, 34 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  3. SeanD
    Thread

    Motors not engaging on Blackbox

    OpenBuilds Blackbox has been working fine. Today the motors are not engaging at all. Have tested that 24v power is getting to the Blackbox....
    Thread by: SeanD, Jul 21, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  4. Bruce Wang
    Resource

    OpenBuilds 71mm to 52mm Spindle Mount Adapter with Cooling Airway 2020-07-09

    Adapter for OpenBuilds 71mm spindle mount to hold 52mm "Chinese" spindle. This design includes an airway for wind passing through to cool the...
    Posted By: Bruce Wang, Jul 9, 2020 in category: Parts
  5. Max Bridge
    Thread

    Advice for heavy duty motorised video equipment

    I'm trying to build some motorised tools for video production using professional video cameras, RED camera etc. think 5-10kg in weight. Everything...
    Thread by: Max Bridge, Jun 25, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Concepts and Ideas
  6. JCPhlux
    Thread

    Purchasing advise for CNC machine

    I am looking into getting into a cnc machine that is more ridged then the one I have designed. I normally design and build my own machines but I...
    Thread by: JCPhlux, May 1, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  7. Damian V-SLOT Poland
    Project

    Beginner Laptop Stand

    In our workshop, we create many different things on OpenBuilds milling machines. Some of them are tests for customers and others are ideas that...
    Posted by: Damian V-SLOT Poland, Apr 23, 2020 in category: At Home
  8. OxCarver
    Thread

    OpenBuilds CONTROL Software for Mac

    The link for downloading OpenBuilds CONTROL for MacOSX is not responding. Any suggestions where I can download a copy of the CONTROL for Mac ?
    Thread by: OxCarver, Mar 19, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Control Software
  9. cdii
    Thread

    OpenBuilds CAM only giving 0.10mm Z Clearance for plotter pen

    Using the OpenBuilds CAM software on my OpenBuilds MiniMill and everything seems to work except for some Z values. The pen moves along Z0.0,...
    Thread by: cdii, Mar 18, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: CAM
  10. Mark Carew
    Resource

    OpenBuilds GrabCAD Library - ONLINE 2019-10-11

    OpenBuilds 3D Model Library Official OpenBuilds Part Models commissioned by OpenBuilds,LLC [ATTACH] The goal is to create a repository of 3D...
    Posted By: Mark Carew, Oct 11, 2019 in category: OpenBuilds Parts
  11. Jdubster3d
    Thread

    Fusion 360 Cam Profile Lead 1010

    Hi guys I am attempting to use Fusion 360 as my CAD/CAM program for the first time and could use some help in setting up the machine profile. If...
    Thread by: Jdubster3d, Aug 13, 2019, 40 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  12. Jimius
    Thread

    Tabs in operation not showing up in G-code

    I'm using the openbuilds cam to generate a vector with a 1 pass final depth cut with tabs. The tabs however are not generated or shown. Even when...
    Thread by: Jimius, Jul 29, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: CAM
  13. Jacob Tabor
    Project

    Intermediate Apple Everything Holder

    [ATTACH] Pretty straight forward build, the hard part was being accurate and getting things right the first time. (only had one block of wood)...
    Posted by: Jacob Tabor, May 31, 2019 in category: Electronics
  14. Jack D
    Project

    Stenciling V-carve & Paint

    I just thought I would do a quick and painless how-to on masking/ painting signs using Oramask 813 by Oracal. I made a quick example using...
    Posted by: Jack D, Apr 21, 2019 in category: Signs & Plaques
  15. Jack D
    Project

    Beginner Armed Forces 3d Carving

    For today's project, I'll be using yet another beautiful model purchased from Etsy, (3DmodelsMD). 3d STL Model for CNC Router Engraver Carving...
    Posted by: Jack D, Apr 21, 2019 in category: Signs & Plaques
  16. Jack D
    Project

    Beginner 3d Octopus Wood Carving.

    I would like to try and walk you guys through another fun 3D carving I made. I am using a stair tread purchased from Lowes. They come in 1.03"...
    Posted by: Jack D, Apr 13, 2019 in category: Animals
  17. Marcwolf
    Thread

    Fusion 360 & OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine

    Hi Folks I have been playing around with a small CAM program called Carbide Create, however I now feel I have outgrown it's capabilities. I have...
    Thread by: Marcwolf, Mar 27, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: CAM
  18. Sean Griffiths
    Thread

    Digitising with Blackbox

    I am almost finished setting up my CNC machine with the OB Blackbox controller and OB Control software. But in the meantime I wanted know what...
    Thread by: Sean Griffiths, Mar 18, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Controller Boards
  19. Timothy Pinto
    Thread

    OpenBuilds Control Size Check

    I was getting started with OpenBuilds Control software. What is the "Size Check" feature do? I clicked on it and my router gantry started moving...
    Thread by: Timothy Pinto, Mar 6, 2019, 30 replies, in forum: CAM
  20. EmilioCo
    Project

    Intermediate Cnc Computer Station

    I found this support in pinterest and decided to make my own version, in the ZIP you have all the plans to be able to cut them in the CNC you are...
    Posted by: EmilioCo, Jan 13, 2019 in category: Workshop
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