I think you need some more stuff on that table. I can still see the table in a couple of places.
Looks like my work bench, except with less clutter ;D
Does the power cord on the tool cause any drag/weight problems? Because of that issue I was thinking of using a cordless on mine and hard-wiring it to a power supply, I figure that cord should be lighter and more flexible than a typical 120v
clutter is the mark of a true genius.
working on my own cnc... so far i've got one a test setup running one axis. How did you get around the "i can only move one stepper at a time" issue? is it a choppy movement?
This is very cool!
I want to make a 3d printer, I'm thinking I'll attempt it after college applications are done!
it is difficult to understand but it allways move one stepper at a time, what happens is that it does so fast you don´t notice.... take a look at my code...
The CNC mill threads give me chills. :o
I've got my motors, limit switches and basic chassis materials. Need to buy threaded shaft, bearings, slide/guide materials, electronics and random small parts. And I will soon have one of these. I can't even express how excited I am to build a CNC mill of my own!
Does the software do 3D? Or is the z axis only for moves? I would love to turn some of my daughter's art sketches into 3D wood carvings!! And make my own custom project parts!!
You forgot to close your tag! Now your program won't compile correctly.... :
It would on FrontPage. We don't no steenking closing tags. Stupid ass program.
yes it does 3d... the z axis can move up to 3 inches.....
Do you have any more photos of the mechanical stuff? I'm interested in the guide rail setup and power/torque of your steppers.
i am going to change the grooved bearings,,,, to have better performance......... when its ready i will post more pics
hello people, now after all my work on the machine, i need to understand cad, cam software,,,,,, any help?
What are you looking to know?
<== Ex CAD guy
i think a very easy way is to start with google sketch up: http://sketchup.google.com/
quite simple to draw some things and you can export into g-code (with some tricks)
how???
install it and then go to the tutorials: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975&prevstart=0&hl=de&ct=lc
if you make them you should be ready to start
Great CNC!!!
You think is possible to use an Arduino2009 instead of Arduino Mega?
How many digital and analog in/out you use for your project?
i use 2 inputs per motorm 2 more per limit switch, great total of 12 i/o
Oh great!!
The 2009 has 13 digital I/O and 6 analog input...
So you use only digital I/O?
My idea was to use 6 digital output for the motors...and 3 analog input for the limit switch...one for X, one for Y ando one for Z axis.
How you use the limit switch? only for stop the process or to correct it?