Marauder DIY CNC
I am just putting this post here with my notes about the project. The project is in the queue but I may use the parts for one of my first…
Read moreMetal by the Foot order
I got some ACME threaded rod there. It’s pretty rusty and one of the two rods I ordered isn’t very straight. I sent customer service an email. We’ll see how…
Read moreDIY Spindle for CNC
I’ve got an RC motor that I bought to use as a CNC spindle. I just came across an example using a similar motor at luminlab. I’ve got one of…
Read moreT Slot
I went to Superior Metal and Metal Supermarket to see if they had T-Slot extruded aluminum. I was a little surprised that neither of them had it. They didn’t offer…
Read moreMakerslide
Here are some nice diy bearings based on the Makerslide. Might be a good solution for lasers and other low contact applications. I’m thinking about changing my laser to this design.…
Read more16mm Linear bearings
Okay, I’ve received my first batch of linear components to be used for the Marauder DIY CNC project. 16mm unsupported rail and linear bearings came from VXB. Very nice stuff.…
Read moreCable controlled CNC
Check out this concept. I’ve seen this used for graffiti drawing systems but here it is being used for cutting. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on…
Read moreNema 17 CNC kit running!
I got this thing running finally. The documentation was a little poor but after a couple rounds of correspondence with the supplier in China I think I have everything in…
Read moreLead/Ball screws, couplers and ball bearings for small CNC
Here are my candidates so far: Lead Screw 98935A817 3/8-12 lead screw 36″ 2G (McMaster) This is $5.00 but that’s at McMaster which I think is useless as they wont ship…
Read moreBody for a small CNC
I’ve been looking at the Zen which is made of HD Polyethylene. I’m not sure how rigid that thing is but the idea seems inexpensive. Plus the parts can easily…
Read moreLinear Bearings for small CNC
I was just looking at the Zen 12×12″ CNC which is made of Polyethylene, just like my big red colored mill. This machine uses 16mm linear bearings on the X…
Read moreWiring a Nema 17 Controller
I have this Nema 17 controller and I’m just wiring it up now. It has some confusing documentation. The wires are Red, Green, Black and Blue. The motor diagram is…
Read morePortable Stand
I’m wanting to make a stand for my pseudo portable CNC mill. The device is 26×22″. The “feet” of the device are 3/4″ square. The 26×22″ is measured around the…
Read moreBreakout board
Another little gem was delivered recently. A breakout board. I have some full working CNC electrical systems but this will be used for experiments. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend…
Read moreAnother potential Marauder CC Spindle
I am just in and found a delivery in my hallway. It’s an electric RC aircraft motor, speed controller and a servo tester (to operate the speed controller without a…
Read more3 Axis Nema 23
I am just in from Ogdensburg and I got two 3-Axis-Nema-23 systems. I also got a small chuck to create a 4th Axis for my CNC mill. It has a…
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