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Thanks for that Neale. Good point about the output voltage. I have the option of 2x35V, 2x30V or 2x33V (from different suppliers), I think I'll plump for a slightly lower voltage just to be on the...

Thanks 1nbcnc. Glad the old spreadsheet is still helping people out to get a feel for it all.

The original connector plug that came with the spindle was either GX16 or GX20. Certainly that style...

Episode 22 is now ready . . .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6preVxRQJo&feature=youtu.be

I believe I could make the 80mm work, although it would need new plate ordered for the side arms as the stock I have isn't big enough). Problem will be finding somewhere to buy it - have sent an...

Magnus - not yet I'm afraid.

Thanks guys.

Got a chance to do the front plate today, and I am happy to present to you the (almost!) completed Z-Axis. If I'm being picky, just need to cut down...

Oh and speaking of daylight, I got a better picture that is more representative of how the red looks in person - you can sort of see the deep metallic sheen here... must say I love the colour.
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Black and red looks dope.

Ok, I'll try and do a more detailed dive at some point.

So something something no time for test parts? lol.

I done gone goofed - anodised the bearing top plate today trying the other dye.... it...

Episode 21 now complete . . . .


https://youtu.be/YLJWRtgedpI

Just wanted to prove to myself it wasn't beginner's luck so quickly did up the second knob too... this is the other end of the rod that I cut to m4 thread. My plan is to have various threads cut on...

Sorry, mis-typed there. The gantry is using HGH20HA carriages and HGR20 rails.

Travel is 178mm and the other dimensions I will grab for you later when I get a chance.

Got some time to play...

Now painted orange.

Cross bracing steelwork still needs to go in and the detachable mount head various tools to go on the Z. Also realised I have to strengthen the x axis plate for the Z at the...

Episode 20. Significant progress !


https://youtu.be/aw0pM_uV1kw

Episode 19 is ready. This time we are mounting the gantry and getting it moving.


https://youtu.be/BRpSN7UU1cs

Episode 17 - time to find out if the epoxy worked and how flat it is . . .


https://youtu.be/ebc7tiAAEZ8

Hi all, thought it was about time I broke my silence and made myself known on here. Building my own CNC router is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Over 10 years ago whilst pondering the...

Hi Graham your mates made a nice job of the wiring etc but you need to re-route and separate some of the wires otherwise your probably going to get false E-stops etc from back EMF.
If he's general...

Sorted out the ball nut greasing arrangement... So obviously I didn't fancy stripping down the whole thing every time the ball screw needed a bit of grease. I came up with this solution:

Made a...

Episode 16 is now ready. Having another go at the epoxy leveling . . .


https://youtu.be/FDrcpnVUcEE

@Boyan Silyavski - valid question/points:)

my machine is intended to be the best, most versatile R&D tool i could build because of space limitations.
but also, it should be a fun project which...

Hi guys,



A little progress update.

First layer of paint two tone black and white.


What do you guys think?

Episode 7 now ready . . . . lots of small jobs


https://youtu.be/dKhR4bTSWHM

So re-visted my end plates with the correct size stock this time...

I also tweaked the designs a little, adding a port for the limit switch wire to the top plate and changed the bottom plate to...

Where's the fun in that! :excitement:

Charlie:

How about this - the last photo showing the 3D printed part on the rail:
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Zeeflyboy:
Great timing - I've been thinking about how to seal the rails on my Z axis. I've planned...