AndyUK's Build - 1.2x1.0m Gantry

[CNCMEBABY]

Hi Andy,

I'm converting an X3 mill to CNC and after reading your build log amongst others I've been 'borrowing' heavily from your router electronics and circuit design. Could you tell me what software you used to create your circuit diagram please? Also, I saw your capacitor holders and noted that you printed yours after buying the wrong ones - inspired me to get a 3d printer, they were my first job. Just made protective caps for the top too.

I'll put photos of the bits I've made for the mill over on my build log when I've got a little further.

many thanks and stay safe

Geoff

[AndyUK]

Hi Geoff,

Pleased the build log is helping :)

I used MS Visio 2016 to create the diagram - I tried a wide range of CAD and electronic design softwares, but in the end Visio was just easier to use and create a colour coded diagram that made sense in my head. It took a long time to get it all down, but really helped organise my thoughts and work out a load of problems on paper first. I've attached the Visio file if you want to see how its done.

Yeah the cap holders were a bit of a "d'oh!" moment - the 3D printer did a great job with those and a number of other little bits around the machine towards the end - I love the cable tidies and the proximty sensor mounts. Unfortunately with house rennovations the poor thing is currently sitting under a mountain of dust.... The cap lids sound like a great idea though - far tidyer than my hot-glue blobs!

Looking forward to seeing your progress photos! :)

Andy

AndyUK Circuit Diagram.zip