CNC Router

Posted on 21/11/2011 by tonecoder
Modified on: 13/09/2018
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This is my cnc router. I built it by following the book/plans from buildyourcnc.com. I'm very happy with the results. I've still got a few modifications left to do on it. For instance, I have new acme lead screws for all three axis, limit switches and control switches that I haven't added yet. So far I've only cut out a few parts from MDF and plywood. I have a few large hdpe plastic cutting boards that I route into robot parts as well. - close up of gantry - computer, breakout board, drivers, ...


CNC Router

This is my cnc router. I built it by following the book/plans from buildyourcnc.com. I'm very happy with the results. I've still got a few modifications left to do on it. For instance, I have new acme lead screws for all three axis, limit switches and control switches that I haven't added yet. So far I've only cut out a few parts from MDF and plywood. I have a few large hdpe plastic cutting boards that I route into robot parts as well.

- close up of gantry

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- computer, breakout board, drivers, power supply

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- breakout board, drivers, power suppy

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- router

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cuts things out of wood, plastic and soft metals.

  • Actuators / output devices: 3 stepper motors
  • Control method: computer printer port
  • Operating system: windows XP
  • Power source: 36v power supply
  • Target environment: indoors
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