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S1-M2: Slide Concept
Sneak Peek
Driver PCB
Electronics Kit
Workpiece Clamping
Research Donation
DIY Coupling
Lead Screws Explained
PCB Routing
Homing and Switches
Allegro Driver
CNC v1.2 Assembly
CNC Machine Kit v1.3
 
Research and Development
 
Here, you will see the ideas, concepts, tinkering, design and development that happen at this "build your CNC" site.  I welcome colaboration, suggestions and comments to any of these concepts and construction techniques.
 
Designing the Desktop CNC
 
I will be designing a small CNC Machine to add to the line of CNC machine and routing kits on this website.  I plan on making this machine in the 12"x24" routing range.  This one will also be run on the roller chain drive system like the 4'x8'.  The 2'x4' system will also offer the chain drive system.  Since the CNC machine is smaller, the roller chain selection will also be smaller and lighter, especially the tooth size to increase the resolution.  I like the roller chain mechanics since the backlash is virtually non-existent at the loads that I have been pushing the machine.  the z-axis will still be run on lead screws since it is much more critical to have precision for tasks such as detailed pcb isolation routing.  More to come soon.
 
Pipe CNC Step 1:  Linear Slide Mechanism Concept and Assembly
 
You are probably wondering why I am adding the pipe CNC machine in such an illusive section.  I want visitors of this website to know that this machine is a work in progress and all of the bugs and concepts are not fully known yet.  Anyway, this enables me to share some of the ideas that run through my head.
 
I am starting with the first video of the pipe CNC.  I am going to first demonstrate the concept of how the aluminum angle of the linear slide fits in and connects to the pipe assembly.  Then I will construct Read on... 
 
Cerebral Meltdown
People with a desire to invent and tinker don't come around very often, but the guy that developed Cerebral Meltdown is truly a guy with tinkering ability.  This website features many of Gabriels projects that use the same common materials and tools to do some very interesting things.  It's worth a look.
 
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Motion Electronics:

Motors, Drivers, Power and more

 

Bearings for Lead Screws and Linear Motion.

 

Couplings to connect motor shafts to lead screws

 

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