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The redLeaf CNC Electronics and Computer Plug-and-Play System

The redLeaf CNC Electronics and Computer Plug-and-Play System

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So, you've decided connecting the electronics is just not your thing! And, making it work with your computer is just out of the question! Here is a complete CNC electronics system and basic computer all-in-one, tested and ready to go. All systems come assembled with the electronics wired and tested. If the windows option is not purchased, the system will have Linux (Ubuntu) and EMC installed. Make sure to purchase the correct amount of cabling (from motor to driver) for each axis and how it should be cut by leaving a note in the PayPal cart. click here to purchase cable. The basic system (second purchase option) has three standard motors (425 oz-in torque) and drivers (3.0 amp per phase) which is perfect for the blueChick, blackToe, or general duty machines). The second option for Heavy Gantry includes two standard motors and drivers like the first option, but has a heavy duty motor (651 oz-in) and driver (6..0 amp) to move the gantry which is perfect for the blackFoot or machines with a heavy gantry. The third option is for heavy duty machines that require large motors (651 oz-in) and drivers (6.0 amp) on each axis. This is not a kit. This system is put together in-house, by us with great care and attention to detail. All you need to do is put the motors where they need to go, connect a monitor, keyboard and a mouse, and you can start to move the machine! We created this system to reduce the time necessary to get a machine up and running. Wiring CNC electronics have been an issue for many customers, and getting the system to work with their computer has shown to be a challenge as well. This system allows you to essentially skip the entire CNC wiring and setup process. All of the electronics are wired up, and soldered where needed, tested with the standard configuration used for the machine kits on this site (will work with other machines with a specified configuration), constructed with the necessary computer components and operating system setup (Windows/Mach3, Linux/EMC2, or dual boot). All you will need to do is learn how to control the CNC using either Mach3 or EMC2. The All-In-One Electronics/Computer System Includes:
  • Motor Drivers 40 Volts 3.0 Amps or 6.0 Amps Max (capable of 1/64 microstepping) depending on the option chosen
  • 425 oz-in or 651 oz-in bipolar motors depending on the option chosen
  • breakout board
  • 36 Volt 8.8 Amp Power Supply
  • Panel Motor Cable Connectors
  • Fan (Near the Middle)
  • Micro ATX Motherboard with Parallel Port and Standard Connectors - 2 Gigs of Installed DDR3 RAM
  • AMD Athlon II 3.0GHz Dual Core
  • Micro ATX Power Supply (300 Watts)
  • 1 TB SATA Hard Drive
  • CPU Heat Sink and Fan
  • Cabling and Wires
  • Operating System (Windows 7 or Linux Depending on Option Purchased)
  • Wood, Plastic and Fasteners in a Clean and Aesthetic Arrangement to Encase the System
The CNC portion of the electronics are the same components sold in our 4-axis system hereThe drivers are wired to the breakout board and the connectors on the axes plates, both high powered and signal wires separated to reduce interference. The breakout board is connected to the motherboard via specially soldered 25 pin D-sub connectors from the motherboard to the breakout board insuring the most appropriate connectivity. The breakout board is wired to the motherboard via a USB connector for constant regulated 5V of power. Under the case, the drivers have a special cut-out to allow for the flow of air to transfer the heat out of the enclosure. To provide this air flow, there is a large fan in centrally located that is powered by the AC line (not DC). Powering the fan from the AC line, rather than the DC internal voltage allows the DC power to be more stable since all regulation of the DC voltage occurs from the power supplies, onward. With a fan of this power, there is always positive pressure within this enclosed space. Openings were carefully positioned to exit the heat in the most appropriate way. Moreover, the positive pressure will limit the amount of dust that enters into the enclosure. On the computer component side, the motherboard, hard drive and power supply reside in close proximity to each other. Orientation for the components were designed to convenience. The motor connections occur adjacent to the motherboard connections so the monitor, keyboard and mouse can be placed perpendicular, or at the end of the machine. All of the parts of this enclosure is produced from the blackFoot CNC Machine Kit. All of the holes are precisely placed to match the fastening holes of the components. The Plexiglas sides serve to mount components, allow for panel connectors and access to certain parts of the system. The Plexiglas is held in-place with wood pieces that were deigned for aesthetics with slight curves and exposed sides of the laminated wood (from MDO). Power for all of the components are kept separated. The computer side can be plugged into a separate circuit from the CNC motion electronics. The CNC electronics can draw much more amperage than the computer, so the AC line was not made common to both. There is a separate plug for the CNC motion electronics, and for the computer power supply. Assembling these components takes our employees approximately 15 hours to complete, which includes all of the computer software installation, configuration of the Mach3 or EMC2 and fully testing the electronics and making sure each motor turns with the appropriate torque and speed.
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  • Do you guys have any videos showing how to connect limit switches to a redleaf? If not, could you please make one? I looked at the diagrams on the limit switch page but I don't understand them.

    Connecting the limit switches on the redLeaf use the input pins on the parallel breakout board. Here is a link to the wiring diagram for that parallel breakout board. https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-parallel-breakout-relay#prettyPhoto/2/ The connection is simple. Just create a circuit from ground to the pin. When the pin is engaged, the circuit is closed (using normally open on the switch). Use mach3's autoset to automatically set the pin for the limit or home setting.

  • Do you give away the plans for the redleaf/redsprout box?

    Thanks for the kind words. The kit is available for those that want the parts to assemble the case which comes with the computer parts. If you don't need the computer parts, let me know and I will offer the bare bones without the computer system. Previous Solution: I already have a DIY CNC machine with all my electronics but I have two cases the size of a mid tower PC and was looking to shrink the weight and footprint of all of them. I understand if you don't have plans available, I just really loved the design and compactness of your case. Previous Solution: The redLeaf and redSprout boxes are meant to provide enclosure to the systems that we assemble in-house for customers that prefer a complete plug and play system. We provide the kit of parts for the enclosure from overwhelming customer request. There are no plans available for the enclosure and the complexity of the parts needed to be fabricated is quite high where the task of cutting out all of the intricate parts by hand would be a larger investment in time and materials than the cost to purchase the kit. Additional Information: Just curious at what you would sell the box itself empty or the dimension files for the box for? Additional Information: Additional Information:

  • Can you guys make a video showing how to adjust the white pin combinations on the redleaf drivers, in relation to the various combinations needed for the different size stepper motors?

    The dip switch settings on the drivers have a table on the top of the driver itself. To determine the size of the motor and driver compatibility, you first need to associate the motor to the correct driver (i.e. if the motor requires 6 amps to deliver the rated torque, you will need a driver that can allow for a 6 amp draw). Second, if the motor is rated within the amp specs of the driver, then you need to look at the motor datasheet (located on the product page of each motor) and look at the amp rating related to the wiring scheme you selected (most likely bipolar parallel). Se the dip switches to select an amp that matches this rating found in the datasheet. Remember that the dip switch is ON if UP and OFF if DOWN. On = 1 and off = 0. If you think a video would be more helpful, please call us and we can discuss this.

  • what is the footprint of the vertical laser xl?

    The footprint (necessary floor space) for the Vertical Laser XL is: 123 inches x 26 inches or 3124.2 mm x 660.4 mm The height of the Vertical Laser XL is 87 inches or 2209.8 mm So, the envelope of the Vertical Laser XL is: length: 123 inches or 3124.2mm depth: 26 inches or 660.4 mm height: 87 inches or 2209.8 mm

  • THEY ARE ASKING FOR THE ACTIVATION CODE AND SERIAL NUMBER USB BOARD. HOW CAN GET THAT INFORMATION?

    To get the activation code, all you need to do is plug the USB board into the computer using a USB cable, go to machine -> firmware -> update. After the firmware is updated the program will present to you a dialog box containing the activation code. Additional Information: MUAR-QVXU-CAYW-CBWQ Additional Information: MUIS-RQPB-PTHB-QTTB Additional Information: MUIH-EERP-IADB-TRIP Additional Information: 9zYWBVf5TxKSK7hEr8gFX3EBw5wa0AMMllQqgftIAnKvZ8DXItLxaPbOB3jWvnpczl/sM/De0scRPHfSxWGmcA== Additional Information: Key: LUQR-BQYI-SCEW-QVBT Additional Information: Additional Information: after i copy the code in the lower case i recived the same message (more than 8 times) ,, this is a evaluation...,, what i need to do to register properly? Additional Information: MUJR-BISM-KRDN-KKER 056971 Additional Information: 0561234 Additional Information: MURL-QPQU-EGBJ-FNMB Additional Information: MUCE-LFMQ-WBCW-MLHO Additional Information: Additional Information: LUTA-ADVJ-FXTW-FBCE Additional Information: LUTA-ADVJ-FXTW-FBCE Additional Information: looking for registration key for MUUK-IBTW-ECTL-CJWD Additional Information: MUXO-PIYY-KNHD-RKLY Additional Information: MUUE-YYCR-FCIC-VATK Additional Information: MUUE-YYCR-FCIC-VATK Additional Information: Additional Information: MUEY-YLJU-OBRR-LJBV Additional Information: MUSP-JFDV-EKGQ-OVLW Additional Information: MUSP-JFDV-EKGQ-OVLW Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: MULY-XRYF-BBDN-FBWP Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: how to generate activation code richauto a11 Additional Information: MUJC-LNIL-EOHS-YKNQ Additional Information: sdfd Additional Information: m l Additional Information: MUXC-RWKB-PKAL-HGNN Additional Information: 57625YY60Y7Y30X5 Additional Information: 57625YY60Y7Y30X5 Additional Information: 57625YY60Y7Y30X5 Additional Information: 57625YY60Y7Y30X5

  • Laser Controller Password?

    The current model laser controller that we sell is the AWC608 Laser Controller, and the password is 608. Our current testing model PH01/02/03(Blue) Laser Controller's password is PHD123. Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: what is the password of lasercad software Additional Information: what is the password of lasercad software Additional Information: what is the password of lasercad software Additional Information: LASERCADV8.11.8 Additional Information: LASERCADV8.11.8 Additional Information: LASERCADV8.11.8 Additional Information: How to unlock display? My display locked Additional Information: How to unlock display? My display locked Additional Information:

  • Is there a BlackFoot laser cutter upgrade available?

    Currently the laser attachment is only available for the greenBull machine due to size constraints on the gantry. Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: Additional Information: XYR7nT4e Additional Information: -1 OR 2+335-335-1=0+0+0+1 -- Additional Information: -1 OR 2+928-928-1=0+0+0+1 Additional Information: -1' OR 2+887-887-1=0+0+0+1 -- Additional Information: -1' OR 2+560-560-1=0+0+0+1 or 'L9Z6xtQg'=' Additional Information: -1" OR 2+988-988-1=0+0+0+1 -- Additional Information: if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(15),0) Additional Information: 0'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(15),0))XOR'Z Additional Information: 0"XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(15),0))XOR"Z Additional Information: (select(0)from(select(sleep(15)))v)/*'+(select(0)from(select(sleep(15)))v)+'"+(select(0)from(select(sleep(15)))v)+"*/ Additional Information: -1; waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: -1); waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: -1)); waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: 1 waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: 8Vw7X3ym'; waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: rut18dVx'); waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: 4PsznHXC')); waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Additional Information: -5 OR 859=(SELECT 859 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: -5) OR 232=(SELECT 232 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: -1)) OR 719=(SELECT 719 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: sNMzOh2W' OR 912=(SELECT 912 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: esMui1CR') OR 717=(SELECT 717 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: n2Ny0mTh')) OR 123=(SELECT 123 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- Additional Information: *DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(99)||CHR(99)||CHR(99),15) Additional Information: '||DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(98)||CHR(98)||CHR(98),15)||' Additional Information: 1'" Additional Information: 1

  • If I buy the Combo #1 with hardware, plans for $255.00 and get all the required parts, will i be able to use with Autodesk 123D?

    Yes, you can use the Autodesk123D CNC Utility found here: http://www.123dapp.com/aboutcnc This utility will work with any standard CNC machine. Our machines use standard electronics and you choose the software that controls the CNC machine.

  • IF WE ASSUME DESIRE TO PLACE THE RED LEAF 6' AWAY FROM TABLE, HOW MUCH CABLE IS NEEDED CONNECT MOTORS ON TABLE ITSELF?

    blackToe requires a minimum cable length of of 15 ft for X, 17 ft for Y and 18 ft for Z for the redLeaf to be positioned at midpoint along the long axis and under the table. Each axis would need have 6 feet extra (form the midpoint)

  • I ordered a redLeaf with Mach3 installed. Do you guys configure any of the setting in mach3 or will I need to do that all myself?

    The redLeaf CNC computer systems will have either Mach3 or LinuxCNC installed as per the customer's request. If the Mach3 license is purchased, the license file will also be installed on the redLeaf CNC computer system. The Mach3 or LinuxCNC settings will be configured during the assembly of the system. We contact the customer to determine the drive (mechanics) and inertial (weight of gantry and other parts of the gantry) specifications in order to correctly configure the steps per inch, velocity and acceleration.

  • I have the redleaf system for my black toe machine I have wired my limit switches in series NC after setting up in mach 3 I still get limit switch tripped after apply and ok setup can only run if I disable what am I doing wrong

    If you are using Mach3, the setting for the input pin 10 may be enabled as a default for use with the Emergency Stop. If there is no emergency stop on that pin, the reset will trip every time.

  • I have one more question pertaining specifically to the integrated computer model. Do I need an OS to load onto the computer or is there one already pre installed?

    On our CNC computer systems, we provided all the hardware required for a fully functional control package. But software items are not included OS systems and Supporting Software are not include, however if windows 7 is ordered we supply the mach 3 demo. We do not add the OS system to our systems, due to the options that our customers have either going with(linux, windows).

  • i have a redfly box for a greenbull 5x10 do I need to load a firmware to use planet cnc or is it already done

    For our redFly there is no need for firmware, however you will need to purchase a license for the board. Which you can buy here: (http://planet-cnc.com/product/cnc-usb-controller-license/) The license is to completely unlock the software Planet-CNC.

  • I got my Blackfoot 4.3 built. Hooked it to the Redleaf and when testing the axis controls Im able to move the X axis using the Right arrow key, but unable to move it with the left key. I have no control on my Y axis. Tried calling for tech support and recieve voicemail 2 days in a row after a few calls each day.

    If you are using Mach3 do you have your hotkeys set up correctly? Additional Information: The office was closed on the weekends and during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

  • I get random e-stop while machining. I checked the connections on the redfly and they are OK

    You can increase the debouncing for the input terminals where the limit and e-stop switches are connected. Go to Mach3 and the config menu. Click on General Config... in the config menu. The General Logic Configuration dialog box will appear. On the top right of that screen, you will see Debounce Interval. Increase this number until the problem stops. You might also want to check your wiring. You don't want the limit switch wiring close to any motor wires, including the spindle cable. The limit switch cabling should be shielded and the shielding of the cable should be grounded.

  • I build a 3 axis router CNC the gantry is heavy in aluminium plate, witch plug n'play kit you suggest me 1 or two motor on the longest axis this will be drive with chain?

    What is the weight of the gantry, number of teeth on the drive sprocket and tooth pitch?

  • I am wiring my estop to the redleaf NC closed using pin 13 and ground to red side of the button is that all that needs to be done

    Using pin 13 should be fine as long as it is enabled in Mach3 for the Estop. Go to Mach3, Config> Ports and Pins> Input Signals and make sure EStop is enabled and pin number is set to 13.

  • I am getting ready (within a week) to purchase your lug in play controller kits... The software I want to use is Vectric. I notice you talk about Mach software and sketch up. Be fore I purchase I want to make sure I can use what ever software I want... Thank you for your time. Pam

    Our electronics and plug and play systems can be used with any industry standard software, including but definitely not limited to the Vectric line of software.

  • How do I know how to hook up the red fly? What color wires do I solder on which pin of the connectors? Was there suppose to be any instructions that came with it, or the entire greenbull for that matter?

    The greenBull instructions are found on our website. Each machine has a page, which you can locate by clicking on "CNC Machines" from the left hand menu and choosing the particular machine you have. Scroll to the bottom of that machine page and you will find complete instructions. The page for the greenBull 5X, for example, is : https://buildyourcnc.com/Item/cnc-machine-greenBull-v4-5X The redFly is typically sold with motors already wired to conductor cable with 4-pin connectors; these need simply to be plugged into the control box. There is no soldering required. If you have a different configuration, please contact us directly at techsupport@buildyourcnc.com with information about your specific application (and a photo, if possible) and we will be happy to provide you with further guidance.

  • How do I go about ordering the redLeaf or redSprout computer cnc system?

    To order the system, just go to this page: http://www.buildyourcnc.com/category/cnc-computer Make sure to also order the 4 conductor cable that you will need for the connections between the motors and the drivers. This length will depend on your machine, where the motors will be attached, and where you plan on setting the computer system. The cable can be found here: http://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-cable-wire-20awg-wrcon If you want to use Windows, you will also need to purchase that on the first link I provided. If not, we will install Linux with EMC2 and linuxcnc

  • Hi I live in South Africa and want to know if i can buy a wiring and component diagram for the readleaf plug and play computer system?

    The best wiring diagram that can be used for the redLeaf and redSprout CNC computer system would be found on instruction #1 (datasheet for the breakout board) on this page: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-parallel-breakout-relay

  • Hi ! Can I use the redFly System with a Raspberry Pi ?

    Yes, since the Raspberry Pi has the ability to communicate using its GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins, software loaded on the Raspberry Pi can be connected directly to stepping (stepper) motor drivers. The redFly can be retrofitted to replace the breakout board so the Raspberry Pi can live within the redFly case. Since the Raspberry Pi can communicate using other methods (i.e. USART), the Raspberry Pi can be alternatively connected to another board that interprets the serial communication into g-code. This scenario would be use if the GPIO pins are inaccessible, or used for other functions.

  • Help with loading mach3 usb interface board on Windows 10

    The Mach3 usb controller/interface has instructions and videos on this page: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board There is a 5 step process on that page to install the plug-in and the configuration xml file that is necessary for the proper functioning of the controller. The videos on that page also demonstrate in detail how to install the software, plug-ins, xml file and wiring and testing most of the features of the Mach3 USB interface. Hope this helps.

  • From the BOB how can I reverse one of my steppers - i'm running 2 on my Y Axis

    When trying to use two motors on a single axis, there is a multitude of methods to get them to work together. First: There should always be a slave option in the CNC control software(mach 3/ planet-cnc/emc2/etc.), this will be the easiest way to make the dual motor configuration work. However some adjusting might be necessary due to the orientation of the motor when mounting it on the opposite side of the CNC machine.(Mach3/config/slaveaxis, planet-cnc/file/settings/axes). Secondly: Dealing with our interface boards(maybe third-party as well), you can have two drivers going to the same axis on the interface board. Which then will have one motor per driver, this will use the same motion and control from the (ex.) x-axis to driver two motors. However some adjusting might be necessary due to the orientation of the motor when mounting it on the opposite side of the CNC machine. Adjusting of the driver or motor wires, can be done separate from the control software with the use of a hex inverter, that can be used and to switch the signal (ex. takes a low signal and brings it high, and takes a high signal and brings it low) of one of the motors, to run the same as the other motor. There is also another method of inverting the orientation of the motors movement without the use of a hex inverter. This method you will have to wire the coil's of the motors oppositely of what is recommended for one of the motors. Example, you will wire our Nema 24 as follows(recommended): A+ - red/blue, A- - yellow/black, B+ - white/brown, B- - green/orange. However to run another motor with with it you will have to switch the A/B connections to: A+ - white/brown, A- - green/orange, B+ - red/blue, B- - yellow/black. These method's are usually needed/used when trying to control two motors and setting it up without the help of the CNC control software, and also due to the mounting orientation of the second motor, the inverting the direction of motion will be necessary so they work together instead of working against each other. Additional Information: Additional Information:

  • Does your hardware & software support adding a 4th and 5th axis to the Black Tooth?

    The blackTooth is a laser cutter/engraver, and its current design directs the beam in 2 dimensions (X and Y) over the surface of a workpiece which is assumed to be lying flat beneath the laser head. There is no mechanism to move the Z-axis directly. There is likewise no direct provision to move either the workpiece or the laser head for a 4th or 5th axis of operation because that would change the optical path and/or the focal point. However, you could certainly add a 4th axis to move a workpiece beneath the laser head -- it would be an interesting project, and if you do it we would like to see pictures. The ability of the software to support this addition depends upon which software you are using. If you are using a breakout board and machine control software designed for conventional CNC mills, such as Mach3, LinuxCNC, or PlanetCNC, then the answer is yes, the software will support the 4th axis quite easily. If you are using the integrated laser controller, the adaptation would be more difficult.

  • Does the option table for the blackToe fit perferect?

    Yes

  • DO YOU SUPPLY THE MALE PORTION OF MOTOR CONTROL CABLES WITH REDLEAF?

    Yes and properly soldered. Additional Information: 20

  • Do you sell the computer system only ? My Dell has given up the ghost. I may want to buy the PC, Power and case. I have everything else.

    Currently the only options available for our computer systems, are for our machines which included all the motors and drivers. If you would like to talk about a custom order, please email (customerservice@buildyourcnc.com).

  • Can the completely configured blueChick, with computer be shipped with working and test Unbuntu/EMC2 and not Windows/Mach3?

    I noticed in the Computer CNC Systems of this webpage that Linux/EMC2 (now called LinuxCNC) is available on the preconfigured systems. The wording on the CNC Machines page makes it look like Windows7 is all that is available. So thats the best I can see for now as far as clarity. Yes, if the redLeaf or redSprout is purchased with the machine, we can completely configure the electronics to use Ubuntu and Linuxcnc. If windows is selected, we install Windows 7 and completely configured under Mach3. If Windows is not selected, we assume Ubuntu/Linuxcnc, but we always contact the customer to confirm in these cases.

  • Can the Redleaf CPU be mounted in a vertical position so that motor cables run straight down?

    Absolutely. Everything in the redLeaf control box is securely fastened and can be mounted in any orientation. Check out this example where the Children's Museum of Houston mounted their redLeaf vertically. https://www.buildyourcnc.com/tutorials/Example-customer-blackfoot-houston-childrens-museum

  • Can I please buy a vectored drawing of the redleaf control box to cut out on my cnc?

    At this time, we don't offer drawings or digital files for the redLeaf or redSprout CNC computer system.

  • ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REDLEAF COMPUTER WONT TURN ON...THE CNC PART WORKS FINE, BUT MAIN ???

    For our redLeaf CNC computer system, if the computer system section is none response check if you have power coming in from your wall outlet. If a spare PSU (power supply) is available, try replacing and running with the replaced PSU. Additional Information: Other considerations will included, RAM module (memory stick), and motherboard. Please verify you have power going to your motherboard first, by noticing if any LED's are turn on. If not Check PSU first. Additional Information: Yes there is power to the unit. There is a small green light lit on the motherboard and another green light lit near the usb ports. Usually when I press the yellow reset button, the computer starts, but now nothing happens...

  • Can I get a replacement computer only ? I have a blacktoe with parallel port and it seems to have stopped working.

    Sure. If you had your own computer to start with and now need a replacement for it, consider our redSprout and redLeaf systems. You can find information about them here: https://buildyourcnc.com/AssembledElectronics.aspx If you started with one of our assembled systems, and only need to replace certain components, contact our sales department at sales@buildyourcnc.com for a quote.

  • All of a sudden the RedLeaf computer wont turn on...the cnc part of the computer works fine, but the main computer wont ???

    For our redLeaf CNC computer system, if the computer system section is none response check if you have power coming in from your wall outlet. If a spare PSU (power supply) is available, try replacing and running with the replaced PSU. Additional Information: Other considerations will included, RAM module (memory stick), and motherboard. Please verify you have power going to your motherboard first, by noticing if any LED's are turn on. If not Check PSU first. Please contact customerservice@buildyourcnc.com if all else fails. Additional Information: Yes there is power to the unit. There is a small green light lit on the motherboard and another green light lit near the usb ports. Usually when I press the yellow reset button, the computer starts, but now nothing happens...