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CNC router 1st steps??????
What would be the first steps in making a CNC router? How do you know what servo motors to get? I mean.....the mechanical part.....no problem. I have AutoCAD experience but no experience in programing. Can I really do this on my own???
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Am I close? |
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You are talking greek to me, but I am going to learn the terminology and products. I have decided that is going to be fun.
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I cant spend a lot at once....but I can buy a little at a time. I just want to make sure that what I am purchasing will work. Learn as I go.... |
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Hi imsofaman
Iīll be starting a thread about my newly finished CNC router. The Thread will include basic instructions, drawings and a shopping list for parts. The thread will be aimed at modelers with basic skills and tools. The design has one very unique feature compared to most CNC router designs out there. Thatīs only to be expected when modelers start designing CNC machines So stay tuned... - Michael Hammer |
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I use CNCZone.com They're one of the largest forums dedicated to buildings CNCs. Unfortunately their RC portion is not well developed, so these forums here are a great place to combine RC with CNC. I built Joe's 2006 CNC: http://www.joescnc.com/ and the CNCZone link for dicussions and help: http://cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=346
I wanted something more than just a wire cutter. I wanted to be able to cut wood, metal, glass and so on and on and on. So, that's why I went with that type of CNC. To warn you.... my original budget was under a $1000 for a good CNC. But, because there are so many nice options available, I ended up going up to $2,500 (including a brand new computer system to run the thing and cad/cam programs... so that was $600 by itself). Hope that helps. -BK |
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philba,
I think the joe2006 machine needs to be cut from an existing CNC. In fact I think "Joe" designed the 2006 with his existing CNC in mind. He built a slightly enlarged JGRO first then cut his 2006 on that. For a first machine the JGRO looks to be the one to build. It can be cut with basic shop tools. Thread here: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=300 imsofaman, Take a look at www.hobbycnc.com You can get a driver board, motors, and all as a kit from them. Steve |
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Steve, yes, I read that in the Joe thread. He definitely states that you need a CNC router to build the router. But there is a guy that built a joe2006 derivative without a cnc. He appears to have really good woodworking skills though. I was hoping to hear from BK - it sounds like he might have not used a CNCrouter to build his Joe2006.
I really don't want an unsupported rail machine but supported rails require really tight tolerances. Probably beyond my woodworking skill level. |
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HI guys, this is my first post here, I'm just getting into rc plane hobby, flew my hz supercub lp for the first time and I'm hooked with no crashes, guess I can credit that to real flight 4.5 simulator. any way I built a solsylva and plan on building my own planes as I learn more, I found this machine very easy to build and you can also upgrade it as you go. cost me about $1500 to build but thats because I kept changing my drive screws . if you decide to build a machine go with multi start screws and try using the new gecko drive, g540 4 axis, http://solsylva.com/cnc/cnc_plans_home.shtml vist the site for more info, they have a few different plans to choose from. Graham
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http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13872 |
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Yeah, I've though about doing something similar. However, it doesn't look that easy to me. You'd have to install after adjusting the rails. I'm still thinking of how I could build a joe2006 design without a cnc router. Templates for manual routing could be the trick.
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