Most cheap CNC machines come with a GRBL controller board that communicates with a computer using a wired USB connection. There’s no problem with that
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Improving lead-screw binding with a flexible coupler
CNC machines have plenty of moving parts and if we want our routing and LASER cutting to be as good as possible the movements need
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Adding a spindle motor switch
I tend to prefer to minimise safety risks when I’m using my CNC, and that includes making sure I don’t injure myself touching fast-rotating cutting
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Clip for 20mm extruded section frame
20mm square extruded aluminium section is commonly used for cheap CNC routers, especially for kit versions. So I designed this very simple 3D printed part
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Support foot for 20mm extruded section
Many cheap CNC routers are based on 20mm square extruded aluminium frames, with slots and a hole running along them to attach fixtures. Often the
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CNC bed-edge fence made with a 3D printer
It can be quite fiddly fixing down a routing or LASER cutting project onto the bed of a CNC router. It’s even harder if you
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Routing a fish with 1.5mm Mahogany sheet
Mahogany is a wonderful wood with fine, beautiful looking, grain. It’s ideal for any CNC routing project where you want to give your work a
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CNC hold-downs using a 3D printer
One of the downsides of buying a cheap CNC router is that you’re left to your own devices when it comes to the best ways
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