Ben Builds a Portable CNC Router -- Episode 2

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A viewer challenges Ben to build a small, portable CNC machine. Can Ben not only design it, but get it running G-code as well? Ben also starts the Xbox 360 laptop design.

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Former Member over 9 years ago

Design for this CNC router is posted HERE
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Former Member over 10 years ago

Can you post the SVG. files that you used to cut out all the pieces on your cnc at the 3:28 mark in the video? Thanks.
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ntindle over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Did you ever get the design, firmware and wiring diagram
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bobcruz over 10 years ago

Please, PLEASE, provide us with:
(a) parts list
(b) scalable drawing for the CNC structural parts
(c) source code for the G-code stepper motor driver
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Former Member over 11 years ago

i have tried watching the videos on apple mini, android phone, two laptops, and a desktop pc. none of these devices are able to play most of the videos. how is this accomplished?
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Former Member over 11 years ago

So clever thought Ben, like so much
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colecago over 12 years ago

Well this thread popped up because someone marked it as video missing (which it is). But its a good opportunity to let people know about a small/affordable home mill. Its called the ShapeOko
http://www.shapeoko.com/
it's available as kits through Inventables, either mechanical only or full kits (with controllers and etc)
https://www.inventables.com/technologies/cnc-mill-kits-shapeoko

I bought one, the mechanical kit was a good deal and the community is great. All the plans are open source (a little hard to find though) so you can build one from scratch if you want, several people have on the forums and the original creator is super excited about that. It's more about a movement than profit for him, though he does sell upgrades and stuff on his site as well.

Several Arduino bases controllers available so you can get an Arduino from E14 (or if you already have one) stick on a grbl shield, pick up some steppers and be good to go.
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Former Member over 13 years ago

wheres the video?
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Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

hey.

Did you ever get a reply to your comments? Like a parts list ?

cheers
Joshua
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Former Member over 13 years ago

This is a good posting, I was wondering if I could use this write-up on my website, I will link it back to your website though. If this is a problem please let me know and I will take it down right away
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