Triticum Agricolam Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 For quite a few years now I've been wanting to build a CNC router. I've finally gotten the proper motivation to do it and I figured I'd document the build here in case anyone is interested. The plan is to post info about what exactly I'm building, how much it costs me, where I got the parts, and of course, lots of pictures. I'll get started with what I'm building. The design I'm working with is based off of a freely available one called the Joe's 2006. Its a typical gantry style router design. I've made some modifications to it though. First thing I did was I widened the X axis, increasing the working space from about 24" to about 32". I also changed the X & Y axis linear supports from pipe & skate bearings to v-bearings and rails. This design was originally intended to have the pieces cut out on an existing CNC router. I don't have access to one of those so I tweaked things a bit so I should be able to build this with my standard wood working tools. Anyway, here is what a standard Joe's 2006 looks like: And here is a SketchUp of my modified version: For motors and control I've decided to go with the TinyG USB controller: https://www.synthetos.com/project/tinyg/ and 425 oz/in. NEMA 23 stepper motors from Automation Technologies: http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/stepper-motors/kl23h286-20-8b The power supply I'm using is a 24 volt 8.3 amp model from Automation Technologies as well. Here is what all that stuff looks like: A closeup of the TinyG: And the steppers: "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 My initial budget for this project was around $1200. There is no way I'm going to stay under that. Now its looking more like $1500. So far here is what my costs look like: TinyG - $136 Steppers & power supply - $149 Acme lead screws - $113 Anti-backlash nuts & collars - $105 Hitachi router - $120 MDF - $180 Fasteners & Z-axis guide rods - $92 Lead screws & Z-axis bearings - $62 Bringing me thus far to about $950. However I still need to get the V-bearings, X & Y axis tracks, wiring, drag chain, and design software. The design software is the big one. Initially I was going to try to do it cheaply and find some good free open-source software. Unfortunately there just isn't anything that is going to suite my needs. Then I was looking at Ventric's Cut2D software, its not bad at $150, but at this point I'm leaning towards Ventric's VCarve, which is $350. Still haven't completely decided yet though. I'll be updating this post as I buy things for this project. "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Next up is to actually begin construction. I've got a couple projects to get cleared out of my work shop and then I'll be able to begin. I hope to get going and to have some pictures to post here within the next week. "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appi Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 good luck whit your build JBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmizzle99 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Is the Joes 2006 also a DIY? Camaro SS Build Altima build 2.0 Altima build 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Is the Joes 2006 also a DIY? Yes it is. Here is some more info on it: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/joes-cnc-model-2006-a/17279-joes-cnc-model-2006-r-1-a.html "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Prime Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 This is awesome! I have always been fascinated by DIY CNC. I can not wait to see see the outcome. New build coming........ YouTube:http://www.youtube.c...6?feature=guide Old Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d-on-the-cheap/ Old Screen name: Redrebel66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 The software aspect I think would be almost harder for me. Its hard for me to think of things in 3D space I end up having to mess with some type of cardboard or paper prototype. kudos man I can't wait to see what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdabest77 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Impressive. Really good to see guy's doing their own stuff and brightning their herehence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsneon98 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Tuned in for this one! Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/152954-1998-plymouth-neon-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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