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Friday, June 11, 2010

DIY CNC

DIY CNC

  If your at all interested in DIY CNC (do it yourself computer numerical control), then Instructables is the place to be. We've got detailed step by step instructions on how you can build your own CNC lasers, CNC mills, CNC foam cutters, self-replicating CNC's and even a CNC chocolate 3D printer! Start building a CNC device for your shop today and make something awesome!

How to make a mini milling machine- manual or CNC!
I think one of the best things about tools is that they can be used to make more tools! I decided to build a miniature milling machine for machining plastic parts, creating wax patterns and for drilling really small precise holes. I also wanted to design it so that I could convert it to CNC for m…
posted by Honus on Jan 4, 2009
How to Make a Three Axis CNC Machine (Cheaply and Easily)
The idea behind this Instructable was to fulfill my desire for a desktop sized CNC machine. While it would have been nice to purchase an off the shelf unit the issue of price ...
posted by Stuart.Mcfarlan
Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine
Here is a way to make a computer controlled milling machine. That puts the real power of a computer control machining into the hands of the average human. Small enough to set ...
posted by Tom McWire
$20 CNC Machine
I got inspired for this instructable when I viewed the Easy To Build Stepper Controllerinstructable .When I read the instructable I knew I could make a decent looking and functioning cnc machine for under 20 dollars with a recycled twist, Not to mention I did this in under a week.I expect you to …
posted by Techbuilder on Apr 19, 2009
Use a Treadmill DC Drive Motor and PWM Speed Controller for powering tools
Power tools such as Metal cutting mills and lathes, Drill presses, bandsaws, sanders and more may require .5HP to 2HP motors with the ability to fine tune the speed while maintaining torque.Coincidentally most Treadmills use a 80-260 VDC motor with a suitable HP rating and a PWM motor speed contr…
posted by rjeblogue on Aug 13, 2008
Easy to build CNC Mill Stepper Motor and Driver circuits
This is a follow up to the Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine Once you get the machine all put together its time to make it go. So it's time to drive the mot...
posted by Tom McWire
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Fireball V90 CNC Router Assembly
The Fireball V90 CNC Router is a CNC machine that comes in kit form requiring assembly. Currently the Fireball V90 is one of the cheapest CNC machines on the market and is a great way to get your feet wet with CNC machining. I spent considerable time researching entry level machines prior to maki…
posted by abbtech on Apr 29, 2009
Laser cutter, start slicing stuff for under 50 dollars
There are many out there that are making things to win a laser cutter. Here is a project for those 500 that don't win, but still want a laser cutter for simple stencil cutting...
posted by lamedust
CO2 laser that cuts sheet metal
PLEASE NOTE: I'm really not competing to win the laser, a t-shirt would be fine, thanks. I saw the competition and thought it would be fun to show off my system.INTRODUCTIO...
posted by owhite
Mostly self-reproducing 3-axis CNC milling machine(SHELVED PROJECT)
I've been doing a bit of math on this one and it turns out I might as well buy a new or second hand CNC mill. Maybe I'll pick up this project later but for now it's shelved.This is a work in progress, I'll add to it along the way and would love to get some comments with feedback and ideas.For a w…
posted by ebidk on Apr 15, 2009
CNC G-Code Interpreter using Processing
Hi guys, for years I'm trying to make my own CNC router so I can make PCB easier. What I'm trying to make is a G code interpreter who can sends signals to an arduino board. So the arduino board can control a simple CNC router to draw a circuit over a PCB.I hope this project inspirer some peoples …
posted by otaviousp on Sep 16, 2009
3 Axis CNC Router - 60'x60'x5' - JunkBot
This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of...
posted by russaanderson
Homebrew Laser Cutter made by Zach Radding
Zach Radding and his daughter Taylor with some robots he built using his own CNC laser cutting machines.Check out http://www.buildcoolstuff.com/ to see more of his projects ...
posted by TimAnderson
3D chocolate printer made from LEGO
Using lego and a few custom components a 3D printer for chocolate is possible. I did this project a long time ago so the documentation is incomplete, but hopefully it will ...
posted by saul
Make your own cnc controller
Build your own CNC controller for next to nothing from rubbishYou can build your own CNC controller for a HM30 or Junior mill. The CNC controller is able to move the table at...
posted by charcoal999
Dremel Carver/Duplicator like a Human Powered CNC Router
For the last few years I have seen all these cool CNC projects from affordable rapid-prototyping machines, to laser cutters, to hacked together CNC routers. One of these days when I have the funds, I will build one of these CNC machines but till then I thought I would do something more on my bud…
posted by Adran on Jan 4, 2009
Make a CNC Hot Wire Foam Cutter from parts available at your local hardware store
Make a CNC Hot Wire Foam Cutter from parts available at your local hardware store like HomeDepot . This machine can be used to cut wings for RC planes, surfboards, crown moldi...
posted by tbarnea
Low Cost Hobby Servo XY Table
For this project, we wanted to build a lower cost, lower precision XY table for an installation at TeleToyland. The goal is to allow web users to draw shapes in a sand box, s...
posted by CarlS
Build a CNC Router from Scratch (Part 1): Complete Video Tutorial
Completely build a CNC router from the ground up without plans, just your hands, some cheap materials and basic tools, and common sense. Did I mention you don't need plans? It's easy, and I guide you through a process of building that the measurements are derived through a logical approach, so &
posted by phooddaniel on Aug 4, 2007
Build a CNC Router from Scratch (Part 2): Complete Video Tutorial
If you haven't seen part 1, your CNC may look like a three legged dog. This is a multi-part instructable that demonstrates how to build a CNC Router (a computer controlled ro...
posted by phooddaniel

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