New Arduino Mega CNC machine......(UPDATED)
@ December 1, 2009
Cutts soft materials, wood, plastic etc.
Cost to build:
$300
Time to build:
200 hours
URL to more information:
- Actuators / output devices: stepper motors
- Control method: usb controlled
- CPU: Arduino Mega
- Power source: atx powersupply
- Programming language: C
- Target environment: indoor
My new machine, the other one was a prototype, now this one will use all the electronics....
Made with MDF, bigger than the prototype......
Almost done...
My new control box, X, Y, Z axis, DB9 conector for the limit switches, and usb conection to computer.
Better cable arrangement.....
@ Thu, 2011-05-12 10:45
drivers
can this firmware work with the 2 pin unipolar circuit as provided on the arduino website?
@ Fri, 2010-04-16 09:33
can u upload a schemetic for
can u upload a schemetic for connecting driver with arduino....plllzzzzz sir ... and the software u used to control dir and step reply as soon as possible...thanku
@ Wed, 2010-02-03 06:06
makita
the tool i am using in the makita laminate trimmer.............. only bad thing is that it does not have speed control... :-(
i am learning cam software now and also searching for ways to rise my stepper speeds.......(lead screws, voltage, etc....)
maybe gonna buy bigger steppers and a new power source to make THE BIG MACHINE..... in order to make bigger works......
I NEED SPEEEEEEED!!!!
engraving a picture takes years............................... but is so cool.........
@ Wed, 2010-02-03 07:31
voltage ..
... is definitively the way to go, at higher voltages you will be able to get more speed out of the motors you already have.
But to do that you will need to change the drivers you have, with ones that implement current limiting and of course the power source for the motors.
@ Tue, 2010-02-02 04:04
lmr 2 years... little late
my gift to lmr........ too late...
@ Tue, 2010-02-02 20:02
Hi,
Very nice!
The Makita must be worth the money isn't it? I might have to get one of those in a future when I'll probaly build a larger machine..
I'm able to go with 300 mm/min with the Dremel with a 3mm end mill at 1mm depth in laminate wood, you should have no problem going faster in MDF.
@ Tue, 2010-01-19 16:56
cambam
@ Mon, 2010-01-18 00:24
Very happy...
Almost done.....
My machine now has a better cutting tool, Makita 3/4 HP laminate trimmer, also more options for the bits....
The control box has all inside, Arduino Mega, stepper drivers, atx power supply................
Made some cable holders to make a cleaner installation....
It works really good..................
So happy with the result....
@ Thu, 2010-01-14 15:37
yes sir
@ Wed, 2010-01-13 04:36
this is my new control box
This will contain my electronics, atx power suply, stepper drivers and arduino mega on one box..........
more pics when completed (and tested)......