Desktop CNC

[eTraxx]

There's a brand new Yahoo group, just started. It is for - small CNC desktop machines. The owner is already publishing links etc. looks like some good info.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microcarve/

[Hauk]

There's a brand new Yahoo group, just started. It is for - small CNC desktop machines. The owner is already publishing links etc. looks like some good info.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microcarve/

Thanks a lot for the tip!

I can see a small, powerful CNC-router or mill in my future.
I want one that can handle at least brass and aluminium. Working area around 300X150mm.
Graphic software requiered as I am not speaking G-code, and have no urge to learn it.

So if anyone have seen this machine, please step forward!

[nalmeida]

So if anyone have seen this machine, please step forward!

This was the closest I could do:





It's all aluminum construction (made from a kit), it has this work area:

X-Axis 8.250" (209.5500 mm)
Y-Axis 9.125" (231.7750 mm)
Z-Axis 3.900" (099.0600 mm)

At this point I'm using Corel Draw, Visual Mill and Mach3 for 2D work and for 3D the only thing I can work with is Sketchup instead of Corel Draw.
Unfortunately due to all the projects I have running there's little time to play with the toy, I'm hoping to start some projects in near future.

[Hauk]

At this point I'm using Corel Draw, Visual Mill and Mach3 for 2D work and for 3D the only thing I can work with is Sketchup instead of Corel Draw.
Unfortunately due to all the projects I have running there's little time to play with the toy, I'm hoping to start some projects in near future.

That looks like a neat little router. It might very well be what I am looking for. Do you have some info on the maker and price?

Keep us posted on the progress!

-Haavard

[eTraxx]

The guy that has started that Yahoo Desktop CNC forum mentioned has a thread running that explains a lot ..

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109390

I directed him to this thread so he could jump in .. so if/when he is approved he can answer a lot of the questions. If you look through that link above he's pretty knowledgeable on the subject.

[chester]

Interesting Ed, thanks. And I'll have to agree with the last comment. The guy with the Oilite really does need some vacuuming done.

[sd80mac]

Hi nalmeida,

Where did you purchase this kit? And what is the cost?

Thanks in advance,

Donnell

It's all aluminum construction (made from a kit), it has this work area:

X-Axis 8.250" (209.5500 mm)
Y-Axis 9.125" (231.7750 mm)
Z-Axis 3.900" (099.0600 mm)

At this point I'm using Corel Draw, Visual Mill and Mach3 for 2D work and for 3D the only thing I can work with is Sketchup instead of Corel Draw.
Unfortunately due to all the projects I have running there's little time to play with the toy, I'm hoping to start some projects in near future.

[nalmeida]

Hi there guys,

The mechanical parts were bought from Eric at:

http://www.widgitmaster.com/

I think he no longer produces them.

As for the electronics, they are from:

http://www.hobbycnc.com/

As with the mechanical part these were also in kit form so just the assembly and tuning were a challenge in itself.

I already did some tests and precision is very good, backlash is an issue in such small details but since the cnc is used to help with masters there's not really a problem there. As I told before, at this point I only wish I had more time to play with it.