In this video, I show you how I built my DIY CNC machine. All moving parts of the DIY CNC router are running on ball bearings while the structural parts are made with natural materials, namely birch plywood and solid beech wood.
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Part 1 of the build – Frame: https://youtu.be/jMcblAB_fe0
Parts used for the build: (Total materials cost ≈ 620 $)
– Linear Rails – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F3D-print-parts-cnc-Kossel-Mini-MGN9-9mm-miniature-linear-rail-slide-1pc-MGN9-linear-rail%2F32806622073.html%3F
– Ball Screw – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FSFU1605-set-SFU1605-rolled-ball-screw-C7-with-end-machined-1605-ball-nut-nut-housing-BK%2F32830528587.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXpax9m
– Stepper Motors & Drivers – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FFree-shipping-23HS5628-4-lead-Nema-23-Stepper-Motor-57-motor-165-Oz-in-56mm-2%2F32789295890.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXpax9m
– Drag Chain – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FTransmission-Chains-10-20-mm-1M-Plastic-Drag-Chain-Non-Opening-Towline-Transmission-L1000mm-for-CNC%2F32851029290.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXpax9m
– Limit Switches – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FIMC-Hot-10-Pcs-Micro-Limit-Switch-Long-Hinge-Roller-Lever-Arm-Snap-Action-LOT%2F32812512489.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXpax9m
– Rocker Switches – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FNew-hot-Rocker-Switch-I-O-Latching-4-Pins-15A-250VAC-colour-Light-KCD4-Free-shipping%2F32716908237.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dljVDAR
– DC Power Supply – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FDC12V-1A-2A-3A-5A-8-5A-10A-15A-20A-30A-lighting-Transformers-LED-Driver-Power%2F32677602188.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dljVDAR
– Arduino Uno – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FDCcduino-UNO-R3-ATMEL-AVR-MCU-Development-Board-Ch340G-ATmega328-ATmega328P-for-Arduino-Compatible-Freeshipping%2F32696412561.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d8Pmf2y
– CNC Shield – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FCNC-kit-for-arduino-CNC-Shield-V3%2F32829060574.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dtNQPg9
– Blower Fans – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F1Pc-12V-DC-50mm-Blow-Radial-Cooling-Fan-Hotend-Extruder-For-RepRap-3D-Printer%2F32706213611.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dtNQPg9
– 500W Air Cooled Spindle – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F32704127140.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0o.productlist.0.0.16871345oV63in%26algo_pvid%3D1c2c9ff9-19e4-45d7-90e3-0ec0d138192c%26algo_expid%3D1c2c9ff9-19e4-45d7-90e3-0ec0d138192c-0%26btsid%3D0be3769015853415794645569e73b5%26ws_ab_test%3Dsearchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_%2Csearchweb201603_
– 1-flute end mills – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F32804424294.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dyUV7wI
– 2-flute carbide end mills – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F33022124865.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dyUV7wI
– 4-flute carbide end mills – https://alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6fa028016525dc3e8/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F32834548832.html%3Fspm%3Da2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dPkRrKR
Software used to run the machine:
– Fusion 360 CAD/CAM Software – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview#banner
– Universal Gcode Sender – https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender
– Grbl – https://github.com/grbl/grbl
Thanks for watching, leave a comment or question and see you for the next project!
Roman – BooTec | Naturally Engineered
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