DIY CNC Router under $600

Building OpenSource LowRider CNC Router

Part2 for this video: https://youtu.be/2MP5vhqibmQ

Plan and assembly instructions: https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/
Shopping for parts: https://shop.v1engineering.com/collections/lowrider-parts

Alternative/additional parts used:
Makita router: https://amzn.to/3nYyLVN
Stepper Motors: https://amzn.to/3l31abI
Vacmaster vacuum: https://amzn.to/2J3MwDD
GT2 Timing Belt: https://amzn.to/2V1Nbbk
Lead Screw: https://amzn.to/370UANO
GT2 Timing Pulleys: https://amzn.to/377f3jT
Inline Wheels: https://amzn.to/39hXJeP
GT2 Idler Pulley: https://amzn.to/371LCjk
608-2RS Skateboard Bearings: https://amzn.to/3m3fcuZ
Aluminum Spacers: https://amzn.to/33fCK8R
Braided Sleeving: https://amzn.to/360A6W2
Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3lYVNLP
1/4″ to 1/8″ Collet adapter: https://amzn.to/2JaTBlI
Arduino board: https://amzn.to/362Ycj1
RAMPS 1.4 board: https://amzn.to/2HzkCiz
1/8 End Mills: https://amzn.to/2J7qksf
M4 Steel Nylon Lock Nut: https://amzn.to/2J6ZPTZ
M4 Stainless Steel Round Flat Washer: https://amzn.to/33hSfwK
12864 LCD Graphic Display: https://amzn.to/3m2MZ7O
1/4 Compression End Mill: https://amzn.to/3nTzWWD
60-Degree 1/4 bit: https://amzn.to/379CM39
1/4 Down Cut End Mill: https://amzn.to/3nRXETe
1/8 Straight Flute End Mill: https://amzn.to/2KDtUv4
Mist Coolant Lubrication Spray: https://amzn.to/360WuP6
Bottom Cleaning Router Bit: https://amzn.to/3lap2dy

00:00 Intro
00:16 Router Plate
00:37 Center Assembly
03:32 Slider Assemblies
07:31 Z Assemblies
09:20 Making Sliders fit my table
09:58 Connecting Z & X
14:55 Installing belts
16:26 Wiring
17:02 Firmware install
17:50 Testing
18:37 Final Assembly
22:06 Crown test
23:09 First cuts

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