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# Lewters sells Barrel Nuts, so if the ones I ordered don't arrive soon - get some from there. (consolation: I didn't order enough anyway) (DONE - 26OCT10) | # Lewters sells Barrel Nuts, so if the ones I ordered don't arrive soon - get some from there. (consolation: I didn't order enough anyway) (DONE - 26OCT10) | ||
# Put the Table together. | # Put the Table together. | ||
| − | ## X-axis | + | ## X-axis (DONE 28OCT10) |
### 2'x 4' MDF sections bolted together (DONE 27OCT10) | ### 2'x 4' MDF sections bolted together (DONE 27OCT10) | ||
| − | ### Rails attached ( | + | ### Rails attached (DONE 28OCT10) |
| − | ### Ends attached ( | + | ### Ends attached (DONE 28OCT10) |
## Y-axis | ## Y-axis | ||
| + | ### Drill Holes in Gantry Sides (DONE 28OCT10) | ||
| + | ### Attach B.R.A.s (Holes Drilled) | ||
| + | ### Assemble Gantry | ||
## Z-axis | ## Z-axis | ||
# Get miscellaneous parts (Drive Couplings) (DONE 27OCT10) | # Get miscellaneous parts (Drive Couplings) (DONE 27OCT10) | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 28 October 2010
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Overview
A medium sized CNC Machine capable of cutting patterns
The Plan
- This project's focus is on implementing basic (though scalable) CNC functionality.
Progress
- Most of the Parts are ordered.
- The wood has been cut, but not fitted.
- Sourced Barrel Nuts locally
- Electronics and Steppers are in
- stepper/drive screw couplings ordered but not arriving til monday or tuesday
- table-top assembled (omg its heavy)
Parts List
| Part | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2'x 4'x 3/4" MDF | 4 | $45 |
| 608ZZ Bearings (BRA) | 24 | $18 |
| R8zz Bearings | 6 | $13 |
| Aluminium Angle Bracket (1" x 1/8" x 36") | 1 | ? |
| NEMA 23 Steppers | 3 | |
| 240W DC Power Supply | 1 | |
| CNC Controller Kit (china) | 1 | $160 |
| 1/2" x 10' Threaded Rod (drive screws) | 1 | $30 |
| 1/4" to 1/2" Drive Coupling | 3 | $40 |
| Limit Switches | 6 | $10 |
| Sub Total | ~$316 |
Next Steps
- Lewters sells Barrel Nuts, so if the ones I ordered don't arrive soon - get some from there. (consolation: I didn't order enough anyway) (DONE - 26OCT10)
- Put the Table together.
- X-axis (DONE 28OCT10)
- 2'x 4' MDF sections bolted together (DONE 27OCT10)
- Rails attached (DONE 28OCT10)
- Ends attached (DONE 28OCT10)
- Y-axis
- Drill Holes in Gantry Sides (DONE 28OCT10)
- Attach B.R.A.s (Holes Drilled)
- Assemble Gantry
- Z-axis
- X-axis (DONE 28OCT10)
- Get miscellaneous parts (Drive Couplings) (DONE 27OCT10)
- Wait for the Control Equipment to arrive from China. (ARRIVED- 27OCT10)
Resources
Ideas
- I'll probably want to go with a belt drive system for the 4'x 8' iteration.
