Does the Genmitsu 4040 Pro stand up to other CNC routers on the market? Watch this review to learn more. This video features a full review of a $600 hobbyist CNC router. Direct Link - collabs.shop/sjovwo Amazon - amzn.to/3LBQxx7
Love mine. I upgraded from the Genmitsu 3018. Put on the makita router and made a T-track spoil board. I don't use the software supplied by Sainsmart. I use Fusion, Easel, Lightburn. You do have to use a computer to operate, but they will be coming out with an offline controller.
A big shoutout to Jerry Knapp at 3DHP who pointed out that I had put my spoilboard on upside down!! Thanks for the correction Jerry! I will make that adjustment! The bolts should be countersunk! @3DHP
I owned a 4030 before buying my Onefinity Woodworker X50. The Genmitsu is the perfect entry drug to the world of CNC. Great machine other than the spindle, upgraded to a Makita and all was good. I did have a problem with the y axis, great customer support fixed it with a new cable.
If you’re looking for a good starter CNC, or something good for engraving and small projects, it gets my thumbs up. Of course, it’s not gonna be useful for large build or projects.
I started my CNC journey on their 3018-Prover model. I then upgraded the size to a 3030 and bought the laser attachment. Their customer service is great and might take a few days to get back but had no problems replacing parts if there was an issue for free. Overall, I still use it for small laser needs as I have upgraded to a Stepcraft M1000 with an Automatic Tool Changer with vacuum table. Anyways, great channel I also learned from your clock video.
Hi Jim ! I’m looking for a spindle upgrade. according to your experience, would you go for a 1,5 kW spindle or 0,8 kW are more than enough for wood and occasionally aluminum? Thx
@@massimilianocomi5574 A lot depends on the strength of your machine. For example my x axis is not strong enough to use 1/4 " tools. I get a lot of chatter when a 1/4" bit gets into the corners and it ruins the piece. My 800kw spindle weighs about 7 lbs. and that a lit of extra weight for the x axis to support, the 1.5kw may be heavier. The 800kw spindle has more power that I can use, given the weakness of a small cnc machine. The 800kw is just over 1 hp and that's a lot of power for a small machine. I hope this helps and good luck. Let me know what you decide and how it works out.
I bought one and upgraded it with a 800 watt liquid cooled spindle, So much better now than the standard setup. And handles much larger bits with no problems or deflection.
I have this CNC and a couple of observations that are not covered anywhere need to be mentioned. First those small metal plate clamp down items, like them or not, are included but the instructions don’t tell you how to use them. Like this review demonstrates without prior experience many people will assemble the hold downs in correctly. All the pieces are included but the threaded post with wing nut, and washer go through the slot of the plate into the spoil board threaded inserts. A flat head bolt threads into the threaded hole and acts as a Jack against the table to control the angle of the plate. The 2nd thing to mention is the off line controller for this machine is more than a simple cheap off line control, like 3018 CNC’s come with. The connection has 12 pins not 8 like cheaper CNC machines use. Many additional features, well worth having.
It uses lead screws, which I think are slightly different than ball screws, but it is a higher quality build for the size and price point. I'm interested to see how it holds up.
They say on it's specs it's still based on grbl so it should work on any software (eg Candle) that supports grbl. That would be just a matter of adding BT module on TX/RX pins on main board to remove wires and drive it from phone / tablet / PC with BT support (there are many grbl / gcode senders on android that support HC05/HC06 modules). I've done that for my laser and custom built cnc, now I need only power supply and tablet in around ~5m from hardware devices. For 4040 from review, I'd say that 775 spindle is not best, it has 5mm shaft which is not really sturdy as it should be for cnc, other than that is look promising for really good entry level cnc.
I was considering this machine but good to know about the missing controller and the Z-probe plug in area. I would have laptop to use but a controller is much better.
This looks good for a beginner like myself who’s looking to get a cnc router to learn on, what thickness material can this handle, that is for the review
It should be able to handle pretty much any thickness, as you'll be making several passes. That may depend more on the sizes of the bits used than the cnc itself.
I'm glad i came across your video it was very informative and I am just starting my CNC journey. I am trying to decide on a Sainsmart or the Longmill MK2
No, it’s not the machine’s fault, but for other people who have the same or similar circumstances as me, this could be a potential issue, so I mention it.
Im interested in starting up with cnc and so far my biggest concern would be using it with a Mac, I have been an Apple user since 1980 and have used PCs at work but will never own one myself, is there any chance this works with the Mac?
I don't have either of my CNCs connected directly to my computer. I simply design my projects with my computer, then download the G code to a jump drive and plug into my CNCs. So you can design using a Mac, assuming that the cnc software you're using is compatible with a Mac. There are some that are, some that aren't .
This CNC retails for around $650 (haven't checked costs lately). Once you buy a few different bits, downcut, vbits, etc, you could be in the $700-750 range. Then you have to consider design software. I use VCarve Pro, but it's not cheap. I'd recommend starting with Easel and seeing if that meets your needs. It's a reasonable monthly subscription. That should keep you under $1500 easily, then you can grow as you start making money to reinvest.
I use Inkscape for designing. Will this work on this CNC? If you wanted a longer board can you move your board & stat from a new X spot? I'm 71 & really new at this. Thanks @@SothpawDesigns
Hey guys, I have a PROVerXL 4030 and I’m running UGS as my G-code sender. I’m keep getting an error code of “(Alarm 1) hard limit has been triggered.” But it happens when in the middle of a project when my spindle isn’t anywhere needs any of the limit switches. Anyone have experiences with this?
Hi 👋, I am sort of new to your work shop, I have been looking 👀 at other 3D and CNC territorials, I think about buying a CNC / 3D laser carving machine, is it best to have 2 separate machines, or is there any one that makes a all in one, just changing the head , or do they need to be separates , Great Territorial I look forward to your next project, play safe, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.
That's a good question. Now that I have the Genmitsu, I will probably use it for smaller projects and engraving, then use my larger CNC for cutting out larger items and batching multiple projects. But in my opinion, if you have a larger CNC, like the Onefinity, you can also do small projects on it. Now that I also have a laser engraver, I prefer to have a separate laser and CNC, because I can cut on my CNC at the same time that I'm engraving on my laser.
For a couple years now I have been wanting to get start with CNC. But I have been fearful, I have no CNC training. Is this beginner friendly? Is the software beginner friendly? I would really like to get started.
Learning the software is generally pretty easy, but I have a background in multimedia, so that helps. If you can design the shapes and items in your software, that helps.
Im interesting in buying this machine, my question would be the software, does it come with it ? Or do i have to buy it separately and do you know any good softwares for beginners?
your spoil- board is wrongly mounted ! you need to flip it so the your top will became the bottom - then the mounting screws heads will in their recession and the clamps will not pull out the inserts when you tighten them .
The fact that you say you not having a laptop is a reason for anevlgative comment towards the machine baffles me. It's your fault you don't have a laptop and in fact you actually say that you can't just plug it into a laptop. But that isn't true, you just a laptop in the first place and it has to be capable of running that software. I don't mean to sound rude, but that was an immediate turnoff for me. I'm going to finish the video, because you are very informative, but.......
I don’t know why it baffles you. You’re an adult, and capable of determining if the laptop issue is a deal breaker for you. It was an issue for me, so I mentioned it. I put information out there so people can make their own decisions.
A lot of systems allow for a raspberry pi which in turns allows for remote cloud access. This video and him saying you need a laptop is why I might being going with foxalien now. This is good information to know. You’re a child.