Thanks for making such a detailed video and explaining every part. Most videos gloss over them. Very appreciated. Looking forward to viewing the rest of the series.
I find CW swa glands with the olive very effective for terminating braided cables. I pass the braid through then back over the olive a smidge and it tightens up lovely, with the added advantage of the compression fitting, assuming the cable is large enough in diameter to accommodate the gland.
Thank you very much for this walk through. It gave me a fair idea of what i need for my build. I will be fabricating the frame and gantry myself since i am a welder by trade.
I am glad I came across your vid, I am a recently retired electrical engineer with a passion for 3DP and CNC, I have been watching MyRobertadams who has a similar machine but US, I have been sourcing the metal parts here in UK but the cost especially machining is very expensive, the kit you feature is exactly what I want thanks I will make enquiries at the link you mentioned, looking forward to joining you on your journey, many thanks. RobUK
Seconded; I know you're probably avoiding giving an exhaustive list of suppliers (although I spied the odd tell-tale RS yellow p/n stickers)....But please could you point us in the direction of the source for that pre-made CNC table. Maybe I'm using the wrong google search string, but I keep drawing a blank trying to find something similar.
This is the base: www.cnc1.eu/en/KH1000GSKIT.htm although I purchased it from them via ebay rather than from their website. They do not appear to be listing items on ebay currently. They do supply that and others as fully assembled machines, however I only purchased the base mechanics from them.
I'm a machinist and very interested in your project. It sure looks heavy duty compared to other similar devices I have looked at. Do you have an estimate of the bottom line cost, not counting your labor of course.
Just started watching your RU-vid video and it looks very interesting... I will definitely be watching the rest of the videos. Wondering if you have a parts and source list?
Covered in part 8 of this series, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MeIjNFyFA6c.html Rest of the series here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jlyxqoE5Xso.html
WOW that's so well built. You could mill aluminum with that. What's up with the Z axis? At the top there's a plate the holds the bearing for the ball screw. Why dose that plate hang over and block the Z spindle mounting plate from going up farther?
I am very envious ;) What is your intended use for the CNC ? I see you have rolls of cable markers ;) I like (I personally use the Legrand Memo Cab system as it was what the ship yard used where I worked, everywhere I have worked since I have converted ;) I look forward to seeing the build :)
hi John loving all your videos I just wondered if there was a possibility that you could do a video on how to make a sound activated trigger for DSLR cameras this this is possibly a homemade build I need a list of components keep up all the good work
I have the same spindle ect, slightly larger machine. You;l easily cut aluminium, brass and copper all day on it. I even machine steel but at much lighter cuts. For non-ferrous metals I use an ethanol mist / spray as a coolant and lubricant. Single fluted carbide end mills from Datron. Keep the spindle speed up as high as she go's its a bit like a 2-stroke engine, not much punch in the lower revs.
Very interesting project! I'm looking forward to the future videos!! Looks like it took a fair amount of planning and research. What do you mean when you say you needed metalworking tools for the mechanical assembly. Can you buy it as a kit to put together yourself (that would only require some screwdrivers etc) or did you mean do actually machine everything yourself?
You can buy rails, bearings, ballscrews and other parts as separate items, but to assemble them into a useful machine it will be necessary to fabricate the base frame, mounting plates, and so on, all of which will require cutting metal to accurate dimensions, drilling and threading holes, and for the frame for this one, welding and riveting parts of it together.
Hi John, do you have an estimate of the man-hours this project will take? What sort of budget are you looking at? Lastly is this a kit or have you sourced all the parts yourself, a bit like pick and mix? This will be a very interesting project to observe.
Hello dear John can you tell me which ballscrew and guide rail size do you use? and can you use this setup machine for milling aluminum ? i mention for your choosing stepper motor which has 4 nm torque...is it enough for milling aluminum? thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I am interested to assemble same as what you did Mr. John Ward, I would like to ask or assists me please a list of parts and material needed and complete details of assembling "DIY-CNC Router" with hassle free.. Thank you
hello there. . are you able to build a DC 3 phase controller. that can shot signals in each phase 1.2.3 very fast from 20v upto 160v. and from 6 up to 8 amp's and from 2.5 upto 50 killohertz?
Hello John, great video, very impressive machine. Do you have somewhere a parts list? Mostly looking for where you got the assembled x-y-z device (don't know what to call that). In the past I have tried making something like this myself, but couldn't get the rigidity that was needed. This pre-assembled x-y-z device seems to solve that part at least. Be grateful for a link to a shop selling it (or even the correct name for searching). Thanks for sharing. I enjoy this very much!
I'm very interested in this project as I'm considering this build route myself and the base unit does look very good. Are you planning to add 3D printing and/or laser capability?
John, curious if you think the ethernet smooth stepper controller and the associated breakout board is worth it? It's an absolute ton more expensive than a $50 breakout board on eBay... just wondering is the price difference is justified. thanks for your videos btw, I've learnt a lot. cheers!
Hi, just came across your channel, very interesting, I've started 3D printing my parts for a mpcnc (mostly printed cnc) looking forward to watching your version. Quick check of your website, do you provide any links for the shielded cable? Iv really struggled to find any at a good price here in the U.K. Cheers P.s, no need for link, I've just caught what you called it, CY cable, Iv been searching shielded cable and only getting expensive rolls from the USA.
looking at the bob and processorboard makes me wonder why they dint soldered the female plugs to the bottom of the processorboard doing that would mean you can basicly plug the processorboard straight intoo the bob so it becomes one unit
All parts covered in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MeIjNFyFA6c.html also ink in that video description to a list of everything.
Can you please tell me the diameters of the guide rails for X,Y and Z axis? Thank you very much! I'm trying to make CNC of my own in similar dimensions and setup like yours.
@@jwflame thanks I watched and read it all now. One query. In Your video you say the 4 core plus eatch for limit switches is 0.50 MM but in your list of components its 0.75. is 0.5 big enough as its a lot cheaper. ;)
they are called linear rails and lead screws, i have done my fair share in working on custom made cnc machines, any questions please feel free to pm me.
john flower he has it correct, he's standing/filming from the left side of the machine. The software operates from the perspective of the front of the machine facing the spindle.
