DIY CNC Router for Under $900 - 3 Year Revisited
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2021
- Chances are that you subscribed to my channel because of this video. That’s because it's the most popular homemade CNC on all of TH-cam.
We take a look at the various things done to the machine over the years as well as answer your questions about it.
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lol, you used my question about cloning the axis, i felt like an idiot when i realized why it was done, built your machine a little over a year ago and have had a lot of fun with it. Thank you for putting these plans on here for free, anyone on the fence about building this machine if you have the room do it , you wont be disappointed.
Subbed for the CNC?! Nah! I subbed for the Pocket Hole Machine build! That build and the accompanying updates to the DIY Foreman really got me on board.
I see people assuming plywood is inferior to hard wood and don’t understand how it’s made and why it’s stable. So much resin in the sheets.
The machine for myself would be used for signs. The chance to route all sorts of fonts and accent borders on signs is so exciting to me. The whole accuracy question being repeated is more about their ability to construct the machine anyway. Just carve out a sign saying, lIt’s pretty accurate,” while folding your arms and staring into the camera.
Loving the Doug vibes.
I want to make this CNC so bad.
Where are the free plans for the $900 router on your website. I clicked on the ads and it took me to stuff I'd have to buy? So confused on how to use the internet.
Even 3 years later it's an awesome build, awesome machine, and awesome video series.
P.S. I apologize for all the "awesomes".
I don’t have any smart alec comments for this video, great video Brad and thanks for the update video.
Perfect intro!
Doug would be proud!
Man I love my fellow Canadian’s humour. 🤘🇨🇦🤘
yup, your CNC build was why I subscribed.. I stick around for the humour lol. I've got a home build CNC as well although mine uses a lot of 3d printed parts. (Lowrider 2)
patience of Job dealing with redundant questions......cool build that I just came upon when looking for how to build a DIY CNC so very timely.
Just want you to know that you inspried thoudsand of creators like me to build their own cnc. Im finishing up mine whose size is 2x3m. You are a inspiration!
which ended up to be more than 3000 us dollar by the way hahaa
Thanks for this video.. there are lots of videos about building CNC but no info about what happens later.. your video gave lots of solid information and confidence.
Good work, Doug!
Lol
Nice video Brad. Thanks for the original design, the subsequent upgrades and the update.
Hahaha so Doug Demuro this is gold🤣
Took me a while to catch up to this video this was 3 weeks ago.
I love both yours and Doug's channel. I'm now a bigger fan👍
can't wait I really appreciate the original videos. You've inspired me to build my own
I didn't build your machine but your vids gave me the impetus to design and build my own. Well done on your project and getting so many building their own machines.
I bought all my parts when I saw your first video, never got around to building it though. I'm glad I upgraded a few parts back then, but the linear rails are looking like a good idea now. Thanks for the update! Maybe next year I'll get around to it.
Very good video. I don't think I subscribed because of this build, I subscribed because your a down to earth friendly master craftsman and I really enjoy watching how you build and how the projects turn out. It's like I'd love to do it but don't have the talent so I'll watch a real craftsman and enjoy what's produced. Thank you for these great videos!!
Thank you for all of your effort. Watching your original prompted me to get my DIY CNC done. For controllers I went with an ethernet board rather than a parallel to USB. You can have a very long ethernet cable without any signal denegation. Ethernet cable is also super cheap and available. I picked up a used Win7 machine which is never connected to the internet. Nice and simple as well as cheap. Yes, I like cheap solutions that work. I did not have the room to dedicate to a CNC so mine is winched flat to the wall with an ATV winch.
I give you Baltzer-score of 10 out of 10. I really loved your Doug DeMuro reference was spot on.
I have build a 600 x 1200 mm CNC more than 5 years ago with DIN rails. I used scrap aluminum profiles for a frame, but 90% og the materials was scrap finds (old laminated table top, metal profiles from an old excise bench) As you CNC I have used it for smaller jobs now and then for 5 years. Maybe 100 hours like you. I am amazed how well it works for the price. I spend $150 total at the time at had an old hand router on the shelf. I run GRBL on an Arduino based controller and it will work with USB on any PC. I use small DRV8825 2,5A drivers with active cooling and they do it quite well for the low price.
I just LOVE the "it does not have to be a Ferrari to be a fun car" approach. The price can keep many from even trying and not all need 0,001 mm precision.
Thanks a lot for this video! It is super useful for me, since I am planning similar project next year.
The Doug Demuro spoof at the beginning was gold.
Thanks Brad for the follow-up on cnc build & changes you've incorporated into it to make it better. Would love to see more future videos where you use it to compliment your then project(s). I'm pretty sure I didn't subscribe to your channel because of the cnc video, as much as I did because of the sandals. Your plans were among some of the DIY plans for cnc when I was looking to build one. Unfortunately, my work schedule limits my shop time, thus I never really got around to getting one finished. I ended up purchasing one already built & while my Onefinity is awesome, it's limited on size. In the future, if I can put the fishing pole down long enough on my home time, I'm hoping to actually building your design but using a Buildbotics controller & linear rails.
Thank's Brad. You touched on something that I have never seen mentioned anywhere else... the parallel to USB converter. I have watched many videos on DIY machines, and needing a computer with a parallel port is a very common theme. I knew parallel to USB converters existed, and wondered why nobody used one... now I know! 😀
BROOO THIS IS SICK
Great job, beautiful explanation with nice clear voice.... really appreciate your knowledge and patience .......with best wishes for your future projects....
Nice update on your CNC machine Brad! Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 👍👍😉😉
Thanks
Great video (again)!!!
Awesome, dude! Thanks for all the tips! 😃
Some day I'm definitely going to build one as well!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
This is interesting and well thought out. I subscribe ages ago you hooked me with your pocket hole build
3:54 You should've absolutely screamed the all caps one at the top of your lungs.
loved the arnold imitation 😂😂😂
Thanks, good information 👍👍👍
I just want to say this is awesome really I was watching ur video 3years ago after that video I watched ur new video still working awesome buddy. I'm working same project homemade CNC machine I completed my CNC but I'm stuck on motor tuning calibration settings I'm using chain drive I'm new on this machine
very good from thailand
Thanks for this! For $900, totally building this when I have more space. I think I'll spend the extra $189 for the linear rails. 🇨🇦 👍
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Super cool!
Haha! Brad DeMuro! 😃
thanks for the video, very informative. Looks like you lost some weight. Good for you, looking good! keep up the great work
Hello I'm truly impressed by your work. You've done a great job. I just got the deal on the cheap rail set though before watching this though lol.
Im planning on building one that doesn't have as much span. Like only 50cm, I think it'll win on rigidity that way, and I don't need the surface anyways, just the length
I find your din rail solution pretty sweet, I have to go look for those bearings though
Yo, can't find the plans
HA
Yep, team sandals.
Nice job, so few more questions ;) :
1. Is the side "legs" stiff enough? Do they vibrate during machining?
2. Is it possible to machine aluminium on it?
3. Is Y beam stiff enough? Do you obtain same depth of cut in the middle as in the sides of it?
Best regards from Poland :)
Yeah, you told those chip monks 😀 Not going to make one, but enjoy your videos. 👍
thanks again, and btw, where's that free plan
can one use a larger router like a 2,5 horse power router instead of the small trim router
hey brad! thanks for the followup video, i do want to confirm your suspicion with the parallel port, after winXP MS removed the necessary hardware interrupt features that make onboard parallel ports work for this project, so even if you COULD install win10+ on an old machine, the parallel port will not work for this project, (and same thing applies with a USB-Parallel adapter
Great effort answering all the brain dead questions,
I honestly could not be bothered 😕
Loved the quirks and features, but a little disappointed you didn't mention fuel economy.
It's a tesla lol
The intro made me laugh. The info made me stay. Great follow up mate.
Who were you channeling for that intro though?
Doug demuro. He reviews cars.
How much would it cost to make this capable to do a 4x8 sheet of plywood?
Thanks for the videos. Why did you choose plywood instead of MDF? Thanks
Stronger
@@DIYBuilds Thanks for the reply but isn't MDF more dimensionally stable with temperature and humidity changes? I want to build a wood and aluminum extrusion CNC router with a 18" x 48" cutting area. I'd like it to have a repeatability and backlash of .002" for routing balsa, thin birch ply up to 3/8" and occasionally plastics and aluminum to 1" thickness. I need the accuracy mostly for the aluminum and plastics. If I build out of MDF I would also apply several coats of polyurethane. What do you think? MDF or should I stick with 3/4" birch ply considering my concerns? Thanks again.
If your area is climate controlled including humidity then there should be no issue with any material choice.
Already Doug…I mean Brad
Have you tried any of the Arduino based 3-axis controllers? Those (still) aren't expensive, but they do require some technical knowledge.
No. Haven't looked into cnc past building this machine pretty much.
Can the maximum with be modified to 8 inches ? What should I modify to the original plans ?
I need to cut in melamine panels doors so it need to go in all width of it
Hi fantastic. I used to be a bandsaw box maker (art) Made reasonable money from this (upto 2007 before finacial crunch). I have seen that a cnc machine would take out much grind from this. I have been given interest free money from the government here in New Zealand to help with my taxi business. I can use the money to restart my wood working business.
I want to do boxes to start, then 3d sculpture and furniture art.
My questions are:
1. I was considering on getting the shapeko 4, all up would cost NZD 5000 (4.3k canadian). Cost of materials here in NZ are insane now :( Considering i aim to be more business not hobby, do you think i should go for the shapeko?
2. If i was to use your wonderful plans on this and other stuff you have, Godamm inches is gibberish to me. Totally metric required. Would this be a problem?
Again, you are amazing and fantastic. Really inspirational. Thanks so much.
the flimsy problem with the rail I think is easily solved though, by just supporting the bearings from underneath so it can't sag?
hooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhh
Hi do you build this machine for purchase ?
Hey, first of all, your table is amazing!!!
I'm building a scaled up version of your project (cuts full sheets), and I just got to the point where I'm ready to attach DIN rails to a torsion box. I'm wondering, should I be painting this? Do you regret not sealing yours in any way? Cost aside, is there any reason NOT to paint or at least polyurethane? I feel like as soon as I put the DIN rails on and start building the gantry, I'll have to take it back apart to exactly this point if I decide I want to paint it later, so I thought I'd ask. Sorry if you've answered this at some point in the CNC playlist! I promise I've searched if you did :)
About Mach3 and Windows... You can absolutely run Mach3 on Windows 10 (technically the issue is with ALL 64 bit operating systems, not any one version of Windows) through an external motion controller. But, unless you already have a pile of Mach3 pieces laying around, this is not very practical:
(1) Mach4 runs on windows 10 without needing an EMC, and the cost of adapting mach3 usually exceeds the price difference. Note: Because of an issue with Windows Update, you'll have much better luck with Windows 10 PRO than HOME (start by disabling automatic system updates if struggling with Mach3 or Mach4 and Windows, AFIAK this is only available in 10 PRO)
(2) GRBL will run on an EMC (an Arduino board) without the Mach3 setup. Arduino boards are currently cheaper than a decent Mach3 compatible EMC, and obviously don't have the added expense of the Mach3 purchase.
I know you were using a system you had laying around, but I suspect for the majority of people attempting a similar build without any pieces set aside in 2021, a remote desktop client coupled with an arduino board would provide the cheapest solution. Rather than needing to purchase a dedicated system AND I/O devices, just get an RPi and install the arduino IDE and xrdp. (Obviously you should NEVER install a remote client onto an XP based system!!!)
If you do find yourself trying to adapt Mach3, PoKeys57CNC can 100% for sure get the job done. I haven't personally tried any of the others. Beware: The support for any of the EMC's will be overly simplistic and entirely in Mandarin. This is the way.
Hopefully that saves someone some research!!!
I found no reason to coat the machine other than esthetics. Thanks
@@DIYBuilds Some kind of sealant seems like cheap insurance once you buy all the birch. Maybe not for you... Your workspace is always spotless! One more question, please! I haven't gotten this far yet, but on the tensioners you built, why not glue in a chunk of dowel rod instead of cutting up bolts? Not strong enough?
It might work if they are hardwood dowels
U shaped bearings are linear bearings
Can i use the TB6600 instead TB6560?
Probably
Ah I requested cancellation on my order, should be good I hope. better just learn from your mistake
nah I'm now thinking, make a groove in the bearing blocks, and attach a rail but probably I'd rather do the same as you
This is what adblockers are for. it's one thing when they're unobtrusive and not utterly confusing, but this is as bad as the giant green "DOWNLOAD NOW" button ad that used to be on sourceforge.
I use ad blocker.
@@DIYBuilds I understand most any other TH-camr would be against ad blockers(gotta pay the bills SOMEHOW), and enjoy yt premium from the(now) ytmusic sub. I allow specific sites to show ads, but the default is "all ads must die". Until there's a major reform, and the add networks take care of the rampant malware problem and horribly intrusive tracking, they can all burn.
Who is zed?
I am zed!
Funny idea but 3 years and only 100h of work? Mine diy cnc do 100h in first month :D
Ya I built the machine for fun more than anything.
What CNC machine, I thought this was a foot fetish site, with all the sandle comments...
I looked for the plans and ended up buying an overpriced highpowered car with too many quirks and features, starting with the exterior. Send help!