August 27, 2009

DIY Benchtop CNC


This project has been a few weeks in the making. Powered by EMC2 running on Ubuntu, my CNC has a cutting area of 12" by 12" by 5". Currently my dremel is serving as the cutting tool but hopes of replacing with a hand router for more cutting power. Plans are already starting to float around for version 2.0 which will be a new frame build while transferring over the electronics from the original working build. All of the hardware for the mechanical structure was purchased at local hardware stores such as Home Depot and Ace Hardware. The price tag so far is around $200 not including various parts and pieces I already had. The design I synthesized from many other internet DIY builds. Click image for build slideshow; updates are on the way..

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