Desktop CNC router

I'm Ben, a Geek from China!

I want to make many things by my own hands.

But without a CNC I can't get started, so first things first, I need to build a desk top CNC router with usb connector.

See those pictures.

kodex says: Nov 11, 2011. 11:52 AM

Hello,

I really like your design! I'm wondering where you got the aluminum pieces for the table and for the X-axis rails to lay on? Could I get part numbers if you have them? Thanks!

parsifaldruddle in reply to kodexFeb 13, 2012. 5:17 AM

The rails look like SBR12's ... (supported bearing rail, 12mm); the bearing blocks would then be SBR12UU or SBR12LUU (short and long versions) - you can find sets of rails in sizes from 12mm to 25mm on ebay - a set of six rails (2 ea. 200mm, 300mm, 450mm) and 12 bearing blocks runs about $150~$160 and are very nice. End Supported rails are available, but the SBRs are a very good value and there are many pkgs available.

You can find leadscrews and ballscrews as well as the stepper motors and drivers there also. 12mm is a good size for small cnc's with dremel or trim routers. Tons and tons of good advice over @ cnczone.com forums.

parsifaldruddle in reply to kodexFeb 13, 2012. 4:51 AM

check "80/20" on ebay - they sell aluminum extrusions - or just search 'aluminum extrusions' there - lots of nice erector set kinda stuff.

sbenjamin (author) in reply to kodexDec 20, 2011. 9:21 PM

hi, we sell kits, we are improving the design now, check our website
www.taomaker.com

sbenjamin (author) in reply to kodexNov 12, 2011. 11:48 PM

we are improving the design recently, i will publish the new one when we're done, please check
www.taomaker.com
thanks.

ghostbust555 says: Feb 3, 2012. 2:10 PM

What motor controller and software and any other electronic parts did you use? I'm still trying to figure out the whole computer to cnc movement part

rs7cai says: Nov 7, 2011. 6:25 PM

中国朋友做的不错

razor7177 says: Nov 6, 2011. 2:44 AM

Dude how much did u spend on this set.....?
and could it be used on metal projects..?

george.sabov says: Oct 29, 2011. 1:37 AM

Hi! Nice job, I must to build one. Could you tell me please the exact types and sizes of linear bearings? Or have you any documentation now?

egill2 says: Sep 15, 2011. 1:30 AM

Hey nice job, i wana build one too but m still worried about the budget, and m also thinking to upgrade it with some softwares =)

mli4 says: Sep 14, 2011. 7:44 PM

Hi Ben, Can u make one for me. I may pay for u.
Let's chat in qq.
any way, good job.
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sbenjamin (author) in reply to mli4Sep 14, 2011. 8:41 PM

i'm improve it right. it can be better. where are you? when do you want it?myqq is 179479428

Sillytrixzeraven says: Sep 9, 2011. 1:18 PM

Hey!! where i can get one of this? you made it yourself but how cost it all??

sbenjamin (author) in reply to SillytrixzeravenSep 10, 2011. 12:53 AM

we need to revise it and make it more reliable,after that we will publish it. the cost it not high, we want to make it affordable for everyone.

oscarmanu says: Aug 28, 2011. 2:33 PM

por favor podrias decir que contrloadora usas para mover tus motores

fireerl says: Aug 20, 2011. 7:01 PM

This looks very well done. Precision pieces cut by a laser must be nice. Would love to see a Video of this machine working/cutting.
Any chance of a PDF of the parts list, and a schematic?

sbenjamin (author) in reply to fireerlAug 21, 2011. 3:03 AM

i tried upload the video but failed,please click this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_ygjgux08

sbenjamin (author) in reply to fireerlAug 20, 2011. 10:45 PM

sure，i will upload a video soon. as for the parts list, there are some parts need to be revised, after that I will publish them as well.

rickharris says: Aug 20, 2011. 9:16 AM

Nice make - You have a laser cutter what do you need a CNC router for??

sbenjamin (author) in reply to rickharrisAug 20, 2011. 11:25 AM

my friend has a laser cutter,he made the parts for me.

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Kiteman in reply to rickharrisAug 20, 2011. 9:33 AM

Lasers can't cut around corners?

sbenjamin (author) in reply to KitemanAug 20, 2011. 11:26 AM

Lasers can cut round corners, I believe.

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Kiteman in reply to sbenjaminAug 21, 2011. 11:31 AM

They can cut round corners, but not AROUND corners - CNC can cut slots under edges etc.

rickharris in reply to KitemanAug 20, 2011. 10:56 AM

In 3 D ? Suppose not. Still my choice would be a good set of hand tools and the skill to use them before I embarked on building a CNC system if I wanted to make things. A small scale CNC system is very limited.

sbenjamin (author) in reply to rickharrisAug 20, 2011. 11:27 AM

ok, i confess that was just an excuse. all i want is to build a cnc for fun.

rickharris in reply to sbenjaminAug 20, 2011. 11:51 PM

No problems with that :-) It;s something I consider on occasion.

PS your English is excellent.

Bongmaster says: Aug 20, 2011. 5:14 AM

nice :)
what X-series tablet is that i see there?

sbenjamin (author) in reply to BongmasterAug 20, 2011. 6:35 AM

what does that mean?the X-series is the longest one, the one at the bottom.

sbenjamin (author) in reply to BongmasterAug 20, 2011. 6:35 AM

what does that mean?the X-series is the longest one, the one at the bottom.

Bongmaster in reply to sbenjaminAug 20, 2011. 9:11 AM

i meant the laptop X3
looks like a lenovo (ibm) tablet pc
i got x41 and x61 versions, the one u have there looks a little different tho

sbenjamin (author) in reply to BongmasterAug 20, 2011. 11:30 AM

i got two,the one in the photo is an x60, next to it was an x200t

Bongmaster in reply to sbenjaminAug 20, 2011. 12:13 PM

also i'd love to build a cnc if i had the space X3

Bongmaster in reply to sbenjaminAug 20, 2011. 12:13 PM

neat, i got the x61 notebook and tablet versions and a couple of old x41 tablets.
pretty neat since they use wacom digitizers. a tip tho, use the drivers from wacoms site and not the lenovo updater ;) they are better

sbenjamin (author) in reply to BongmasterAug 20, 2011. 10:46 PM

i'll try. thanks!