You can use Mach3 or EMC2 if you have an older computer with a parallel port. Otherwise, you can use Arduino for the control, and the software is open source. The cutting speed is most depending on the material, the machine with our standard leadscrew can support up to 300 mm/min feedrate, and our F8 leadscrew can reach above 1000mm/min. Thanks
That's a good idea putting the zip-tie on the z-axis motor. Just got mine working yesterday (in jog mode) so hopefully I can make some cool stuff like this soon!
Nice small machine, but the speed could be greatly improved with some steeper leadscrews. I'm sure that the accuracy and power would still more than adequit for milling wood.
You can also refer Threads Pr. Inch to Turns Pr. Inch. If it's a multiple start screw, you have to multiple the number of starts with the TPI to get the actual lenght the nut will travel for pr. rotation of the screw.
@zentoolworks is that the 7x7 kit or the 12x12 kit? with some custom parts can it be made to function on a bigger scale say 24x24? also will it accept Nema23 step motors? im going to be buying one very soon and want all the info i can on it.
You can use Mach3 or EMC2 if you have an older computer with a parallel port. Otherwise, you can use Arduino for the control, and the software is open source. The cutting speed is most depending on the material, the machine with our standard leadscrew can support up to 300 mm/min feedrate, and our F8 leadscrew can reach above 1000mm/min. Thanks
zentoolworks 1 month ago
What software will work with this machine and how fast is the cutter.
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Fine! Tell please, what on video at you speed of rotation of a spindle, speed of giving and depth of one pass?
In advance thanks!
ShamanTub 6 months ago
That's a good idea putting the zip-tie on the z-axis motor. Just got mine working yesterday (in jog mode) so hopefully I can make some cool stuff like this soon!
jscook55 7 months ago
Will that work to clean up my aluminum castings? Nothing deep.
jsmythib 7 months ago
@jsmythib
Yes, it can do that.
zentoolworks 7 months ago
Just finished mine this weekend. It was awesome when it came to life!
For someone starting on CNC like me, this will keep me plenty busy for some time to come.
dreyfusfunkt 8 months ago
Did you tab it to keep it from getting torn apart by the bit as it cuts through the wood?
jdh239 9 months ago
what is spindle rpm and feed, is it 2 flute or single flute. high rpm and low speed but is not burning , strange
karandex 10 months ago
i love this stuff so much ,watching that is almost hypnotic.
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
@tiwin007 what does it have? what kind of motors and whatnot
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
Nice small machine, but the speed could be greatly improved with some steeper leadscrews. I'm sure that the accuracy and power would still more than adequit for milling wood.
Nhyf 1 year ago
@Nhyf what kind of lead screw would be better? im building one soon and want it to function faster like you said.
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
@KeithWasHere1
Hi, I´m using 10mm/rev for X and Y axis and 5mm/rev for the Z axis. With my current setup I can go at 14000mm/min.
Regards,
Brian
Nhyf 1 year ago
@Nhyf whats the TPI on your lead screws....2,4,6,8,10,12? im trying to see if course/ less Tpi = fast movements or if fine/more TPI=fast movements
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
@KeithWasHere1
X and Y axis: 25,4 / 10 = 2,54 TPI to be exact.
Z: 25,4 / 5 = 5,08 TPI.
You can also refer Threads Pr. Inch to Turns Pr. Inch. If it's a multiple start screw, you have to multiple the number of starts with the TPI to get the actual lenght the nut will travel for pr. rotation of the screw.
Regards,
Brian
Nhyf 1 year ago
Yes, just much slower then a milling machine.
zentoolworks 1 year ago
these machines would work with metal???
nextorskater 1 year ago
we have it listed on amazon. Just search for Zen Toolworks, you will see it. Thanks.
zentoolworks 2 years ago
@zentoolworks is that the 7x7 kit or the 12x12 kit? with some custom parts can it be made to function on a bigger scale say 24x24? also will it accept Nema23 step motors? im going to be buying one very soon and want all the info i can on it.
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
@zentoolworks looks pretty easy to build either out of the kit or scrounged parts.
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago
how much did that your CNC machine cost?
Noble909 2 years ago
@Noble909 329 with nema 17 motors...not great motors by any means.
KeithWasHere1 1 year ago