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I got my motors from ebay, longs motors. and they have worked without issue for the last year, year and a half.
Here is a picture of my gantry. I have an 18" clearance from the bottom of my gantry...

I am using 1200 oz/in steppers. yes they are huge but so is my machine. when configured properly and run at the best speed for that motor (for best torque and speed without loosing steps) they run...

I forgot the best one so far!
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So it has been a very long time since my last post, but here goes!

I have been working, when I have the time to do so, on the machine and putting some very nice little projects out there. I have...

I know, they are still having issues of their own with mach 4 as of now. so I do not see the possibility of any customization documentation until this time next year. That is a conservative estimate...

the screensets for mach 3 do not work with the newer version of mach, mach4. they rebuilt the software from the ground up and now it uses a LUA based screenset I believe. I could be wrong...

I want that screenset for Mach 4!

Everything looks great Bob! I am finishing the assembly of my Y-Z Axis for my 5x10 machine and I am looking forward to being this far! I, too, am making a vacuum table and love your layout for the...

I am in the Northern Los Angeles area and am finishing up on my 6' x 10' machine. Could more than likely get you up to speed with a simple configuration setup to cut that from stock over a...

Check in Mach 3 under the Homing and limits section to see if you have the switches set to "active low" if the voltage is dropping to 1VDC from 22-24VDC instead of playin with any more wiring you can...

So for my current Status I have almost everything mounted. I am Waiting for the Z Carriage to be finished at the machine shop. the machine is powder coated and the motors are mounted on the X axis....

Did you get some estimates?

Update:
I have finished welding the gantry and will be working on mounting the motors with Rack and pinion this weekend. The rail on the left (in the above picture) is all drilled, and waiting to be...

About 3 months ago I got permission to use and modify plans from user Tadas25. I planned to extend the machine to 10' long and 5' wide.
Tadas25's build is Here:...

Yes the files would be great! I would love to make one up and post the results too!

Was anyone able to get in touch with Tadas25? I was trying to see if I could use his plans.

Hello, my name is Mike and I am very interested in CNC and the manufacturing process. I hope to build my own CNC and start with some fun woodwork and eventually move into metals. I look forward to...