Hello,
Two months ago I decided to put my Playstation aside and do something a little bit more creative/helpful/worthy/meaningful/productive for myself. You can call it a DIY Destiny-game-addict therapy.
I'm build my first CNC machine, 3 axis, 2000x1000cm, to use with freecad and Linuxcnc.
Software. Learn Freecad. Check
Software. not so old pc with Linuxcnc. Almost ready.
Body, wood table base for machine. Soon
Body, aluminum v-slot profiles. On the way
Body, bolts and plates. On the way
Axis, lead Screw Diameter 8mm thread 8mm, trapezoidal spindle screw. On the way
Axis, 5 axis breakout board V5 type. Check
Motors, 3x nema23 425 oz stepper motor. Check
Motors, 3 x CW5045 stepper motor driver 4.5A 50V/DC. Check
Motors, 400W 36V/11A switching power supply. Check
Milling, 1.5kw air cooled spindle. NOT CHECKED, NEED HELP Can the spindle be controlled by software or do I have to have a VFD?
JR