[757labs] It's CNC time!

[That Guy]

I'm in.

JustinSane

telmnstr at 757.org wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
>   I've got most of the parts to build a CNC machine. So let's build a 
> CNC machine.
>
>   Most of the DIY ones online use wood as the basis. I've got some 
> extra aluminum relay racks, and am thinking of putting one down for 
> the cause. This will produce a new design in the DIY CNC world, so it 
> might be article worthy.
>
>   Anyone else interested in helping with the DIY CNC Router project?
>
>   I've got stepper motors and a 4 axis controller (In case there is a 
> desire to use 2 motors for one axis). I've got a relay rack, and Joe 
> Jordan gave me some long threaded rods. Not ball screws, but long 
> threaded rod. So with a coupler, that'd tie it to the motor!
>
>   Software: EMC for Linux (www.linuxcnc.org) for control.
>
>   Then something to cad stuff with.
>
>
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