[757labs] It's CNC time!

[Jody Franklin]

I'm there all the time anyway, why not?;)

- Jody


On Apr 6, 2010, at 17:26, 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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