Spindle Location Block 26
As the holder for my spindle could be removed so that I could replace it with a laser module holder, or a pen holder, I… Read More »Spindle Location Block 26
CNC
CNC or Computer Numerical Control
From Floppy Drive to Movable Gantry CNC Machine – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 25
Today, we look back at how we have progressed with our cnc machines. I started to investigate how to control cnc movement using a floppy… Read More »From Floppy Drive to Movable Gantry CNC Machine – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 25
Pen holder – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 24
A cnc milling machine could be very easily converted to a pen plotter by just replacing the spindle with a pen. I wanted an attachment… Read More »Pen holder – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 24
2.5D Divine Mercy Edge Lit Lamps – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 23
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic situation currently, movement is restricted. For many months now, I had to attend online masses on the internet. There were… Read More »2.5D Divine Mercy Edge Lit Lamps – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 23
Stand for Acrylic Side Lights – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 22
An important component of the acrylic side light was the base which houses the LED’s and the electrical connection. As the name suggests, the acrylic… Read More »Stand for Acrylic Side Lights – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 22
2.5D Engraving for Acrylic Side Light – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 21
I had been quite successful doing single depth of cut engraving for some time now. Now I was looking for new capabilities. I had previously… Read More »2.5D Engraving for Acrylic Side Light – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 21
Lizard Proof Computer – Movable Bed CNC machine 34
As my movable bed cnc machine was quite small, the whole machine, computer CPU, monitor, keyboard, and power supply were able to be placed on… Read More »Lizard Proof Computer – Movable Bed CNC machine 34
CD Clamp – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 20
I had engraved many old CD’s with words and pictures with my cnc machines. Initially, I used to clamp the cd’s onto the waste board… Read More »CD Clamp – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 20
Calibrate and Tram Z – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 19
Now that all the major modifications had been made to the movable gantry cnc machine, the final part was to calibrate and tram the z-axis… Read More »Calibrate and Tram Z – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 19
Y Axis from Belt to Lead Screw – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 18
The Y axis for the movable gantry cnc machine was originally designed to be driven by GT2 timing belt. However, the results obtained after undergoing… Read More »Y Axis from Belt to Lead Screw – Movable Gantry CNC Machine 18