Skip to content

Projects
- Blog
CNC Pattern generator
About
Shop
Cart

Tag: router

Diagnosing and repairing a Trend Router tt/127

About 2 years ago I came to use my router and when I pulled the switch, nothing happened. My initial thought was that maybe I had blown a fuse in the plug, but after checking the fuse and finding it fine, I gave up. Some have suggested that in this situation it is easy to…

October 3, 2015
z-axis mk-III

I very recently completed rebuilding the y and z axis of my homebuilt CNC router. However even as I was finishing that build, I knew the z-axis design was no good.

October 12, 2013
DIY CNC Router – Making my first thing! an Arduino Uno box

If you have been following along at home, then you’ll know that last time I had a successful attempt at engraving a sign. With one main caveat. The backlash on the x-axis was still evident and ran to about 2mm.

April 1, 2013
DIY CNC Router – successful sign cutting test.

Woo hoo! Today I had what I’m categorising as my first full on successful run though a whole sign engrave program.

March 24, 2013
DIY CNC Router – drilling and routing test 1

Last weekend was the first time I got my cnc router to do something recognisable. After some tuning I got it to plot out a simplified version of my blog logo, backwards…

March 17, 2013
DIY CNC Router – plotting test

This week I figured out what I needed to in order to send sensible gcode to my DIY CNC.

March 9, 2013
CNC Router 3 axis test

Today for the first time I attached all the motors to my CNC router. Here are a couple of time-lapsefilms of me tinkering with the system

March 3, 2013
Cnc router project, part 2

I ordered some new bolts with allen key heads, and some nylon insert nuts. The idea being that I’d get more torque on my tightening, higher locking force and better resistance to coming loose.

April 18, 2011
Cnc router project. Part 1

For some time I’ve toyed with the idea of building my own cnc router, or perhaps a 3d printer. The idea, of having a tool which allows me to fabricate parts using a computer to control the process, is pretty compelling.

April 12, 2011

makergeek.co.uk

WouldInnovate

Your cart (items: 0)

Products in cart
Product	Details	Total
	Available on backorder Previous price: Discounted price:	Save

Subtotal £0.00

Shipping, taxes, and discounts calculated at checkout.

Your cart is currently empty!

Notifications