http://diylilcnc.org/forum/tags/assembly Free, open-source plans for a low-cost 3-axis CNC mill by Taylor Hokanson and Chris Reilly. Sponsored by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. en-US Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:24:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/hobbycnc-board#post-548 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:25:42 +0000 Taylor 548@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Very good! Please post pictures. We'll have a look at documentation revision when we're done with Maker Faire Detroit. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/hobbycnc-board#post-547 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:45:26 +0000 amigaman 547@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I found a friend to build mine for me. I would have ended up destroying it with my poor soldering skills. I also found a local CNC group that helped me with EMC2. I never would have been able to proceed without these good people. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-541 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:39:30 +0000 Chris 541@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>See <a href="http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/hobbycnc-board?replies=3#post-540">this post</a> for a link to great, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for assembling the HobbyCNC Pro Chopper driver board. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/hobbycnc-board#post-540 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:35:40 +0000 Chris 540@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Also, the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HobbyCNC/">HobbyCNC Yahoo Group</a> has <a href="http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/ME9DTCZUk0i1S6udvSea4KEdcRLBSwgGcQlPVLuK8M5kHcqkmQUri_M8atP_Estf7IJvQxZXKlQIGj8lai7bNFAv6-cHDa8Am1onVM3BvSAVuhM/Detailed%20HobbyCNC%20Construction%20Manual.pdf">great, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for assembling the HobbyCNC Pro Chopper driver board</a>. </p> <p>The Yahoo group is exclusive to customers of <a href="http://www.hobbycnc.com">HobbyCNC.com</a>. When you place an order with them, you can use your order number to sign up. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-515 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:29:38 +0000 Jacques 515@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@tkluysk Thanks for the complements :)<br /> I started with the most recent (as of maybe a month ago) DXFs and converted them to solid models. From there I tweaked the outlines to fix the y-belt problem and make a few lines square. I started out working parametrically but I ran into computer speed/Solidworks reliability issues (crashing every 5 minutes and 10 minute rebuilds proved too much for me)</p> <p>As it stands now they are separate pieces (with a few exceptions) I'm thinking next round should go through with a better system and link all the sloth widths etc. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-509 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:06:00 +0000 tkluysk 509@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@Chris: thanks again for the Rhino model. I read on the download page that it doesn't reflect the latest fixes, so I'll probably re-model from the latest drawings, and use whatever parts I can salvage from the Rhino model (bearings etc).</p> <p>@Jaques: is that what you did for the Solidworks model? Start from the latest DXFs I mean. Beautiful work bytheway!</p> <p>I can't open Solidworks file at this time, so I wonder: is the file parametric? Ie if you change the line drawing, does the corresponding 3D part change along with it? Is there a single template slot that changes all slots on the model? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-505 Thu, 20 May 2010 22:10:10 +0000 Chris 505@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Gorgeous!! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-504 Thu, 20 May 2010 21:37:08 +0000 Jacques 504@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I just completed a Solidworks 2009 version (down to the nuts and bolts) available in the download section with the explanation and a couple changes (like fixing the y belt holes) at <a href="http://betaorbust.com/blog/2010/05/17/diylilcnc-now-in-3d/">http://betaorbust.com/blog/2010/05/17/diylilcnc-now-in-3d/</a></p> <p>Here's the image:<br /> <img src="http://betaorbust.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DIYLILCNC.jpg" /></p> <p>All the best,<br /> Jacques </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-484 Sun, 09 May 2010 09:08:03 +0000 tkluysk 484@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Rhino would be perfect! Thanks! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-481 Sat, 08 May 2010 18:44:33 +0000 Chris 481@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@tkluysk, we have a model in Rhino (.3ds) format that we use for rendering and visualization. Not sure how it'll transfer to DXF, but I'll send you an attachment. Let me know if it's useful and maybe we'll post it in the downloads section for others. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/seeking-assembled-3d-model#post-479 Sat, 08 May 2010 00:33:28 +0000 tkluysk 479@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>[reposting this under its own topic]</p> <p>I am interested in the assembled 3D model. I'd like to use it to visualize a length modification, and maybe to help me with the conversion to metric.</p> <p>I come from a film background, so I'm not very familiar with CAD packages. I work in Maya/Houdini/3D Max. Preferred formats would be DXF (3D), OBJ, or FBX. As long as grouping/hierachy is preserved. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-470 Sat, 01 May 2010 06:19:28 +0000 tkluysk 470@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Hey DIYengineer! Where can we find the video? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/y-belt-rubbing#post-394 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:23:07 +0000 Taylor 394@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Good point! We'll address that in the next release. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/y-belt-rubbing#post-393 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:54:14 +0000 Bill 393@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I was working on the final mechanical assembly and ran into an issue with the Y-Belt exit holes in both the Vertical Brace Front and Back. They seem to be too high, causing the Y-Belt to rub. I think the centers of these holes should be horizontally aligned with the bottoms of the lower bearing bolts, but they seem to be aligned with the tops, instead. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-382 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:03:30 +0000 DIYengineer 382@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Video Is done, uploading and hosting and will drop links to here. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-320 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:32:46 +0000 Bill 320@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Thanks </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-319 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:09 +0000 Chris 319@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Hope these help in the meantime...</p> <p><a href="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly.jpg"><img src="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly-300x199.jpg" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly2.jpg"><img src="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly2-300x225.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly3.jpg"><img src="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly3-300x225.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly4.jpg"><img src="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DIYLILCNC_driver_board_assembly4-300x225.jpg" /></a> </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-316 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:23:22 +0000 Taylor 316@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Sure @Bill, we'll upload some pictures of the control box guts this week. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-312 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:31:16 +0000 DIYengineer 312@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>The video is done, just trying to get it &lt;500 Megs so i can upload it! The part 2 is purely going to be a picture slide show of the finished product so everyone can see with there own 2 eyes a quick reference. I modified a aluminum box that i already had to fit the electronics so its not pretty but she works haha. I will work on both tonight. Still waiting for a final quote from the laser shop. I assume i am 2-3 weeks away from a finished machine. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-311 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:24:36 +0000 Bill 311@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Until DIYengineer's video is available, would it be possible to get a image or two, of the inside of the driver box? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/question-on-revisions-vs-building-instructions#post-305 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:30:54 +0000 Chris 305@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@amigaman, the rubber bands act to temporarily hold the bearings to the z-sled while they are being inserted into the z-cart, between the two z-rails. After the z-sled is in there, you can remove the rubber bands (after all the steps on p 57). We did this for convenience as the parts are cumbersome if you try to hold everything together by hand. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/question-on-revisions-vs-building-instructions#post-303 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:14:26 +0000 amigaman 303@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I have a similar question about the rubber bands holding the dremil bearings in place. Is that the permanent solution or a temporary one?</p> <p>Andy </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/question-on-revisions-vs-building-instructions#post-300 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:41:04 +0000 Taylor 300@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Hmm, I think the piece you're referring to is a vestigial part from an earlier version of the design. We discovered at the last minute that shorter, trapped bearings allowed far too much racking to take place. In fact, lengthening the rails and relying on gravity to keep them seated is surprisingly reliable.</p> <p>That said, a more official attachment mechanism would be a great direction for those looking to improve upon this design. Some designs online feature a double-rail in the Y axis, meaning that the bearings clamp both from the top and the bottom for a tight fit. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/question-on-revisions-vs-building-instructions#post-298 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:37:53 +0000 Chris 298@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@amigaman, you are right--we originally designed those smaller end brackets to trap the bearings inside the vertical braces, but found that the shorter span of the Y-bearing assemblies lead to stability problems.</p> <p>Gravity is currently what holds the Y-bearings in place; this has worked surprisingly well for us, but it's something we may address in future revisions. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/question-on-revisions-vs-building-instructions#post-294 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:44:30 +0000 amigaman 294@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I almost have the machine compleated but have a question on how Y axis bearings are attached? I see inthe instructions when they were shorter that there were 4 pieces that screwed on to the ends to help hold them on. But those pieces cannot be used now that the bearings are longer. So is there something other than gravity that holds them to the machine? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-287 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:44:50 +0000 DIYengineer 287@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Yes instead of 720P im going to crunch it way down, and see how that works. It's 36 minutes long! :P (youtube max upload is 2gigs a file OR 10 minutes, whichever comes first; Vimeos free version is 500 megs a week) I could always do it in sections haha.. I'll figure it out and get back to you. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-284 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:15:03 +0000 Taylor 284@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Perhaps we can start with a highly compressed version? That way we can make recommendations quickly before you invest in the finished product. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-283 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:38:48 +0000 DIYengineer 283@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>As it is, its just a hair under 5 gigs not zipped. With that being said ill try and upload it to vimeo for testing as well as Megauploads, but i'm not sure if Mega has a limit on size lol. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-282 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:41:51 +0000 Taylor 282@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Let's try <a href="http://megaupload.com/">Megaupload.com</a> and a zip for your movie. We'd be happy to check the video and make suggestions. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/how-to-video-controller-board-solder-and-assembly#post-281 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:26:21 +0000 DIYengineer 281@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Maybe you can give it a look through, to tie up any missing ends that i can change or edit before the community dives in. </p>