http://diylilcnc.org/forum/tags/cad 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 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/3#post-2021 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:18:50 +0000 Chris 2021@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Michael, I have seen this before when using a board other than the HobbyCNC. I think what's happening is that there's not enough torque to get the motor &amp; all that's attached turning. </p> <p>Make sure that everything is tight mechanically (bearings, belts not too loose/tight, etc) and also double check that your voltage regulation is set correctly on the HobbyCNC board (too little and you won't get enough torque). You can see how to do this with a multimeter in their documentation. </p> <p>You could also try lowering the acceleration, though 2i/s seems pretty conservative already. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2020 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:37:26 +0000 mdean1120 2020@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Having problems with my x and y steppers on start up. Does anyone have any ideas on what is wrong here. Is this a stepper problems or a driver problem? This is a new problem and worked when first assembled. The steppers are stalling on start up maybe? But then work smoothly after that? EMC2. Accel-2in/s. Built off of Beta plans and BOM.</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/w1snArEkI8E" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/w1snArEkI8E</a><br /> <a href="http://youtu.be/ryRof4fg6sk" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/ryRof4fg6sk</a><br /> <a href="http://youtu.be/TtrXgecSJdc" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/TtrXgecSJdc</a></p> <p>Any ideas would be appreciated,</p> <p>Thanks, Michael </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2016 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:50:51 +0000 scalci 2016@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Thx Taylor, I will have a look.</p> <p>So basically I can do this, but then just need to change the slot size to be the same as the thinness of the metal I will be using?</p> <p>I am on the link, but have issues downloading / accessing the BOM </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2015 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:00:26 +0000 Taylor 2015@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@scalci,</p> <p>We designed V1 for 1/4" Masonite and V2 for 1/2" plywood. You could certainly just swap in aluminum, but that might be overkill. Then again, I would really love to see either design in metal! As for the CAD files, see the "downloads" section for V1 or <a href="http://diylilcnc.org/bigshoulders/">this link</a> for V2. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2014 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:00:48 +0000 scalci 2014@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Hi Guys</p> <p>I am new to the forum. I was looking for a while for a place where I can get info to built my own CNC.</p> <p>I have access to a laser cutters, where can I get the drawings to use to cut the components for my CNC?</p> <p>Also what material would you recommend for this? (Plate thickness / Aluminum?) </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2013 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:56:35 +0000 Taylor 2013@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I haven't, but I don't anticipate MDF causing problems. The only spot might be the Z cart, which must be supported by only one pair of aluminum rails. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2009 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:08:30 +0000 mdean1120 2009@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I am currently building the v2 using MDF. Now that I have both shoulders complete I am beginning to worry about the added weight of MDF over plywood. Will the MDF weight cause problems? Has anyone build the v2 using MDF? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-2008 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:21:33 +0000 IcakNewton 2008@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Can someone convert files to AutoCad version - im curently using 2010 </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1156 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:36:57 +0000 Drew 1156@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>For anyone who wanted a CAD file with the entire project able to be cut out of one sheet of 4'x8'. I puzzle pieced it together to make it all fit. You should be able to use a .25" bit and have no problems.</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5dzJr9CWxGkMEI0V29tdzZsZmM" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5dzJr9CWxGkMEI0V29tdzZsZmM</a> </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1150 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:54:36 +0000 seal_pallab 1150@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Can you please upload DFX files of V2 and Rhino Ver 4 files </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1138 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:19:07 +0000 Taylor 1138@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@T4b: Cool! Shapeoko is also a Chicago-based DIY CNC outfit.</p> <p>@IcakNewton: Technically our designs are never final. The beta is on there to let folks know that the kit will always be evolving. I think it's pretty stable, and future mods should not require that you buy lots of new parts. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1136 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:20:47 +0000 IcakNewton 1136@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>When the final version will be released? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1135 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:07:05 +0000 T4b 1135@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Looks nice.<br /> I couldn't wait, though. I now own a Shapeoko. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1131 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:27:24 +0000 Taylor 1131@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>The <a href="http://diylilcnc.org/bigshoulders/">v2 beta design</a> is live! Go nuts, y'all. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-v2/page/2#post-1067 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 08:14:21 +0000 Taylor 1067@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>jbeebs,</p> <p>Ha! For those who haven't seen the Sledgehammer Keyboard project, you can find more info <a href="http://www.taylorhokanson.com/shkb/home">here</a>.</p> <p>V2 has only been tested at 24" x 30" wide, but there's nothing to stop you from adding X/Y rails at longer dimensions. As you move up in length you may eventually need to go to a thicker aluminum leg, but there should be enough space in the design to accommodate (one or two panels might need adjustment). A few other parts, like the base, drive rods and timing belt would need to be lengthened too. </p>