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1. jbeeball
   Member

   Hey Taylor-

   Big fan of SHKB! I appreciate the project challenging people to do something as simple as writing more slowly and with more purpose. NO DELETE KEY!

   V2 is looking very attractive, especially the user defined XY area. Could V2 be expanded to something as large as a 2'x4' XY? It looks like from the pictures that the XY dimension is determined by just the aluminum extrusions (awesome!) What is the maximum extrusion length that can support the z-sled? OR what is the suggested maximum X and Y dimensions?

   I would like to build a v2 before going back to school (Im not far from you - UIUC Architecture) Is there any way that a BOM or cut files before you send out final instructions. I know the instructions take A LOT OF WORK but a BOM and cut files would help me get everything in order.

   Thanks!
   JB

   Posted 11 months ago #

2. Taylor
   Key Master

   jbeebs,

   Ha! For those who haven't seen the Sledgehammer Keyboard project, you can find more info here.

   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.

   Posted 11 months ago #

3. Taylor
   Key Master

   The v2 beta design is live! Go nuts, y'all.

   Posted 9 months ago #

4. T4b
   Member

   Looks nice.
   I couldn't wait, though. I now own a Shapeoko.

   Posted 9 months ago #

5. IcakNewton
   Member

   When the final version will be released?

   Posted 8 months ago #

6. Taylor
   Key Master

   @T4b: Cool! Shapeoko is also a Chicago-based DIY CNC outfit.

   @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.

   Posted 8 months ago #

7. seal_pallab
   Member

   Can you please upload DFX files of V2 and Rhino Ver 4 files

   Posted 7 months ago #

8. Drew
   Member

   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.

   https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5dzJr9CWxGkMEI0V29tdzZsZmM

   Posted 7 months ago #

9. IcakNewton
   Member

   Can someone convert files to AutoCad version - im curently using 2010

   Posted 6 months ago #

10. mdean1120
    Member

    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?

    Posted 6 months ago #

11. Taylor
    Key Master

    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.

    Posted 5 months ago #

12. scalci
    Member

    Hi Guys

    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.

    I have access to a laser cutters, where can I get the drawings to use to cut the components for my CNC?

    Also what material would you recommend for this? (Plate thickness / Aluminum?)

    Posted 5 months ago #

13. Taylor
    Key Master

    @scalci,

    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 this link for V2.

    Posted 5 months ago #

14. scalci
    Member

    Thx Taylor, I will have a look.

    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?

    I am on the link, but have issues downloading / accessing the BOM

    Posted 5 months ago #

15. mdean1120
    Member

    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.

    http://youtu.be/w1snArEkI8E
    http://youtu.be/ryRof4fg6sk
    http://youtu.be/TtrXgecSJdc

    Any ideas would be appreciated,

    Thanks, Michael

    Posted 5 months ago #

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