Tag Archives: CAD

CNC – Put the horse to work

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jimbo

I’ve been trying to get a CAD solution that doesn’t require me to be sitting at the computer in the shop, which for me means it has to run on Mac. I tried out LibreCAD, and I’m starting to get … Continue reading →

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CNC, Super-PID installation continues

Posted on September 9, 2012 by jimbo

As I was looking around for something else today, I ran across the spare motor controller for the G540, and decided to install it before I put the computer back together fully. It was another uninstallation of the G540, but … Continue reading →

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CNC Build, Day 3 cont. – Testing the CAD

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jimbo

With the CAD drawings all converted to the cuttable area of the Book machine, I needed to confirm that all the parts were placed properly. I scratched my head about how to do this, and then hit upon an easy … Continue reading →

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CNC Build, Day 22 – parts is parts

Posted on September 12, 2010 by jimbo

The X-transmission nut has really been giving me a hard time. It hangs in there for about 15 minutes, then pops loose, and I end up spending 20 minutes fixing the silly thing. This part of the design really needs … Continue reading →

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CNC Build, Day 20 – Robot self-upgrades!

Posted on September 5, 2010 by jimbo

I designed a new router mount for the CNC machine today, and the CNC machine cut it out! Long build notes below, but I just can’t help a “brag photo” first: oooh, pretty! OK, here’s how that object came to … Continue reading →

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