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    Re: Engraving My panels

    Hey Guys ,well ive been very busy engraving/CNC ing/Drawing/ Painting, So just thought i would share a couple of my latest creations with you.. http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/s...ry.php?cat=646 As always thanks to all who share there knowledge here as it has helped me so much along the way.. Cheers guys....

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    I would love to try to make a CNC Machine so that i could make circuit boards and Panels. So by following up on all of your guys posts looks like it would be about $700 US to make a CNC Machine? I would like to make one but wouldnt even know where to start.... Didnt know if i could maybe get three of these http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=726-1048-ND OR http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=336-1319-ND And then get the other parts and try to build it or what. Any ideas? Or is there anybody on here willing to make some for me? All im wanting to do right now is the Radio Stack with Com1+Stby, Com2+Stby, NAV1+Stby, NAV2+Stby, ADF, and a Transponder.

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    Re: Engraving My panels

    I bought the plans from Rockcliff www.rockcliffmachine.com and a package from Keling www.kelinginc.net/CNCNEMA23G540Package.html that has a Gecko G540 (because you can't fry the G540 like other boards). HobbyCNC is another good site www.hobbycnc.com.

    I use Mach 3 software www.machsupport.com a freeware software is EMC2 (linuxcnc.org)
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    Re: Engraving My panels

    and do what the

    KL23H284-84-35-4B Torque-Cure
    G540 3 axis package (One G540 + Three
    KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 387 oz-in + one KL-350-
    48 48V/7.3A 115V /230V power supply: $494.95

    And thanks for the links

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    Re: Engraving My panels

    Quote Originally Posted by 388TH_A View Post
    and do what the
    If this means, how do I build a CNC:

    To build a CNC router then you need:
    1. The machine (most are 3 axis X,Y&Z)
    2. A spindle/router
    3. Stepper motors or servos to power the axis
    4. Controller card to control the motors
    5. Power supply to power everything
    6. Computer with a parallel port
    7. Controller software to make it all work

    cnczone (www.cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46) is where I learned everything. Steep learning curve, but worth the trouble.

    FYI:
    G540 is the controller/board (Gecko G540)
    KL23H284-35-4B are the stepper motors
    KL-350-48 is the power supply
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    Re: Engraving My panels

    OR even get this a Starter Kit-1 CNC Router Plans + Mach3 License3 - Motor Kit for $175

    And

    3 - Motor Kit
    $330

    RCF-V108




    Includes .......

    Rockcliff Motor 4 Axis Driver Board
    3 x Nema 23 Hybrid Step Motor Bipolar 270oz.in. 1/4" Shafts
    24VDC @ 5A Power Supply Selectable 120/240Vac
    Parallel Port Cable 6'
    Power Cable

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    Re: Engraving My panels

    Quote Originally Posted by autocadplease View Post
    If this means, how do I build a CNC:

    To build a CNC router then you need:
    1. The machine (most are 3 axis X,Y&Z)
    2. A spindle/router
    3. Stepper motors or servos to power the axis
    4. Controller card to control the motors
    5. Power supply to power everything
    6. Computer with a parallel port
    7. Controller software to make it all work

    cnczone (www.cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46) is where I learned everything.
    No i was just wondering what you thought about that one but i think i would rather go with the RockCliff one.... But THANKS for the link more i can learn about this the better

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    Re: Engraving My panels

    The Gecko G540 is more money but you cannot fry the board which very easy to do on other boards.
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    Re: Engraving My panels

    This link might help you out a bit.. This is what i followed http://buildyourcnc.com/latest.aspx but im sure there is lots more out there, My first thought of building my own CNC was scary I myself didnt think i could doit but with a lot of reading & asking questions on places like cockpit.org it has all come together.. My machine cost around 700 australian dollors all up the motor & driver pakage http://www.oceancontrols.com.au/moto...c_packages.htm were the most expensive part at 500.. Good luck with it .... Riche..

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