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CNC machine
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Currently, we have a working CNC machine!
CNC Machine: 1500x1500mm https://openbuilds.com/builds/workbee-cnc-machine.5626/
Controller https://www.spark-concepts.com/cnc-xpro-v5/
Design software: Free if you get from me https://www.vectric.com/products/aspire
CNC operating software: https://cnc.js.org/
Why
Because computer controlled drills/milling machines are awesome. Having one will expand our potential to create useful stuff.
Resources
* irc://irc.freenode.org/#brmcnc
* http://reprap.org/wiki/Category:MillingToolheads
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6drMZqmyXQc
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcdozYDpzjU
* control software http://www.linuxcnc.org/
* http://www.cncroutersource.com/ Builder's guide
* Software (commercial) + various detailed information on milling speeds
* czech cnc forum http://www.c-n-c.cz/
* many interesting articles