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Aluminum Foundry for casting small parts.

 We just got started on a foundry for casting aluminum parts. I can not find anything worthy made from extruded stock in aluminum so we hav…

Started by Monroe Lee King Jr.

1 on Thursday
Reply by Monroe Lee King Jr.

Inexpensive setup for prototyping

 I had some time to search around and find the least expensive way for anyone to get involved with a CNC project of their own! And here's w…

Started by Monroe Lee King Jr.

4 Apr 5
Reply by Monroe Lee King Jr.

Control Software

Looking at LinuxCNC (EMC2) or Mach 3 so far. Some aspects of the software may limit or modify our plans so feel free to discuss the softwar…

Started by Monroe Lee King Jr.

62 Nov 28, 2012
Reply by John Dell

Drawings of the machine

I'll add drawings here anyone is welcome to include their drawings ideas as well!

Started by Monroe Lee King Jr.

90 Nov 20, 2012
Reply by R. D. Starwalt

3DR/DIY Drones Servo Board Project

To get started with a board design for a servo controller made by the community here at DIY Drones for CNC and whatever floats your boat se…

Started by Monroe Lee King Jr.

21 Oct 22, 2012
Reply by Monroe Lee King Jr.

Stepper Motor Controls

This section will discuss stepper motor drives as an option for the DIY CNC Project. Stepper motor drives are more economical, generally, t…

Started by R. D. Starwalt

4 Aug 28, 2012
Reply by Chris Biernacki

DC Servo Motor Controls

The purpose of this section is to discuss motor controls for the DIY Drones CNC project. There are really only two options - purchase ready…

Started by R. D. Starwalt

21 Aug 16, 2012
Reply by R. D. Starwalt

Gauging Interest in the CNC Machine

Since we may be contracting 3rd party to make PCBs and supply parts for the CNC, I'd like to gauge how much real interest there is in buyin…

Started by Ellison Chan

169 Aug 16, 2012
Reply by Monroe Lee King Jr.

Brainstorming Specifications.

Setting this discussion up to gather up and brainstorm ideas. LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS UNDER CONSIDERATION: Motors/Controllers: c…

Started by Ellison Chan

277 Aug 2, 2012
Reply by Dustin

Official List of Specifications for DIYDrones CNC Machine

This discussion will list all the official agreed upon specifications for the CNC Machine to be created.  I would request members not add a…

Started by Ellison Chan

0 May 27, 2012

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