some helpful sites

So I figured I should post some of the sites and how to videos that got my brain going on this machine. The first site was...

http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx

Buildyourcnc.com has some machines for sale and they also sell kits and plans. The really nice thing about this site is that it has step by step instructions and videos for how to assemble a simple 3 axis system on a budget. Its really a fantastic site.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and-/

Another great site! This one has diy's (do it your self's) for all sorts of things. Subjects included computers, software, model planes, generators just to scratch the surface. The link above has step by step instructions on how to build another simple 3 axis system.

http://hackaday.com/category/cnc-hacks/

And finally Hackaday.com one of my personal favorites! this site has a hack for anything. CNC, pcb, leds, graphing calculators and xbox's. If you think of it they probably have a hack for it. I have been browsing this website for about 4 or 5 years now and its only gotten better with time.

enjoy the sites, and use the knowledge wisely.

Diy cnc router. all 3 axis moving with explanation

So I did little bit of tuning on my motors and lead screws. and I got it to turn. My cnc is now operational!!! All it took was a bit of oil and some shim jims! Really though it turns out these machines need alot of tuning. I'm anxious to see how it does on its first cut. I may need the help of master Roshi(dad) to accomplish this.

Steppers Installed finally

Today I mounted my stepper motors and router. To do this I need to run for inch bolts through the motor mounts. This is what binds the motor to each rail and lead screw system. Fyi mount the lead screw couplers on the steppers before mounting the steppers to the motor mounts. this will save you some nut twist in the long run. I have also extended the wires to my steppers by using some 18 and 16 gauge wire i found hanging around my garage.(make sure to label the wires as you go so you dont have to ohm them at the end. This was quite the process with only two hands.