Wow it's been a while!

What's up folks!

I've been sidetracked with quite a few things since my last few posts. I still have progress to post with regards to the CNC. I will try and get back to that at some point soon. 

I've been working on office organization recently. I've stumbled across Multiboard.io. It's a fantastic ecosystem of a 3D printed wallboard (think pegboard) that has endless possibilities for hooks, shelves, bins, drawers and many more community additions. Best part? all the models are FREE! They do have some paid things on thangs, but they are generally for stacked print models, and certain custom stl generators. 

Have a look: Multiboard 

They have a generator app that will give you your layout of parts that you need to print to get the basic frame mounted to your walls. Check that out here: Multiboard Planner

Will try and get some pics posted once I get started on getting this up on the walls!

Left gantry support installed, Checking the travel matching.

Left Gantry Support

 

Gantry Movement - It's alive!

The right gantry support is alive! Got the Arduino Uno up and running with GBRL (lite CNC control software that takes G-code)

Right Gantry Mechanicals

I needed a way to secure the belts to the new frame design. Fusion 360, a few back and forth mods, and here is the result in this first picture. 

The belt traversing through the roller bearings, and gear

 

Right Gantry Support

 Yes, this is a 3D printed part. It's incredibly strong. 

Embarking on a CNC build

 I took on the project of building my own CNC... from scratch. Okay, maybe not completely from scratch... I started out with Ivan Miranda's "Mini" CNC plans. I've expanded upon that by making a bed that is nearly 34" x 40" - and open ended on the Y axis for pass through... should I ever need to.