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Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher?

Posted by krashking405
on 2006-05-08 15:03:59 UTC
Don't want to build a PCB router, more a small CNC mill, stock that
would be at max 12"X12"X3".

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Marconett" <KM6VV@...>
wrote:
>
> HI,
>
> Building a PCB router on the cheap? I'd have to second CrankOrgan
for a
> source of inexpensive plans. If you really can't afford his
inexpensive
> plans, then it's gonna be HARD to buy the parts, drivers, power
supply, CAD
> and controller software to drive it!
>
> There were some pix on a small router made from metal drawer
slides in the
> files. No plans, but throw in some threaded rod, and you'd have
it. Can
> you draw your own plans from pictures? Original article was
from "Nuts &
> Volts" magazine, you might be able to do a search and get a
reprint. I
> think it was Dan who had written the article, but I don't believe
he has any
> copies of it available. He might know the issue date.
>
> Basically figure a gantry style mill; that is a bridge that holds
the Y axis
> up in the air. The X axis moves fore and aft "under the bridge".
The Z
> axis is suspended and travels back and forth "across the bridge".
Use wood,
> or aluminum angle to build it. The drawer slides give
it "guidance", and
> threaded rod from the hardware store (turned by surplus stepper
motors
> bought on e-bay) drive it. Blocks of delrin (plastic) make up the
leadscrew
> nuts. Pick one of the low cost driver boards that have been
recently
> discussed (make sure your motors match).
>
> Here's a picture of a nice gantry mill in aluminum from the UK.
>
> http://www.cncdudez.com/
>
>
> Dave has a $25 set of plans, although it will cost $$ to buy the
precision
> shafting and leadscrews he specifies.
>
> http://www.hobbycnc.com/plans.php
>
>
> You might get some ideas here (got any old plotters/printers?):
>
> http://www.robio.be/cnc
>
>
> And some PLANS you CAN download:
>
> http://www.otocoup.com/Plans_e.htm
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
>
> > krashking405 wrote:
> >
> > >Should have called it something other than an etcher, guess I
really
> > >want a small 3 axis CNC, say around 6" travel from the center
in X
> > >or Y axis.
> > >
> > >
>

Discussion Thread

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Jack Hudler 2006-05-11 11:51:26 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Accordian cover/bellowy things for ballscrews? krashking405 2006-05-14 15:33:12 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? Graham Stabler 2006-05-15 02:29:54 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? krashking405 2006-05-15 15:19:55 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? Graham Stabler 2006-05-15 17:21:48 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? John Dammeyer 2006-05-15 18:01:27 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? krashking405 2006-05-15 18:26:31 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? Chuck Merja 2006-05-15 21:36:22 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? krashking405 2006-05-16 15:02:14 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? turbulatordude 2006-05-17 08:24:10 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? Alan Marconett 2006-05-17 10:47:16 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? krashking405 2006-05-17 14:49:46 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? Darren Lucke 2006-05-17 14:54:16 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher? krashking405 2006-05-17 16:58:54 UTC Re: Plans for dirt cheap etcher?