Sure no prob. you can make it for people over there, I'm in the US so it would cost people alot for shipping, but if they got it from you it would be cheaper, I wanted to build a small network of people to do it, where are you located exactly?

I will also send you a message...

Joe

Joe I am in the bottom east coast of Australia. Melbourne.
But I could cover the whole county easy.
Sorry, are you agreeing to post the projector gcode or making the full cnc machine onto a full sheet or both. If you just sent me the DXF files for the stuff I could then make the gcode for all the stuff.You can email me directly to shoot.the.cat"@"gmail.com (lose the "" marks)

when i get home i will shoot you the files, no pun on the shoot the cat... lol

What sort of device is doing the cutting on that thing?

Variable speed rotozip. takes 1/4 and 1/8" bits.

I Redid the footprint of the Bearing suport found out is slightly interfiered with the adjustment blocks for the Z Axis so cut them with a notch out of it, an "I" design.

Well I was not happy with the anti backlash and tensioner nuts, so i redesigned then to have steel nut inside it.....

Here are the pictures.

Hey Joe, I cant see exactly what you have done, but a spring inbetween both the bolts and the smaller block been able to slide along the the bolts will allow conastant tension and you will not have to adjust the bolts.
Or is that what you have already done?

Yes final will have a spring in the center to keep pressure. Thanks for your thought also.... Hey let me know what you need? i have all the g-codes also i can send to you and you can check them out.

Stepper motor spacers

Its all starting to come together now....

Looking good. Have you tried to drive the X axis yet?
Does the allthread have much whip when been driven at high speeds?
I hope this isnt a problem.
Yeh, Joe "shoot" me all the gcodes you have. I would love to follow you closely behind by making the same as yours.

EDIT: actually I would prefer the dxf files. That way I can put them all on one sheet to cut in one blow. Also I might cut 1 inch sheet insted of 3/4 .
I must do one upmanship.

the problem using 1" it would throw off distances, and the bearings and other things will not line up.

I will send what i have just as soon as i get it all put together, to double check everything.

Joe

Whats that white material your cutting shapes out of?

Most of it is polyethelene...

Lol. Thats not much help. I need small words man

It looks like plastic or fiberglass.

How flat is that stuff? I've been looking for a smooth flat material other then wood thats perfectly flat and won't warp from moisture.

same stuff a cutting board is made out of.... the 1/2" thick pieces you see.

Ok, thanks.

If you read my pool table thread you'll understand why I'm asking. Thinking about using that for the table bed because It won't warp from moisture or dent like wood will.

Slate would be cheaper. It's not as expensive as you might think.

How do you cut it? (perhaps we should be posting on my pool table thread)

That is friggen genious! I'm gonna have to build one. My PJ box is outdated, Gonna have to build a CNC and do a Haas Box.

Great job Joe!

Hey Rotor... , you could just buy a Haas box from Joe instead of building a router just to make one. That is unless you want to build a CNC anyway. How the hell do you get away with having such a big file avatar. nearly 1meg, thats gotta break the internet record for that fattest avatar file ever. The main forum I belong to, has a maximum of 6k.
Mikau. sorry I am too lazy to find your pool table thread. Maybe you can post a link. Anyhow. you can cut slate with an angle grinder and stone cutting blade.

I just rebuilt it tonight for the final time after tweeking everything, it is a very tight machine, the all thread i use is 5/16" and at 30ipm no whiping at all.....

I use bearings on both ends, and switched to reinforced fuel line for motor couplers, and they work well.

I will take pictures of everything this weekend and post that way you can see how it all works together, and also update the solidworks file.

Joe

That is really cool, good job man

Thanks ,

I have been working on it thrying to finish as fast as possible for people, I am not at the point that i can start producing parts for people..

The machine is running very well now, and very smooth....

Joe

Here are a few pictures of the finished machine now..

I am ready to cut parts with it now for those who are interested, I will go through the ones who have sent emails. And see their status.

If you meant you're not ready to cut parts then....
If you meant you're ready to cut parts..
Get started on those bulb/reflector mounts!

OOps yea i'm ready i will edit post now, thanks

I'm a DIY geek, and even though I would love to have a CNC I can only think of a few things I would use it for, but I am sure there would be one day were I would get an idea for something and go "HOT DAMN I can do that because I have a CNC!"

Same reason being, in the beginning my friends would call me up and ask me to come over for a movie or even go out to the theatre, Then came the day where I said "nah I have a 16 foot TV in my livingroom that I built" needless to say they were stunned and I had to prove that it worked... Now they always come over here with a DVD and Beer.

As for the avatar being 1 meg, I have it hosted on my site and linked to here.

Their is a two part article on building a DIY CNC in Servo magizine. It ran in april and may. Another cool mag is Nuts & Volts.

Going to be popin out any hass style boxes in the near future?

Here comes the requisite question: any decision on the price ?

I have a few ideas on individual pricing for what people need.... look at following post also for drawings.

Here are the edrawings of individual assemblies so you can get an idea, of what parts are involved, you can email me and let me know what you might need, and we can make a price list.

http://www.lumenlab.com/~joe2000chevy/CNC/

You can download the Solidworks e-drawing viewer, its free on their site.

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/programs/e...2_register.html
Click E-drawing Viewer Only

Joe@lumenlab.com

Here is a complete list and people can choose what they like depending on their built level

I'm looking forward to your feedback, Let me know what you think.....

1 - set, Tool Holder for Rotozip Upper and lower = $20.00 (does not include bolts)

3 - sets, Lead Screw Bearing supports = $30.00 (Does not incluse Bearings)

3 - sets Anti Backlash Nut w/ Tensioner = $15.00 (Includes Nuts 5/16")

4 - Small Adjustment Blocks = $16.00 (does not include 1" adjustment bolts)

4 - Medium Adjustment Blocks = $16.00 (does not include 1" adjustment bolts)

4 - Large Adjustment Blocks = $18.00 (does not include 1" adjustment bolts)

6 - Linear Alumn Bearing Block Suports = $35.00 for MDF and $45.00 for HDPE (3 sizes 2 ea., 8", 7.5" and 6")

Linear Bearing Slides 1 1/4" angle, with 4 bearings = $18.00 ea. (total 6 needed, 8", 7.5" and 6")

All the MDF pieces cut for the main structure only and ready to put together = $250.00

All pieces cut in HDPE for the main structure only (High Density Polyethelene) = $500.00

Remember prices may change slightly (but will hold on order date) depending on if i actually loose money in time and materials as the proccess goes on, as it is i am loosing or breaking even to start. The more people i have the more i will be able to get quantity on materials and drops the price for me initially

so would i need all of the parts if i am starting from scratch
or

could i see the plans to know what i need or do i need to purchase some parts to see what i need

You can download the edrawings and get an idea of the workings and what all is involved... yes these parts, then the MDF Framing, Pipe rails, angle iron, controllor board, motors and power supply.

Joe ..... Im still interested and I hope im still (If I was) the first guy in line .... Id like you to mill out your machine in MDF and get me that hardware you listed ..... I can get the steppers and electronics on my own ....

Shoot me a price when you work it up ...... Again, take your time .... Im in no hurry, but will purchase when you are read .....

Hehe...I believe I am first in line.

thats what im unsure of .... ive been talking to joe long before he even made this thread ...... so I expressed interest before he publically stated he may sell kits ..... Not saying you couldnt have done the same thing ..... I simply dont know, thats why I asked ....


I guess its an ugly situation to have something in high demand that being first or high in the line matters ...... its good for buisness but bad for organization I guess ...

Guys thanks for the intrest, KOS was 1st in line, he is in chat all the time and was discused there a long time ago, then ScubaSteve, then i believe HUD, I will make a list of the people and post if you guys would like, and anyone still, or not interested can let me know.

Sound fair?

Joe

Great effort Joe on been an exempliary ambassador to the hobby CNC world. You have done a fantastic job on the machine.
Does that sucking up make me first in line

No but seriously, I would be happy to cover Australia for cutting and supplying your design to potential customers.

Looking forward to you sending me the dxf files.

Benny

Hey Benny,

I see you over here alot. Have you made a projector yet?

No I havnt of yet, The reason I come here is coz I get lots of email notifications about this thread. I recon Joe is doing a good job here.

I do however plan to make and sell a kit form of the projector, its just a matter of time. I really want my design to be as cheap and universal as possible. I am a slow thinker it takes me ages to weigh up the pros and cons of a design.

But it will happen.

What about you Jeff, have you made one?

Please lets keep this thread on topic.

Yes Benny , HomeCNC is building a projector now, you can search his name (HomeCNC) to find it... he has used some nice wood he ran through a plainer..

Cutting Small Adjustment Blocks.

And here they are all cut and all 4 side drilled and tapped.

Did not take long, Cut them at 30 in/min.

hide the cutting boards joes a bad man !!!!

Wish i could fine some 3/4" thick cutting boards, But i do have a Plastic Distributor less than one mile from my house, so it helps me try to keep the price down on the parts.

Joe