Group project, CNC machine

[David Bartlett]

this is a project we were discussing at the last get together. anyone who wants to use it and get in on the build is welcome to do so. 

This is the kit.

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/cnc-mill-kits-shapeoko 

the electronics and steppers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3Axis-Cnc-Nema17-Longs-stepper-motor-with-4000g-cm-1-7A-12-36VDC-128-driver-/270998597335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f18c66ed7 

[Scott Hatcher]

I've seen this kit around before. I'm very interested in getting involved in this project in any way I can.

I've been out of town for the past 3 weeks, and will unfortunately miss the meeting tonight (Sept 18th), but will catch up about this project next tuesday.

-Scott Hatcher

[pgarigue]

this seems like a great project. I would be more than happy to contribute financially 

Cheers

Pierre 

[David Bartlett]

well guys it looks like the order on inventables will go ahead since 62 people have ordered it us included. hopefully in the next few days i should get info when it will be shipped.

[Jordan Smith]

I believe MUNs Dr Paul Gillard has one of these if a local reference is helpful

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[David Bartlett]

Hey all, Guess what we have started our first group build. its the Shapeoko CNC machine. Cool hey. if your interested in learning more about it check out the link http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page for info on the build. if anyone is interested in the build process bring them along to our weekly meetings to watch this machine come to life piece by piece.

so as of now our order is in and being processed at inventables they say the kit will ship in less than 60 days. here's the purchase website.

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/cnc-mill-kits-shapeoko 

so this kit is just the mechanical portion of the kit since we are a bunch of resourceful do it your self'ers the following items need to be gathered to finish the kit.

Items i have to purchase

Stepper Motors		3	Nema17, bipolar motors
Power Supply		1	24v 4.2A

grblShield  to power steppers  https://www.synthetos.com/webstore/index.php/assembled-electronics/grblshield-grbl-arduino-diy-cnc-shield.html

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items the group can source from there junk piles basements wherever.

- an emergency stop mushroom button.

- miscellaneous wire

- an enclosure box to mount the controller button etc

- a dremel tool or similar cutting tool

- bits for the tool

- arduino uno or mega and usb cable.

- material to cut

- salvaged power cord