Projects and Solutions for your CNC Machine

Software, Hardware, Electronics and Techniques to help you get the most out of your CNC Mill, Lathe or Router.

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Electronics

PWM Spindle DC Motor Driver

Mar 12

An open source design for a Spindle DC Motor Driver for Arduino based controllers.

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Hardware

Aluminium Mounting Plate for Arduino / CNC Shield

Feb 22

An open source design for an Arduino / CNC Shield mounting plate for your CNC 1610 / 3018 machine.

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Electronics

Arduino / CNC Shield Machine Controller

Mar 22

An open source design for a Arduino / CNC Shield based controller for CNC 1610 / 3018 machines.

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Techniques

SMD PCB Hand Assembly

Feb 22

A guide to the assembly of surface mount devices on to a printed circuit board using equipment commonly available to home electronics enthusiasts.

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Electronics

Fitting End Stop Limit Switches

Mar 15

A guide to fitting micro-switches to a CNC machine to act as End Stops.

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Electronics

Configuring Stepper Motor Drivers

Mar 07

How to set up stepper motor drivers based on the A4988, DRV8825 or similar integrated circuits.

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