by BrianV | Dec 11, 2020 | HobbyCNC Blog
Another Customer Build! I’m always excited to see photos from a customer build. I think it’s helpful and motivating to see fellow DIY CNC’rs making progress on their projects! These photos are from Kevin M. He has put together a very nice system,...
by BrianV | Dec 2, 2020 | HobbyCNC Blog
Inexpensive 3d Printer Filament Storage I found an inexpensive storage container for my 3D printing filament (8″ diameter spool). It’s a 2 gallon plastic paint bucket from Home Depot. It has a lid (extra cost) that seals nice and tight. Very little wasted...
by BrianV | Aug 26, 2020 | HobbyCNC Blog
Handy Measurement Jigs When I’ve got free time, I love to play around with 3D printing, my HobbyCNC DIY Router and electronics. There is that point in the design where the schematic (or drawing) needs to turn into a real, physical product, and, like most...
by BrianV | Jul 14, 2020 | HobbyCNC Blog
Anti-Backlash Improvement I developed a simple-yet-effective backlash preventer for my DIY CNC Router plans. The design uses a coupling nut with a flange welded on. This is fixed to the gantry. A spring is ‘pinched’ between this coupling nut and a simple square nut....
by BrianV | Jan 22, 2020 | HobbyCNC Blog
Arduino / GRBL First Test I’ve been planning for a while now to test the Arduino Uno and the GRBL CAM software with my HobbyCNC PRO board. I was certain it would interface, but I wasn’t keen on having to learn all the bits necessary to get it working....
by BrianV | Aug 21, 2019 | HobbyCNC Blog
Production Testing Assembled Boards I decided to offer assembled HobbyCNC PRO boards. As it turns out, not all of my customers are handy with a soldering iron, or they want their results quicker! So I build the boards, by hand, 10 at a time. Not a big deal. Testing...
