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Y Axis is up and moving
05/20/2015 at 17:46 • 0 commentsAfter several months in mothballs I am finally getting back to work on the router. We are currently testing the Y Axis. Below is a video of the gantry moving and a closeup of the encoder and motor.
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And we are vertical
09/30/2014 at 01:09 • 0 commentsA ton has happened since our last update. The router is now standing vertical. Everything has been tested without computer control. We are currently wiring the machine and hoping to start cnc testing shortly.
The router took a short trip from our warehouse in worcester to the big apple for NYC makerfaire. Thanks to all you makers for asking tons of questions and throwing out amazing ideas on how to make our open source router even better.
Idler sprocket on the Y axis
Motor mount on the Y axis
Gantry chain connection on the Y axis.
Initial control systems wiring/testing
Upgraded X and Z gantry.
A little vertical rib encouragement.
Vertical Router showing X, Y, and Z axis
Y axis rail mounting
Back of the Vertical Router
Front of the Vertical router
Packed up and ready for a trip to NYC Makerfaire.
Makerfaire tent.
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Gantry Assembled.
07/14/2014 at 00:13 • 0 commentsThe Gantry is completely assembled. There are a couple small adjustments to be made but all axes are able to move. We have begun work mounting the motors and chain. Once this is completed we will begin testing kinematics without load. Stay tuned for the upcoming video of its first move.
Gantry attached to the rails
Length of the Gantry
The Gantry attached to the bed
Closeup of the X and Z axis. -
Better late than never
06/29/2014 at 19:15 • 0 commentsThe work on this machine has been progressing over the last couple months. At this time the bed is completed and we have begun construction of the gantry. We are hoping to begin testing of milling by July's end. Here are some pictures of the machine as it currently stands.
Work being done on the gantry spacers
A little mill encouragment
Parts of the bed and under support structure being cut.
The Beginnings of a gantry
The Bed.