Summary of Arduino based Milling Machine
This project is an Arduino-based Milling Machine model built using FischerTechnik, a modular construction system similar to LEGO. It was created by four Mechanical Engineering students at Delft University of Technology as part of their Mechatronics course in their second year. The project demonstrates the application of Arduino in controlling a milling machine, showcasing practical mechatronics skills. A video accompanies the project, illustrating the machine’s operation and related discussions.
Parts used in the Arduino based Milling Machine:
- Arduino microcontroller
- FischerTechnik building blocks
- Stepper motors
- Motor drivers
- Power supply
- Mechanical frame components
- Sensors (limit switches/position sensors)
- Wiring and connectors
This is a working model of an Arduino based Milling Machine created using FischerTechnik. For those of you who are unaware of FischerTechnik, it is similar to the LEGOTM Building Blocks.
A group of four Mechanical Engineering students at the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) created this project as part of their Mechatronics class in their Second year of Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) Program.
We had a little chat with Laurens. Here is the excerpt:
When did you first hear about Arduino, and when did you first start using it?
How did you end up making a Milling Machine/ 3D Printer for your project?
Here is a video showing the working of this machine. [And the Vacuum Cleaner Laurens is talking about]:
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