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TRIPLE CNC MACHINE

by TheTNR

After a few weeks' break, we are back with a new With the new drawings that we designed as a plug-in,
project. In this video, we will try to make a simple cnc it will be quite simple to use cnc. All you have to do is
machine with you. “ A SIMPLE HOMEMADE TRIPLE remove the parts we share in the video description
MACHINE “. With this cnc machine you will be able from your 3d printer and provide the necessary
to do 3 different jobs. materials. Our design is quite simple. No
unnecessary material. No unnecessary wires.
-Engraving with Dremel, our design is quite simple. No unnecessary material.
No unnecessary wires. In our video, we tried to show
-Laser cutting how to do our cnc machine in the finest detail. We
went step by step.
-Drawing with pen

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Step 1: What We Need ?

Hi everyone,

If you have decided to build a CNC Machine, you are right place. But to build, you will need some equipments and
materials. So, ask is coming for you. What we need ?

We have divided the materials we need into 3 groups.

1 - Mechanical Parts

2 - 3D Printable Parts

3 - Electronic Parts

Lets see them...

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Step 2: Mechanical Parts

As you can see in pictures, we need some M3 , M4, M53 M8, M10
mechanical materials. And you can find detail list in
below = STEPPING MOTORS =

=GIJON TIJS= NEMA 17 * 3

M8 - 12 CM * 1 = RULMANS =

M8 - 42 CM * 2 LM8UU LINEAR BEARING * 12

M8 - 44 CM * 3 608ZZ BEARING * 3

M10 - 44 CM * 1 STEPPEE MOTOR COUPLER ENCODER * 2

=LINEAR SHAFTS= = SCREW & BOLT=

M8 - 50 CM * 4 M6 , M4, M3

M8 - 40 CM * 2 = WOODS =

M8 - 10 CM * 2 60 CM * 40 CM WOOD

= NUTS = 52 CM * 35 CM WOOD

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Step 3: 3D Printable Parts

we designed some 3d parts. They were drawn on solidworks. And printed with Prusa i3 3D Printer. We added on
last steps STL files for your printer. You can find them there.

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Step 4: Electronic Parts

And last materials are about electronic.

- Arduino Uno * 1

- Blue laser module laser engraving and cutting TTL module * 1

- V3 Engraver Shield 3D Printer CNC for arduino CNC Shield * 1

- A4988 motor driver * 3

- BDX53 * 1

- 100 OHM resistor * 1

- Fan

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Step 5: 3D ANIMATION TO BUILD

if you want to watch 3D animation you can click below video. Will start directly 3D animation time laps.

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Step 6: Let's Start Project

Firstly we will built first floor. We need some materials in pictures. We plug 3d wood parts on wood table. Put shaft
and tijs to hole on parts. You can see on pic "how?" or watch our video tutorials

timeline is 04:26

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Step 7: Header Holder

We designed a header. This header will hold 3 different head for Dremel, Laser and Pencil. What do you need ? in
pics. Quite simple design. How to built ? Check pics or video tutorial

time line is 11:15

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Step 8: Assembly Header Holder and First Floor

Time line : 14:02

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Step 9: Assembly Nema 17 Motor Stepper to Parts

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Step 10: Second Floor Assembling

And now we are building last floor. We are getting second wood and screws.

Time line is 17:13

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Step 11: Electronic Materials

As you can see in pics. We need again some equipments. Arduino Uno, CNC Shield, A4988, A switching circuit
and a fan. Now go to step...

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Step 12: Assemble Electronic Materials

We are using simple a circuit. No more wire, no complex. Will using A4988 motor driver for Nema 17. And added a
little circuit for switching for Z axis. You can watch our Part 2 video about Electronic Part.

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Step 13: And Let's Try

We have done our project. And now we will try a sample. And RESULTS....

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Step 14: FILES...

You will find necessary files for this TRIPLE CNC Cnc arduino box stl files for 3d printer -
MACHINE project on this step. You can find all files http://bit.ly/2VXyULA
below links for downloads.

Electronic Circuit - http://bit.ly/2vbjTu0

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STL Files for 3D Printers - http://bit.ly/2Gwtz8O ------------------

Xloader - http://bit.ly/2IMpCyC THANKS FOR PATIENCE - TO BETTER WORLD

Hex Files for Arduino - http://bit.ly/2UPKyvB -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LaserGRBL - http://bit.ly/2VfFakX

Great tutorial. I am printing parts. But I am more interested in CNC version. Is there tutorial how to
make it (especially electronics) and sofware .
you can buy on amazon or aliexpress

I really like your project.

Pls tell me the link from i can purchase things which are used in this project.
i really really love this project and want to try it. But i cannot find the code for drawing with pen .can
anyone clear me with the same.
like we control motors and everything by code,right?
where is it and how to use it.
please guys help me
thanks in advance
I love this project! Could you explain a little about what is going on in the switching circuit? Thanks!

Hi Steinzel, Because z axis is giving out just +5V. But we are using a +12 V laser. So we need 12
v for our laser. This switching circuit is giving for laser to 12 V ...
Thanks!

basically where can i buy the non 3d printed parts

Hello is a great project and really detailed explanation.

I would like to receive the floor plan of the lower floor.
Thank you

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Hi , What is power supply it required ? and where to connect power to mainboard?

Hello ,thank you for your great project and thank you for your simple explain. Please I need also
STL files for the pen holder.Best Regards.
hello I am committed to building this machine I bought all the parts and pieces, printed everything
but there is one thing that you forgot in your printing STL files there is no pen or pencil holder
available to print have searched everywhere not there please if you would send to me the STL files
for the pen holder h r l y r d r79 at yahoo.com thank you by the way love the machine can't wait to
get it done and working have a great day
Is $100 the cost for all new parts? If so, that's an amazing price...

Thank you very much.Your reply was very helpful.

M6 = 6mm
M4 = 18mm
M3 = 39mm?
no , just all m3 are 6, 18, 39

m6 and m4 are changing as your wood board thickness

tks! I did not find the holder pen stl, you can upload the file?

Hi NeversonL, I will upload ı guess ı missed...Thanks

That is a cute machine. I have been thinking about building a CNC router, but I don't work with
wood much any more. I did look for a blue laser and a quick search showed them ALL over $100.
We did build a 4'x9' (you guys without a flag on the moon will have to whip out a calculator to figure
out how big that is) CNC plasma cutter.
Hi CPUDOCTHE1.
Nice work. Thanks for waching us...
Hi, fantastic design. I have two notes to describe, HEX-file download for Arduino does not work.
Second note, you need description of pin-pin connections, the drawings
are not precise and I do not know how the laser is connected. Instead of a pin-pin description,
there can be an electric scheme.
You can install hex file with xloader program in arduino. You can watch the video.

Great Work and GREAT TUTORIAL. Thx

Hi figorra,
thanks you so much for great words...
Cute design, but you're going to see major issues with backlash with common dollar store
aluminum thread rod.
Great starter unit though if you're not into precision.

I re-read what I've written and I hope it doesn't come across as offensive. It's not meant to be. It's
just advice for those who might misunderstand and build this thinking they're going to get a device
with the precision of a high end unit. It's really a great ible for a home built hobby unit, or for small
home based jobs.

Thanks.
Hi tercero, thanks for your comment...

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