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| − | + | This page documents the process of building the CNC and is kept for historical reasons. You may want to se the [[CNC Howto]]. | |
| − | + | When: Many '''Saturdays''' noon - 3 PM or Anytime (Check the calendar or the Collexion-CNC list to see if we're meeting any particular Saturday before coming down!) | |
| − | + | Timeline: TBD. | |
| − | == | + | == Fundraising == |
| − | * | + | Donation marathon in progress on the mailing list. |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | Goal: $3000 | |
| + | |||
| + | * Jason: $200 (donated) | ||
| + | * Nick: $200 (donated) | ||
| + | * Dave: $400 (donated) | ||
| + | * Derek: $200 | ||
| + | * Aaron: $100 + $25 (donated) | ||
| + | * Dustin: $100 (donated) | ||
| + | * Edgar: $100 (donated) | ||
| + | * Ashley: $150 (donated) | ||
| + | * Noah: $200 (donated) | ||
| + | * Todd: $350 (donated) | ||
| + | * John G: $100 (donated) | ||
| + | * Lori: $100 (quarterly) (donated) | ||
| + | |||
| + | Nick's matching 10% after this point: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * James: $200 + 10% $(220) (donated) | ||
| + | * Mike D: $200 + 10% ($220) | ||
| + | * Mike A: $100 + 10% ($110) (donated) | ||
| + | * John M: $100 + 10% ($110) | ||
| + | * Kent: $100 + 10% ($110) | ||
| + | * Asian Steev: $200 + 10% ($220) (donated) | ||
| + | * John Y: $100 + 10% ($110) (donated) | ||
| + | * Steve (APBurner): $50 (donated) | ||
| + | * Janine: homemade cookies + 10% (cookie a splosion???) | ||
| + | |||
| + | Total pledges so far: $3050 and cookies. (11/18/2011 6:40 PM) | ||
| + | |||
| + | Total donations so far: $2675 (11/30/2011 10:46 AM PM) | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Goals == | ||
| + | * Provide Collexion members and the wider Lexington community with: | ||
| + | ** the means to create, modify, and share open-source designs for furniture, homewares, and other goods | ||
| + | ** the means to fabricate these goods | ||
| + | * Learn CNC the fun way -- from the ground up! | ||
| + | * Showcase the open-source software and hardware that will be used in this project | ||
| + | * Encourage the use of locally-produced building materials | ||
| + | * Localize the means of production for home goods | ||
| + | * Educate the community about the benefits of DIY and open source | ||
| + | * Reduce the amount of money that flows to corporations who are ignoring their duties to their customers and society at large | ||
| + | * World Peace | ||
| + | |||
| + | == The Machine == | ||
| + | We are building an example of Joe's 4x4 Hybrid CNC Router: | ||
| + | * http://www.joescnc.com/themachines-hybrid.php | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Discussion == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Active discussions happen at periodic in-person meetings at Collexion (check the [https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/embed?src=rijtvomsveu6pf9p6f48hh8f04@group.calendar.google.com Collexion Calendar] ) and at http://groups.google.com/group/collexion-cnc . Everyone is welcome to subscribe to that list. | ||
== Tools Used == | == Tools Used == | ||
* Drills (Jason has cordless to borrow) | * Drills (Jason has cordless to borrow) | ||
* Circular Saw (Jason has cordless to borrow) | * Circular Saw (Jason has cordless to borrow) | ||
| − | * metal cutting saw ( | + | * metal cutting saw (Collexion) |
| − | * a 5/16" tap (a device that threads the inside of a hole to enable a screw/bolt to fasten) ( | + | * table saw (Collexion) |
| + | * a 5/16" tap (a device that threads the inside of a hole to enable a screw/bolt to fasten) (hempy) | ||
* screwdriver(im sure we have plenty) | * screwdriver(im sure we have plenty) | ||
| + | * time on someone else's CNC Router to cut out gantry parts. (Or buy a kit) | ||
== To Do List == | == To Do List == | ||
| + | * Analyze Joe's plans (done - Oct? 2011) | ||
| + | * Develop shopping list (done) | ||
| + | * Source Parts (done) | ||
* Get Tools | * Get Tools | ||
* Get CNC Hardware | * Get CNC Hardware | ||
* Get Router | * Get Router | ||
| − | * | + | * Purchase materials |
| + | * Explore software options | ||
| + | * Dust collection. (Will serve entire shop (table saw, etc.), not just the router, right?) | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Suppliers == | ||
| + | * http://www.kelinginc.net -- Steppers, controllers, kits. | ||
| + | * http://www.homeshopcnc.com -- Steppers, controllers, kits. | ||
| + | * http://www.castcnc.com -- Eliminate MDF parts with an aluminum casting? | ||
| + | * http://www.dumpstercnc.com -- Anti-backlash nuts & accessories. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Other Designs == | ||
| + | Some other plans we considered. All are viable, and our selection of Joe's plans should NOT be taken to diminish any of these fine designs. | ||
| + | * Resource used for our build http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx | ||
| + | * The Book http://buildyourcnc.com/Book.aspx | ||
| + | * The Plans http://buildyourcnc.com/Documents/CNC%20Kit%201-1.pdf | ||
| + | * http://www.mechmate.com/ | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 23 February 2013
This page documents the process of building the CNC and is kept for historical reasons. You may want to se the CNC Howto.
When: Many Saturdays noon - 3 PM or Anytime (Check the calendar or the Collexion-CNC list to see if we're meeting any particular Saturday before coming down!)
Timeline: TBD.
Contents |
[edit] Fundraising
Donation marathon in progress on the mailing list.
Goal: $3000
- Jason: $200 (donated)
- Nick: $200 (donated)
- Dave: $400 (donated)
- Derek: $200
- Aaron: $100 + $25 (donated)
- Dustin: $100 (donated)
- Edgar: $100 (donated)
- Ashley: $150 (donated)
- Noah: $200 (donated)
- Todd: $350 (donated)
- John G: $100 (donated)
- Lori: $100 (quarterly) (donated)
Nick's matching 10% after this point:
- James: $200 + 10% $(220) (donated)
- Mike D: $200 + 10% ($220)
- Mike A: $100 + 10% ($110) (donated)
- John M: $100 + 10% ($110)
- Kent: $100 + 10% ($110)
- Asian Steev: $200 + 10% ($220) (donated)
- John Y: $100 + 10% ($110) (donated)
- Steve (APBurner): $50 (donated)
- Janine: homemade cookies + 10% (cookie a splosion???)
Total pledges so far: $3050 and cookies. (11/18/2011 6:40 PM)
Total donations so far: $2675 (11/30/2011 10:46 AM PM)
[edit] Goals
- Provide Collexion members and the wider Lexington community with:
- the means to create, modify, and share open-source designs for furniture, homewares, and other goods
- the means to fabricate these goods
- Learn CNC the fun way -- from the ground up!
- Showcase the open-source software and hardware that will be used in this project
- Encourage the use of locally-produced building materials
- Localize the means of production for home goods
- Educate the community about the benefits of DIY and open source
- Reduce the amount of money that flows to corporations who are ignoring their duties to their customers and society at large
- World Peace
[edit] The Machine
We are building an example of Joe's 4x4 Hybrid CNC Router:
[edit] Discussion
Active discussions happen at periodic in-person meetings at Collexion (check the Collexion Calendar ) and at http://groups.google.com/group/collexion-cnc . Everyone is welcome to subscribe to that list.
[edit] Tools Used
- Drills (Jason has cordless to borrow)
- Circular Saw (Jason has cordless to borrow)
- metal cutting saw (Collexion)
- table saw (Collexion)
- a 5/16" tap (a device that threads the inside of a hole to enable a screw/bolt to fasten) (hempy)
- screwdriver(im sure we have plenty)
- time on someone else's CNC Router to cut out gantry parts. (Or buy a kit)
[edit] To Do List
- Analyze Joe's plans (done - Oct? 2011)
- Develop shopping list (done)
- Source Parts (done)
- Get Tools
- Get CNC Hardware
- Get Router
- Purchase materials
- Explore software options
- Dust collection. (Will serve entire shop (table saw, etc.), not just the router, right?)
[edit] Suppliers
- http://www.kelinginc.net -- Steppers, controllers, kits.
- http://www.homeshopcnc.com -- Steppers, controllers, kits.
- http://www.castcnc.com -- Eliminate MDF parts with an aluminum casting?
- http://www.dumpstercnc.com -- Anti-backlash nuts & accessories.
[edit] Other Designs
Some other plans we considered. All are viable, and our selection of Joe's plans should NOT be taken to diminish any of these fine designs.
- Resource used for our build http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx
- The Book http://buildyourcnc.com/Book.aspx
- The Plans http://buildyourcnc.com/Documents/CNC%20Kit%201-1.pdf
- http://www.mechmate.com/
