Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)First off, the instructions for putting this together are online and it has a lot of pictures and a few videos. There are no printed instructions in the box, but I didn't mind this because the online stuff is very good at showing all the steps. It's just something I thought some people might want to know up front.
This kit comes with all of the mechanical parts and 3 stepper motors. It does not come with any cutting/carving tool or driver/controller boards for the steppers. Zen Toolworks sells a very nice spindle motor and bracket kit separately for $69.99 Spindle Motor for Zen Toolworks CNC Machine Kit, with Tool Holders. I have that kit and in my opinion it's a perfect fit for this machine. Stepper motor driver boards are available from a number of places, or you can build your own from instruction available online also.
I was able to put this machine together in about 4 hours. You only need basic hand tools and a small vice (for pressing the bearings into place). It's very sturdy and the motion is precise.
Also, Zen Toolworks support via emails is quick, and online in the google group everyone is very helpful.
Click Here to see more reviews about: Zen Toolworks CNC Carving Machine DIY Kit 12x12
NOT INCLUDED: This is just the CNC machine with motors. You will need a 3 Axis Stepper Motor Driver to manage each motor, a spindle/cutter(a Dremel would work) and a DC power supply for the driver. You will also need a computer with a standard printer port and CNC software. You will also need a way to mount and secure the spindle tightly to the Z-axis plage on the machine. We offer a Spindle Kit complete with a mounting frame for this machine. We also offer a 3 Axis Stepper Motor Driver that we use with our CNC system.
You can see some video demos of this machine in action. Just go to youtube and search for "Zen Toolworks CNC"
You are looking at a DIY kit of a CNC carving machine. Now you can build your very own CNC carving machine to do relief carving, letter cutting, inlay and all other interesting features to enhance your woodworking, PCB or other projects.
The body of the machine is constructed with high density PVC boards. Steel guid rod, linear bearing and stainless steel lead screws are used to construct the moving parts. The anti-backlash brass nut design will virtually eliminate all backlashes. New Nema 23 motors(2 phases, 1.3A, 3.6V, 6 leads) for all three axis are also included. The install is very easy, if you have a bench vise and a power screw driver, that will really help. Install instruction CD is included in the package. Assembling the CNC is very fun and only takes around 3-4 hours to complete. You will be amazed by what can be achieved by this machine. Finally, you can build and own your very own CNC machine for a price that's within your budget!
When you purchase, you will be invited to join our member-only discussion forum. This is a good place to get support and learn from other CNC users and share your own knowledge.
Click here for more information about Zen Toolworks CNC Carving Machine DIY Kit 12x12
0 comments:
Post a Comment