CNC Routing Machine Kit Version 1.

This machine is an enhancement over version 1.2

including features for enhanced rigidity and accuracy.
As with the version 1.2, this is an expandable (modular)
CNC kit with a 2'x4' routing area. This is the rst ever
modular CNC machine. This CNC Router kit will have
the ability to be expanded from 2'x4' to 4'x8' (Routable
Area!) with the purchase of the expansion kit. Also
available is a standard 2'x4' routable area CNC kit but
with the new design. The router is not included and
international shipping will be based on the couriers
price. The electronics and motion kit include stepper
motors, driver electronics and power supply. The
ratings and voltages of the electronics may change
from those stated in the electronics combo. With this
CNC, you will be able to use one or two lead screws for
the x-axis. Therefore, you may need an extra motor and
driver. This added lead screw option will provide much
better accuracy at high velocities.

You will also notice a very important enhancement that

will allow a main table cutting surface to be connected
right to the I-beams for enhanced rigidity. This is
possible with the modi ed x-axis supports
perpendicular to the bearing supports. They don't
connect all the way down to the gantry bottom allowing
no obstruction to a table connected to the sides.

Other features that you will see in this machine will be

the dual rails on each side of the x-axis. That's a total of
16 points of contact ensuring very sturdy and steady
movements. At the expandable measurements of
which this machine will be capable, the dual rail and the
reinforcements coupled with the 1.3 enhancements will
be a great bene t and enhancement for rigidity
especially at the 4'x8' size. Other features include,
expandability and con gurability; shifting of the bit
center to enhance the routing area; better method of
securing the rail; and the wonderful smell of freshly cut
wood and lots of holes (have you seen so many
holes?!?).

Below are the options and prices. To purchase the

expandable up to 4'x8', you rst must purchase the 2'x4'
base unit.

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 Lead screws are sold separately as there are many
variations. For high mechanical precision, 1/2"-10
ACME single start would be a good selection. For a
balance of precision and speed at 100-150 IPM, choose
1/2"-8 2 start lead screws that provide 4 turns per linear
inch. To get the highest velocity, I would recommend
1/2"-10 5 start lead screws that provide 2 turns per
linear inch of movement. These option include wear
compensating nuts and two clamps per axis.

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Demonstration of the Ver. 1.2 CNC Kit

This Machine was depreciated for the Version 2.0 blacktoe.

The movie below simply shows what a CNC machine does for curious viewers. It does not exhibit the
version 1.3 kit.

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Update: Here are the CAM (.nc) les for the CNC router kit model seen on this page. There are a total
of ve boards. Each board measures 2'x4' with a 1" clear border to maintain structure while routing.
The origin for these layouts is positioned at the lower left corner. The z-axis is positioned where the tip
of the end mill meets the surface of the material to enable easy cutting with a at end 1/4" end mill
(upcut 2 ute), the depth per pass is set at .17". Click on each of the board images to download the
respective .nc le.

Feedback from Purchasers:

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In this section, I will list feedback and user's experience with this kit.

Since his full name is in his blog, you won't need to

guess his last name. Andy writes about this CNC in his
blog. He did a ne job assembling his CNC machine,
and he gratously explains a little about CNC machines
and robots, in an amusing comparison/contrast. Check
out his beautiful weblog at: blog.andymcelfresh.com.

I envy his photographic abilities!

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CNC Router Kit Version 2.0: blackToe CNC Router Kit Version 2.2:Blacktoe 4'x8'

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