Sainsmart ProVER vs ProVER V2

Comparing the Prover V1 to the new Prover V2, showing differences and improvements on V2 over V1.

[jc-pjnh]

I have a 3018 pro cnc and bought to to learn the software. Best purchase ever. I use BobCad software to make my CAD drawings and the Candle for my CAM to run the cnc. My cnc is all solid aluminum frame with stops on all 3 axis. I highly recommend these machines to learn cnc programming and if used within the limits of the machine these units will last a very long time.

[briggsbughouses]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to post the differences between the two!

[cpowerdesign]

I got a really good deal on the Version 1 a few weeks ago. I bought the upgraded spindle motor, Y-axis extension kit and the extended bed kit. I've only cut a few things out with mine. When I installed the Y-axis kit I spaced out the lead screw and motor about 10mm and it allowed me to put a knob on the end of the Y-axis.

[GhostObsessed]

I need a cnc with about 4in up and down travel. Any suggestions?

[slk]

Thinking about getting one of these but, I would want to put the 300 watt spindle on it. Looked on Sainsmarts site but couldn't find this answer. Will the motor "mount" accept a 52mm diameter spindle. It looks like there is a sleeve on the stock motor that could make it to fit a 52mm diameter hole. Any chance you could measure the OD of that spacer to see if it is 52mm diameter? Would appreciate it. TIA

[burrefpv]

Mpg manual pulse generator.
Or handwheel, handcontrol etc.

[petepnut]

Very useful, thanks! Just a quick Q - does the V1 Laser fit the V2? SainSmart cannot answer that at present! Thanks again!

[youmbgtube]

Thanks for the review. I received the V1.3 for Christmas. Is it worth $80 more to get V2 instead? (I look at the table change to be a negative too.)

I want a laser head. You mentioned something about fixed vs manual focus. I'm new to this so could you elaborate on this? Can the newer laser be applied to V1.3? I also notice a 10w laser. Is this compatible with V2 and V1.3?

Also, does laser require air assist?

- Thanks

[strayblackcatsmeow]

V1 uses an 8 bit control board. V2 uses a 32 bit control board. Both use 8 bit grbl but the 32 can do more. Found this as mine is a year 2020 Master Jiang CNC 3018 MAX that has a first gen 1.1 grbl control board but I want an emergency stop. Still tossed between the improved 1.1 and the twice the price 32 bit board. I chose my CNC for the all aluminum build with built in 52mm spindle mount.

[winstonsmith]

Stupid move on their part for the bed. Seems like the original would be much more flexible and doesn't have the Z-axis issue.