DIY CNC Machine - Electronics | Part 2/2

In this video, I show you how I built my DIY CNC machine. All moving parts of the DIY CNC router are running on ball bearings while the structural parts are made with natural materials, namely birch plywood and solid beech wood.

Parts used for the build: (Total materials cost ≈ 620 $)

Software used to run the machine:

Thanks for watching, leave a comment or question and see you for the next project!
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[BooTec]

Good luck with your builds and thanks for your comments and support!

[HighlineGuitars]

I like how you added the LED strips. One suggestion: I would put down a cover between the electronics and the spoil board. Wood chips and dust will fall through the holes in the spoil board directly onto your electronics creating a fire hazard.

[jelleeee]

Safety switches/devices should always be connected in normally closed configuration to ensure safety.

[Elcosmicstar]

As was mentioned by Jelle, using your switches as N/C would prevent damage to your motor, drivers or power supply in the event that the wire to your end stop switch is broken, in that way, the system would detect it and stop but in your configuration, if it is broken, the system motors would drive the axis into the end stop because a broken wire and a N/O switch are read as the same.

[jayhocke]

just a word of warning. Allow enough space in your flexible wire way (drag chain) so no compression of the cables occurr. Long term heating with the cable bundle can occurr and cause welding of the insulations to one another and even develop a short circuit between wires and cables. I have seen this several times in my 30 years as a cnc tech. Overall, nice build!

[davidmiller]

Well Done!!!! Very impressed. I have been looking for a DIY cnc router to build for several months now. This was by far the most comprehensive video series I have seen. It's clear, precise and informative. The sound is great and I can understand every word you say. I just want to thank you for putting this video series onto YouTube for us. I downloaded the plans. Great price! Thank you for that! I also subscribed to your channel. I look forward to more from you. Best regards, David Miller

[hbenparris]

I am so impressed with this tutorial that although I have purchased a plan to build my own CNC I have decided that this design is much nicer, and requires no machining. All the cutouts are simple. I will be patiently waiting for the plans or blueprints so I can start building my own machine. Great job.

[KBBAKTHA]

brilliant design and crisp clear instructions for each step. You made it look so simple, to motivate people to build their CNC

[Naturemannz]

Fantastic. I think this is the one i would like for my business. Love that the measurements are metric. Hi from New Zealand

[RustyAndrews]

I have watched a lot of CNC videos and this is by far the best quality video covering the electronics.

[tyutje]

This truly is a nice balanced machine dude! It's rare to see a good performing DIY CNC here on youtube.

[jsmythib]

You built a machine that can now replicate some of your extraordinary woodworking skills. The detail and precision is very impressive, great job.

[ryankoresh]

That is an absolutely beautiful machine. Thoughtfully designed, and perfectly executed. This is the exact machine i have been looking for plans for, thank you for building it!

[ianrice]

What an awesome pair of videos - well done on the CNC design and build, but also on the excellent video content, this is exactly what the internet should be used for. I imagine starting it on a job and going to make a sandwich and then coming back to the finished job must be very satisfying! One thing I really like about the design is that it looks like it would scale up or down. Really great job.

[miltond]

Hi I got the plans thanks real good I going to change the flat rails for the ones with the round bar the price is half I know I will have to modify the way they sopports but I am building this machine to help mi self some extra income I am retired and on a budget life anyway thank you for your videos and plans they are a jewel cheer mate

[allanchalmers]

Thank you for taking the time to provide such concise details. It is without doubt informative and helpful. I have learned quite a lot.

[walidfodha]

The project is perfect the video too... thank you

[jthowson]

I’m using your design in combination with another DYI build your wiring, and plans but with his rails setup thank you I also downloaded you plans even though I don’t understand mm so well but I’ll get it figured out

[QuinLeach]

Great CNC project - I bought the plans! I think the wiring diagram could be better, and recommending how to flash grbl onto the board would be good, but that is covered elsewhere.

[DEPHi]

A really beautiful build. There is just one little safety issue :) the connectors of the router are reversed, so you can easily touch a live wire!