Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

ooznest OX CNC Machine

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Ryan Lock, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. NLucier

    NLucier New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    11
    After 6 months of talking myself into it, and strangely enough the wife actually telling me to "Just do it!" (she's seen what can be done and wants to make stuff herself).....order placed for an Ooznest Ox. Now to count the days for it to arrive at my doorstep in the colonies....
     
    GrayUK likes this.
  2. GrayUK

    GrayUK Openbuilds Team Elder
    Staff Member Moderator Builder

    Joined:
    May 5, 2014
    Messages:
    1,668
    Likes Received:
    627
    Well done NLucier! :thumbsup:
    You are truly welcome to the world of CNC.
    You've picked a great place to start.
    You know we are all here to help and give advice. :D
    Keep us up to date as your build progresses.
    Gray
     
  3. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
    After weeks of researching all the available hobbyist CNC's on the market i've made up my mind and ordered the Ooznest OX full kit today! I'm very excited, and so is my 9 year old son, who loves the idea of a CNC machine and kept asking me when we are getting one :)
    There's 2 weeks lead time for the kit at the moment, so this should give me enough time to get all the extra bits that i need.
    I have not ordered the router mount kit as i am not sure which spindle/router to get.
    I like the idea of having a spindle controlled by software via G-Code. I am planning to mill aluminium, so I have found this
    CNC 750W Brushless DC Motor Driver+400W Spindle Motor Kit For Engraving Machine, which I hope will be enough for that. I am not sure what else i will need to connect it to the xPro controller. I am a newbie in the CNC space, so any advice is appreciated.
     
  4. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    @NLucier Thanks for ordering with us, we will get it to you (And wife) as quick as possible.

    @Muxa Good to hear you chose us. The only issue we find with them spindles is the RPM range, you are limited to 12000rpm, when cutting aluminium we run ours at around 18000rpm. I think controlling the spindle via g-code isn't as important as you may think, most times you just set it at the beginning and don't change it.
     
  5. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
  6. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    Regarding mounting it, i think you may need an adaptor plate, unless you don't mind having it offer centre of the Z-Axis extrusion. On the OX, you have 3 slots at 20mm spacing to mount to, the holes on the that mount will line up either side of the centre slot, which is a bummer.
     
  7. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
    Just got an email notification that my order has been shipped! Woohoo! Thanks, @Ryan Lock, for sending it sooner than expected!

    As for the router I might go for Makita RC0700C (which has 10000-30000 rpm speed). It has a 65mm diameter. Do you sell any mounts for those?

    Also I found on connecting xPro that "when using a non-ATX PSU, Over-Volt and Over-Current protection is recommended". I suspect the PSU that's shipped with the kit is non-ATX?
     
  8. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    No problem :thumbsup:

    We only stock a mount for a 71mm. But if you have access to a 3D Printer, there is an adaptor on the resources section on this site.

    Yes the PSU is no ATX. I know mike has improved the xPro design to counter this, and we sell good quality PSU's with our kit, so you should be ok.
     
  9. NLucier

    NLucier New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    11
    I received shipment of 2 of the 3 packages that UPS said I should be expecting containing my Ooznest Ox 1500x1500 (1 is the long V-Slot, the other is Mechanical and Electrical plus the extra things I added to the order). To steal my daughter's current favorite phrase, "OMG!" Even though I am still expecting 1 more box (3 of 3 ... what is packed in that one?), I had to open what I had and ogle. The packaging is absolutely amazing. Everything is very clearly labeled as to what each smaller box contains and when you open them, you see just how much Ooznest cares about making the customer experience the best it can be. I had no clue there were going to be 3D printed parts to help make the machine pretty (somewhere above here was mention of the Power Supply stuff, but I didn't really understand what that was going to include). The printed and bound assembly manuals are a great touch.

    So looking forward to putting this thing together and making chips.

    EDIT: After opening the V-Slot package that arrived and comparing to the item description on the web site, I figured out that the 3rd package has to contain at least the V-Slot for the spoiler board supports and 20x40 for the X-Axis controller support. Hopefully UPS has good news for me when I wake up in the morning.
     
    #339 NLucier, Oct 5, 2016
    Last edited: Oct 5, 2016
    GrayUK likes this.
  10. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    @NLucier Hopefully you receive the other one soon, one contains all the 20x80 extrusions, and the other has the rest. Thanks for the kind words with the packaging, good labelling makes the build a lot easier. Let me know if you have any issues.

    Ryan
     
    GrayUK likes this.
  11. NLucier

    NLucier New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    11
    The last package arrived this evening (apparently it was separated when the shipment was held for agency clearing in UPS's Louisville, Kentucky center and sent this morning). Now to try to carve some time out for assembly, although that might have to wait for a few weekends. Have some FIRST FRC Robotics competitions to officiate the next couple of weekends now. But at least it is in the house now!
     
  12. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
    I've received the package yesterday! (it took a few days to clear customs)
    I've started assembling the OX the same day, with my son helping me find parst. Everything was clearly marked and instructions are really easy to follow. I was impressed with the quality of the printed manual, and overall packaging.
    Can't wait to continue the assembly tonight!
     
    GrayUK likes this.
  13. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
    On the third day build is complete. Everything works as it should!
    The build went smoothly, except for a couple of hick ups on my part: i only attached one board support, so had to remove some parts. Not a major, but I would suggest adding a reminder in the instruction 2.6.6 to insert additional tee-nuts for the other supports.
    Having a few spare drop-in-tee-nuts was quite handy, as I forgot about a coupe of tee-nuts during assembly.
    Also found a small error in the manual point 2.6.5 A: it talks about a 10mm bolt, however in the part list it references 8mm bolt.
    Otherwise the instructions are superb!

    Next thing is to tidy up the cables, add waste board and mount the spindle. Also planning to add limits.

    Can't wait to do my first CNC project on my OX!
     
    GrayUK likes this.
  14. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    @Muxa Great! thanks for the feedback, we will incorporate it on our next print run of the manuals :duh:
     
  15. Muxa

    Muxa New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    12
    Got around to installing a spoil-board and realised i need some drop-in tee nuts and screws, so have to source some more. Perhaps an option can be added to the Full Kit to choose a set of nuts and bolts for the spoil-board with 1, 2 or 3 supports?
     
    oni and GrayUK like this.
  16. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    @Muxa Good point, we over looked that, will see what we can come up with.
     
  17. OldDogSleeping

    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    11
    It's been almost a year since I got my Ooznest OX, so I thought I post an update and go through some of the mods I've made over the year.

    The machine has been great, the only mechanical issue I've experienced has been the grub screws coming loose on one of the motor pulleys.

    [​IMG]

    The first mod is the lowered spoil board; I achieved this by moving the support rails out the side as far as they would go, and dropping the board onto a timber frame sat between the original aluminum supports.
    [​IMG]
    This has given me plenty of space for the sheet materials I generally cut, but If I need more I can easily swap out the wooden frame for a shorter one.

    Ive added limit switches, at both ends of the X&Y
    [​IMG]

    but only the top of the Z

    [​IMG]

    I use them for homing, and while they work fine as hard limit switches, I prefer to use the GRBL soft limits.

    In the early days dust was a real problem. The downdraft from my katsu router ( clone of makita rt0700 ) didn't help. So I made a mount with integrated baffle & dust shoe.

    [​IMG]

    It's pretty good now, and seems to keep the dust contained even without a vacuum attached.

    You can also see the speed sensor for my PID router speed control. I was having real problems cutting acylic without melting, and traced it down to spindle speed. The routers claimed 10000-30000rpm, turned out to be 18000-36000rpm in reality. So I set about making an external PID speed control (now this was real learning experience!), that allows me to control the speed from 3000-36000 reasonably well.
    [​IMG]

    I started out with an Arduino Uno and CNC shield, but as part of my aim in building the machine was to learn about motor control electronics. I soon had a more elaborate controller.

    [​IMG]

    Three Boost DRV8711 modules configured via an Arduino, and a separate Arduino for GRBL + bluetooth interface. I love the huge amount of tuning/configuration options these modules offer, but I'm not sure I'd recommended them to someone who just wants their CNC machine to work.

    Overall it's been a great experience building, tuning and using the machine over the year.
     
    oni, Mark Carew and GrayUK like this.
  18. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    Thanks for the update, good to see how our machines evolve!
     
  19. minifly3

    minifly3 New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2016
    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    1
    is there a canada distributor? could only find UK.
     
  20. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    Hi,

    Sorry we only ship from the UK. If you let me know the size you want and can quote a price to ship to you.

    Best Regards

    Ryan Lock
     
  21. Conehead

    Conehead New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2016
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    5
    Ordered my 1000 x 1000 OX CNC 5 days ago :)
    Can't wait to get it.
    Still need to figure out which spindle I should take.
    But I need to use the CNC in my apartment / sleeping room, so I need to be it as quiet as possible and reduce the dust.
    Think I will have to build an enclosure around it and use a water cooled 1.5 kw spindle.
    I was not able to find any details about the max height of the machine? Can anyone help here? Thank you!
     
    Ryan Lock likes this.
  22. michael nilsson

    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2016
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    7
    Hi guys. Im trying to make some Fairly exact 20mm circles and this is what i get with the ooznest. Im using a 1/4 2 flute straight cutter with standard bottom cutters for plunging.

    And i thing that these look rather like rubbish. Any tips as to how i can improve these? I notice when running the machine slow the whole machine Vibrated heavily.

    [​IMG]
    750mm/min 2mm depth per pass

    [​IMG]
    300mm/min 1mm depth per pass

    [​IMG]
    1200mm/min 1mm depth per pass
     

    Attached Files:

  23. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    Hi,

    The first one looks like something could be slipping. For the Vibration, you could try switching the xPro into fast decay mode, this does make the machine run smoother at slower speeds. To do this, on the back of the board, under the serial sticker, there is 4 solder jumpers. Once these are jumpered, try it out then.

    Best Regards

    Ryan Lock
     
    Mark Carew likes this.
  24. michael nilsson

    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2016
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    7
    Ahh ok :) Will try that.
     
  25. Ryan Lock

    Ryan Lock Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2014
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    293
    @Conehead Thanks for ordering.

    On the product page of our kit, there is a tab named Z Height explained. That should answer your question.

    Ryan
     
  26. Conehead

    Conehead New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2016
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    5
    Thank you for your reply.
    But I can only see "Z Travel Explained" and it says it has a total travel of around 70 mm.
    I am looking for the overall height of the machine.
    Which height does my enclosure require, so I can put the whole machine in it and it can still fully operate.
    Probably the total height is more than 7cm?
     
  27. Inaudable

    Inaudable New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2016
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    I would think that a 1.5kw spindle would be too heavy for the ooznest? I thought I read somewhere that the max would be an 800w spindle weight wise, unless you are going to do some mods to strengthen?
    I ended up going with a 500w air cooled, thought that would be good to learn the machine on, then upgrade to 800w at a later time if I thought necessary.
     
  28. Conehead

    Conehead New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2016
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    5
    Thats a good info to know.
    Does the 500w air cooled enough power to cut thin aluminium?
    Mainly I would like to cut wood.
    And may I ask how loud your spindle is?
     
  29. michael nilsson

    Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2016
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    7
    [​IMG]

    First try after soldering the jumpers on the back of the cncxprov2. Big difference. Thanks Ryan.
     
  30. Inaudable

    Inaudable New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2016
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    I haven't actual recieved it yet, just ordered the ooznest last week and spindle a few days ago. Can let you know when it arrives ☺
    But as far as noise goes I was wanting something quiet too. From my research the spindle by itself does not make much noise, till it's cutting. And from what other people have said, most of the time the vacuum cleaner is the noisiest thing.
    In any case I eventually build some sort of noise damping box around both the CNC and vacuum. Keep the neighbours happy
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice