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C-beam is just C shaped V-slot. [IMG][IMG]
You can mount an opposing pair on structural aluminum tubing, plywood framing, or whatever you want. No V-slot required. You can set your opposing...
Yes, each piece of OpenRail only provides one edge to ride on. You need two opposing edges.
Those must have been an extremely limited production run as I don't recall them even existing. @Mark Carew would probably be the only one who...
A good resource for sizing power supplies can be found here: http://www.cnc4everyone.com/electronics/power-supplies/
@JustinSB, you can get shipping direct from the manufacturer from within the UK on both the steppers Keith recommended. Nema 17 Bipolar 59Ncm...
Sorry, you are correct with there only being two bolts top and bottom on the X-carriage. (I've gotten too used to seeing the C-beam carriages...
I don't have time to go through all the screws right now but can offer information such that you can calculate them yourself. wheels - 11.0mm...
You might look into the Smoothieboard (6-axis config here) and/or PlanetCNC's 9-axis board. Having 6 axes and controlling them are two different...
Yes, the Workbee 1510 should be a good fit. If you're ready to get started, the OpenBuilds Part Store is having a free shipping weekend for US...
No doubt. How much so would be hard to quantify though. You could easily start with the stock 1510 and beef it up from there if you find you need...
Assuming you're going with the Workbee 1510, the store page includes a list of options as part of the add to cart process. (This is really a list...
That's because they are Chinese knock offs and not genuine OpenBuilds quality. If you go that route don't expect support from either them or from...
Sorry not an expert in that area. Maybe someone else will chime in. If not there's always the wiki. gnea/grbl
Not a problem, drop in any time. And please keep us updated on your progress.
From build description: "Is available in multiple sizes and colors" Colors? Is black C-beam becoming available in the US?
If I'm following what you're asking, you want to move 100 pounds out and back 1 meter in 10 seconds? Screw driven actuators would be wholly...
On its own, probably not. If that's all you can get though consider mounting it to the face of a larger, stiffer framework. Such a framework can...
Even if it does fit it will not likely wear well. The magic of the OpenBuilds V-slot is the beveled edges along the slot in the extrusion. This...