Author: tw2ka

CNC Milling Machine

DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling machine Part 3: Electronics & control software

tw2ka

February 25, 2023



Part 3 of DIY milling machine. X-Y table is functional, Z-axis on the way. This video is about configuring the machine and setting up the limit switches and motors.

Mach4 and PoKeys57CNC guide:

https://www.poscope.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/Pokeys/LibrariesAndPlugins/Mach4%20and%20PoKeys57CNC%20-%20step%20by%20step%20guide.pdf

Mach4 manual:

https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Mach4%20Operation%20Manual.pdf

Intro song:
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Music: Arp Bounce – Geographer
Support by RFM – NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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Part 3 of DIY milling machine. X-Y table is functional, Z-axis on the way. This video is about configuring the machine and setting up the limit switches and motors. Mach4 and PoKeys57CNC guide: https://www.poscope.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/Pokeys/LibrariesAndPlugins/Mach4%20and%20PoKeys57CNC%20-%20step%20by%20step%20guide.pdf Mach4 manual: https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Mach4%20Operation%20Manual.pdf Intro song: :::::::::::::::::::: Music: Arp Bounce – Geographer Support by RFM – NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM :::::::::::::::::::: source

CNC Milling Machine

DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling machine Part 1: Introduction

tw2ka

January 3, 2023



Introduction to my latest project: 3-Axis cnc milling machine. The frame and the mechanics of the machine are close to being finished. In the near future I’m going to add all the necessary bits and pieces to get the machine running and closer to creating parts. Stay tuned for the upcoming parts!

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Introduction to my latest project: 3-Axis cnc milling machine. The frame and the mechanics of the machine are close to being finished. In the near future I’m going to add all the necessary bits and pieces to get the machine running and closer to creating parts. Stay tuned for the upcoming parts! source

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DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling machine Part 5: Up And Running

tw2ka

December 14, 2022



The long overdue video of the completed CNC Mill is finally here! Some last minute changes have been made and a lot of peripherals have been added to the mill. The project is finally in a state where I can fully focus on actually machining parts with the mill.

Intro music by longzijun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l85Du09-hXA

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The long overdue video of the completed CNC Mill is finally here! Some last minute changes have been made and a lot of peripherals have been added to the mill. The project is finally in a state where I can fully focus on actually machining parts with the mill. Intro music by longzijun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l85Du09-hXA source

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DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling machine Part 2: I may have rebuilt the base…

tw2ka

November 21, 2022



The bottom frame of the cnc has been rebuilt. This was due to some errors in the machined surfaces that led to problems when assembling the machine. I figured it would be easier to remake the Y-axis and the X-axis frames than trying to fix the old ones. I now had access to better manufacturing methods and tools that allowed me to make a better product. This extra step will hopefully save me from a lot of headache later!

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The bottom frame of the cnc has been rebuilt. This was due to some errors in the machined surfaces that led to problems when assembling the machine. I figured it would be easier to remake the Y-axis and the X-axis frames than trying to fix the old ones. I now had access to better manufacturing methods and tools that allowed