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GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-11T23:03:44Z

Lennywayne: /* QA Plate Specs used */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.
Have a look at this type of chain: [http://www.ramseychain.com/prod_sc.asp] Here is a link to a pdf file with more info: [http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/c/ca/OSE_Backhoe_Chain_Drive_Info_Web_pt_english_english.pdf]

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

=Progress Reports=
I have the majority of the OSE-Backhoe design done in 3D. I'm going back now to each part and putting the 2D drawings together with dimensions. The one major hang up is the Left and Right Chains and Hydraulics to operate them. But this should be solved relatively soon.
I'm talking with Ramsey the chain mfg. about the application of their product and the version I'm looking at should be good for 90,000 lbs. All ways build in some safety margin!
Lennywayne

=QA Plate Specs used=
Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae_j2513.pdf
[[http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/b/b1/Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae_j2513.pdf]]
I found this .pdf file at tractorbynet.com the link is here: [[http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/112570-skid-steer-quick-attach-plate.html]] Thanks to "GIJoe" for posting it!!!

=Video=

<html><iframe width="400" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//Hqq1mDxPWMM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

=Review=
Review video plus extensive commentary on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Palgz7_IUuU -

<html><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//Palgz7_IUuU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

==Solutions==

a 4x4 utilization idea [[https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwxMMqGvwTM-dDhKYkxJZzl1RWM sketchup file]]

[[Image:4x4backhoe.png|400px]]

[[Category:GrabCAD]]
==Other==

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-11T22:58:35Z

Lennywayne:

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.
Have a look at this type of chain: [http://www.ramseychain.com/prod_sc.asp] Here is a link to a pdf file with more info: [http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/c/ca/OSE_Backhoe_Chain_Drive_Info_Web_pt_english_english.pdf]

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

=Progress Reports=
I have the majority of the OSE-Backhoe design done in 3D. I'm going back now to each part and putting the 2D drawings together with dimensions. The one major hang up is the Left and Right Chains and Hydraulics to operate them. But this should be solved relatively soon.
I'm talking with Ramsey the chain mfg. about the application of their product and the version I'm looking at should be good for 90,000 lbs. All ways build in some safety margin!
Lennywayne

=QA Plate Specs used=
Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae_j2513.pdf
[[http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/b/b1/Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae_j2513.pdf]]

=Video=

<html><iframe width="400" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//Hqq1mDxPWMM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

=Review=
Review video plus extensive commentary on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Palgz7_IUuU -

<html><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//Palgz7_IUuU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

==Solutions==

a 4x4 utilization idea [[https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwxMMqGvwTM-dDhKYkxJZzl1RWM sketchup file]]

[[Image:4x4backhoe.png|400px]]

[[Category:GrabCAD]]
==Other==

File:Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae j2513.pdf

2012-09-11T22:56:14Z

Lennywayne: uploaded a new version of "File:Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae j2513.pdf": I found this .pdf file here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/112570-skid-steer-quick-attach-plate.html Thanks to "GIJoe" for posting i

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-08T21:56:19Z

Lennywayne: /* Progress Reports */

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-08T21:52:03Z

Lennywayne: /* Progress Reports */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.
Have a look at this type of chain: [http://www.ramseychain.com/prod_sc.asp] Here is a link to a pdf file with more info: [http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/c/ca/OSE_Backhoe_Chain_Drive_Info_Web_pt_english_english.pdf]

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

=Progress Reports=
I have the majority of the OSE-Backhoe design done in 3D. I'm going back now to each part and putting the 2D drawings together with dimensions. The one major hang up is the Left and Right Chains and Hydraulics to operate them. But this should be solved relatively soon.
I'm talking with Ramsey the chain mfg. about the application of their product and the version I'm looking at should be good for 90,000 lbs. All ways build in some safety margin!
Lennywayne

I've come up with a QA base that is some what of a skeleton. Tubes and whatever you want to add to it should be no problem. It's based on the Universal-attachment-mount-specification-sae_j2513.pdf file at the top of this page.

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-08T19:47:38Z

Lennywayne: /* Progress Reports */

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-08T19:47:05Z

Lennywayne: /* Progress Reports */

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-08T19:35:45Z

Lennywayne:

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-07T18:27:06Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

File:OSE Backhoe Chain Drive Info Web pt english english.pdf

2012-09-07T18:24:33Z

Lennywayne: Info on the Chain to drive the boom on the OSE Backhoe Project.

Info on the Chain to drive the boom on the OSE Backhoe Project.

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-07T17:57:02Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.
Have a look at this type of chain: [http://www.ramseychain.com/prod_sc.asp]

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-07T17:44:16Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.
Have a look at this type of chain: [http://www.accentbearing.com/power%20transmission%20products/chains%20sprockets%20gears/ramsey-chain.htm]

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-06T19:07:29Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! About 317Lbs. It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-06T19:02:47Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

Based on backhoe results from GrabCAD - http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-backhoe

[[Image:gcbackhoe.png|400px]]

=Modifications for Fabrication=

'''Main item: resesign for 'stock steel erector-set, Lego-set-like design while retaining performance and ease of use. Allow for replacement of boom/stick elements with longer or shorter versions.'''

*Need to work out specifics of rotation mechanism
*Simplify boom and stick for use of standard stock steel like the LifeTrac frame - 4x4x1/4 or x 3/8 tubing
*Design quick attach buckets
*Design for disassembly whenever possible
*Retain design for quick attach (QA) plate with seat.
*Will need to acknowledge tractor steering from the seat - such as additional wheel control valve for LifeTrac wheeels.
*Will need to acknowledge migration to Bobcat standard quick attach plate, with universal ''breadboard quick attach plate'' for rapid prototyping of attachments - there is insufficient flexibility in QA attachment with Bobcat standard alone

=Questions from Lenny-Wayne Patterson=

#Do you want me to deal with any part of the "Universal-Attachment-Mount" I have some ideas.
*Yes! We would like to go from LifeTrac standard to Bobcat standard quick attach plate.
#Is there any way to get the files of the LifeTrec Backhoe and Tractor in different formats? Like .STEP or .STL I joined the "GrabCAD" group but I could not open any of the files that were offered.
*Please ask somebody to do that conversion - can Parker do that for you?
#I didn't notice any mention of Quick Disconnects for the Hydraulics. I'm assuming the Backhoe will feed from the Tractor?
*Yes, all should be quick connect. Even on the backhoe itself, since we are going hypermodular. Since driver is on quick attach, will also need to add wheel/loader control for access by operator when he's not in the cab.
#I believe the rotating mechanism on the Backhoe is ingenious but would be better served with a single cyl that is double acting, double ended rod, with center piston. i.e. where the body moves side to side and the multi-chain is attached to each end of the body.
*Sure, details need to be worked out.
#Will the Cylinders be off the shelf parts or will we be designing them as well. I was thinking a cut down Drive Shaft could serve as the body and the End Plates and Piston would have to be machined from Aircraft quality Aluminum. Just thinking outside the box. But from a safety standpoint off the shelf would be best.
*Off shelf, until we recruit a Master Prototyper to fabricate these in house.
#I have some concerns about the Tractors Lifting arms "rear pivoting point"! They are way to high on the tractor it would tend to top heavy and may even flip. And as it is drawn it seems like you a barely loading the lifting Cyls.
*Right. Limit is 2500 lb right now before back comes off the ground. May want to shorten height of frame.
#To deal with the steering of the tractor from the backhoe seat I will have to see more details of the tractor. I know that's my problem, right? hehe But do you steer the tractor with hydraulics? Sort of like a tank, right stick controls right wheels and same for the left?
*Yes.

=Questions - Round 2=
I have few more questions I need to ask.Thanks in advance!! LennyWayne

1. What valves are you going to use and do you think the MFG. will have CAD drawings of them?
That way I can do the plumbing in the drawing as well as the mounting of the valves.

2. I also need to know what MFG you plan on using for the Cylinders so I can see about CAD drawings for them as well.

3. I plan on adding control for steering and raising the lift. Do you also want to control the tilt from the bucket seat?

4. What is the max PSI planed for the Hydraulics 3500? It will help me decide on what metal tubing to use on the booms.

5. The seat, Swivel or fixed? Something off a riding lawnmower?

6. The type of chain will have to be changed in order to simplify the teeth on the rotation drum.
Instead of teeth of a sprocket it needs to be more like a timing chain that runs on a gear.

7. On the QA section of the Backhoe is very thick as originally drawn. That is going to be a very heavy piece of steel! It is 1.24" thick and 44" wide and 20.25" tall. Is that going to be hard to find or to expensive to purchase?

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-06T17:01:54Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

GrabCAD Backhoe Redesign for Fabrication

2012-09-05T19:23:33Z

Lennywayne: /* Questions - Round 2 */

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-30T02:04:16Z

Lennywayne: /* Overview */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers, scanners, and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also be considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]
* [[ Table Top: Qty. 1 piece of 1'x2'x1/4" Aluminum Plate]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-30T02:02:16Z

Lennywayne: /* Metal Pieces */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also be considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]
* [[ Table Top: Qty. 1 piece of 1'x2'x1/4" Aluminum Plate]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:18:57Z

Lennywayne: /* Overview */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also be considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:17:14Z

Lennywayne: /* Introduction */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:09:06Z

Lennywayne: /* Software */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:08:04Z

Lennywayne: /* Software */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/ The link to download LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:07:09Z

Lennywayne: /* Software */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/ Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/The link to download LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T17:01:22Z

Lennywayne: /* Software */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/The link to download LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:57:48Z

Lennywayne: /* Software */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[ http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/?language=en/Link to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/The link to download LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:56:39Z

Lennywayne:

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Software ==
* Eagle PCB Designing software:
[[ http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/?language=enLink to download Eagle PCB Layout editor]]

* LinuxCNC The CNC part to operate the CNC-Router
[[http://www.linuxcnc.org/The link to download LinuxCNC]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:43:06Z

Lennywayne: /* Introduction */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

[[File:Parts_Created_by_Router_1Casting.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

File:Parts Created by Router 1Casting.JPG

2012-08-29T16:37:21Z

Lennywayne: Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part.

Parts Created by the CNC-Router, Blue parts are for the Router it's self, the Pink Part is a Transmission Case for a R/C Rock-Crawler Truck, and the Rectangle is a Completed Cast Aluminum Part.

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:12:04Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|500px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:11:40Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|50px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:10:10Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:/w/images/6/68/CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|50px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:07:36Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:opensourceecology.org/w/images/6/68/CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG|thumb|50px|center|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T16:01:04Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:opensourceecology.org/w/images/6/68/CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG |thumb|right|50px|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T15:58:26Z

Lennywayne: /* CNC Router */

== CNC Router ==
[[File:opensourceecology.org/w/images/6/68/CNC-Router_w_PowerDriver_Cube.JPG |thumb|CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis]]

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

File:CNC-Router w PowerDriver Cube.JPG

2012-08-29T15:51:13Z

Lennywayne: CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis

CNC-Router with Power Supply and Driver Boards in Cube up to 4-Axis

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:23:25Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills. All files are linked on the Linistepper web page.
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:19:08Z

Lennywayne: /* Metal Pieces */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar 4" long]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

__NOTOC__

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:17:01Z

Lennywayne: /* Metal Pieces */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[Y-Z Trolly Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:15:30Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:13:58Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires
* The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis
* The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]][[Link to Linistepper motor drivers]]
* However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills
* Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:11:31Z

Lennywayne: /* Overview */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
* Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike
* It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts
* Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows
* Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores
* It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]Link to Linistepper motor drivers
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T04:10:17Z

Lennywayne: /* Overview */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]
[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]
[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]
[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]
[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]Link to Linistepper motor drivers
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:58:58Z

Lennywayne: /* Metal Pieces */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]Link to Linistepper motor drivers
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square Bar]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:57:36Z

Lennywayne: /* Metal Pieces */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]Link to Linistepper motor drivers
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" Aluminum Angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" Aluminum Square]]
* [[Y-Z Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" Key Stock 20-3/4" long]]
* [[ X Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2-1/2"x1/4" Aluminum Square Tube 2" long]]
* [[ Y Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 2"x1/8" Aluminum Flat 2" long]]
* [[ Z Axis Motor Mount: Qty. 1 piece of 1"leg x1" back x 1/8" Aluminum Channel 2-1/2" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:41:29Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]Link to Linistepper motor drivers
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" aluminum square]]
* [[Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" key stock 20-3/4" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:40:03Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" Designed for Unipolar stepper moters and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]
* [[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" aluminum square]]
* [[Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" key stock 20-3/4" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:37:13Z

Lennywayne: /* Electronics */

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers and are "Unipolar" 5 or more wires]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]
[[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" aluminum square]]
* [[Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" key stock 20-3/4" long]]

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User talk:Lennywayne

2012-08-29T03:34:26Z

Lennywayne:

hi lenny did u want to put this info on a cnc router page?
Yes I do if that's ok? I need to finish. I'm new to the Wiki World!

User:Lennywayne

2012-08-27T22:46:36Z

Lennywayne:

== CNC Router ==

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers ]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]
[[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" aluminum square]]
* [[Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" key stock 20-3/4" long]]

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User:Lennywayne

2012-08-27T22:45:22Z

Lennywayne:

{ CNC Router }

== Introduction ==
[[This CNC Router was designed to shape styrofoam and, or wax, for Casting metal machine parts.]]

=== Overview ===
[[Lost Foam casting is by far the easiest type of casting for novist and expert alike]]
[[It was designed to be easily constructed and have up to four axis for complex parts]]
[[Parts can be scavenged from old dot matrix printers and discarded storm windows]]
[[Some parts will have to be bought from hardware stores and electronics supply stores]]
[[It can also considered to be a bootstrap machine that can shape parts to make itself stronger]]

== Electronics ==
* [[The stepper motors were removed from three Dot Matrix printers ]]
* [[The power supply was removed from common desktop or tower PC 400 Watts is minimum for 3 Axis]]
* [[The stepper motor drivers are "Linisteppers" and were bought as kits from:]]
[[http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm]]
[[However they are opensource and can be made at home if you have the skills]]
* [[ Unless you buy the breakout board advertised for the Linisteppers you will have to build your own and we will supply a schematic we used to build ours.]]

== Metal Pieces ==

* [[ Back Brace Mounts: Qty. 2 pieces of 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle 1-1/4" long]]
* [[ Legs: Qty. 4 pieces of 1"x1" aluminum square]]
* [[Trolley Guide Rails: Qty. 2 pieces of 3/8"x3/8" key stock 20-3/4" long]]

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