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Currently, we have a working CNC machine!

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CNC Machine:
1500x1500mm
https://openbuilds.com/builds/workbee-cnc-machine.5626/

Controller
https://www.spark-concepts.com/cnc-xpro-v5/

Design software: 
Free if you get from me 
https://www.vectric.com/products/aspire

CNC operating software:
https://cnc.js.org/


===== Why =====

Because computer controlled drills/milling machines are awesome. Having one will expand our potential to create useful stuff.



===== Resources ====

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  * irc://irc.freenode.org/#brmcnc [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?nick=brm...&channels=brmcnc&prompt=1|{{:irc.png}}]]
  * http://reprap.org/wiki/Category:MillingToolheads
  * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6drMZqmyXQc
    * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcdozYDpzjU

  * control software [[http://www.linuxcnc.org/]]

  * [[http://www.cncroutersource.com/]] [[http://www.cncroutersource.com/homemade-cnc-router.html|Builder's guide]]
  * [[http://www.cnccookbook.com/|Software (commercial) + various detailed information]] on [[http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCCNCMillFeedsSpeeds.htm|milling speeds]] 
  * czech cnc forum http://www.c-n-c.cz/
  * [[http://www.anderswallin.net/|many interesting articles]]
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