Where to start?
22 Aug 2013 05:30 #37944
by Antscran
Where to start? was created by Antscran
Hi all,
Currently on a course for microcontrollers and electronics, we use a milling machine to prototype PCB's and thought it would be very cool to own one myself. A teacher mentioned LinuxCNC and so here I am, trying to find out where to start!
Basically I would like to build a 3 axis milling machine for PCB prototyping, and after any advice on what to read and how best to approach this?
Best regards,
Ant
Currently on a course for microcontrollers and electronics, we use a milling machine to prototype PCB's and thought it would be very cool to own one myself. A teacher mentioned LinuxCNC and so here I am, trying to find out where to start!
Basically I would like to build a 3 axis milling machine for PCB prototyping, and after any advice on what to read and how best to approach this?
Best regards,
Ant
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22 Aug 2013 14:44 #37951
by Rick G
Replied by Rick G on topic Where to start?
You can start here...
www.linuxcnc.org/index.php/download
And take a look at the getting started guide.
Rick G
www.linuxcnc.org/index.php/download
And take a look at the getting started guide.
Rick G
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22 Aug 2013 19:43 #37966
by andypugh
It might be easier (and possibly even cheaper) to buy a pre-build machine. However this is less fun if you fancy the idea of designing and building your own machine.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310708908868
As a random example.
Replied by andypugh on topic Where to start?
Do you have a mechanical design in mind?Basically I would like to build a 3 axis milling machine for PCB prototyping
It might be easier (and possibly even cheaper) to buy a pre-build machine. However this is less fun if you fancy the idea of designing and building your own machine.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310708908868
As a random example.
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22 Aug 2013 22:08 #37973
by BigJohnT
Replied by BigJohnT on topic Where to start?
Where I start is to define the scope of the machine then determine if you want to build your own (having access to a mill helps here) or purchase something ready made. If your only wanting to do PCB's something light would do the job but if you also want to mill metal then you need a lot more mass to do that.
JT
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