Ok I have a basic idea as to the software side still looking and asking about motors and controllers. Here is the deal I am looking at building a small say 2'x2'x1' cnc router I want to be able to cut metal wood and foam. I intend to build a much larger version once I have a good grasp on this smaller one. I am thinking about a moving Gantry as I want to have 4 or more axis (I will learn 3 axis first but want to do 4,5,6 in the future so build small learn then build big) So I guess what I am asking is where do I start the only things I know is what software I most likely will use and not totally sure about that I am looking at MACH2/3 to run the cnc and rainnea has a plug in for 3ds to create tool paths and also sheet cam and I already own autocadR14, and 3ds 2.5 and 3. Please I am looking to do some small billet parts from aluminum some foam cutting in future full size bucks to pull molds from for cars etc... and wood carving I would like to carve pictures (preferable from like a .JPG for wooden plaques, coasters with kids face on it or a wooden murel?)to hang on the walls maybe a custom coffee table top stuff like that.
Please point me where I need to go what software (please trying to keep this CHEAP) what controler what motors and how to build the bed and what not to support the work I want to do etc... Completelly over my head please throw life vest. haha
Thank you all and sorry so winded.  |