Originally Posted by ccsparky  Good job on what you've picked up so far!
I'm guessing you'll spend another $450+, but if you can score some more free goodies, you can come close.
HobbyCNC board $79, cable $20, then you'll need the transformer and case around $55
3/4" & 1" gas pipe Home Depot around $65
1/2" MDF $ ??? Not sure about costs
Nuts, bolts, washers, ubolts, bearings, aluminum angle $100 (rough guess)
1/2-10 ACME Rod $7 each and nuts $1.19 each, 3/4 drill rod $9.39 each $50 - $200 depending on what you get (if you purchase 1/2-8 2 start, cost go up)
This is not really part of the build cost but you'll need control software
Mach3 software $159 (you can get other software, this just seems to be the most popular)
I'm rooting for you, so get a build log going so you can keep us up dated!
Have fun!
Bob |
I am planning on using the HDPE i have for All the parts, Even the smaller ones. Just gonna adjust the bolt lengths. I don't think its gonna be a problem.
the other reason i expect it to not cost much more is that i plan on spending the next year or two collecting the parts for free! Youde be surprised how little you have to spend on a project if you have all the time in the world to wait for the best deals.
(Its taken me a year so far to get the motors and the HDPE, I bet i can get my pipes, and what not over time, But what i will probably start doing is buying jut a few things here and there, spread the cost out. I am thinking that my Cabinet friend of mine might be interested in me doing some work for his high $ clients)
Also,
there wouldnt happen to be a thread or a guide on where people have harvested free materials? Seems like i read someone (Joe?) collecting they're power supply from a microwave? And i read smeone else recently making one from 3 old computer power supplies(i have plenty of those)
Maybe i should get the parts list and start finding things that can be easly obtained to salvage parts from. Like, How about a source for Skate Beearings? Gas Pipe?
I think i need to find that original post about power supplies from computers. i bet that setup doesnt need a transformer (FYI i know NOTHING about Electricity)