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    Default Suggestion for entry level CNC Fireball or Zenbot

    Hello:

    I have been lurking around this forum for months now, reading and searching. I have downloaded all the software and slowly learned how to use it. I don't have the time right to build my first cnc, so I have narrowed it down to the Probotix V90 or a Zenbot 1216. Which machine would the experts here suggest? Or possibly another model staying in the 1000-2000 price range?

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    Stefon

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    Hi Stefon,
    I'm a relative newbie to CNC myself and I was in the same situation as you. I read alot and lurked here to learn beforehand. I compared all major features and specs of the top rated desktop size machines and went with a Zenbot 2424. I decided that the usable table dimensions, speed and accuracy were all comparable so the price was the deciding factor. I came in at 1825.00 for the machine, controller, Mach3 license and shipping, not to bad for a decent setup that can cut most anything. I added a Rotozip 1500 and a HF router speed control for 100.00 more as well as the assorted tooling bits from Woodcrafter for around 100.00. All in all not too bad. I have learned the basics of CNC and have done several carvings in various materials with good results. Shaun at Zenbot is very helpful and accommodating to the novice user. I plan on making the 4th axis mod and I am completing my dust shoe soon. Ther is even a Zenbot users group on Yahoo if you need assistance. I am happy I went with Zenbot. If you need some help with setup or basic CNC stuff feel free to contact me, I will try to help if I can.

    Regards,
    Mark



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