Have anybody tried this cheap router? $279.99

[jaru-eri]

Are there anybody in this forum who has any experience with this router: http://www.modularcnc.com/?p=detail&pid=3&cat_id=0

What will be the difference between this one and the another in aluminum?

[Dr Pete]

Look here at this thread in our backyard.
burned on ebay by modularcnc ?

[jalessi]

The thread here on the CNC Zone has nothing to do with the router you are asking about, they are two different separate entities.

The company that has sold the defective stepper drivers is located in Canada.

The person selling the router is a individual located here in the USA.

Modular CNC Technology
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
United States

Please be careful when providing this kind of information.

Jeff...

[Dr Pete]

Sorry my mistake, Thanks for bashing me over the head!

[Modular CNC]

Thanks Jalessi for clearing that up.

Let me know if you have any questions. My eBay user ID is modular-cnc, you can read my feedback there.

Thanks, Andy

[MikeSTL]

Hi all,

I am using this router. It has been my first experience assembling a CNC setup and has been fun. I ordered the kit from ModularCNC and got one of the last ones with MDF side supports. They are 100% plastic now.

Here is my setup:

ModularCNC router
HobbyCNC Pro 3 axis controller board
3ea 127 oz. surplus 6 wire steppers
Surplus 24v linear power supply
Older PC running FreeDOS and TurboCNC
CamBam and ViaCAD running on my laptop
Dremel XPR 400 multi tool (the pics show a HF router that I'll use later.)

The ModularCNC router is built like a tank. The plastic is THICK and very sturdy. Assembly was simple...just attach the side supports to the X axis base unit, attach the Y and Z axis unit to the side supports, mount the motors, and that is pretty much it. My only difficulty was leveling the Y and Z axis unit to the table. Pre-drilled holes in the upright supports would help, but no big deal. On a side note, everything that was a commercial item was made in the USA. Nothing in the box was foreign made. Maybe most people wouldn't care, but it was a nice surprise.

Andy recommended an upgrade to better drive screws and LoveJoy connectors, so I did that.

I am still learning about the capabilities of the machine. I.E. how fast/deep to cut MDF and plastic with the Dremel. So far I am cutting 1/4" MDF at 10ipm in three passes with the Dremel on about 50% to 60% speed. I have no idea if this is good or bad.

I like the machine very much and would recommend it to anyone.

[ATRepair]

I am looking at getting one of these as my first CNC.
The CNC Router Full Package-A, 12" x 11" x 4", HDPE, Gecko and the CNC Milling Machine Full Package-B, 12"x9"x8", Gecko are the two that I am considering for now.
Anyone have suggestions? I plan to cut polymers, carbon fiber, and aluminum.