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    I totally dismantled the CNCCS prototype. Many of the parts are the same as used on the current builds, so I decided to do a new build from scratch so that I could utilize these parts.

    On this build I am going to go with aluminum on the plate material. My goal is to do this without any special machining gear. IE pretty much using a drill press.

    Before I get started I wanted to show you my layout since you will see much of it in the background of this build.

    My shop/lab is divided into six 12" x 12" sections. I label them 1-6 with 1 being the 12x12 section at the double door entrance to my shop.

    The section I will be using for this build is section 2 shown here.
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    Currently this shop section contains:
    30" shear, break, slip roller
    CNCCS Build 3 with downdraft vent and plasma cutter
    TIG Welding Workstation
    Extra CNC PC
    6-Ton Press
    20-Ton Press

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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 1 - Frame and Carriages

    Frame installed and attached to the stand.
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    I opted to go with the heavy duty leveling casters.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 3 - Y Rails

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    Anything that is not aluminum, I will be painting flat black on this build.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 4 - Y Carriages

    This is where I had to make the first aluminum adapter plate.
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    You can see the Y carriage adapter plate write-up here:
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccsycarriageplates

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 5 - X Rails

    X rails installed on gantry.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 6 - Gantry

    Gantry Installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3641-jpg

    Link to the the aluminum gantry riser write-up can be found here:
    Gantry Risers — Kronos Robotics

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 7 - Gantry Brace

    Gantry brace installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3653-jpg

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 8 - X Carriage

    X Carriages Installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3679-jpg

    Volume 1 - Chapter 9 - Z Rails

    Z Rails Installed.
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    You can see my aluminum X carriage write-up here:
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccsxcarriage

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 1 - Chapter 10 - Z Carriage

    Aluminum Z carriage installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3730-jpg


    Note that I went ahead and removed the X carriage from the machine and placed it on the table. Its going to be removed again real soon anyway.
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    My write-up for the aluminum Z carriage can be found here:
    Z Carriage Plates — Kronos Robotics

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 2 - Tuning the Gantry

    Gantry tuned.
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    Volume 2 - Chapter 3 - Work Table

    Temporary work table installed.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 4 - Tuning the Z Carriage

    Z carriage Tuned.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3736-jpg


    Volume 2 - Chapter 5 - Pen Holder

    Pen holder installed.
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    Volume 2 - Chapter 6 - Squaring the Gantry

    Gantry is square.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 7 - Y Drive Plates

    Y drive plates installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3826-jpg

    You can see my Aluminum Y drive plate write-up here:
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccsydriveplates

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 8 - X Drive Mounts

    Aluminum X drive Mounts installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3877-jpg


    See the Aluminum write-up here:
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccsxmotorplates

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 9 - Y Drive Mounts

    The aluminum Y axis bearing and motor mount plates are installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3800-jpg


    Here is the write-up for creating the aluminum plates.
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccsmotorplates

    I also have a video of the process here:


    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 10 - Z Drive Mounts

    Z Drive mounts installed.
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    See my write-up here:
    https://www.kronosrobotics.com/cnccszmotorplates

    - - - Updated - - -

    Volume 2 - Chapter 11 - Z ACME Screw

    Z axis ACME screw installed.
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    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 12 - X Axis ACME Screw

    X Axis ACME Screw installed.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3941-jpg

    I did have an issue with this bolt holding the gantry riser.
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    I had to grind about 1/16" off to keep it from hitting the bearing block.

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 13 - Z Carriage Install

    Z Carriage Installed with ACME screw.
    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3943-jpg

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 2 - Chapter 14 - Y ACME Screws

    Y ACME Screws installed.
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    This completes Volume 2. Next, I will be starting Volume 3B, Advanced Electronics.

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 3 - Chapter 2 - Advanced Layout Board
    Layout board complete.

    Volume 3 - Chapter 3 - Mounting the Power Supply
    Power supply mounted'

    Volume 3 - Chapter 4 - Mounting the G540
    G540 mounted.

    Volume 3 - Chapter 5 - Mounting the Terminal Blocks
    Terminal blocks mounted.

    Volume 3 - Chapter 6 - Basic Wiring
    Basic wiring complete.

    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3947-jpg

    I went ahead and added the accessory brackets and mounted my layout board on the side of the machine.

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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    Volume 3 - Chapter 7 - Mounting the 12V Regulator
    12V regulator mounted.

    Volume 3 - Chapter 8 - Mounting the 5V Regulator
    5V regulator mounted.

    Volume 3- Chapter 9 - Mounting the UC300 Motherboard
    Motherboard mounted.

    Volume 3 - Chapter 10 - Advanced Wiring
    Advanced wiring completed.

    CNC Construction Set Build 4 Blog-_mg_3949-jpg

    Author of: The CNC Construction Set Books, the KRMx01, KRMx02, KRmc01, and KRmf70 CNC Books, the HANS Electric gear clock book. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com.


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