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HOW TO: Setup a TinyG Controller on Your CNC Machine
Setting up the controller and software can be one of the most challenging tasks when building your own CNC machine such as a CNC router or a 3D printer. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to get a TinyG controller installed and working on a CNC Machine.
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Jan 5th 2017
OpenBuilds is Growing!
This is part of our extensive process to ensure that you receive the highest quality OpenBuilds PartsHere at OpenBuilds we are excited to announce our latest expansion!As part of our commitment to you, we've recently expanded our warehouse as well as adding new members to the OpenBuilds Team. This will insure that we can better serve you!OpenBuilds Part Store now has more of the items that you are looking for in stock & ready to ship everyday! The OpenBuilds Team Apprec
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Jun 10th 2016
Official OpenBuilds Solidworks Parts Library
The OpenBuilds Team is proud to announce the release of it's official parts library resource
Solidworks 2014 OpenBuilds Parts Library - CLICK
STEP OpenBuilds Parts Library - CLICK
IGES OpenBuilds Parts Library - CLICK
'The goal when creating this library was to produce simple and accurate models. Samples of all parts were measured directly. PDF drawings of the machined parts are provided for reference.'
-OpenBuilds would like to thank member Rob Stehlik&n
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Jul 30th 2015
OpenBuilds Goes Pro!
OPENBUILDS GOES PROGreat news fellow builders! The OpenBuilds build a long videos have been upgraded!OpenBuilds is now using a GoPro Hero 4 HD camera for filming its builds at wider angles.This new view really helps to give a better overall build experience when following along. You have a nice sharp picture and the entire machine being built is in view! A couple sample eye candy screen shots to wet your whistle!So keep an eye on OpenBuilds.com fo
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Apr 25th 2015
New V-Slot 20mm Gantry Plate Released!
Now AvailableThe All New V-Slot 20mm Gantry Plate!This plate was designed to be used when a smaller, lighter plate is desired on the 20mm side of V-Slot. This plate is great when full size wheels are preferred along with a smaller foot print needed.We want to ensure that we simplify belt clamping so we have incorporated 'Fold-Through' Slots to allow you to easily fold the timing belt teeth back onto themselves and zip tie or clamp them in place.
The OpenBuilds Design Team has received
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Jan 13th 2015