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DIY version of Nexen roller pinion system?
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DIY version of Nexen roller pinion system?

I did some poking around but haven't really seen anyone building a DIY version of Nexen's incredibly expensive roller pinion drive system. Is this system just not better enough to justify the complexity of trying to DIY it, compared to buying inexpensive spur gear racks and pinions, or using a GT or HTD belt drive?

I modeled up what I think is the correct rack profile and I'm going to attempt to print a sample piece of it with my resin printer which I believe should have the dimensional accuracy to make sections of pinion rack.

https://preview.redd.it/x2yp9u61gx0h1.png?width=1028&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b6b0daa57f87e83e51a3a019fd23e3521e54d61

https://preview.redd.it/c2j864vyfx0h1.png?width=560&format=png&auto=webp&s=dca270469bff7b28b68e729ac4e8bca8f5ead1da

For context, I'm currently working on DIYing a large format CNC gantry router with 1700mm x 3700mm x 400mm travels. I plan on using some type of rack and pinion system for both X and Y, with a ballscrew on the Z axis. This roller pinion system was attractive at first because of the idea that it can handle extremely fast movement and also has zero backlash, because in theory there's always two rollers meshed with the rack teeth, on opposing teeth faces.

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u/cathode_01 — 15 hours ago
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Fresadora CNC para PCB / PCB CNC Milling Machine

Estamos desenvolvendo uma fresadora CNC de baixo custo para fabricação de PCBs!
A ideia é criar uma solução capaz de realizar o desbaste das trilhas de cobre com monitoramento e controle via interface gráfica/web.

Estamos fazendo uma pesquisa rápida para entender as maiores dificuldades enfrentadas na prototipagem e fabricação de placas de circuito impresso.

Se puder responder e compartilhar, ajudará muito o projeto!
Caso não tenha experiência na área, responda apenas as perguntas obrigatórias.

We are developing a low-cost CNC milling machine for PCB manufacturing!
The goal is to create a solution capable of milling copper traces with web/graphical interface monitoring and control.

We are conducting a quick survey to better understand the main difficulties faced in PCB prototyping and manufacturing.

If you can respond and share it, it would greatly help the project!
If you do not have experience in the field, please answer only the required questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3a6Eyw1-F_GpdDXIKyvFsDbpWgPusxf825xpH1ZXeRkxTPA/viewform?usp=dialog

u/Key-Preparation4979 — 10 hours ago
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Just finished two CNC control enclosures for my own machines and wanted to share them here.

One is for a 3-axis setup and the other for a 5-axis machine. Both are closed-loop systems built into full industrial-style control cabinets.

Setup highlights:

Mach3 / UCCNC compatible (switchable)

LinuxCNC option tested

Closed-loop steppers

Spindle + VFD integration

Proper grounding, shielding, and cable separation

Safety relays and E-stop chain

Touchscreen HMI support

Designed with future ATC / rotary expansion in mind

Still refining things like wiring layout and noise reduction, but overall pretty happy with how they turned out.

If anyone is building something similar or needs more details, feel free to ask — happy to share what worked and what didn’t.

#CNC #Mach3 #UCCNC #LinuxCNC #DIYCNC #CNCrouter #5Axis #3Axis #MotionControl #Engineering #Automation #ControlCabinet

u/themakosystems — 7 days ago
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Scylla cnc problems

So I just got my scylla board installed up and running. Everything is connected right and powered correctly. When I get to the software side of things I have an issue I can't solve. In gSender and ugs I can type and tell my machine to move. But when I click the jog buttons nothing happens. So I know the machine can move why doesn't jog work in other programs.

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u/Whip_of_Erebos — 3 days ago