X Marks the Spot – DIY Key Chain

X Key Chain

Have you ever wanted to build your own key chain? Get a head start, download the g-code and make one today using your CNC machine. These steps will walk you through the process. Click Here to Download the G-Code &…
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How to Set Your GRBL Feed Rate

Harbor Freight Mini Mill with DIY Arduino CNC Controller

Introduction – GRBL Feed Rate Congratulations on getting your CNC machine running. By now you should have adjusted a few of the GRBL settings. If not then before setting your GRBL feed rate, I recommend you set the steps per…
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GRBL – Motion Control for Makers

GRBL - Machine Control for Makers

GRBL software powers the Arduino CNC revolution. I am not aware of any comparable software. What exactly does it do? Basically, the software when loaded onto an Arduino creates the heart of a low cost high performance cnc controller. It…
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Digital Fabrication – Make Anything Anywhere

Example of one step in digital fabrication - image of a CNC Lathe & Operator

What is digital fabrication? Isn’t Digital Fabrication just the process of making something using a digital file? If you asked me that question a few days ago, my answer would have been yes. Well, then my curiosity got the best…
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Arduino CNC Mini Mill: Overview

Arduino Mini Mill Electronics Enclosure

The complexity of a CNC machine can be overwhelming, even an Arduino CNC Mini Mill. Considering the mechanical, electrical, software and tooling aspects, it’s enough to make your head spin. It would be much easier to give up before you…
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GRBL Settings 101: A How to Guide

A picture of a gShield

Once your gShield is powered on and you have the stepper motors moving. It’s time to dial in the machine movements to create the desired motion by updating the GRBL settings. This is done using the command line interface which…
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The Grind: A Z-Axis Problem

The Grind: Z Axis Problems Fixed - Mini Mill CNC Conversion Tips

Sometimes it pays to read the directions! I experienced the dreaded “z-axis grind” that occasionally happens with installations of the CNC Fusion Kit. Check out the video below to hear how I solved the z-axis problem and some tips on…
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