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ShapeOko CNC build log #2: assembling, wiring up and testing the electronics (it’s alive!)

March 22nd, 2013 – Bit by bit over the last few months I’ve been making progress on my ShapeOko CNC mill. I have already assembled the mechanical system and attached the stepper motors and belts, but I hit a bit of a snag (or two) when it came to the electronics system. Good news and bad news Following a […]

ShapeOko CNC build log #1: unboxing and mechanical assembly

November 6th, 2012 – A couple months ago I purchased a “mechanical parts only” kit for a ShapeOko CNC milling machine through Inventables, and I’m happy to say that it all arrived last Tuesday! I’ve spent a couple hours each day since then working to assemble it, and I think I’ve got it pretty well finished. Unboxing the kit […]