Category: CNC

CNC Software Lots to Learn

If you thought building a CNC machine is hard, wait until it comes to figuring out the CNC software!

First Dust – MPCNC Action

First dust! My CNC machine is working in practice, not just in theory.

Waste Board – Useful CNC Addition

Today I added a waste board to my Mostly Printed CNC.

MPCNC Calibration – Getting Square

How close is close enough with MPCNC calibration?

First 2D Plot – Proof of Concept Using Pen and Ink

My first 2D plot might not be very creative, but as a “proof of concept” it’s perfect.

MPCNC First Test – Passed

Now that it is built, it’s time for the MPCNC first test.

MPCNC Build Complete

Great joy! My MPCNC build is complete. It works. Now, I need to learn how to use it.

MPCNC Wiring Harness Keeping Things Neat

As I near the end of the build, it was time to fabricate the MPCNC wiring harness.

Powerfist Rotary Tool Holder for MPCNC

This week I built a holder to attach my Powerfist rotary tool to the MPCNC universal mount.