Best option for a hybrid

I've seen many attempts at a hybrid 3D printer and CnC. This one is the best I've seen. It can cut, plasma cut, extrude and much much more. I've been watching this build since the beginning and it looks promising. I must admit I have not seen the cold and hot end but with a master designer like this I'm thinking I will be surprised. This is the best of the best. Estimated build costs reach about $4,000 which really wouldn't be a bad cost for just a quality CnC. This is definitely for the big boys. The estimated build cost does not include heated bed, extruded or mount. He is also selling some kits at cost to get the ball rolling on future development of the Platform. For further information check out the Platform CnC page. He also offers a basic MDF CnC plans for an earlier design. I also have further information that you can not find on his site. If you have further questions or build photo needs feel free to get a hold of me. Here's a link to the Platform page

Basic Stepper Wiring Guide

This is just a basic wiring guide for some stepper motors. Here is a link to a log for all those random stepper motors that have been found in random scraped electronics, printers and scanners. Click here

Cnc power supply

This is a custom built power supply. The transformer that I put in my CnC. It offers 24 v and 12 v @ 31 amps on the 2ndary.  It's a custom built transformer that was originally used for high end stage intelligent lighting. On the primary side it offers U.S. and foreign input voltage. It offers, input and output fuse protection for both lines. It also has a mini fused power strip for a USB power splitter as well as any other wall plugable power needed . It has an internal fan and dual exhaust fans. In the front it has XLR  inputs for mechanical end stop switches. Of course it also offers led's as well as a spring loaded acrylic top that has solenoids to raise and lower the top. These are used for cooling.  The fans also adjust speed and rotation direction according to cooling needs. The solenoids and fans are ran through an Arduino sketch that I wrote.  All in all It's a great power supply for cnc but it might be too bulky for RepRap usages.

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Wiring diagram for a transformer

I've always had a hard time finding information on wiring a transformer online.  So I figured I would put one up for the cause.

CnC build

I built a CnC before I got into 3D printing.  So I thought I would post some build pictures and maybe it might give some people some ideas or potentially help someone with their build. I started with the basic design of the MYDIYCNC. I thought that I needed to make some changes. Some changes I made do to My low budget. I never sacrifice performance for cost. I just come up with a different way to build it with what I have available.  I have a natural gift of making something out of nothing. My pictures some how got out of order. I also realized that I forgot to post pics of the finished product. I am out of town but when i get home I will post the finished CnC. I have also built a full sized CnC, I will post pictures of both soon. Here are some picks going in order from oldest to newest. I will update with finished cnc pics soon.