Free Cut Files:
PARTS LIST: (affiliate links)
1x Nema 17 Stepper Motor –
2x 330mm Steel rod, 8mm OD –
2x 300mm 2020 t-slot aluminum extrusion –
4x 608 Skateboard Bearing 22mm OD, 8mm Bore –
2x 20 tooth gt2 pulley, 8mm Bore –
1x 20 tooth gt2 pulley, 5mm Bore –
1x gt2 6mm closed loop timing belt, 180mm long –
4x m3 12mm socket head hex drive screws –
4x m5 16mm socket head hex drive screws –
4x m3 5mm hex drive grub(set) screws –
Link to GeekSmithing Video:
Other Rotary Setup Methods:
– Use an additional stepper driver and enable the U-axis on the Ruida 6445g using a firmware update that was released at the end of last year. However at the time of this video I was unable to get the update to function correctly. This may be because I’m a big dummy or because the firmware is still buggy. This would be the most practical method if you are able to get it working. Link to my initial info:
– The other method is to add in another stepper driver and use a switch to select which axis to drive. Link to my initial info:
DIY Laser Cutter
If you’d like to know more about building your own Laser Cutter, I’ve got a whole series on it that you can check out:
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Further Fabrication
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