I bought a spindle like in the cnc 3018 video but when I start the machine it's upside down so if I press down it goes up

Thank you! I had the wire issue. I thought I could just use the same wires but I didn't realize the stepper motor had a different pin setup.

I upgraded X and Z axis with right that thing a year+ ago. I was not happy, because there are 6 linear bearings and 5 (FIVE!) of them were seized. This causes non-linear moving - like that: ___. _______ where the dot is the pause and space is a quick jump. And a few days ago I finally replaced all 6 bearings I bought on amazon (I bought 12 because a lot of people advised that because of a lot of defective bearings on the market. It was 1 suspicious from 8 unpacked that I didn't used). So, who wants to replace X & Z axis, be prepared to replace bearings as well. Advice: to get a bearing out, use a head from a socket set. The one end of a part that holds bearing has bigger diameter, so put it inside starting from that end carefully, use a vice or the press. Oil pieces. And put the lithium lubricant inside, "Lt-43"-like. Good luck.

How did you fix the stock? Saw a guy in the same way fixed aluminum ..

请问这个机器在哪里能买到

Great idea I had thought about doing something similar. If you sanded the tube it wouldn't be visible. Just make sure that it is not shiny. Awesome work.

genius tip thank you

I can't find this upgrade kit on Aliexpress.

What is a pressure pot? What one do you use?

Where do you buy these models ?

thanks for this video, I'm might invest in this upgrade as well, my X axis (sideways movement) has popped out a couple of times, sending my spindle to the extreme right! This aluminium setup looks a lot stronger. Question, how do you find the original spindle motor? is it worth upgrading to a faster / stronger one?

Thank you for making this video. I fitted the kit but somehow cant workout the new dimensions. Is it possible you could please send me the code for the plaque with the dimensions or make a video of setting the software up to run the CNC machine. Thank you again . Bill M8-) Scotland

Don`t apologise for fumbling, it reminds us all of our fumbling's as we have all done it one time or another. A set of ball nose allen keys are great for such occasions when you don`t have clear line of sight to a bolt. As to the hight of the motor can you not slacken of those partially hidden allen bolts in the profile that hold the blocks that run on the round track also the threaded rod holder and move the whole carriage up, that should give you more clearance.

It is extremely critical that you get the 3 axis at 90 degrees from one another if you plan to actually make any parts to spec. If you are doing artwork, perhaps not. But to make parts that will fit together the axes must be trammed to one another.

Thank you for doing this video. I am still trying to figure it out. I will have to watch your video a few times first. I gave up trying right after I received it. this is my first time looking into it again. Your software looks slightly different from mine. Is there a good location for downloading the software that I need? thanks

I had trouble I’m finding parts to do it I all ready had crap load profile so just ended up buying longer t8 thread rod and did away with the smith rods on the y axis for liner ralles just a attached them strat to the 20x40 side frames lot stronger no flex at all no wehgit at all on the threaded drive rod

Good lord. The volume levels in this video are all over the place. Nearly woke up the dead at one point and another I had to pop in a hearing aide.

Good instruction video. One tip for making these would be "Volume Leveling".

It looks to me like the Z axis is upgraded, but not the X axis. They're is no link i can find in KZbin shorts.

Excelent . Will it be possible to enlarge the cutting width? What would be the upgrade limit?

Thank you so much for making this video, this is a great introduction to how to use the ICube P3 laser engraver that I purchased from a Kickstarter campaign, but which came with very few instructions and information!

u can also mount a 4th axis that rotates the spindle on its X axis that way u can adjust perfect zero and not worry about the angle not being perfect... u can do it in software. but its a headache to upgrade to something like that. also for more stability instead of the roller bearings... because u have the 20x20 bar behind u could use another 20x20 and 2 linear guiding rails and fix the bearings upon that ... and then u know for sure there will be no slack in ur Z and X axis movement. since now those 3 bars 2 for sliding 1 for driving are wobbly as hell especially if u want to increase the size of the spindle motor... from 10volt one that comes with it to a makita lets say... or even something slightly bigger... ul get 10 to 50x more vibration so the 3 suspended bars won't be enough. but at that point... just save 1000$ buy a 2500x1250 materials and motors nema 23 and just make ur own cnc ... and then u can do basically any material being aluminium, steel etc...

What is that bracket your using for you threaded rod and where did you get it. Thank you

i swear the perspective shot makes it look like the cnc is the size of a house and that is a tree stomp lmao... but then u realize the scale its way way smaller.... got me tripping logs for a minute... its so odd looking. but since u upgraded the X axis... wouldn't that support a stronger/heavier spindel? im asking cause im getting my 3018 pro delivered to me tomorrow and i was wondering if i upgrade the X axis and the Z axis i already have a spindel for high torque somewhere at around 30,000 rpm heavy duty stuff... could that in theory be able to mill some 3-5mm aluminium?

Wonderful video. I am unable to download the android app unfortunately and do the laser is useless to me.

Genius!

Wow, those are AWESOME!!! Where do you get the small Star Wars models?

Yeah,it's crooked 😕😂

Thank you so much for making this!

Thanks very helpful..

Have you the stl or obj of the plastic elevator design so i can print juste print it ?

Hello! You are really great at casting! I was wondering, if you are using resin to glue the resin "holders" how do you keep them from falling over in the mold because it doesn't harden right away? How does it stay up? I can imagine using UV resin for this but not sure how that works with say epoxy. Thank you!

That layer line or ‘witness line’ as you call it, visible around 15:25- have we found a way to make those lines invisible after the resin has cured? I’m doing a big diorama and I have to make it with multiple layers, so I have to do it the way you did the ‘hot glue’ method. Thanks

I might have it wrong! At 3:08 your sphere cutting I see. I think 😜. I thought it was cutting reverse but maybe I have it wrong.

Can the original cut through 1 inch plastic?

how do you keep the sphere from spinning of the head stock if you are cutting in reverse? or away from you thanks

I don't have a pressure pot

Do you have to polish or treat the pillar in any way before mounting it?

I've a project I'm working on which involves suspension so thanks for the staw tip. Also I see many of the comments regarding visible lines. I have attempted many times to do multiple pours without lines and so far i haven't been successful. I've tried reducing the time I leave between pours and what I've found is that the weight of the next pour will press down on the previous pour and distort it anyway. I now just wait until its pretty hard and keep the lines. Hopefully one day I can master it

Would you still have the g-code for the extension part's by any chance bud

which model is your Jet lathe?

Thanks for all your hard work! The link no longer works for z-axis upgrade. But if you look at Wallyworld they have a bunch of upgrade stuff with free 3 day shipping (US). Strange place to find it. Search (z-axis upgrade) (x-axis bearings) Seems that there are 10mm and 12mm bearings. Genmitsu Aluminum Z Axis Spindle may solve clearance problems but they give no specs on the bearing size and spacing.

Very informative video! Thanks!

Thank you so much!! This helped me a bunch with my first try of trying resin! You are very helpful and I love your work!

X shaft diameter how much milimeter sir?

Did I catch it right? He said the holes in the support pieces he made are 20mm apart? In the vertical, I'm assuming...

WoW, nice work!!! How do you get rid of bubbles? Yours are super clear ❤

I cut out some strips from an aluminium drinks can to sleeve the motor mounting bracket rather than trying to close the bracket to fit the motor.

Very interesting. I’m wondering if you are pouring the scale/thickness of the straw based on the size and weight of object? I plan on pouring in quality mold to suspend small to medium flowers. and have read that layering the resin is better than pouring all at once? So much to learn and so many product’s! Thank you😎

Where did you get those little star wars miniatures? Looks great!