3030 CNC Review & Demonstration - Sainsmart PROVer

[@izsakitt3711]

I installed the spindle such that the motor housing bottom aligns with the clamp bottom, rather than clamping the motor near its center. This provides for improved rigidity and increased Z height.

[@olepeters4986]

Thanks for the Review. I just wanted to inform myself about the machine. But there are only a few videos about it. Thanks a lot for your opinion about the CNC.

[@CarbonCoil]

I'm glad you found it useful! :D

[@teabagNBG]

im new to cnc my question is can u also do long boards with these small machines, (1m*10cm - if the long sides stick out on the front and back)? sure not in one go, but i thought about just do one go then move the material in one direction, mount it and do the next go...

[@CarbonCoil]

Yes this is possible, however getting the alignment right between runs might be tricky. It's probably best to use a jig of some kind to ensure that the workpiece moves the same amount and stays at the same angle (in x & y) between runs.

[@dvasjkj4374]

is this router suitable for anything other than engraving? e.g. some metalworking.Can it make chamfers at 45 degree?

[@mathieurobroek6145]

Great review. I am pondering to buy this one, but this gives me quite some confidence

[@CarbonCoil]

Thank you! It's definitely a machine at the top of my recommendations list :)

[@alf3071]

if you put a makita spindle will it be able to cut 2mm depth in aluminium?

[@CarbonCoil]

I haven't tried this configuration, however seeing as the primary issue is the rigidity rather than spindle speed, I wouldn't count on this kind of spindle upgrade making a huge difference.

[@qsa6089]

for aluminium please use a spiral end mill milling cutter with single flute

[@ischa2135]

Hello, do you perhaps know if the stepper drivers are removable?

[@CarbonCoil]

I can't guarantee that the drivers are removable on this machine specifically, but on other similar sized CNC's (including other machines from Sainsmart) they are.

[@ischa2135]

@@CarbonCoil thanks for your fast response!

[@SAMGO4]

I can confirm that they are not

[@ischa2135]

@@SAMGO4 thank for your reply. I also have found out. But i've managed to install servo's anyway. I found the dir and pulse pins

[@SAMGO4]

@@ischa2135 Nice! I'm also looking forward to install a 2.2kW spindle on this machine but I need an output pin to set the speed. Did you load a custom firmware? If you where did you find it ? Any help would be very appreciated!! 😀

[@PilotEricG]

What cnc program do you use?

[@CarbonCoil]

I use Easel for most of my projects, but switch to Fusion360 if I need to make something more complex or in 3D.

[@EthanTokarczyk]

What program do you use for operating this machine? We've just bought one with zero experience in operating a router and the program it comes with, Candle, seems to not be very user-friendly. We're hoping to engrave words onto plates but don't want to sit and program in hundreds of individual coordinates to achieve it.

[@CarbonCoil]

Easel is what I recommend to people looking for a beginner-friendly and basic online program: easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in I also have a beginners guide where I show some basic uses of Easel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_RqYlmg7GXjqc Please let me know if you have any other questions!