3D Print your own CNC - MPCNC Lowrider2 part 1

[@iandawkins2182]

Lowrider CNC riding high, but not as high as you Sir. What you do for the maker community is above and beyond. Respect and please keep the videos coming, thanks from a dedicated UK follower.

[@originaltrilogy1]

So great having an Aussie doing this stuff, it makes it so much easier to source local components and bypass some of the hassles with parts substitution, Thanks!

[@harrypehkonen]

The existence of things like this (buildable without having to pay for engineering) make me very happy. Maybe one day wheelchairs, prosthetics, etc. will have the same fate. I understand building things in bulk can make a huge difference too, but it's the human-beings-for-human-beings part that's so gratifying to me.

[@geekdomo]

I have watched you for years for only 3D printing content. My son is taking machine cad/cam class so I thought I would build him a DIY CNC. I ordered all the parts from V1 sans the motors and board (tearing down my old FT5). I was stuck on the assembly and came to youtube to find maybe a good assembly video. Found one non talking one and low and behold your video was next on the list. Such a great walkthrough. Thanks for making this!

[@Bombtheory]

I built a MPCNC (not the Lowrider) a few months back. For wood/plastic, it is a solid performer. Printing took about 200 hours. Alex, V1 Engineering, is always on his forums to answer questions, trouble shoot, and cheer you on. Biggest benefit is that you will know your machine very well, making repairs or modifications much easier.

[@iTzRaCx]

I want to built the same as you have, have you used it with acrylic?

[@danriffe1744]

A very hearty congratulations on producing an excellent video series and most importantly, for knowing how to pace the thing. Slow enough the understand, but even more importantly, fast enough to keep the viewers attention! And BTW, a great project.

[@RubenDax]

The whole reason I originally bought a 3D printer was to build the MPCNC. Thank you so much for taking on this project. You are an amazing resource for the community.

[@sapote69]

I love how the content of this channel tackles a wide range of topics. awesome channel and thank you for your hard work

[@haenselundgretel654]

This is the best MPCNC video availlable yet!

[@MisterMakerNL]

I am using an Acro laser from Open-builds, costed me around 450 in total including laser, excluding motherboard. This could be interesting alternative to that, as it price class is almost the same. But it would cost lot more effort. The acro laser is just a simple build with no printed parts. I do really like how they put the screen and probably the mother board on the carriage, this would simplify the cable management a lot!

[@matt759537]

this deserves more views... thank you for this! i started this out and was getting confused along the way and your tips really helped.

[@TR-yn5tb]

GREAT Video Michael. Just found your site today and will return to look at more of what you've done .... great quality , easy to understand and follow, clear sound. Super excited to build my own CNC lowrider unit.

[@lmcmulle]

Great video mate. I was looking for this build and when I saw you were doing it... I knew it was the only videos I'd need. Cheers.

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

After watching the entire series... I am pleasantly surprised that all my immediate questions are answered and my more in depth ones as well. Though the start 'If...' statement in the description had me almost walk away... change that to 'whether or not you own a 3D printer...' This long dissertation below may conflict with your OCD and ADHD. So, what's my point... 1. praise for this dude who provides us with such great information. 2. swell the debate, so more details enter the sauce. @Daaren Tarbard: Could not agree more, though I am a greenie and can easily make an arse of myself. But I know one thing, I can hide under a rock in such cases... and I usually increase my knowledge each time. I have watched a few presentations from this dude, and I am keeping an eye on all he throws out there... no fluff, no frills, no arsenine jokes, just wholesome technical info... What better can anyone expect! Incidentally, there is another dude on KZbin who bashes him as a plagiarist of his own work and cries like a baby dedicating an entire video on the matter... I watched one of his(the cry-baby) videos + his cry-baby-one and have written him off... he sucks! ...no wonder he is losing subscribers to this gent, here! so, I probably know more about 3D machining than most who have been thru their first month(24/7 56 hours week minimum) of trial and errors. ...but surely, nothing beats experience. Why such parameters? ...because that is what I spent for the last 3 years studying every aspects of this realm waiting for a machine that would fit my budget and requirement... and I believe I have finally found it in the Lowerider(2). ...retirement is near, and my research has paid off. But now I start my exploring this possibility, virtually still, before I plunge into the abyss. Note: although it only mentions routing and laser, I think this will also handle 3D print possibly with mods on the tracking. (small dream) I too am CNC bound... because after looking at 3D printing(in my case not artistic but mechanical) I am running into issues... even with nice ventilation, this crap will change your olfactory senses and perfume all your belongings to the like of burning electrical fragrance that won't leave you. Think the ole mechanic grease monkey with dirty finger nails. ok, all of which at this point is ahead-thinking, ZERO experience with any of it! So that I do not state over and over in my wording 'MECHANICAL', let me make it CLEAR all that I say below is with the MECHANICAL scenario in mind... and let us add that most of my output can be(is) of wood(haaa! the wonderful smell), and sporadically with various plastics, acrylics and aluminium. What I see is that no matter how I 3D, at some point I will need to CNC my concoctions. it could be said: to both 3D and CNC... OR to CNC only! ...and my neurons tell me why not go straight to the heart of the beast and skip all the hassles/idiosyncrasies and toxicity that come with the 3D setup and POOF!, with a minimum of iterations, voila, a live usable 3D piece/part! directly. ...and farm out my 3D printing needs... One thing that pushes me into this realm of thinking is that I am severely limited by space...ie: ambulatory. One rig, minimum wheels, no Barnum circus triple semi monster, not even a trailer... jackKnifeProof! ...and of course sometimes I need the monster size part that requires the bigger machine, and there goes my cubicle, utterly hijacked by one piece of equipment. This Lowrider is just what the doctor ordered. A CNC machine is but a lathe turned on its tail... with much greater automation... reduced setup, and much greater range and MASSIVELY less weight! I would bet that much of what used to be produced on lathe is now executed on CNC setups. With a proper game plan, it should at least match the capabilities of a lathe. If you have run a lathe, you know the massive time spent on executing all the steps/jigs to milling to a finished part. so, now go read my posts on part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGi3nGmtjsRso9U ...don't be bashful, kick me in the arse if you so need to...

[@Bishop0178]

I build one and it is a nice little project to get into building your own CNC. Soon after it was finished i replaced the pipes with proper solid linear rails to get rid of some of the deflection. Major improvement. It still is just a toy though. There is a reason, why CNC machines arn´t made out of plastic. It is a good entrypoint if you want to get into it and don´t want to spend thousands on it. But invest in proper precission ground round linear rails, which arn´t that expensive.

[@alexblackmore7744]

Have you got a link to the ones you used/recommend? Or did your source locally?

[@Bishop0178]

@@alexblackmore7744 I sourced them locally, but it is definitly possible to order them. They are generally not that expensive, just make sure you get the lengths and the diameter right. Get them cut to length also, makes life alot easier.

[@JaykUS354]

I'm so glad for the future Part II... will try to get my table done in time to follow along! This project has been on my to-do list forever. Very grateful to have you to guide me through the next phase...

[@jcheff939]

LOVE this!!! The whole reason I bought my Ender 3 is to print parts for a CNC

[@florianchevalier7386]

Me too!

[@bunkie2100]

Same for me! Got mine on Monday eveniprinted a few of the upgrades and just now (Wednesday

[@bunkie2100]

... started printing my first Lowrider part!

[@philpilkington]

Thanks. I built a MPCNC but wasn't aware of this new model. Looks great. Great instructional video. Good luck with the finish - you're almost there!

[@FBPrepping]

This is offensive! Hey buddy, CNC has been around a long time ago. As a matter of fact, 3D printing is an evolution of CNC! Show some respect!! JUST KIDDING!! This is a wonderful project and I will subscribe to your channel. I am a CNCer but 3D printing is the perfect complement for my buildings.

[@Rsm583]

I became a patreon supporter after watching this. Encourage you to make more cnc videos!

[@trondwell13]

Nice implement ion except for riding the wheels over wood chips.

[@markvreeken]

You mate are a Champion !! Can't wait to see the build unfold. Downside being that I might have to look at making one myself.. it's not like I've got any thing else to do . 😉. ( ....Wife going postal in the background ....) Thanks a lot for all your videos You have become my go to since I have gotten into 3d printing. Your knowledge is invaluable .. Cheers

[@davidwood2548]

Very interesting video! I'm new to 3D printing; but I built my own CNC router 5 years ago. (22" x, 32" y, 6" z cutting area) Even though I built on a budget I still spent about 3 times this amount, and spent hours sourcing components. I'm looking forward to see what your accuracy of cut/repeat-ability turns out to be. Love your videos!

[@st0mper121]

Man something like this is what i been looking for. already cant wait to see your update after you use this for a month or 2. add a swap-able head to go from cutting to burning/engraving and im sold.....

[@GeoffreyPitman523]

It's already there. Many people have done MPCNC lasers, drag knives for vinyl stickers, needle cutters for foamboard, and even large scale 3D printers!

[@CJICantLie]

You could keep your z rails their current length and have a swap in 3d print extruder assembly to print truly massive things. I would suggest 1mm nozzle for large fast structural prints at that scale.

[@jr3628]

would the x axis (y axis?? side to side on the table not log ways) have enough rigidity to not have issues while moving? something like this that could print, etch and mill would be absolutely awesome!

[@Tarbard]

Good idea for a series, after being in 3D printing for a while I have just got into CNC too.

[@fog1257]

3d-printing is CNC too. CNC means computer numeric control and does not tell what type of machine it is, it could be a mill, printer, laser etc. Not trying to be a smart ass it's just nice to clear up the confusions.

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

@@fog1257 huhh! thank you thank you thank you mphckr! you are NOT a smart arse!, you rock!

[@AlexDiluzio]

The spring couplers on the lead screws should be tensioned to increase rigidity. Take a slip jaw plier and stretch the coupler out a bit then tighten the grub screw. this prevents a gap between the screw and the motor that can decrease accuracy.

[@basilkearsley2657]

Wow you read my mind. Just got a 3D printer and was looking for something practical to make with it and was looking at a CNC from thingivers, which I think is from the same stable as the one your putting together. Will be waiting for the next video, so please don’t make use wait long. Plus pLease don’t skimp of the wiring video as that’s the bit I find most challenging.

[@chemicalcorrosion]

Awesome video. I have built the MPCNC(4 ft x 4 ft), and it was a pleasure to put together.

[@kwonwon4863]

I have been waiting for this for so longgggg

[@coltonmccormack8978]

Nice! I just finished putting my Lowrider 2 together, and am currently porting the firmware to the BigTreeTech SKR 1.3 and Pro boards and adding laser engraving.

[@joeyhamilton6854]

How hard is it to upgrade the low rider from a CNC table to a laser cutter?

[@coltonmccormack8978]

@@joeyhamilton6854 Fairly easy. You just need to modify the firmware to use the PWM output of something like a fan or heater to control the laser driver and print a mount for it. The v1engineering site has a whole page on how to do it.

[@HowieNOR]

that was actually genious... i have wanted a large cnc for milling ply and mdf, but have not the space or the money to invest in one.. this could be the solution, since i can use my work-bench as a cnc table

[@andrewknots]

Really cool, thank you

[@eburger01]

Awesome project. Maybe in the part two, you can discuss a little why you would want a CNC router. For example what are the benefits of subtractive manufacturing over additive? Love the channel, love that you're a local, love that this clip doesn't have that terrible techno that your earlier videos had in the background.

[@janes-e378]

Another great vid and your explanations are top notch,especially for us newbies..cheers

[@BLBlackDragon]

Really need to look into making one of these. Not only is it customizable, it can be made to be portable.

[@rikilshah]

Your calm and composed narration makes it really easy to follow along. Great stuff!

[@marius.1337]

Amazing. Please continue this series.

[@chibini1531]

Great project, good to see how to build machines that build machines.

[@enb3810]

6:00 You could also use a cutting service IE sendcutsend

[@matiasgoinheix366]

subbed, following this series

[@barirwin8559]

Great work ! Excited to follow along and begin building my first Mpcnc. Thanks for your efforts !

[@StephenBoyd21]

I've been using my MPCNC for several months now. I've really loving it.

[@JasonOsbourn]

Do you have any issue with sawdust getting under the carriage wheels?

[@LuisCasstle]

@@JasonOsbourn Do you use a vacuum?

[@allanchalmers9359]

Well done ! Clear concise and easy to follow thank you

[@jasoncreech4486]

Thanks for doing this project and sharing it with us.

[@carlycarlyle]

I would love to see more on how you get on with this as I plan to build a CNC plasma cutter.

[@JordyValentine]

I would hope you're planning to use something better than plastic for that haha

[@3DHP]

Great Video,You got me Interested in building one ,Thank You.

[@markhesketh6699]

Great video, do you have a video on making your tables?

[@matthew-1274]

just started my first CNC, to be low=riding soon!!!

[@slayervictor]

Try 3D printing the Mulbot 3D printer

[@taylorbradley6476]

Wow, this project looks awesome!

[@stevennagley8969]

Thank you for this video, i enjoyed watching

[@manfredvandoorn8011]

The machine that builds the machine..

[@gianlucapetri2854]

WoW exactly what I was looking to do lol, cant wait for the series to be completes, cheers!

[@PaganWizard]

3:00 Where did you get those tables, or did you make them???

[@illousion7]

Looks like he made them, a combo of hardware store shelf and akazia wood countertop I guess

[@doktordeathray]

Love your videos thanks so much Michael

[@didierklein9025]

That's an interesting build! looking forward to see how it turns out

[@javelinexile]

Shifting Spanner!!

[@007KellyBal]

Very cool project.

[@Holey_Moley]

Cool idea! Just make sure you use encoders to account for any wheel slip

[@suharsh96]

Hey man I really appreciate whatever content you put out, thank you for doing everything that you do ! :)

[@avejst]

Wow, impressive design Well find in Thinkerverse 👍 Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@peterensinger1770]

Great video. I have built 2 Lowrider CNCs one for myself and one for a friend we have been using these machines for a few months now and they are still working great. i used the Arduino CNC shield with a couple of modifications to enable the shield to drive the 5 stepper motors and using GBRL downloaded from github on th Arduino and i am using inventables Easel to send the g code i find Easel very easy to use and as its a cloud based service i am able to design the item on my pc in my office then upload the file to Easel and closexit down then go into the garage where thr CNC lives and open it up on the notebook pc attached to the Lowrider CNC and set it working on the item and just keep an eye on it while it cuts thecitem out. the only issues i had with thecmachine is when you set the Z axis during zeroing the machine you must make sure that both ends ofcthe machine are at the same height before starting the cut. and the other issue was one of the pcb traces on the Arduino CNC shield was too thin to carry the current drawn by the stepper motors when more than one was operating at the same time. if you print your own parts i would allow about a week of printing time. in conclusion I think the Lowrider CNC is a fantastic design and good way to get in to CNCing especially if you are looking for a machine that can cut from an 8ft x4ft sheet of material. an ideal machine for all you budding furniture makers out there.

[@simonparkis9301]

Please do a video about the tables, would love to replicate

[@paul.hesketh]

Thanks for the video Michael. Would be great to see the milling head as well as a laser head on the gantry.

[@BinManSays87]

You know to fit wheel bearings you should really just use a nut, bolt and a couple of washers on the outside of the bearings then you just clap them together with everything properly aligned

[@BikerNic]

I love this idea.

[@LarryClay]

Great video, Michael. I have just finished building the MPCNC, not the LowRider. I will be ordering the stepper motors next. I plan on using the SKR v1.3 for the controller and can't wait for your video oh configuring Marlin for these routers. Thanks for all of your great videos. I think it is time to support you on Patreon!

[@GeoffreyPitman523]

My Patreon support inspired a whole series! So I'd totally suggest it!

[@ricardomartins27]

Nice tutorial, i have been wanting to make one cnc with 3d print parts, looking forward for the next video, congratz.

[@jeffeberl12]

Check out the v1engineering forums. Post your build log there and we'll help you if you get stuck.

[@davidtingle6]

Great video as usual.

[@GormanStudios]

im interested in making this on maybe a smaller scale due to space in my room, keep up the good work

[@GeoffreyPitman523]

Hi! I'd suggest taking a look at the regular MPCNC for a smaller build. No flat parts to buy/mill, and the dimensions can really be anything you like.

[@wings2004]

Do you have a video on how you made the table?

[@carbide1968]

cool project for sure.

[@erwinvigilia6303]

I built the MPCNC, sadly not enough room for a LR2 (yet). Ryan sent me, awesome job! subbed and liked

[@nanktank]

This is so cool! I dont know what I need one for but im sure I can figure out something to make with one!

[@marinusslabbertslav3822]

thank you very much.

[@materialdialectics]

Metric for lumber? I'm so damn jealous.

[@40mick]

Great idea but, not heavy duty. It will cut but, very slow. Setting Z height will require a spoil board given I don't see you cutting into your beautiful work table. So, I'm anxious to see how you accomplish this. Nice video, keep it going! -Mick

[@GeoffreyPitman523]

I believe the plans for this one is to use it for laser cutting/engraving/

[@andrewmoskito1636]

Im cutting mild steel with my lowrider and aluminum at rates faster than i can keep up with.

[@40mick]

@@andrewmoskito1636 Please share the feed rate and cutter. I'm curious.

[@myopinion69420]

I might build something like this for when i redo my kitchen. buying the cabinets in kit form works out really expensive. for the price of one corner cabinet i can buy the materials most of the kitchen cabinets. the only issue i was having is i suck at cutting things straight. if i made one larger than a sheet of melamine (i think our dining table is bigger), i could cad up the cupboards (already done) then just "print" them and screw them together.

[@juancastillo5673]

Thanks for this tutorial. This video will help save alot of time for alot of people. Looking foward to the next video

[@ericfabinger2083]

Thanks for another great video and topic.

[@heems101]

Can x and y axis base plate be printed out of pla instead of cut from wood?

[@ersinkecis]

03:06 On July 15, 2019, the price was $326. today (January 23, 2020, 6 months later), its price has been $256. A $70 discount was made, but it still comes at a more affordable price if we collect it piece by piece.

[@Brimah314]

It's the same price. The reason it showed $326 was the board. When he choose the no board option, went down to $256. :D

[@galihad1980]

This thing is an amazing idea!

[@VectorRoll]

Can't wait to see your second part to this video. I'm really interested in seeing how you explain the software side of using the MPCNC. There really aren't many good tutorials on that area of it. At least not in setup calibrating/settings & using cam software to actually start cutting with the MPCNC. I built the original MPCNC and already printed out the parts for the LowRider vs as well. I just need to put the LowRider together to finish it. Anyways... I really can't wait to see if you can do a in depth video in the software side. I've come close to getting it working correctly but for some reason I just can't get the g-code just right. My last attempt almost seemed right. It did the drill holes right but when it dud the parameters it went crazy during the end pass and tried to drill downward while moving in some odd direction. Not sure why. Hopefully some day I'll get it working correctly.🥴 I will say that the test g-code for using a pen to draw a crown on a piece of paper worked perfectly.

[@Old_Man_Bushcraft]

Nice video. I’d really like to see the original MPCNC by V1. It’s pretty cool as well.

[@Lensfort]

You earned a sub for this. Well done!

[@stephenkosloff6081]

Michael - THIS SEEMS TO BE A GOOD MACHINE - great video thanks - will i be able to extend the pipes on z axis to give me a 150mm cutting depth ?

[@Syalria]

Great video. Looking forward to part 2. Are those moveable bench tables your own design or did you buy in Australia?

[@mmpnutt823]

Was wondering the same thing

[@paul7188]

It's a modular system for benches and shelving available from Bunnings (in Australia) called "Rack It"

[@inventanew]

amazing, subbed and liked!

[@Hoss_1966]

What stops the machine from going side to side, I see wheels riding on the top of the table, but would think you wold need some wheels guiding on the side of the table as well.

[@jungle3111]

Yes, I would like to know that too

[@JohnOCFII]

Oh man! I really want to build an MPCNC - I’ve got no place to run one... Maybe I’ll just build it and run it with a marker :)

[@NormanNodDunbar]

@@Captn_Grumpy you have a spare closing bracket in the URL. In case anyone tries to follow it, just edit off the close bracket at the end. Looks interesting though, thanks.

[@aletheaemmasawianpakyntein1572]

A heads up when you're printing the pdf template to cutout the 611 board and the Y-plate. Please unscale your pdf print settings else you end up with smaller plates and left wondering why the XY bearings wont fit.

[@elfpimp1]

@2:20, omg, I want your table setup! Did you do a vid on those???

[@TimmGleason]

Yes, yes. This was my first thought on seeing that table.

[@elfpimp1]

@@TimmGleason right?! It's badass!

[@AlJay0032]

I like your video here, but the MPCNC low rider 2 construction does not convince me.

[@thomasheisler]

this perfectly awesome, and you could also make a second one and make an adjustable 3d printer, wount that be cool. I love this project, someone is going to make a lot of money

[@GeoffreyPitman523]

The designer of this machine sells the parts as a full time job, and provides support for free, regardless of where you bought the stuff.

[@josegoncalves6874]

Nice project!!! Can I use a Laser board on CNC Lowrider 2? Thank You

[@MrStringybark]

What a GREAT project. I'm so tempted but space in the garage is limited. Damn it. Time to throw things out, I guess.

[@LT72884]

Im currently building the mpcnc standard and the piper 3dprinter which is same concept as the mpcnc.

[@jacquesgerber123]

Great video. I’ve been slowly chipping away at my Lowrider2 build as well. You can also try the 25mm chrome curtain rails/rods at Bunnings. Cheap and smooth

[@thebeststooge]

I wish it would easily do Aluminum but it needs to be rigid and repeatable.

[@barry99705]

@@thebeststooge I've not tried aluminum on the lowrider, but the mpcnc can do it.

[@thebeststooge]

@Barry Woods After having a discussion with two people on here it will but it will be very slow and very shallow depth of cuts. The thing is most people do that as they baby step up the parts to gain the rigidity they need. Plastic->Aluminum->Steel->Iron but I don't know if this machine can do that, or the mpcnc. Look at the plastic piece he held and he showed you the flex (I 3d print for 6 years now and no plastic I have tried will not flex which is bad for a CNC) so most people would use the machine to upgrade those parts in Aluminum at least but not sure you can easily do that with these?