Assembling a MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC) Part 1

[@blackstonecap]

This may be one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin. Pictures were all clear and the detail was great

[@davedennis6042]

As I was watching this, I couldn't help thinking how amazing it is that we can build high performance machines at home and do incredibly precise work. Whoever invented Arduino Should have a monument built in his honor. I am working on getting the parts for a CNC/3D printer. Very inspiring video.

[@mudguppy12345]

this video is professional quality and your instructions are easy to follow. cant wait to see the second part of this. great job my friend

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@enriquecamou6913]

Very nice video. I just got the motors and the electrical parts por a MPCNC. I’m going to start this weekend, but first I wanted to see some instructional videos to get a clear idea of how to do it. I really enjoy your suggestions. For the ‘rattling’ due to the stamping on the conduit, I would try rotating the tube along it’s axis so the stamped surface wouldn’t be run over by a bearing. The idea would be for it to run along a side of the roller. That way you avoid having to cut, remove burrs and installing a complete tube. Best regards.

[@decioferreirajr392]

This is the best video tutorial for MCNP that I saw. Thanks.

[@MakingStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pacosanchez671]

Very thanks. Nice job! Encouragement in future projects!

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

I thought it will be something small. But no, this is a quite big 3D printed CNC machine. Very nice job!

[@MakingStuff]

That is what is nice about the MPCNC, you can make it any size you want by cutting the conduit to size. The one I am building is 1000mm by 1000mm.

[@Dougie085]

@@MakingStuff I imagine after going so big (probably not much larger than you went) there would start to be issues with the conduit flexing and such.

[@Sailingon]

Vectrix

[@francojohnc]

I’m here after I watched your video about cnc

[@skyphotography4918]

Thanks for taking your time showing us this video very much appreciated. Thanks again looking forward to watching part 2.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodworksmithy]

Many Many Thanks Bob I started this project late 2018 when I got my first 3d printer but it all seemed to get a bit confusing and it got left in a box for quite a while Now an other 3d printer later I decided to have another go found this video set the most useful on KZbin now just waiting for stepper motors and should be good to go I already have a cheap little cnc which I am hoping to use the drivers and Mach 3 MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@caxcannoch]

This is the most comprehensive step-by-step assembly I've seen on you tube. Wonderful. Can you do the same thing for the electronics. Thank you!

[@MakingStuff]

Check back tomorrow for part 2. Thanks for watching!

[@hanger1882]

Currently building one now thank you taking the time to make this video!!!!

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffeberl12]

The V1Engineering.com forums are a great resource too, with instructions and the V1 store is ran by the designer (Ryan) and has kits with the right number of all the screws, bearings, and even 3D printed parts. It helps him work full time working on new designs and teaching in the forums.

[@amonus-air2160]

wow! thanks for sharing. Very clear and concise video. You have convinced my to build one myself.

[@MakingStuff]

Glad I could help!

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Thanks for the great video. This is very helpful. The time you spend making these videos is a real gift!

[@waterplanet]

greetings from the Canary Islands I recently finished printing the pieces of my cnc. I will follow your steps in my project On the filament extruder, I have problems with the spindle. A solution for your filament extruder on metal particles would be to use a hydraulic tube, that in its interior it does not contain welds other than to include a filter of grid in the mouthpiece Apologies for language translation

[@garyblake4296]

An excellent step by step tutorial.

[@MakingStuff]

Thank you.

[@revb0]

First class video, very clear presentation. Will be my next build.

[@jamesfatula5824]

pointing out the error on your part about electrical conduit pipe size you says 3/4" as in 25mm? thats is incorrect 25mm= almost 1" for 3/4" is really 19 mm

[@loutorres0608]

Thanks bud I just bought a cr10 with some abs filament. Looks like I'm going to be busy for a while...

[@CookieManCookies]

My only gripe, is how your using zinc plated steel vs stainless steel. One will last alot longer. Also.. why no zerk fittings for the bearings? :'(

[@billmcdaniel1834]

Really excellent assembly video - on of the best I have seen.

[@turand1201]

This is really cool, looking forward to starting this project soon.

[@40mick]

Man, been following your channel for a while. Your once clever dude!!!!

[@hayesj52]

Where can I get the G-Code to build this [e-mail]

[@ericmoore3699]

I have the new version of the XYZ Burley. The lock nuts do not hold in place while trying to tighten the bolts and you can not get a wrench on the nuts because of the ears that are supposed to hold them. Do you still have the old files?

[@Дверьвпрошлое]

Классный ролик! Тоже сейчас решил его собрать!

[@in_novikov]

Nice video, ths! Already want 2 part and thinking about printing my own cnc:)

[@sk8rgu1]

How tall did you cut the pipes for the legs?

[@trosslv]

Great job on this CNC. I will try to build one soon. I saw another video showing a guy milling some aluminum parts with this machine. I will research and try to find the most well suited spindle for that, because milling aluminum parts will be the goal if I build the machine. Any input about milling aluminum appreciated. Thanks.

[@MakingStuff]

I haven't done much with the machine but I do plan on trying to mill aluminum.

[@bmallory]

So I'm building one as well. One advice for printing : use a .6mm nozzle. It's not that big of a hassle changing it and it shaves hours of printing when doing so. Plus printed parts a tougher

[@MakingStuff]

Yeah that will definitely speed it up. I have been wanting to try a larger nozzle on my CR-10s. With all the extras I have printed for this project, I've almost got 200 hours print time.

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Nice video. Very helpful. I note that you say to make sure that you get the corner piece with the flat turning inward. On V1's site it shows the flat outward and the slant to the inside. Joe at Geek Toolkit's build does his like the plans say and the opposite of yours. Not sure if you corrected it in the next video, but will keep watching. In any case, it's great!

[@MakingStuff]

Yeah I made a mistake on that one. I think I corrected it in a future video. The designer of the MPCNC left a comment and said it really didn't matter which way it was turned. Thanks for watching!

[@xyzebruh1083]

that conduit deburring tool is niffty though i dont see myself buying a $20 one time tool, others might have other uses for it but i love my angle grinder and dremel. Great video, I think i am going to build one of these CNC's as my winter project

[@grizzlydj1]

Can you tell me which mpcnc file you used to make this machine I want to use the same files so I can follow your directions as I think they are outstanding

[@MakingStuff]

It was the files for USA sized conduit.

[@lupofroi]

I didnt see the website link for thr 3d printed models in your description.

[@MakingStuff]

It's in the first paragraph of the description.

[@fx1c333]

clickerty clack : 18:00 Perhaps rotating the tube 45 degrees or so. this would make the engraving not run on the bearings.

[@MakingStuff]

That's what I did to fix it.

[@jimginnyohio]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@MakingStuff]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@deanthacker2839]

Great series of videos! I am new to the world of CNC and DIY CNC and am really interested in building one of these machines. Is there anywhere that I can find a complete parts list to start purchasing parts? I've found some of the parts on Amazon, but need information on things like the specs for the power supply recommended.

[@MakingStuff]

www.makingstuff.info/Projects/Home

[@deanthacker2839]

@@MakingStuff Thanks very much for the parts list!

[@matheuspintolopes3924]

From Brazil...great job!

[@outnumbered2933]

Great video! Thx for it!

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@versus023]

Hey! its a great video, second time I watch it! How long would you say it took to assemble ? I have all the 3d printed piece laying around since 2 years. Havent take the time to assemble it yet.

[@MakingStuff]

It's been a while since I assembled it so I don't know for sure. Plus videoing the process slows me down. I'd say if you have all of the pieces already printed and the conduit cut to size you should be able to assemble it in 3-4 hours max.

[@versus023]

@@MakingStuff thanks a lot! I have all the stuff in hand. just need assembling and making it run for the first time. thanks for taking the time to answer!!

[@AlienRelics]

Why, oh, why, do these projects keep using NEMA 17?

[@fadli291089]

I just finish my printed parts. I follow u guys. :)

[@hayesj52]

Where can I get the G-Code to print my parts Hayesj52@msn

[@markevans2236]

It has been awhile since you got your MPCNC going. What are its good and bad points for you?

[@MakingStuff]

The only thing I would do different is not make is so big. I was able to cut aluminum plate with it for the full sized cnc router project. I couldn't ask for much better results than that!

[@jstro-hobbytech]

I've watched your videos before but I finally ordered all the motion stuff. I have more pla than I could ever print. These are great videos man. What torque do your nemas have?

[@MakingStuff]

Not sure on the torque. Check the link in the description it should tell you.

[@dineshvyas]

Which saw mill is this? I googled I it only shows big saw machines.

[@MrOjetemoreno]

Awesome work, pal. What size can work? I want to make a CNC up to 90cmt x 90 cmt, i am not sure what Stepper motors would be better for this size

[@MakingStuff]

You can make it any size you want.

[@vizionthing]

looking forward to this running

[@36gascho]

Great job, thx for sharing!!

[@Wesshaw1996]

Very cool project can't wait to see the rest of it

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Great video. The website does say NOT to use electrical conduit. " recommend minimum .065″ wall thickness stainless steel tubing, If you are willing to keep the rust away. 1″ DOM is much less expensive and a tiny bit more rigid. Conduit will not work, “tubing” only stainless is preferred. "

[@Drxxx]

very good project, and good intro :D

[@satxsatxsatx]

MS, as you were assembling, I noticed some flexing, aka, lack of stiffness, accuracy. I look forward to seeing if the flexing is a problem in practice

[@MakingStuff]

Solved in the next video. THis one was getting a little bit long.

[@satxsatxsatx]

Another question is the narrowness of the bases where the gantry sits on the y tubes. It seems that base should be wider for better rotational stiffness on the y axis. My quick glance at the source of the project didn't tell me whether I would be buying the printed parts or the files. If files, are the modifiable, eg, as above, lengthen the bases of the gantry, spacings of it bearings. I have found stiffer, thick-wall 3/4" steel tubes, but $$$

[@bmallory]

You can download the STL and edit them but that would be a pain. I believe the designer is in the process of releasing the CAD that are easier to modify and, hopefully, parametric

[@barry99705]

Ryan put the stl's on thingiverse, or you can buy printed parts from the store.

[@MarionMakarewicz]

I spent a few days going back and forth about the tubing. It seems you need to balance stiffness with the weight of the tubing. The hardware store sells thicker walled tubing but it is pretty heavy, I thought abut stainless but Ryan and the other builds seem to be happy with the normal EMT conduit. There is some .065" polished stainless available from places that cater to marine use, for railing on boats. That would be really nice but it kicks up the price a bit. I'm starting out with the conduit. I bought a bunch of it, picking through the whole stack for the straightest 10' lengths I could find. I went with the 3/4" EMT from Menards. It works for the 23.5 model. I started printing with the feet. I printed a couple to see how my Prusa handles it and took a piece to the hardware store to verify before buying.

[@pnorsworthy1]

I am currently building an Aluminum square tube cnc mill. I'm getting stuck as to how you drive 2 sets of tandem motors for the X and Y. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks

[@MakingStuff]

forum.linuxcnc.org/49-basic-configuration/33079-how-to-2-or-more-motors-on-one-axis-gantry-linuxcnc-2-8-master

[@stephenturner5358]

Thanks for the video! Which files did you use to print? I cannot seem to find them on the website. There are a few on Thingiverse, but I'm not sure which one to use for the 3/4" conduit.

[@MakingStuff]

I got them on Thingiverse. The MPCNC website explains which files to use.

[@Darthos3]

Would using solid bar instead of conduit improve rigidity?

[@Sergiodj453]

Where is the link to the MPCNC website?

[@AdityaMehendale]

What's the reason to put the stepper-motors on the moving frame? They could'be been mounted on the fixed-frame just as easily, imo, with considerable inertial savings...

[@MakingStuff]

I don't know. I didn't design it.

[@AdityaMehendale]

@@MakingStuff Hmm okay.. Ultimaker-style 3d printers use this sort of frame, but they are all light and agile precisely because their motors do need to not travel with the frame. A missed chance, imo.

[@dphillips9641]

As a CNC machine, speed will be limited by the cutting speed it's not the same as a 3d printer.

[@AdityaMehendale]

@@dphillips9641 ​ , Maurice Hartmann , I agree this saves a bit of belt and mechanism; however a drag-chain (or equivalent) shall be needed to bring power to the moving motors. I hope the trade-off is worthwhile. Furthermore, I disagree with ".. more weight reduces the swings of the whole system" - every mechatronics text states the exact opposite - "Make it as stiff and as light as possible". Inverted-pendulum style systems are good for steadying seismic loads in tall buildings (here the displacement comes from outside) but never for carriages and gantries. You make a good point though, that the acceleration is limited by cutting-speed, not by the eigenfrequency of the frame; the penalty for moving-masses is thus minimal.

[@riffraff60]

aren't the bearings sloppy using 5/16" instead of 8MM bolts?

[@MakingStuff]

The bearings I have are imperial too. There's no slop in them at all.

[@Susipaddy]

Very cool! I am currently printing the parts and ordering the hardware. What length (in mm) did you choose for the feet conduit and the z-axis?

[@MakingStuff]

I cut the rails on mail about 900mm or 3ft.

[@rajchitrashala1912]

Can we do thermocol cutting in this 3D printer?

[@arthurenright4146]

Great video! I tried to search the comments but didn't find anything. What filament did you print the parts with? PLA, PLA+, PETG... I've been thinking about an MPCNC for a while now and it was awesome to see your assembly video!

[@MakingStuff]

I found that PETG holds up better than PLA.

[@erlinghagendesign]

hi, is it possible to use high performance delrin wheels instead of the bare bearings matching the tubes?

[@MakingStuff]

I'm sure it's possible but not sure that it would have any type of benefit.

[@erlinghagendesign]

@@MakingStuff the benefit is the noise reduction.

[@barry99705]

@@erlinghagendesign Just moving it around, the steppers are louder than the bearings. Once you fire up the router/spindle, well, you wouldn't notice uncle Angus playing his bagpipes behind you anyway.

[@erlinghagendesign]

@@barry99705 think about other setups: 3D printer with silent drivers! Sorry, I should have clarified that before. Thks for your attention :-)

[@edificarconstrucao1240]

Hello, thank you for the videos, I'm putting together one and I'm having problems on the z axis. I can not regulate. I'm using the T8 spindle. It would be necessary to change some configuration or fill the arduino, I'm waiting

[@MakingStuff]

I'm not sure what you are asking. You should try asking your question on the MPCNC forum.

[@JackJack-hn6xv]

Good morning. Or found the file to print the parts thank you

[@paulandrulis4672]

You are worried too much about the plastic cracking. If you printed the PLA with the recommended number of perimeter layers, that puppy won't crack. Break, yes, but the layers shouldn't separate unless you had bad layer adhesion.

[@skylabby]

what material are the parts printed out of? ABS or PETG?

[@MakingStuff]

Neither, I used PLA.

[@skylabby]

@@MakingStuff Thanks for the reply

[@nathanielkisiel6401]

I want to get the parts files without using the full kit

[@JimmyFPV]

can u try to cut carbon fiber on it? I am super interested in building one, but I see no info anywhere about if it will cut carbon fiber or not.

[@barry99705]

It's been done, but cf is a pain in the ass to cut.

[@Millville_Maker]

i want to build 1 3D printer and 1 Router Base how much filament is it for U.S.

[@MakingStuff]

The machine took about 1.5Kg of filament to print.

[@lucienvillaume1750]

How much this cnc ?

[@JunkWorkshop]

Hi, could you share your slicer settings please?

[@MakingStuff]

I think it was 55% infill, .8mm wall thickness, 2 wall line count, top/bottom thickness .6mm, top/bottom layers 3. Print speed was 60mm/s. Hope that helps.

[@JunkWorkshop]

Thank you so much for the help!

[@pristiagung3716]

"Siiiip...

[@supernova6553]

how precise is it? also why is the Z axis so low? couldn't it be increased? for a cnc it may be enough but not so for a 3d printer.

[@PuffDaddyTM]

Are you still making fillament with your filament extruder?

[@PuffDaddyTM]

I am in the middle of making my own extruder and I'm wondering how much I will actually use it and if I can get good enough fillament to use daily or even maybe sell.

[@MakingStuff]

Not at this time. I never got good consistent filament diameter out of it.

[@PuffDaddyTM]

Is it possible to get good enough fillament out of it? How hard did you try?

[@JunkWorkshop]

Another Great series after the plasma cnc ! How much for the entire project? Greatings from Italy Bro 👍🏻

[@MakingStuff]

~$400 when I'm done with it.

[@JunkWorkshop]

Making Stuff Thanks ! I'm waiting for an ender3 to start

[@mohamedsaed8361]

how can i get the 3d printed parts ?

[@MakingStuff]

The link is in the description.

[@mohamedsaed8361]

@@MakingStuff sorry but i checked all links & i couldn't find the link for the 3D printed parts. can you tell me how much weight they are?

[@MakingStuff]

Making Stuff It takes about 1 1/2 spools of filament to print everything. Here is a link to the files on Thingiverse. www.thingiverse.com/thing:724999

[@barry99705]

​@@mohamedsaed8361 vicious1-com.myshopify.com/collections/parts

[@noa.sendlhofer]

Def gonna put a plasma cutter on a plastic frame👌🏻

[@noa.sendlhofer]

But great job anyway👌🏻

[@thebeststooge]

Only problem I would have with this is the inability to transport the two ten foot conduits. :/

[@mannieromero2697]

Nice video

[@jhondaux9408]

where can i buy them???

[@JunkWorkshop]

www.v1engineering.com

[@gregbernal3237]

can u make the parts in pla

[@MakingStuff]

Yes I made the parts in the video with PLA.

[@ahangersuhailahmad]

Hi please send 3d Printer parts link

[@MakingStuff]

It's in the description of the video.

[@ahangersuhailahmad]

@@MakingStuff thank u

[@Bishop0178]

Why not use round Steelstock instead of the conduits. This looks very flimsy

[@danbrown586]

That would add a lot of weight and expense for minimal gain in rigidity (and considering that all the connecting parts are made of mostly-hollow plastic, this isn't likely to be all that rigid anyway). If you feel the need for greater rigidity, going for larger-diameter conduit would be the easy and cheap way to get there.

[@TheBascar]

Big like!!!!

[@frankvonthienen3862]

How are the cheap bearings doing, as far as I can see, it is ABEC-1 which is lowest quality/precision ever made... ABEC-9 will be 3x more expesive.

[@MakingStuff]

No issues yet.

[@TheRainHarvester]

It was much bigger than the intro picture implied. Wow!

[@lukecunningham8793]

14:39

[@sallerc]

SPACER! @13:24

[@jesusperez269]

Badass

[@TheRainHarvester]

Cool design! I made a cheap power supply video for these bigger cnc machines.

[@chrismoses776]

Do you have a poor man's version

[@latifshahmrsah8205]

SIR,can u sent me the drawing 3D materials parts, thank you

[@MakingStuff]

Everything you need is on the MPCNC web site at www.v1engineering.com.

[@ramygad]

Big like

[@danialhowe9814]

Outstanding video i cant say the same for V1 they do a very poor job of making it easy to find the free stl files. if i didnt hear (somewhere else ) they offered them id never know. been looking on their site for 10 minutes and cant find anything ( update ) after a 40 minute scavenger hunt i come to find they dont even host the files - they are doing potential customers a huge disservice by making them struggle to find what they need. first rule of marketing- never make your customer work to give you money

[@MakingStuff]

I got the files off of Thingiverse.com. Wasn't hard to find when I downloaded them a few years ago.

[@theboxingbiker]

Mostly bearing CNC

[@thebeststooge]

Doesn't matter as long as it works and this thing has even done iron for people which amazes me.

[@peterciurea7771]

Has anyone seen a cheap china made pack of the screws and plastic parts pre made, for sale? seems like someone would be bound to put that together for the non 3d printer owners

[@amparopachon4209]

Alguien me puede ayudar , nosotros elaboramos la maquina , pero esta fallando , cuando corta , se desfasa y pierde su ruta , a que se debe ?

[@CNCEVOLUTION]

Like

[@ПетрикПьяточкин-ц9н]

Нельзя такую муфту , трубы должны быть толстостенными.

[@murraymadness4674]

Minimally Printed CNC --- not even CLOSE to "mostly" printed, goshdang I hate bullshitters.