DIY CNC Machine - Electronics | Part 2/2

In this video, I show you how I built my DIY CNC machine. All moving parts of the DIY CNC router are running on ball bearings while the structural parts are made with natural materials, namely birch plywood and solid beech wood.
Download Project Plans: bootec.webstar...
If you like my projects you can support me on Patreon and get free access to the plans of my builds: / bootec
Part 1 of the build - Frame: • DIY CNC Machine - Fram...
Parts used for the build: (Total materials cost ≈ 620 $)
Linear Rails - alitems.com/g/...
Ball Screw - alitems.com/g/...
Stepper Motors & Drivers - alitems.com/g/...
Drag Chain - alitems.com/g/...
Limit Switches - alitems.com/g/...
Rocker Switches - alitems.com/g/...
DC Power Supply - alitems.com/g/...
Arduino Uno - alitems.com/g/...
CNC Shield - alitems.com/g/...
Blower Fans - alitems.com/g/...
500W Air Cooled Spindle - alitems.com/g/...
1-flute end mills - alitems.com/g/...
2-flute carbide end mills - alitems.com/g/...
4-flute carbide end mills - alitems.com/g/...
Software used to run the machine:
Fusion 360 CAD/CAM Software - www.autodesk.c...
Universal Gcode Sender - github.com/win...
Grbl - github.com/grb...
Thanks for watching, leave a comment or question and see you for the next project!
Roman - BooTec | Naturally Engineered

[@BooTec]

The plans for the CNC are now available for download at bootec.webstarts.com/store Good luck with your builds and thanks for your comments and support! If you'd like to see the machine in action you can check out my newest project at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJTJm2iwntFolbs

[@sathiyansathiyan6481]

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[@sathiyansathiyan6481]

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[@kacperwilczewski8071]

Great :) so we wait ;)

[@terebag56]

does the plans also include the electronic plans

[@tarsiousmunalembohol]

Free download?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I like how you added the LED strips. One suggestion: I would put down a cover between the electronics and the spoil board. Wood chips and dust will fall through the holes in the spoil board directly onto your electronics creating a fire hazard.

[@pr00009]

ayeeee. im gonna do that.

[@jelleeee19]

Safety switches/devices should always be connected in normally closed configuration to ensure safety.

[@jayhocke7477]

just a word of warning. Allow enough space in your flexible wire way (drag chain) so no compression of the cables occurr. Long term heating with the cable bundle can occurr and cause welding of the insulations to one another and even develop a short circuit between wires and cables. I have seen this several times in my 30 years as a cnc tech. Overall, nice build!

[@hbenparris7368]

I am so impressed with this tutorial that although I have purchased a plan to build my own CNC I have decided that this design is much nicer, and requires no machining. All the cutouts are simple. I will be patiently waiting for the plans or blueprints so I can start building my own machine. Great job.

[@KBBAKTHA]

brilliant design and crisp clear instructions for each step. You made it look so simple, to motivate people to build their CNC

[@Elcosmicstar1]

As was mentioned by Jelle, using your switches as N/C would prevent damage to your motor, drivers or power supply in the event that the wire to your end stop switch is broken, in that way, the system would detect it and stop but in your configuration, if it is broken, the system motors would drive the axis into the end stop because a broken wire and a N/O switch are read as the same.

[@zaferaltun]

You are a real engineer, congrats!

[@davidmiller7599]

Well Done!!!! Very impressed. I have been looking for a DIY cnc router to build for several months now. This was by far the most comprehensive video series I have seen. It's clear, precise and informative. The sound is great and I can understand every word you say. I just want to thank you for putting this video series onto KZbin for us. I downloaded the plans. Great price! Thank you for that! I also subscribed to your channel. I look forward to more from you. Best regards, David Miller

[@walidfodha163]

The project is perfect the video too... thank you

[@RustyAndrews123]

I have watched a lot of CNC videos and this is by far the best quality video covering the electronics.

[@Amritium]

Beautiful work. Practical, clean and easy to build.

[@tyutje]

This truly is a nice balanced machine dude! It's rare to see a good performing DIY CNC here on youtube.

[@DEPHi3]

A really beautiful build. There is just one little safety issue :) the connectors of the router are reversed, so you can easily touch a live wire!

[@BooTec]

Thanks for pointing this out, Lukas. You're of course right and I realized it too late. For everybody else, please install the connectors in reverse.

[@SenseiLeif]

@@BooTec Is the plans updated for the correct wiring? :)

[@stonesbridgeengineering75]

Thank you for very helpful video. Sir please provide me for circuit/control wiring drawing. How to connect micro drives and cnc shield, please send drawings. Email:- [e-mail]

[@siniorgolazo]

I was about to say the same thing, that the router connector pins were dangerously reachable with a naked hand :/

[@jsmythib]

You built a machine that can now replicate some of your extraordinary woodworking skills. The detail and precision is very impressive, great job.

[@Naturemannz]

Fantastic. I think this is the one i would like for my business. Love that the measurements are metric. Hi from New Zealand

[@azzoubk3982]

Coolest hand made cnc ever seen 😍

[@allanchalmers9359]

Thank you for taking the time to provide such concise details. It is without doubt informative and helpful. I have learned quite a lot.

[@snapshooter65]

Thanks for releasing the drawings. Will be one of our next projects.

[@syedsulaiman8380]

This is one of the est CNC builds on the internet and I agree with ALL your parts selection except the router I personally feel it it too huge and there are better options

[@ryankoresh8261]

That is an absolutely beautiful machine. Thoughtfully designed, and perfectly executed. This is the exact machine i have been looking for plans for, thank you for building it!

[@angusmurray4171]

Awesome video series, comprehensive yet short and sweet. Your video style is nice keep it up! I'm currently in the process of design and building a cnc but a whole aluminium construction, you did a very nice job!

[@BooTec]

Thanks for the nice comment, Angus. Great to hear that you liked the project and good luck with your build too.

[@Puzzicanello]

Did you build it, Angus?

[@volodymyrkvaskov6172]

You made a lot of work. Congratulations! I will make the same cnc. Thank you.

[@andreagalbusera2392]

What kinda of rail you bought?

[@1miltond]

Hi I got the plans thanks real good I going to change the flat rails for the ones with the round bar the price is half I know I will have to modify the way they sopports but I am building this machine to help mi self some extra income I am retired and on a budget life anyway thank you for your videos and plans they are a jewel cheer mate

[@9700784176]

hey, how to connect those capacitors, for eradicating false triggers, please provide the schematic of the complete connections.

[@joshboatman6459]

Forget that solution. This one is better www.tindie.com/products/eccentricwkshp/cnc-optical-limit-switch-isolator-grbl/ Also use screened cable

[@윤우아빠]

아주 친절한 설명과 함께 멋진 기계제작하는 영상을 볼수있게 해줘서 고마워 구독과 함께 나도 이 멋진 cnc 머신을 만들거야

[@jejakakl2009]

Good video.Video yang bagus.

[@selvaraj9293]

i was plan to make 3 axis CNC machine for curved router . but i confused about that ... now .. i ready to make .... thanks to your video....... lol 😆

[@sutrisnofalluja7069]

Thank you very much for share this video

[@davidgiwm4692]

Excellent video. You helped me a lot. Thank you very much, I'm Subscribed.

[@HannesMrg]

I love that the Arduino has it's own fan =)

[@bokunochannel84207]

perfectly documented and executed.

[@RitterDK14]

So you're basically god of wood and cable management?

[@QuinLeach]

Great CNC project - I bought the plans! I think the wiring diagram could be better, and recommending how to flash grbl onto the board would be good, but that is covered elsewhere.

[@graveurgraveur2691]

Excellent!!!

[@BooTec]

Thank you :)

[@ianrice9403]

What an awesome pair of videos - well done on the CNC design and build, but also on the excellent video content, this is exactly what the internet should be used for. I imagine starting it on a job and going to make a sandwich and then coming back to the finished job must be very satisfying! One thing I really like about the design is that it looks like it would scale up or down. Really great job.

[@snapshooter65]

Great machine and even more, great documentation, particularly the wiring part. Since I am not into all electrical stuff, such detailed information is a precondition to get it done without help on the wiring. Fantastic! Really looking forward to the release of your drawings. Thanks in advance for all the work you are investing. I was considering to build a MPCNC, but the ruggedness of your machine is worth spending a bit more money. Frohe Weihnachten in die Schweiz!

[@BooTec]

Thank you snapshooter65 🙂 The plans are now available for download. Check out the link in the video's description.

[@willpfeiler1611]

Great videos! I been wanting to build my own CNC and your instruction makes it seem very doable. I would be willing to purchase a set of plans, if you have them available. Thanks again, GREAT job!

[@BooTec]

Thank you Will, a set of plans can now be downloaded via the link in the video's description.

[@Dancopymus]

Hello Phillip, which cnc plan and bill of materials, refers to which project? Thank you

[@rickyracer8717]

A really beautiful build, and I really love the fact that you have used timber. Your attention to detail is superb, and it speaks volumes in the end product that you have produced! I have been watching so many videos on cnc builds before I begin mine, and this has to be one of the best videos and hobby machine builds that I've seen!! Awesome job, and a new sub from New Zealand... 👍

[@Naturemannz]

hey im from nz too, did you build this? Im going to try.

[@HerbertHaag-l1f]

Suuuper 👍 very very good Video 👍 thank you.

[@sandakanBETTA]

its great i already buy...just collecting budget for try this amazing project :)

[@1miltond]

Wow thank you you are the best DIY on routers on you tube exactly what I was looking for great video Thanks again I will buy the plans thank you

[@dustinsmith8863]

So what about making a video showing all the setup to get it all squared up and getting it dialed in?

[@SatuBangsa_2023]

Very thanks for your share. There will be helpful for people as me to learn how to make CNC machine

[@SKTWoodDesign]

This isthe best cnc tutorial i have seen. Plans would be great!

[@TwitchTreasureHunting]

Amazing absolutely amazing I've been looking all over KZbin for this exact video for weeks! By far the most detailed best laid out and I formative video on this project by far. In my opinion of course... thank you so much for all your hard work! Your design is so clean and clear I am so much less intimidated by this project now. I'll be sharing with everyone I can think of!

[@josiahmitchell530]

I love this build! Great job and amazing build quality. I am in the process of building my own exactly like it but I decided to use lead screws instead because of price. It's turning out great!

[@dannygodbout2444]

Thanks for sharing. Is there anything you wished you would have done differently now on this build?

[@johnsonjiang6624]

cool! I wonder any CNC control system can work on irregular material? Like scan the object on a picture, use mouse to point on it then send data to control system, driller run automatically.

[@DawnsCave]

I'd be happy if you'd put your drawings with exact dimensions online so others can build this exact machine, too! Thanks for the inspiration nonetheless. :)

[@jthowson]

I’m using your design in combination with another DYI build your wiring , and plans but with his rails setup thank you I also downloaded you plans even though I don’t understand mm so well but I’ll get it figured out

[@richarddomsicz670]

what a fun video to watch.. simply amazing job

[@Poolboy28560]

Wonderful! Very clean design. Built a CNC router and intend to build another. I will definitely use some of your ideas. Thank you.

[@fabiomantilla8026]

Excellent Friend !! Congratulations and thank you!!

[@rickrosinski6912]

Is it possible to get the dimensions of the library rails and ball screws used. Full dimensions and plans for the project would be awesome. Great build and video.

[@sergedaney3511]

That was amazing... thanks a lot! I want to do my own cnc and your video is a huge help!

[@philipsommerton4280]

one tip is that you can save alot with an old server 12v psu on ebay as they are plentiful, cheap used and way more reliable than chinese versions.

[@abumoslemtamer7331]

شكرا جزيلا ! Thank you !

[@AnthonyGriz]

Very nice looking setup!

[@PiefacePete46]

Two of the clearest, most helpful videos I have seen... and I have looked at everything I can find! My budget won't run to ball-screws or linear rails, so I guess I will have to live with a less capable machine. Still, I hope to end up with something that will still provide enjoyment, without too much frustration. Fingers crossed. :o) Thank you so much for taking the time to show us your machine. Liked and Subscribed.

[@kundibundi2682]

Super Videos, sehr gut erklärt und dokumentiert Ich werde die Fräse nachbauen aber etwas grösser, ich möchte mind. 750x750mm haben Dein Stecker an der Z-Achse ist TÖDLICH!! Den solltest du dringend gegen eine Kaltgerätesteckdose ersetzen (IEC 60320 Kaltgeräte Buchse (female) 250V 10A) Grosses Dankeschön from Switzerland

[@robertaaime2121]

Super build my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@woodfather]

Brilliant work and videos, well done!

[@kdurkiewicz]

I finally managed to build a similar machine. I had to connect limit switches via optocouplers - otherwise they triggered alarm when the spindle was started.

[@falkhen232]

when you put the capacitors in how much delay was there?, was it even measurable at the speed of operation?

[@DaBuick]

Outstanding video! I’m hoping to make one that’s about 4x8’. I plan to use my build to make custom kitchen cabinets.

[@MegaSoyaMan]

subscribed! project is nice , video is amazing and your explains are helpful thanks from France

[@can5projects563]

awesome video great looking cnc

[@ansari20101]

Excellent job very detsiled. Keep it up. Whats next.

[@michelspaeth3608]

Very nice CNC A shame it is not possible to download the plans. Your site seems have some bugs because no plans appears to downoload

[@frankavery7791]

Excellent work!!

[@roboflennox]

is there any reason why you can't make this bigger? ie to take full sheets of plywood?

[@librarymark]

Fantastic build! A few things strike me - I would have made the uprights out of aluminum, and would have made metal plates to secure the wood over the linear bearings so to be able to provide more surface area to clamp with. And Fusion 360 is "quite simple to learn"? Not in my experience! Other than that - I want one!

[@mettwoch]

Very nice machine, well thought design 👍🏻

[@justingort1]

I know that this reaction is a bit late. But you sould realy add a wire between ground of the PSU and the arduino. this is to prevent a floating ground. Floating grounds can have many effects one of them is triggering stufwhen its not suppost too. The rest of the wiring and project look really clean and good. Great job overall

[@Bartvtende]

If you watch closely you'll see that ground is connected to the Arduino. However it isnt shown in the schematics. The cloning of the Y axis also isnt on the schematics. Had too zoom in on his wiring of the Arduino to see this

[@karipenttila2655]

Wire the limitswitches with normally closed, if you have wire failure your homing would stop immediately. NO you would crash

[@aimanr]

easy to understand and what a beautiful machine!

[@YooProjects]

Amazing project! Thx

[@IgorPestov-777]

Das ist fantastisch!

[@johndemeyer4613]

very good video. i like to copy your build, just can't find the info on the motor drivers.

[@BooTec]

Hi John, the motor drivers can be found in the same link as the stepper motors.

[@sunriverchristianfellowshi2338]

Great Video! Just starting to build it. Don't know if you are still monitoring this thread but I was trying to figure out how you were sending simultaneous commands to both y-axis motors so they run together. I noticed that there are 4 y-pins jumpered together on the CNC Shield just behind the 12-36V connector. Does that have something to do with it? Was also curious on the value of the capacitors. Thanks!

[@Rubenaccount]

Great video! but can it mill aluminum?

[@BooTec]

Thank you Ruben. That's the big question that I'll try to answer in one of the next videos. Stay tuned :)

[@Puzzicanello]

@@BooTec what is the answer? (:

[@thehardwareguy]

this is fantastic, well done man!

[@antonelm5260]

Love the video! The machine looks great. Got ant 3d files for it to share? They do not have go be perfect. It would save me a lot of time. Very curious of your next video!

[@louismifsud395]

Thanks for the great videos and design. Was wondering if this cnc equipment can also be used to work on soft metals like aluminium or brass.

[@vladimirpronyashin2707]

Если сделал то хорошо. Надо после сборки выровнять базовую рабочую плоскость всего рабочего поля

[@Raggo12345]

Super Cool!!! Congrats on the build!

[@pradeepgunarathna3025]

Great explanation and clear video .thank you for shearing with us.

[@williamchamberlain2263]

Just a question on the air intakes - do you have problems with dust/swarf getting drawn in?

[@b.w.oostdam8875]

Awesome project ! Best on the web!

[@josephcardona9982]

Really nice, make a video how to build a 4 axis 🥺

[@Z0LT4N1]

What is the maximum rate / mm that can be adjusted xy axis ? Is 1500 the maximum for this stepping motor?

[@abdullahafzal9]

Nice job man. What about converting it into a laser engraver. Can you please have a tutorial on that.

[@V_Electronics]

Lovely!

[@GRSTGuitars]

Hello!!! And where do 2 green wires with a cnc shield with an en/gnd terminal go? You didn't say anything about it in the video...

[@olegmaster5866]

Perfect quality !

[@LucasHartmann]

Really cool. But why did you use the cnc shield? You should not need it if you have external drivers...

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Excellent work! Have you had any trouble with flex at all in the wood framework after all this time? Any improvements? Thanks again Jeff

[@michelaylwin105]

super nice job you did hope i was good like you

[@NATIVETUDU-st3wf]

Hi. I bought the plan to your CNC machine, but now I’m having problems with the wiring. The schematics looks good, but watching your doing on the video got me confused. What’s the size of the capacitor Help please thank you, i’m not sure if you can make detail video tutorials for the electronics connection, I’ll pay for it. Thank you Adam