Building a large CNC machine in my garage - Inventibles XCarve - @Barnacules

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1:03 - Unboxing Parts
1:17 - Bubble Wrap Attack
2:33 - The First Innuendo (@Xaqaria)
3:02 - Timelapse of sorting components
4:39 - Assembly of Z-Axis Carriage
6:16 - Xander visits the Nerd Cave (Hilarious!)
7:00 - Assembling Y Plates
8:46 - Assembling Y Axis
9:02 - Y-Axis Completed
10:46 - Running cables
12:04 - Installing Spindle Motor w/ Wiring
12:33 - Assembling waste board (Foundation)
14:05 - Leisure Suit Larry Joke... (MetalJesusRocks)
14:32 - Cable Threading #TechTip
15:51 - Assembling Power Supply
16:51 - Delicate Soldering
18:16 - Wiring Arduino Board
21:43 - Starting up machine for first time
22:51 - Trouble shooting under power problem
24:14 - Installing first cutting bit
24:56 - Cutting my sons name into scrap plywood
27:23 - Staining the plywood
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[@Barnacules]

This was one of the hardest videos I've ever edited, I hope you guys enjoy it!

[@zacharyseebeck2409]

yes. yes my good sir

[@shanem2k]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm Great video as normal Jerry! Keep it up sir :)!

[@bros558]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm I am so happy when you post videos. Look forward to every one of them. Thumbs up!

[@kevinfitzpatrick1386]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm quite possibly you're most well produced video jerry :) honesty dude, never stop being you! \m/

[@Ibike007]

I did! Thx man 👍🏼

[@Barnacules]

I just added time indexes to the video description for those of you that don't have time to watch the whole video or just want to jump back to certain parts. Let me know if you enjoy me doing this and I will add it to more long videos in the future.

[@matthewmagee5235]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm This was a great video. Building stuff like this is always interesting to me! Keep up the good work.

[@matthewmagee5235]

+Matthew Magee I think you've actually convinced me to buy this. I've wanted a CNC machine for awhile, and i've built a couple of 3D printers before so I don't think this would be too complicated to build. Any more builds like this in the works?

[@granderondeproductions3286]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm I found it was well put together! I like Diy stuff. Better than some of the stuff I might find on TV. God bless!

[@JoriDiculous]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm Mesopotamia(Ok, Chrome is officially complete out of wack. HOW does Time stamps become THAT word?) are quite usefully in videos. Makes it easier (convenient really) to re-watch certain parts.

[@blinketyblob]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm Thanks i now have to spend money on buying one of these! Curse you Barnacules! The wife is going to kill me! Save my marriage with a give away!? Worth a try! Nice vid though, have bookmarked for reference!

[@danielherrera4476]

I was just getting back into coding and computer setups, when i found some of your videos and saw the 3d printer ones and then this one today.. I like seeing what it takes to actually build the cnc machine(it looks like a lot of work, but I enjoy being able to build my tools or other things).....Really enjoy your videos that show that a nerd can actually do more than just fix your computer....

[@Barzder]

This video is missing some million views! Now I want to assemble one for myself. I love such assembling processes!

[@DNXMEDIA]

Probably the best X-carve setup video ever! Thanks Barnacules :D

[@dimitriid]

You know, now you have several different 3D printers and a CNC machine that can perhaps even do thin aluminium. I'm thinking that you can probably create some custom PC cases specially ITX cases and such, I'd love to see that

[@DavisSgt]

+dimitriid How about phone cases?

[@Tom5TomEntertainment]

It would be cool to have a custom Baracules PC case.

[@winstonzeb2842]

IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! I just bought one a few weeks ago! You should put together all of your skills and machine casted aluminum that you casted from a 3D printed mold!! Now that would be TOOO COOOL!

[@Blueduden]

I have worked on a smaller version, a similar type but it cuts metal. With this machine we mostly made nametags for business and privates. And yeah, it's cool to see the process of making a machine like this. :)

[@Puuch44]

This is why I love your channel, Jerry... unique and interesting projects that are COOL (::: Love it and can't wait for you to showcase your creations!! *thumbsup* !!

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

Xander is so silly, he always puts a smile on my face!

[@DaveR1302]

This is an amazing! You've been setting a new level recently, what with the foundry building video, battery power tools and I've even had a go on the text shooter. fair play sir, thanks for great content. :-)

[@Barnacules]

+Dave Robinson You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@DaveR1302]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm Thank you for the reply. You produce some funny tech content and I hope you can do it for as long as you enjoy it. 😀

[@evilbryan]

Great video! I think the moment after I finished building my own X-Carve and getting a successful cut, I started planning the great re-wiring project. :) I have the small X-Carve, and I started building a control box and patch cable to make the machine easier to move and transport.

[@DnGDayZ]

My Son Is into 3D Printing and CNC Machines. We both love your channel! Were currently trying to save up to get a Xcarve Machine! Great Video!!

[@VoluptuousHorse]

I watched the whole thing. I ate popcorn, too. Barnacules said to get my popcorn ready, so I did. I even licked all the salty butter off the sides of the bag after I was done.

[@LeeBennett007]

Thanks Barnacules, i really enjoyed this video. That is one seriously cool bit of kit you have there.

[@ProtoG42]

We expect Barnacules timelapses! Great job Jerry!

[@trev_432]

Wow now I want an x-carve CNC machine it looks amazing.

[@mordinkainen1844]

Very cool build, I built an MPCNC myself. Thanks for this post!

[@CazRolfing711]

i watched the whole thing and i thought it was really cool. Your one of the best guys on youtube

[@signalmod]

can't wait to watch this once I'm home from work. just built my shapeoko 3 last night

[@SaVoie_D_Assassin]

Holy baby jesus ! THAT WAS THE BEST ! Love your work Jerry ! Keep it up !!!

[@Ttomisabeast1581967]

Xander is the greatest kid I've ever seen. He's so funny!

[@RetailCardRipper]

More x-carve videos! What an awesome tool!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

I generally don't have the storage space for a large flat thing like the X-Carve, can it be stored on it's side? Also, the build process seems to be very detailed and time consuming, but in the end, as long as it's done right, totally worth it. Am I correct?

[@alw1981]

+3D Printing Nerd you can store it on its side. Bob on I like to make stuff made a video of how he mounted his on hinges so he could fold it up out of the way in his shop

[@Barnacules]

+3D Printing Nerd It's 100% totally worth it, and you can store it on it's side as long as you slide the carriage down first. I'm going to store mine on the wall hanging.

[@WeirdyBeardy]

I think you did a great job Jerry. One hell of an editing job you did with this one! I bet it took a lot of time.

[@DuyLe-pj3eo]

I am really loving these video projects that you do. I learn a ton from you Jerry.

[@ryanbaker1097]

Xander is the best! Always makes me smile

[@francisco-aliciaponton808]

Ryan Baker

[@alexmad93]

I actually just got an X-Carve 2 weeks ago and i wish this video was up when I was building it. I do have some advice for those who are getting one and building it, do NOT use a drill on the self tapping screws, they are painful to put in but I nearly stripped the screw while using the drill, just put the screws in and tap them before trying to attach the beams to anything else, makes it a lot easier. I also ended up using a nerf dart to feed the wires through as well as a wire nut, made it very easy. The terminal blocks and wiring for the limit switches sucked and actually had to solder the wired directly to the pins on the arduino. Also make sure you turn the power up on all of the stepper motors to about half if you have the NEMA 23 motors. I also took all of the ground wires and soldered them to an extra piece of hookup wire and screwed that in the terminal block. I agree with barnacules, Radioshack would have been amazing to go to. I highly recommend the upgraded spindle and the collet adapter but it is loud to the point where i have to wear protection to be near it when the shop vac is running too. Huge note for the X-carve: it does not come with extra screws or nuts for some reason, i suggest you order a few extra screws just in case. The wasteboard is expensive but it is worth it, a convenience tax if you will. I think that's everything, I recommend having a jig saw and some sort of sander and files as well. Keep up the good videos Barnacules, can't wait to see more videos using the cnc!

[@VincenzoSims]

The Xander part of the video was the best part! Loving the machine though too!

[@jehlybean636]

Glad to see a video other than a conference! Sweet build.

[@TrueHistoryAustralia]

Loving the new intro Barnacules. BTW, Keep up the good work. Best of luck for your future successes.

[@JCGold98]

At 23:41, Looks like you have a lot of unboxings to do.😜. Great video, keep up the great work Jerry.

[@DIYNerd]

These things are sick. My old man wants. He loves wood working.

[@dpmakestuff]

This is why we should be friends. I LOVED putting my machine together and did it in a single night.

[@Barnacules]

+Dustin Penner Wow, you did it in a single night. I'm legitimately impressed dude.

[@kuhrd]

+Dustin Penner Yeah the assembly takes a while but it is a lot of fun. I put mine together in a single afternoon and evening. The hardest part for me was that I bought only the kit I needed so I had to make my own waste board and I also supplied all my own electronics and wiring so my x-carve has much larger stepper motors and is running with Mach3 and a parallel port controller. Eventually I will buy a smooth-stepper for it. Also plan to design and have made, a laser cut 1/2" thick steel table for it. Then it should be ready for even harder materials. I kinda wish Inventables had beefed up the design a bit more in some areas as I can see some parts being more prone to failure when being used heavily. For light duty tasks it seems good though.

[@MrFunnyHandsInYourPants]

Holy sheet, that is incredible! You guys are really really talented! This is the first video of you I've seen and you just earned yourself a subscriber my friend! Pure talent and thanks for the tip about the screws!

[@seanmcmunn88]

Awesome! I got so many stages, extruded aluminium, and steppers at work I might make one for myself

[@ekrause13]

These are my favorite kind of videos you make. Don't get me wrong, I ENJOY all your videos, but these are my FAV!

[@valursvalur1]

Man you are lucky to have an X-carve @BarnaculesNerdgasm . I congratulate you for it + this upload is awesome IMO.

[@danieltoone9219]

One of my favorite video's Jerry. Thanks for the content

[@jackstech601]

hi at 20:44 you said that you going to re do the wiring with spade connectors. How about de soldering an old 20+4 Pin ATX connector and using that to separate the power supply and main cnc part.

[@isopropylyummy]

Hey Jerry, in case you didn't know they make attachments for a dust boot and a clamp that will hold the vacuum so your not sucking the dust up manually. The dust boot will make a big difference over time keeping the area where the X-carve is clean.

[@wadem4503]

Xander makes more sense than a lot of KZbin content creators, seriously I'm not kidding.

[@paul5849]

More builds with this please!! Amazing!

[@themetalreaperttv]

i love the new intro jerry, simple yet to the point. keep it up.

[@MrJrodarod]

Just wanted to say your the shit, and I love your random projects and good humor! Right up my alley my good sir! Good day!

[@mdoyle1981]

Great vid! I would say anyone that can put together an RC car could build one of these, it's tedious but not conceptually difficult. Can't wait to see what you make with it, and the "Nerd Cave" is looking good too.

[@caris502]

Hello mr Barnacules, that was SOO COOL; I've worked in many jobs with electronic assembly machines and cutting rubber with machine like that. And i am a big nerd like you and would love that in my house, but i don't think it would go down very well in my house. all the best mate TC

[@mattsweeting4358]

can't wait for more CNC projects!

[@lewisgulliver1122]

Hope to see more videos on this! Great video as always, Jerry! :D

[@RetailCardRipper]

Love seeing the video uploads Jerry keep em coming! Thanks!

[@Chumbuucket]

Really enjoyed the video and look forward to seeing more videos on the X carve!

[@bomber78963]

I love watching your videos because I know some of the money make goes to that awesome little boy of yours! Keep up the great work!

[@tbddevelops]

I've seen a few X-Carve assembly videos recently, this is my favorite. Considering how solid and well put together the machine seems when it's done, it does seem to fall short in the quality when you get to the controller/power board. Thanks for the video.

[@Barnacules]

+Terry Burns-Dyson Agreed, everything else except the wiring is top notch and rock stable.

[@JoriDiculous]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm Thats the same TimmyTech was saying =)

[@TheProjectOverload]

Great video...loved the "little helper" interruption.

[@dpmakestuff]

For wood, I would recommend a downcut bit. It leaves perfect cuts. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Great video.

[@Barnacules]

+Dustin Penner Downcut bit eh? I'll have to investigate this.

[@muslimninjaassassin2498]

I was in Egypt last October.... Raaildo shack still lives!!!

[@stephenroodenburg1486]

this is the stuff i love on this channel, keep it up. great vid

[@procrastinatingnerd]

Seriously? We just received our X-CARVE literally yesterday. lol, what are the chances. Now I have a tutorial to follow along with when I put ours together! Thank you! :-)

[@AshleyAcademy]

Thumbs up for bubble wrap montage, RIP Radio Shack and long form videos with jump notes

[@rkshireygames]

Screw a board on top of the waist material it came with, get decent quality stuff then use the router to machine it down. Then use 4 or more screws to hold your material down. You can also try putting tabs on it so it won't hit the router bit. Good luck on your CNC endeavors!

[@CallumJenner]

Loving the new intro.

[@cjhardknocks7040]

You have got to do a video on the make up of your studio... You know components, hookups, where you got them etc. Every time I see your studio I have a NERDGAGASM!!!

[@Xyos212]

Love the variety man, cool stuff! More mower reviews!

[@mishadow2685]

For the joint ground, I usually grab a spare pice of wire and solder the ends to it for a cleaner look. A little shrink tube or electrical tape and bam. I use to bug cars for electrical testing at the local Jr. college. By far the most fun I've ever had working.

[@KingofStriker]

I loved it! I will totally make sure to have this set up when getting my new pc in the future. Keep up the good work!

[@Phantom0309]

love how barnacules makes Gregg do everything haha

[@cheezyllamba]

The new opening scenes are sick

[@GregK2754]

Great vid as always Jerry.. If you ever shoot more production work on this machine, I would like to see it run at normal speed with sound. Thanks for your time man!

[@jonathandartnell7473]

Im loving these new videos's the projects were always and continue to be the highlights

[@Hiboson]

Video Level = Super Cool Add Xander = Epically Cool

[@MarcelRobitaille]

can't wait to see what you will make with this.

[@MrHighschoolgamerstech]

That new intro is awesome! Great work

[@JRtheTzar]

Jerry I LOVE THESE VIDEOS and I love your channel I can't wait to see you make stuff with this and 3D print somemore stuff but anyway great video and thank you so much for the great entertainment it always makes my day when I watch a new video of yours

[@tj_struck]

Hey +Barnacules Nerdgasm ! I used that technique once to get ready for HIN 2015 at Chicago by taking a length of wire I had laying around, tying a knot at the end, and put a few washers on it and fishing up a wire up through my front bumper. Worked like a charm! Also, I'm drinking what Zack was drinking at dinner ;) (23:33) Haha Cheers guys!

[@Radtke_Makes]

So glad to see you are doin cnc! so addicting - i have used my shapeoko 2 (1000mm) to make some stand offs out of aluminium and a HDPE zprobe arm for my delta 3d printer. So much fun to use one tool to upgrade the other! :) I am currently 3d printing a clamp for the spindle mount to hold a vacuum hose.

[@originalbohica1337x]

I saw this on another video, and it rocks - I definitely want one. Maybe for Christmas?

[@masonbass360]

awesome video!! Xander's such an awesome kid!!!

[@snowtank3374]

can you print like a holder for youre vacum cleaner

[@sugatooth]

I've used needle nosed pliers to crimp those little connectors as well, and while it's completely doable it really does take time and practice

[@Xerrasss]

+1 for supporting your son like this :)

[@JamieChapman-hd4mu]

did you get the upgrades

[@MrPoldekrosmol]

getting into arduino lately, I might try to make my own DIY CNC machine next year, just for fun :) this vid helps a lot with understanding the basics inside a simple 3 axis cnc, thanks a lot :D

[@00Klingon]

I miss the old RadioShack but I'm fortunate enough to have a Microcenter close by and they have lots of components and tools in stock which is awesome.

[@keebler_137]

Jerry, the xcarve rocks! And good job on your first cuts. I'm currently working on a Kossel 3D printer (from scratch) using an Arduino Mega!

[@spacethegas]

that looked like a lot of hard work. well done.

[@bbqribz570]

ive been dying to get one of these. Please cover more xcarve stuff!!

[@jh5g]

Love the new intro just feels so barnacules

[@ChunkyBunny2]

Great video Jerry, I've been waiting for this :D

[@Jezez]

Woohoo! Go Jerry! Amazing videos lately!

[@nicolocapobianco3845]

Man your maker space looks great! Do a tour video soon!

[@hilmarsson1]

fun facts ,good comedy and learning. this video is great. i say again jerry you are back baby.

[@choctawgh]

I would absolutely love to have one of these, but I just can't afford one. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@KiddsockTV]

Could have Copy & Pasted it into Google Keep (To Do Lists). But awesome of a Build! Xander is the cutest!

[@SuperCookieGaming_]

When Xander said trading poop I just lost it! That kid is hilarious.

[@granderondeproductions3286]

Alessandro Volta invented wiring. :D cheers. P.S. Nerdgasm you are awesome! God bless.

[@namehere5675]

Very cool, thank you for this video. I have been eying the X-Carve for a while now. It would be so fun to have one of these. I hope that you plan on making more videos of this. Maybe even mixing your 3D printer, and X-Carve Projects a bit. :-)

[@discordian9163]

Cool, hopefully you enjoyed this!

[@bradhastedt6477]

Haha Give that kid his own channel :) Awesome cant wait till my Sons that age, he's 5 atm and loves to mimic me and or tell everyone about the projects im working on in his own way....often sounds way cooler then what is really going on though lol

[@chuyuribe8405]

how much did it cost????

[@drakeolson5871]

Great Video! Just wanted to ask when is the next Codegasm video? Love them. I know they take a lot of time and effort but I love them. Keep doing you Jerry!