Sainsmart 3018 Pro CNC Kit Assembly

This is an assembly video of the Sainsmart 3018 Pro CNC router kit. As of Christmas 2018 the machine now ships with the nicer coulet chuck on, and they switched the 10mm screws to hold the build platform on to 12mm screws.
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[@LuminousJoy]

Thank you for this video! This is the best construction video I found for this machine, and aside from the volume of your voice everything is great. I really appreciated the step by step walkthrough, and being able to confirm that my machine was looking like yours each step. Keep up the awesome work :)

[@ASMRDreamMore]

Fantastic video, really helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@4funrc11]

Hey, Thx. :) You've done a fine job with this build video. And I'm now positive that even I can put this CNC together.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you! Its a super easy machine to build and I enjoyed building it! I would say definitely go for it if you have a need for one of these machines

[@Sketch3600]

I found this video after I assembled mine, but I still watched it. Well done.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you! I wish you luck on your new adventures with cnc machining!

[@zoej.9366]

Thank you so much for posting this video! It was really helpful when putting together the CNC!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad I could help! Have fun with you machine!

[@robertfiorini2061]

I appreciate the real time assembly. Thank you

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with you new machine!

[@themoodyonejb]

This was perfect. Thank you. Inwas struggling with the little pamphlet I received with my router. This video helped me start to finish. Happy cutting indeed!!!

[@groundskeeper5292]

Great video. THanks a lot for a nice easy to follow set of instructions. My 3018 didn't come with any instructions so this was a big help! looks pretty straightforward though, so I should have it together in an hour or two. Can't wait to start milling!

[@grahambland7823]

Some more changes and notes: The step motor to screwed rod coupler now has 2 grub screws fitted on the screw rod end. Took me a few minutes to work out why the rod would not fit! Although the collet is prefitted onto the spindle motor and was secure, the 2 grub screws were not even slightly tightened. Before starting to assemble scribe a line using a square on the side pieces at the 46.5mm line. Having a line also lets you set the vertical on the side peices more easily. If planning to use the laser module as well as the spindle motor leave the wiring of the motor seperate from the Z axis stepper motor. Thanks again, watching your video first made my life a lot easier.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thanks for the recommendations and notes! I'm glad I could help you, and I hope what you wrote helps others!

[@subdomainltd5838]

Many Thanks, Your video made the hole job straight forward and easy.

[@sandrabastin5642]

Brilliant video I'm a lady pensioner and didn't have any trouble at all cheers,Sandra

[@marcao_brazopolis]

Muito obrigado. Thank you. From Brazil.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

You are welcome! Have fun!

[@decc2007]

Thanks - I just built mine and this was a great help. Only difference with mine was a few screws weren’t long enough for the table (easy to replace) and mine came with a mini screen / joypad that I guess is easier to move the spindle than the laptop. Amazed everything was square and flat. Works a dream. I’ll replace the plug and clamps tomorrow as they seem inadequate but overall the machine is fine for what I want it for.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad I could help! Any ideas for tutorials you would like to see?

[@decc2007]

Caleb Builds 3D hi - I’ve tried a variety of software packages to generate images, turn into Goode and send to the machine. My next project is to take 3D files I created if my kids heads with an old. Kinect scanner and CNC them with the front part of their faces in 2.5D and a flat back. Maybe too specialised? An easier tutorial would be an approach to adding names into pencils - I tried holding down pencils with tape but plan to make a jig for this so I can automate the process a little. I made a few last night and it was easy but a fiddly trial and error at the start.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@decc2007 you can definitely do 3d carving on this machine and do faces, I was actually working on a tutorial for that, but my ball nose end Mills never came in, and I could definitely try a tutorial on engraving pencils, I will probably use the laser for that one though, or maybe both

[@EzekialRage777]

Great video! It's been super helpful.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you so much!

[@timothykuntz3212]

Thank you thank you great video thanks for taking the time to produce it. So glad I came across your video. USA

[@THRobinson]

Good video... few things changed the past year but not enough that it mattered. The one upside though is that the chuck for the bits comes pre-installed now.

[@grahambland7823]

Thank you,

[@irwinspector2395]

Your video is totally different from the manual in the box. You explain everything clearly. I was just about to give up and throw it away as I bot it the end of Nov

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad I could help! The instructions are ok, but only if you already have an understanding of how the machines are made. That is why I made these videos, instructions can't help everyone.

[@brt246]

Woooow well done , I followed your every step ,thank you , the brass collar and the spring confused me a bit as to what they do 🤔 , many thanks 👏👏👏👍

[@surfbuf1]

Your my hero. Thank you

[@calebbuilds3d223]

You are welcome! I am glad I could help!

[@warrenking1815]

Good video, thanks for the instructions especially the 46.5 measurement. I could not find anywere!

[@thelobens2417]

Thank you so much this really helped

[@bobbycorbin7715]

This video was a life saver! I appreciated the step by step, we followed you all through while putting ours together and was successful. They could had sent a little longer screws with the plate but we managed you made it look much easiher. Thanks for the help.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad it helped you! They actually did make the bolts longer in some of the newer kits, but I think they are trying to sell out of the old ones before those become common. Luckily it is an easy fix

[@bobbycorbin7079]

Do you have video on operations. Also came with a small circuit board kinda looks like a remote? Joypad?

[@bobbycorbin7715]

@@bobbycorbin7079 no unable to get to the video and yes have a small circuit board remote. I'm trying to download software for the machine where do I go for this?

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

Found the instructions on the cd finally but they were lacking anyway lol so great video :)

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you! Instructions tend to be lacking on Chinese products, that's why I am making these instructions

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

@@calebbuilds3d223 i understand I worked in Asia (not China but Korea) for a while teaching conversational English. I taught a lot of engineers and saw all the errors first hand :) lol :) I should've just asked for the job translating their manuals :) but Samsung is pretty good now :)

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@sabrinaflipse7732 your job truly was an important one that helped many people, we need more people doing that lol

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

@@calebbuilds3d223 :) thx :)

[@Pastormikeboyle]

Thank you!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

You are welcome!

[@EngiMeer]

Great video! I purchased the 3018 pro ( fairly recent upgraded version , I presume) As far as the "Sainsmart" branding, It may as well be called the 'ZackGalifanakkis' or the 'Lickamaforbis' as that 'branding' is just a different chinese seller in most cases.. sometimes the seller/factory actually makes upgrades / changes to the design .. The one I just assembled varies a bit from your machine by design .. The bed plate was chopped as a parallelogram ( off by 1/8th inch) ... the frame pieces were all the proper lengths and therefore the frame is squared up nicely ... I have marked the bed plate to square and centered it properly to the frame but I may just remove it and either chop it square with a metal blade on my chop-saw OR just grind it .. I suppose if the frame is square I can make it mill itself LOL! ie: mill the sides of the bed plate to square! I'll post a video once it's all done and we'll see how it performs . Cheers!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Sainsmart tends to make upgrades to their machines, and has good customer service, most Chinese companies do not do that. You can find some that do, but you do have a point. Luckily the plate doesn't need to be that square, however that is a good bit of a skew. You will most likely have issues machining the plate square, mainly because the router wont go that deep unless you have a longer than usual bit, which is not good for machining aluminum

[@cristiangalarce6354]

Amazing job. Thanks a lot¡¡¡

[@sky_blue4302]

Thanks a million

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

great video thanks. mine didn't come with instructions. so thank you. also to anyone buying this kit, just buy 10- m5*16 longer screws beforehand to attach the worksurface. they give you Mscrews that are too short! makes it super frustrating to attach top. M5*16 is what i used i think. it was less than 20 and more than 12mm. it attached fast that way.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you! Weird, my machine came with instructions, maybe they are hoping that people will just KZbin how to build it or go to the Facebook group. Also, a lot of people in the group said they where too short too, however I had absolutely no issues with my screws, but I do know that they did start to stick longer ones in, so maybe someone lucky out there will get a machine with longer screws for the bed

[@martinten5236]

thanks for making this video, I should point out though that the plastic mount on the sides for the YZ axes should be assembled before, otherwise the guide nuts for the the 6 screws won't seat properly as they can't spin 90 degrees within the aluminium profile space, it's the same system used for attaching the bed

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thanks for the advice!

[@martinten5236]

I've just tested it for the first time, it works great, your video was very useful!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Yay! I'm glad it works and I'm glad I could help!

[@paulrobinson8800]

I got the pro version and for some reason they sent the non-pro manual so I stumbled on this to see which parts go where. One thing you should always do when building anything like this, put together the entire gantry, make sure the axis dont bind or feel tight, then fit the leadscrews and stepper motors. Testing a gantry by turning a leadscrew is kinda like hitting it with a hammer, theres alot of torque even with just your fingers and you wont feel it if its tight. Second thing, put the leadscrew into the coupling before the stepper, the stepper will happily slide all the way in and into the space for the leadscrew but not the other way around.

[@jamesknox9656]

I got mine just a couple of days ago, and lots of issues - missing parts, full of crud, etc. Leadscrew won't go through the nut seat (either ones). Working on that. But my big issue (and question) is that with everything snugged down, I can BARELY turn the lead screw (moving the platter fore and aft) by hand. Pretty much worn the skin off. Frame is trued square. I can't find the problem. Individual parts seem to work, as long as I don't tighten anything down. Any suggestions?

[@lea-rw5cb]

This tutorial is way better than the instructions lol ive connected all wires for stepper motors and connected to pc, the grbl software says everything is ok but the axis are not moving on machine but in the grbl control software they are, so all in all the wires are all plugged in on machine but nothing will move, a blue light flashes when i use jog controls in grbl but nothing actually moves.

[@neco777777]

You should do that professionally. Pleasant voice and thorough instructions. Thanks for sharing much appreciated! Would you recommend dampers for the stepper motors?

[@WrongBee13]

Nice!!!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you!

[@TheCalibso]

Thanks

[@calebbuilds3d223]

You are welcome!

[@oliverlind6596]

A massive thanks for the build video, made it really easy. There is one thing though, those small T-nuts for the uprights should be put in so that the flat side with the teeth dig into the extrusion when the bolts are tightened far enough. But once again thanks, how have you found it to use?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad I could help! I thought I pointed out the orientation that the t-nuts go in. However, I could be wrong and you definitely did a better job describing how they go in. So far the machine has been great to use. I have mainly used Easel by inventables, and laserGRBL, and both work great with this machine. I am still working on a laser tutorial though.

[@sostyk1]

thanks

[@markhall3323]

I recommend getting hold of some hex driver bits e.g. CK Tools T4524 - often much easier to use than the supplied allen keys

[@larryjacobs5713]

Great video only thing better would be if we could see the top of your project!

[@davidbloom7365]

Hi Caleb. Do you have any tips on calculating feedrate for this machine?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Feed you can calculate with math, but I find it best to just use easel and input your machine information and then select the right bit and materials, then it will give you one that usually works good, but experimenting is always a good idea to get even better numbers

[@TheBeasy31]

This great

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you! any advise on how to make future ones better?

[@kirkmessinger3464]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Move your mic closer or speak louder. I have trouble hearing you, even when using a headset, although the bench sounds come through clearly. Otherwise a great video. I wish I had had it last week when I was building my 3018 Pro. Most of the videos I found were for the old model.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@kirkmessinger3464 thank you for the advice! I will make sure that the future ones do not have that issue, also I did have this video done last week, just didnt get around to publishing it, sorry

[@gerardocastillo8463]

Hello friend, your video helped me a lot a couple of weeks ago to build my cnc, but I have a query. I have been using my cnc in a perfect way and made several engraves succesfully, but 3 days ago, the cnc began to make the designs much less sharp. I investigate and investigate and do not achieve what happened. Tighten all the screws, I checked the programming, the plate but nothing ... At that time I lubricated it with DW-40, so when that happened I even lubricated it much more so that it could fix it but nothing ... Until today I noticed that one of the bearings was locked ... So I changed it and ready, now works perfectly. But that helped me to investigate and realize that the DW40 damaged the bearings, since it penetrates and dries them. My question is, if I can not use DW40, what oil or lubricant do you recommend for the cnc? and what other maintenance or cleaning do you recommend so that the cnc is always in optimal conditions? Also to consult you about the step-motors, after 1 hour working they get very hot, they boil, so I do not know if that is normal... I do not know if the temperature of where I live is part of the quasante, I live in Honduras and it is normally at 95F. .. I put a fan to it but it always gets hot, I wanted to know if your step-motors also get hot after some hours working, and also what you think about it? Thank you very much for your assistance and I encourage you to continue with your very helpful videos!

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I'm glad my video was able to help you! Thank you for telling me about WD-40 ruining the bearings, I didn't know it would do that. I would recommend using a white lithium grease, it goes on wet and then dries and stays lubricated. It also prevents dust from getting stuck on the rails and in the bearings. WD does sell some. As for other maintenance, make sure everything everything is tight and square, also make sure to use a thread lock on the screws that are on the threaded rod couplings. I would definitely advise using some form cooling, fans work good, that's what I use and I am in Florida, which is also hot

[@gerardocastillo8463]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Thank You very much for your answer! perfect I will start using white lithium grease, thread lock, and more fans! But, I just noticed that I jchanged the bearings that I mentioned to you, they were the ones in the frames, but it did not work as I thought I would .. it's still making the design very, very bad ... I do not know what it could be, do you have any ideas? Now I was going to check the lower bearings, the ones in the bed, but I noticed that they are other type, they are linear, and I do not know how to check if they are good or not, since those of the frame with the finger were easy to test .. These others ones using the rod I tryed to test them, and felt a little roush one ones more than others ... I do not know if the DW-40 have ruined them too or not .. it is difficult to know if they are good, you know how to test them? or do you have any other idea why the designs are coming out like this? (a took a picture for you see the design, but youtube did not let me send it) Thanks for your help!

[@irwinspector2395]

After viewing this video which I found very helpful but discovered that the motor attach4d to the border require s four screw to hold in place but the bore where it is to attached has no holds at all

[@BertrandLEDIEU]

Hello, Could you please tell me if I can CUT (not engrave) MDF frame ? And what size maximum ? May I by example CUT MDF of 10MM ? Thanks

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Mdf would be super easy to cut on this machine, and you can do up to 300mm x 180mm. You could definitely cut 10mm mdf on here or even 20 of you want to.

[@madwilliamflint]

So...let met get this straight, that right side of the gantry (the first vertical piece) relies on the t-nuts just binding up randomly in order to tighten it up to the side?

[@JBliehall]

Caleb, I need an easy to operate CNC to cut ABS plastic parts. They are 1/8" thick x .700" wide x 5" long cut from ABS plastic sheet of the correct size to mount on the CNC with (I would guess) 1/2" plywood underneath to allow cutting completely through the plastic. The part has two .060" deep grooves cut across the .700" dimension to allow the end user to break off 1 or 2 of the tabs to vary the length of the piece . There are only simple straight cuts but I would also like to be able to drill a single pilot for tapping a #4-40 threaded hole. I would guess this machine could drill the hole (with a tool change) but could not tap the hole as the spindle speed would be excessive. Am I correct? Can I input a simple image of the part into any available software I could install on the CNC or will I have to program it in? Thanks.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

This machine can definitely do what you are asking for. However a lot of the ease you are looking for comes from software side, which I would recommend using easel by inventables, which I did make a video on. The only thing with that software is that you need to multiply the material thickness and cut depth by 2.54 in the software. In the comments on that video a guy did have an alternative way that makes it where you don't have to do that every time, it might have been on my first engraving video though. You can definitely drill a hole with this, but you are right and tapping will not work, I would recommend using a 1/8in upcut bit for abs, or small bit diameter if needed, but that's my go to for plastic. Easel will allow you to input an image and cut it, along with model and control your machine all from your browser. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

[@JBliehall]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Thanks. You can contact me at my website and I will send you a PDF of what I am going to attempt. I know you do not want to post your email here. www.intelligenttarget.com Stay safe. James

[@y.thattoo5625]

Good video for the most part but you killed me in one place. When you install the first upright you say to put it 165.5 mm from the edge. After doing that and getting ready to tighten down the second up right you switch to 46.5 mm. Had to disassemble all the way back! What a pain.

[@chrisdickson7262]

Yup, I think a little blunder. I am currently assemblying mine and got to that part and thought there was no way his was 165.5mm. Went on alittle video.search to.find the proper.measurement is 46.5. Small slip up, pretty great video.otherwise

[@kencook.7093]

Hey Caleb, did you show how to put on the chuck yet. I cant find a video? Something about putting it in the oven at 350. I put the heat gun on high for about half an hour and it was hot! but it still will not go on? I broke it, and the told the company, they were nice enough to send me a new motor. but when it gets here I'm still in the same boat, don't know how to get it on. Any help would be great! thanks KC

[@calebbuilds3d223]

The Chuck is annoying. You can get by with just a vice, which is what I did at first. However, that method isn't the best and usually doesn't go on completely straight. Heating it up is definitely your best bet. A heat gun will not be nearly enough heat, it will need to be in an open flame from a torch or some other fire. It shouldn't take too long to get to the correct temperature either, probably only a minute or 2 depending on your heat source. If you have a propane torch that will work great otherwise you can potentially stick it on something and slide it into the flame of your grill for a bit, or just make a fire and cook it there. I'm sorry for the late response, I hope this answers your question.

[@Berion189]

My Sainsmart CNC just arrived. It does not have a red dot on the Spindle so I'm not sure how I can determine polarity. Does the spindle turn clockwise or counter clockwise?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

It should turn clockwise

[@imranjhummun1454]

Hi, thanks a lot for that mate, hmm but I have the laser module and am not able to figure out how to connect the wires on the board, can you help plz:(

[@Glasairman]

Is there any similar brass fixing on the right side of the Z.Axis body ? (@28:54) with my machine it just slops around and the body sits useless on the T8 spindle

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

46.5mm not 165.5mm

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I need to figure out how to do an overlay of sorts to make it where it shows the correct number on the screen, thank you for pointing that out

[@EngiMeer]

46.5mm not 165.5mm

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@EngiMeer I mean, she did say that

[@sabrinaflipse7732]

@@EngiMeer haha yeah big doesnt always mean better :) lol

[@jamesknox9656]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Since the table moves the same amount forward as it does back, wouldn't the proper position for the side pieces be such that the spindle hangs dead center of the Y axis? That would give you the maximum amount of travel over the bed. [That said, the instructions I got didn't even *hint* at proper placement.]

[@qzorn4440]

nice video, however i did not get fluorescent lamps with my kit... :/ ha ha, nice rainy day project :)

[@domdomgin]

I built this but can’t operate it. Bought it especially for Pcb but can’t understand what to do. Any help or videos on the pro.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

If you are having issues operating it I have one video out already for that. And I have a design video that covers another software coming out hopefully soon too. I am sorry for such a late response, college classes just started back up

[@Drewblu22]

Yo I’m watching the vids as I’m doing this and that metal plate is a struggle 😭

[@larryjacobs5713]

Will you be doing a video on the lazer engraver?

[@drakelaw4967]

Hey, Caleb mine did not come with the smaller, easier to install collet. Any idea where I can find one?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I do not know the technical name for it, I can find out for you if you really want. However, I really don't recommend them, they are not safe. The vibrations loosen the screws too easily, and they just are not great.

[@jaseduar]

hello , how can i know the polarity of the motor for engraving? mine does not show which is red and black cable and it s not mentioned in the intructions .

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Usually there is a small red dot, however if there is not, pug it in one way and if it is not spinning clockwise at first, then switch it. To revome the tab make sure to press the small metal button at the top of the tab connected to the wire

[@miamiheat4evr]

@7:55 how tight did the gold piece come to thr bearings?

[@kimfraga7957]

Qual a sua nota para esta cnc? Ela realmente te satisfaz, realiza os trabalhos de forma satisfatória? Obrigado pelo vídeo.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Eu classificaria este um 9/10 para o seu preço, estou muito satisfeito com ele e estou mesmo considerando começar outro no futuro. Minha única reclamação é que ela só vem com os bits v da gravura e sem bits de corte. No entanto, esses são muito baratos, então você sempre pode obtê-los por apenas alguns dólares. Eu sinto muito pela resposta tardia, meu telefone não estava me deixando traduzir isso, então eu tive que esperar até chegar em casa para descobrir o que você disse, e esperançosamente o Google Tradutor fez um bom trabalho com isso

[@Ozobe_Najd-ni6pc]

Very good Mr Can you seting program Thank for you

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Thank you? I do not understand what you mean by "can you setting program" this machine can be programmed to do stuff, which is in 2 other videos I made

[@Luciid_Designs]

I finished your video but still confused where to place the three heat sink metal parts? The instructions kind of indicate where they go but do I just peel off the back sticker piece and mount it to the black square? Do they go long ways with the groove or up and down when sticking?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

They go on the chips that are on the stepper drivers. Those are near where the stepper motors plug in. If you are still confused, let me know and I will try to explain it better

[@Luciid_Designs]

Does it matter if the grooves are horizontal or vertical once you place them on the black square chips below the x and y drivers? And great video by the way the instructions included were vague.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@Luciid_Designs no, it can go either way

[@Luciid_Designs]

Caleb Builds 3D fantastic I appreciate your help! And do you have any knowledge on how this machine engraves aluminum slabs? Does it cut pretty well to do those types of metals or should I stick with only wood and plastic? I appreciate your fast responses! 👍

[@calebbuilds3d223]

@@Luciid_Designs you are welcome! It is supposed to do metal. However, I still need to test that and I plan on it. I would say it is worth a shot if you want to try.

[@creationsbycrys]

Good video helped a lot. The only thing I’m confused about is.. did you show the ring screws being used when you did the bottom sliding those pieces into the metal plate. You show you were using the small screws to do it and the long ones when you did your frame. But then that was the one part of your video that you fast forwarded , when you were also struggling to slide the pieces in to the metal plate ..But I tried the small ones and it was impossible. So I used the long ones. And the long ones work fine So did you end up changing your screws around ?? Your video was very helpful anyways thanks so much. More helpful tben the one the company sends in the instructions. They should pay you to make this video. The only suggestion I have is .. the top part of the video is cut off and a few times I needed to see what you were doing up there lol. That and to explain more clearly which screed you were using in the second part (when you need the bolts on the under rods to attach to the metal base frame thing ) lol. Awesome job tho very very helpful 😀thanks for taking the time to make those video. Idk how you did this without the instructions unless you’ve done it a million times. I’m sure I’m probably not even going to no how to use the machine after tbid. You would think for about four hundred dollars I just paid for tbid machine it should come together omg what a pain. At least some of it I mean come on now gimme a break. They can’t even send it with a few pieces together for all that money there getting four hundred bucks for a few pieces of metal and bags of bolts and screws and a laser what the heck lol

[@davidbloom7365]

Caleb, do you know the max RPM of this spindle?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

9000rpm at 36v 7000rpm at 24v

[@davidbloom7365]

@@calebbuilds3d223 How do I control the voltage? How do I know what voltage its operating at?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

The machine controls the voltage and it's set to 24v

[@eddiegomez9310]

I bought the same machine but I can't download the software I'm trying to log in whit the account and password that said on the paper but it said is incorrect email please if you can help let me know thanks.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

The Facebook group has all of the required files in it under announcements, you should be able to find what you are looking for there, I do not know what paper you are talking about, I never needed to use an email

[@AnaHernandez-sn3pu]

the cnc records on metals?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Sorry for such a late response, college is very time consuming, and yes this machine is supposed to do metal, however I still need to try it out and make a video on it

[@tc8257]

I've assembled this kit from scratch 4 times now and each time, the Y axis (the one attached to the cutting platform) binds. Do you have any tips on how to stop this from happening?

[@jamesknox9656]

If you ever figure it out, please let us know! Meanwhile, the adventure continues.

[@alunmo]

I bought one of these and it didnt make it through the first test run before it went bang and the circuit board caught fire

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I have heard a good bit of that from people who bought some cheaper ones on AliExpress or even Amazon. If you bought it from Amazon you might be able to work out a return or refund. Personally I go for the Sainsmart ones, but even then those are not perfect. Starting at a low price point is definitely dangerous when it comes to 3d printers or CNC machines. You might be able to just get a new $15-30 control board that is higher quality and get your machine running reliabily, depends on the quality of the other parts from whoever you bought it from

[@creationsbycrys]

Omg. I paid $400 for this machine on Amazon and I thought tbat was a lot of money lol. If this is cheap my lord lol what’s expensive lol. And if this thing dies I will literally flip. Flip!!!!!

[@christianperez151]

Hello friend, I have the 3018 pro and I want to connect a laser, my doubt is to see the pins of the card since there are 3 +, pwm, - and the lasers that I have seen on the internet the pins appear as +, -, pwm , although the pins are not the same as they appear on the board I can use it, the card is a camtool v3.3, HEEEELP

[@calebbuilds3d223]

The Sainsmart laser works with the board that comes with the Sainsmart 3018pro. However if you are using a different brand you need to swap the pin locations on the plug to make it line up correctly, and then it will work

[@ste76539]

Maybe invest in a decent microphone eh? Otherwise, the video was great and informative, thanks ;-)

[@calebbuilds3d223]

That is something I did try to do, but the one I got didn't want to pair to my phone, and I was busy and didn't get to try it until after the return period was over. And I can't afford one right now. Thank you, I am glad you thought it was great and informative! Hopefully microphone quality will be sorted out soon

[@highendvape]

When I tighten the coupler to the threaded rod. The nut just seems to slip against the threaded rod. Any idea on why that would happen?

[@soundmapper]

High End Vape LLC either the collar is stripped, or the set screw is junk. Best option for the set screw is buy better screws locally, or in a pinch, a #8 torx driver fits better than a hex key.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Use some super glue, or make a dent in the threaded rod where you want the nut to rest. A flat surface on a flat surface is much better than a flat one on a round one. Definitely make sure the nut won't back out when you get it right by using some super glue or thread lock. Maybe file a flat spot, like how the stepper has it.

[@reynaldogonzalez7872]

@@soundmapper The #8 torx driver worked great! thank you!

[@raredupinfo]

is this better than all metal design 3018

[@calebbuilds3d223]

The all metal design is better if you have plans on expanding it later on. This one is better if you want a more sturdy machine that is easier to build and square up

[@beverlyfarro7198]

If you do the wires wrong for the spindle how do you take the wires off and change positive & negative. Please help

[@calebbuilds3d223]

You can pull them off, there is a small tab on the connector that you press down to release it and pull off

[@beverlyfarro7198]

It must be really small because i'm having the hardest time . video please. LOL/ really not funny .

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I will post one in the Facebook group, just write a post and tag Caleb Lower, then I will comment one

[@beverlyfarro7198]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Thank you so much for your help, I am older and not really smart with computers, this is why I watch videos on how to do things. I apologize but what you are asking is beyond my knowledge. Bahah

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Then just give it a good tug, they tend to be hard to remove. Also look for a all metal tab in the center of the rear of the connector, it should pop up, but they also don't always have them. If it has that ouch down on it while pulling up

[@JasonLee-tz7im]

How do I pier it on there’s gotta be a power supply?

[@moderator1237]

why is there no cutting sample? i did the same build as you did, but still the engraving is mirrored, anyone else has that issue?

[@gailjohnson3544]

Hi, can you explain the connection front 3018 to computer

[@Bowtie41]

Huh,Just opened my machine last night,gonna build tomorrow.My grey parts are 3d printed.......but the bottoms are flat......I also spent about 45 min. with a 3-sided deburr tool and countersink and deburred all of the holes/extrusions.No sense in getting cut on sharp edges,or having a burr keep something out of alignment......Also 91% alcohol works great for removing chips/gunk......

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Definitely great steps before starting, it helps with squaring it. Also, what brand did you buy, because the Sainsmart one doesn't have 3d printed parts. 3d printed parts should do just fine, as long as they are in abs or petg, not pla

[@Bowtie41]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Did closer inspection.Thought mine was Sainsmart,but it's not,it's an IRouter brand?Also,looked at grey parts closer.The 4 pieces for the slide rails under the bed appear to be injection molded,but the center piece with the threaded insert is definately printed.Also,if you look at a IRouter image,my side stands for the upper beam assembly are different than yours.I STARTED to assemble today,and the screws for the black bakelite pieces barely went in where they mount to the extrusions,as well as the motor mounts.Instead of buying new screws,I have plenty of Machine Shop tools,so I counterbored for the screwheads which let them engage deeper,and also looks better,and less chance of snagging on something.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Glad to hear you have the tools to fix any issues you might have, most people dont

[@jasonvillnave3687]

Will this machine work with a Mac?

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I have seen some people use it with a Mac. I'm not sure what software they use, but I know easel works. The Facebook group would know more

[@soundmapper]

Hey Will.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Who is Will?

[@MsJordanCW]

In the new version of the control board there is an error in the circuit and the capacitors burned. I have about 15 minutes just turned on and stood on fire.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Have you contacted customer service about that yet? The one I have has given me a few Sparks when I didn't plug the power plug all the way in, but I haven't blown anything up yet

[@MsJordanCW]

@@calebbuilds3d223 The seller (EIDEVO Official Store) does not answer.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Did you buy it through Amazon, or through some other website like AliExpress?

[@MsJordanCW]

@@calebbuilds3d223 AliExpress - EIDEVO Official Store

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Open up a dispute, and if they don't respond in 5 days AliExpress will step in and help, or more of they are supposed to

[@led_rework]

Я тож купил такой же

[@woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890]

22:5 Did you just say 165 and a half mm?

[@DigitalArtisan77]

With all due respect you need to add an edit, its a step by step guide, it's very good, but you give 2 different values for a paired measurement, only found out once you've tightened the other side, meaning you have to go back and upset everything and those camlock things are crap, someone mentioned it before and you said about an overlay, that's seperate to the error.

[@davidhopkins1786]

I kept wanting to tilt the camera up so I could see what he was doing.

[@bertlaqua7573]

Your hands are not visible on the top of assembly

[@ecnelovelam8597]

At 23:11 you say 165.5 mm - instructions say 46.5 mm.

[@dennisfitzgerald3923]

Can’t hear audio 😮

[@nicewhenearnedrudemostlyel489]

I sure hope you've stumbled into audio editting. I can barely hear you.

[@starflexthe2nd]

I hope you stumbled across the audio knob or setting in windows, I can hear it alright though it’s not the best audio ever

[@briland7166]

your audio is not clear

[@SK-vp1ts]

moar volume

[@calebbuilds3d223]

Sorry I am still working on my audio problems

[@TonyIsmail]

instruction unclear, my machine ended up in the ceiling

[@quintenball35]

Ummmmm....you don't even have the ENTIRE UNIT in the video. Your hand blocks certain steps...it was frustrating.

[@crewsm]

I had to quit watching this video. Its too much of a pain to watch you put every single nut on one at a time and then have to fast forward through it. Conveniently, you fast forward through installation of the bed, but you cant seem to do that for any other of the tedious tasks involved. Secondly It's not 165.5 mm for the gantry arms. That's 6.5 inches, that would be a massive gap. The actual gap in the manual is 46.5 mm which is 1.83 inches.

[@calebbuilds3d223]

I misspoke in one part I and said 165.5 when I meant 46.5, and I did say 46.5 and corrected myself. Also I am still learning this video editing software, I was planning on fast forwarding all of the assembly parts, but I am still not sure how to do it in primere, I just found a really long tedious way to do it so I only did it on the long parts. Thank you for the feedback and actually telling me what needs work instead of just saying it sucks, I will work on making my videos better in the future, and I might even remake this one, but fist I have some other videos I want to make on this machine before I start remaking them

[@hellqvistdesign8016]

Well you could've just thanked the guy for making a thorough assembly video instead of fkn bitching about your time being wasted. I came here for the correct info on the 46,5 mm distance but I really can't stomach ppl who comment to complain rather than giving constructive criticism. It was a very nice video! Fair enough, had to fast forward a bit but some ppl don't realize when to say thanks and then shut the hell up.

[@4funrc11]

@@hellqvistdesign8016 I couldn't agree more.

[@punkfingerboards6283]

I thought the video was great, then again I don't have ADD.

[@nivarphotography148]

@@calebbuilds3d223 Hi Caleb I can't get put together both side of the arm with the six nut that you said was easy is in the 22 minutes length . The video washing show perfect what side of the six bolt have to be. I tried both side and the six was not nap it at all. look like then don't fit.

[@alunmo]

I bought one of these and it didnt make it through the first test run before it went bang and the circuit board caught fire