Sainsmart ProVER vs ProVER V2

[@jc-pj3nh]

I have a 3018 pro cnc and bought to to learn the software. Best purchase ever. I use BobCad software to make my CAD drawings and the Candle for my CAM to run the cnc. My cnc is all solid aluminum frame with stops on all 3 axis. I highly recommend these machines to learn cnc programming and if used within the limits of the machine these units will last a very long time.

[@briggsbughouses6291]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to post the differences between the two!

[@cpowerdesign]

I got a really good deal on the Version 1 a few weeks ago. I bought the upgraded spindle motor, Y-axis extension kit and the extended bed kit. I've only cut a few things out with mine. When I installed the Y-axis kit I spaced out the lead screw and motor about 10mm and it allowed me to put a knob on the end of the Y-axis.

[@mrgrinch61]

Thank you

[@strayblackcatsmeow]

V1 uses an 8 bit control board. V2 uses a 32 bit control board. Both use 8 bit grbl but the 32 can do more. Found this as mine is a year 2020 Master Jiang CNC 3018 MAX that has a first gen 1.1 grbl control board but I want an emergency stop. Still tossed between the improved 1.1 and the twice the price 32 bit board. I chose my CNC for the all aluminum build with built in 52mm spindle mount.

[@bernym4047]

Great review. Thanks.

[@burrefpv9273]

Mpg manual pulse generator. Or handwheel, handcontrol etc.

[@11290slk]

Thinking about getting one of these but, I would want to put the 300 watt spindle on it. Looked on Sainsmarts site but couldn't find this answer. Will the motor "mount" accept a 52mm diameter spindle. It looks like there is a sleeve on the stock motor that could make it to fit a 52mm diameter hole. Any chance you could measure the OD of that spacer to see if it is 52mm diameter? Would appreciate it. TIA

[@rogersshop]

44mm. You need a custom mount for a 52mm. The sleeve on the stock motor is not removable.

[@11290slk]

@@rogersshop Thanks much.

[@cmtetaboaco]

There is an aluminum Z axis that is a direct fit to the brushless 300w and it’s way more ridged

[@petepnut]

Very useful, thanks! Just a quick Q - does the V1 Laser fit the V2? SainSmart cannot answer that at present! Thanks again!

[@rogersshop]

Should. Mounts are identical.

[@GhostObsessed]

I need a cnc with about 4in up and down travel. Any suggestions?

[@youmbgtube]

Thanks for the review. I received the V1.3 for Christmas. Is it worth $80 more to get V2 instead? (I look at the table change to be a negative too.) I want a laser head. You mentioned something about fixed vs manual focus. I'm new to this so could you elaborate on this? Can the newer laser be applied to V1.3? I also notice a 10w laser. Is this compatible with V2 and V1.3? Also, does laser require air assist? - Thanks

[@rogersshop]

If you already have the V1.3, I don't think spending the extra really gets you much "extra". The newer laser heads might now be fixed focus and will fit on either model. I haven't looked into them since I have several larger format lasers. Air assist is mostly used with cutting operations and is not required, but does reduce scorching and increase cut speed slightly.