CNC 3018 to 3040 Upgrade with 500W Spindle Motor ( Sainsmart Genmitsu )

[@techydiy]

Upgrading a Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer with a 3040 Y axis Extension, an aluminium spindle holder and a 500 Watt spindle motor. Sainsmart 20% discount code BFD20 3040 Y-Axis Extension Kit Sainsmart bit.ly/3fXDp5R​ Amazon US amzn.to/3wNCnPZ Amazon UK amzn.to/326E1Oi 3040 MDF Spoilboard Sainsmart bit.ly/3wJMtkQ​ Amazon UK amzn.to/2QfI6xa 3040 Aluminum Spoilboard bit.ly/3taay1W​ Aluminum Spindle Holder 3018-PROVer bit.ly/3mzAhhQ​ Aluminum Spindle Holder 3018-PRO bit.ly/3mFLKwj​ 500W Spindle motor www.banggood.com/custlink/33vtKR7QJT 500W Spindle motor www.banggood.com/custlink/mv35KYwnHd Amazon 500W spindle motor amzn.to/3UPS9X2 8 hole 2040 joining plates bit.ly/3eckqSr Laser kit bit.ly/3ga4XFp​ 3018-PROVer bit.ly/31YfEm3 Dust boot files www.techydiy.org/3018-prover-cnc-dust-boot/ These are affiliate links. If you click on one and purchase something, I might receive a small commission. It doesn't cost you anything extra, but it does help me to make more videos. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Dismantle 3018 01:32 Assemble Y Axis 02:13 MDF Spoilboard 04:08 Candle 04:28 Level Spoilboard 04:57 Cut Plywood 05:20 Laser 05:38 Aluminium Spoilboard 07:25 Cut Plywood 07:56 Aluminium Spindle Holder 08:54 500W Spindle Motor 09:54 Cut Plywood 10:24 Tensegrity 10:46 Cut Aluminium 11:57 Height Increase 13:39 Review

[@frankpolanco561]

What a great video. Nice production, well organized, clear speech. It all helped to concentrate on the subject matter - that super nice desktop Sainsmart CNC. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's nice to see all these upgrades in action.

[@boiclyde]

You got to hand it to Genmitsu for really just keeping up with the in-home CNC machine game.

[@insanet3]

these types of aluminium bracket is actually a good heat dissipator, i managed to install 2 water blocks to the sides and works incredible well. i know in a dc motor cooling the armature is not the best, but it works way better than expected.

[@techydiy]

Yep, it definitely helps dissipate heat from the motor

[@lukemccloskey6608]

This is incredible thank you! Excited to get mine in a couple days and you just got me more jacked to receive it with all of these badass upgrades that I can do!

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@Georges-MILLION]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo ! Le résultat est vraiment satisfaisant !!!! Bravo ! Et merci aussi pour tous les liens pour faire la modif ! Super !!! Thank you very much for this video ! The result is really satisfying !!!! Well done ! And thank you also for all the links to make the change! Great !!!

[@techydiy]

Merci

[@MrBEnIbb]

It would be so good, if you could buy this in a bundle without all the stuff you dont need anymore after you upgrade!

[@JarppaGuru]

10:55 make bed flat. adjust axis. same as why measure 3d bed level if it allready build level (no spring)

[@RcRANFLAS]

Would you be doing more aluminum projects with this machine?

[@Malphas216]

What’s your candle $$ for your z height increase?

[@jazzsheehan]

Thanks for doing this excellent tutorial. It was a great help to me and I would never have come up with the solution to raise the Z height like you did. I did take the easy option and bought the plates from Amazon rather than make my own though. 👍🏻

[@omfd100]

Have you got a link buddy?

[@davidwrinn9725]

Looking to order those, can you post a link, can’t find them.

[@jaa522]

Would also like a link to purchase on Amazon

[@davej7434]

Bravo on your height fix! Love it when people think outside the shipping box! Only thing I am wondering is why not mount the bed rails out further away from the center axis, for more support, and stiffness?

[@DanielH]

Does it worth it to add all that modifications rather then buying an already upgraded version?

[@techydiy]

Everyone has different needs. If you already have a 3018 and want a bigger table then its worth upgrading.

[@mycosys]

probably the biggest thing about the 3018 is the massive community round it

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

Im definetely doing the Z axis extension trick since the project i will be working on need that extra Z.

[@yacoubjabal3762]

Good job and great video, I think the Y axis will do the wobbling. if I have to extend the Y axis I will use the SBR16 or 12 linear guide or convert the rod from 12 mm to 16 mm.

[@speedyshow7119]

You should have minimum half million subscribers

[@danielantoniochavezroque7728]

Excellent video, I would like to make a modification, but I would like to know how far I could extend the x, y, and z axes. I would also like to know if the values ​​that changed $131=315, if previously above it indicates $131=158 that means that the previous value was 158?

[@castlecodersltd]

What size (and length) bolts and tee nuts do you use for z extension when you used your metal plates with four holes, please?

[@osgeld]

Z axis upgrade makes the machine less ridged, extrusions have a roundness to their faces and your holding them in place with 2 leaf springs on each side so that bad boy will rock like its on the sea. Is it enough to really matter? depends on application

[@jazzsheehan]

Nope, my upgrade is rock solid.

[@cvonp]

Ever seen this one? Even after carefully calibrating the XYZ axes my 3018-PROVer and using the Z-probe on every setup, it consistently cuts between 2mm and 3mm deeper than what is called out (using an end mill with a 1/8" shank - the goal is to get a cut 1mm deep in 3mm stock but no luck). Everything else seems to be working accurately across multiple test files in VCarve Pro 10.5, UGS, and Candle but they all produce much deeper cuts than what I'm instructing the CNC make. Cheers

[@techydiy]

I think I would start by manually jogging the machine z axis up and down by 1mm, 2mm, 10mm etc. and seeing if it actually moves that amount. Also see if you have any play in the z axis.

[@cvonp]

@@techydiy Thanks. Yeah, I tried that and it's all tight and jogging against a digital depth gauge is 1:1. No idea why it overshoots by so much when doing an actual job =\

[@cvonp]

@@techydiy Found it! There is an option in VTransfer for X-Carve -- I ignored it because I don't know what X-Carves is -- that allows you to specify the height of your Z-probe as well as a default move rate. Both values were too large and after adjusting them I'm getting the proper depth. Thanks again

[@obe22099]

I've been using a die grinder for aluminum support parts for 3d printing projects. With surprisingly good results but it lacks precision for small parts. It was just lazy attempt to use what i had. I guess it's time to get a baby cnc and a mini lathe too. They are more accessible than i imagined. It also seems the bits, collets are interchangeable.

[@mycosys]

not really a major reason you couldn't use a die grinder as the spindle motor. Lot of torque in a small/light package, little heat and no electrocution risks lol.

[@frankvitetta]

thanks for the video, do you think you can cut a 18mm PLY sheet with the 500W upgrade?

[@techydiy]

Yes, as long as your endmill is long enough.

[@phillipja2010]

Excellent informative video. Upgrades are absolutely the best way to go.

[@davidhowden3718]

What was the distance that you moved the x gantry from the back after the upgrade ? please n thankyou

[@josemanuelperez3818]

How do you insert the clamps for holding the wood ? There is no place on the sides if you block with the extra rails heigh!

[@techydiy]

The whole table moves forwards and backwards

[@josemanuelperez3818]

@@techydiy Oh, yes. Pretty annoying. Finally my option was to leave nuts on every slot so I simple screw the clamp where I need it. 😊 Thank you very much for the clear directions on this upgrade, BTW .

[@primaldesigns8203]

Are the original stepper motors strong enough to handle the added weight and torque of the spindle motor? Do you get any layer shifting during carving?

[@techydiy]

The z axis stepper motor is larger / more powerful than the original stepper motor.

[@damiksterr]

Great video! Do you have a file you could share on the Z joining plate to cut on the machine? Or dimensions/centers? Thanks!

[@techydiy]

4 holes - 20mm between each hole.

[@leswilson4042]

I am in the middle of doing this same upgrade but, I discovered that the Z axis limit switch is hard wired to the assembly with a tree prong plug on the control board end - on the assembly I am removing. But, the new assembly requires a wire with plugs on each end. Did you have that problem? If so, how did you fix it? I don't want to have to cut the wire from the old assembly and try to solder it to the new one. Thanks, I like the video.

[@techydiy]

I didn't have any problems.

[@leswilson4042]

OK, Thanks@@techydiy

[@gaby7588]

What kind of glue you use and the spray adhesive that you put on the tape?

[@techydiy]

Cyanoacrylate glue + activator. It’s called mitre adhesive in the UK.

[@FransEric7]

QUESTION: Under the table - the Y-axis brass nut that has the spring behind it - this Y-axis brass nut is not screwed into the plastic housing - so, does the lead screw nut not get screwed to the housing? (not much to screw to).

[@techydiy]

There is another nut embedded in the plastic housing. The loose nut and spring tensions the leadscrew against the fixed nut.

[@jongrace9133]

have built the machine as your did in your video. The only thing not done is making four plats to raise the cutter. Since this is my first CNC would you be able to supply the templet?

[@techydiy]

I never saved it, it was pretty simple though.

[@jongrace9133]

@@techydiy Thanks, from your video I was able to create the drawing.

[@simmerinzimmerman8751]

Would it handle milling small 3 dimensional brass or aluminum parts in this setup?

[@techydiy]

Yes for occasional use, its not really designed for that.

[@ajipaul8303]

Manual says mount the x axis assembly 46.5mm . do you know why? I saw that @6:55 you had this more than 46.5mm

[@techydiy]

It needs to be positioned such that the the spindle is in the centre of the table travel. So move the table to the centre of its travel and then set the spindle into the centre of the table.

[@ajipaul8303]

@@techydiy Thanks for the details. So, if we position the table in the center of frame and x axis in the middle, the spindle has to be at the center of the table. Did I get that right?

[@Dumbc0mment]

On my 3018 the first two passes are correct but it goes too deep on the third pass, I use Easel, I don't know where it comes from

[@paulmurphy6915]

Thank you for a great video!!! It helped me a lot!!! I just added the 3040 extension to my 3018 Prover. I have a question : How far must I move the gantry forward on the 2040 rails from the original 3018 original position? I installed it in the original 3018 position and it appears to be about 30mm too far back. I also plan to use the old 2040 rails to "lift" the Z axis higher up since I added the 3040 spoil board with the extra aluminum bed piece.

[@techydiy]

Position the spoilboard so that it is centralised and then position the spindle so that it is in the centre of the spoilboard.

[@advancedenergy7277]

After you installed the Y extension kit, did you notice the table/build plate become more ‘flimsy’ ? I installed the extension kit, and the new linear rails, are not any bigger in diameter.. and wen u push on the corner of the table/build plate, it will move a 1/4 inch, and you can see the linear rails bow.. really not liking that.. trying to cut aluminum parts..

[@techydiy]

It's was pretty much the same as before the upgrade. Cut in the middle or add some linear rails or I think some people have added some 3d printed edge supports.

[@advancedenergy7277]

@@techydiy yea. I found a place out in Colorado that sells a 12mm linear rail upgrade for the 3018.. both in standard 3018 length, and the length of the extended Y axis upgrade.. they also sell the matching 12mm bearing mounts at the right height, and their bearing mounts are also longer, and have 2 bearings in each mount, so it’s easier to get the bed & rails aligned so you don’t get that drag or “crunchy” harsh movement of the Y axis.. I’m now debating with myself, weather just the 12mm upgrade will be enough, or if I should add 2 more 12mm linear rails toward the outsides of the bed.

[@antoniochoque1265]

Hola sirve para metal bronce, plata cobre. Y acero???

[@billmartin6687]

Watched you're fantastic videos and now have installed a larger table from Sainsmart. 300 X 360mm Could you please tell me the $130 - $131 - $132 settings plus how far did you move the gantry. Thank you Please stay safe. Bill M8-)

[@jongrace9133]

Would it be worth the money to buy the 500wt spindle motor when I has a trim router that fits the 65 mm bracket.

[@techydiy]

I would try it

[@jongrace9133]

@@techydiy thanks, new to this.

[@chongyunice1267]

Can work on pavers or bricks 🧱?

[@iankendall386]

I have a 3018 pro and I would like to the same upgrades as you can you make same brackets for me for the z axis. Please

[@creationcncboisresine5441]

⚙ je suis en train de modifier la mienne en 6060 j'ai hâte de la finir pour voir le résultat et la conclusion finale. Si la version 6060 me convient en terme mécanique je la passe à 1000x1000 😉👌

[@techydiy]

très bien

[@mobgma]

is this available as a complete package? a bit messy with all the links to 20 different parts

[@techydiy]

No its not.

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

this is a very clear concise well laid out video, thank you i would like to add this extra area to my cnc 3018 howhere mine is the Banggood 3018 Mini Cnc Router. do you think all the pieces will still fit. Thanks again. sorry if this has been answered before but i couldn't find it.

[@techydiy]

Probably not. The machines are all different sizes

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

@@techydiy ah thats a shame it looks the ideal mod

[@philnoel5839]

Well I am new to This, Please can you explain why the spoilboard is on the bottom.?

[@techydiy]

It's not a spoilboard, its part of the table. A spoilboard is a disposable sheet on the top of the table bed. Sainsmart use the wrong terminology for this (in my opinion)

[@OveranalyzingEverything]

i cant seem to remove the original lead screw from the stepper motor. I removed the 2 tiny screws farther from the motor but the screw seems to be stuck. do i have to remove the other two screws closer to the motor? the old screw doesnt seem to budge. is it also screwed into the coupler or just inserted and held together by the tiny 2 screws?

[@techydiy]

It's just inserted into the coupler and held in place with the two grub screws. its is probably just tightly wedged in there.

[@OveranalyzingEverything]

@@techydiy yep. had to use a few plyers to take it out. scuffed up the coupler a bit but its alright. Also i just finished adding the extension and noticed the new extended screw is not straight when spinning and is alot louder compared to the original. looked straight preinstall. is it just because of the length that there is a lot more up/down movement in the screw? or a bad screw altogether?

[@techydiy]

I would check the coupler to make sure it's not off centre. Also grease the leadscrew. Leadscrews are reasonably.

[@waynebarrow2356]

hi do you have the G code for the aluminum please

[@hadam4131]

Hello! Can you help me, please? I got my machine. I wanted to use the Easel software but the spindle doesn't want to run? What is the problem? The jog is moving.

[@techydiy]

In Easel, Select Machine menu, Advanced, Set Spindle control to Automatic

[@hadam4131]

@@techydiy perfect omg! Thanks! I tried many thing already. Thanks

[@hadam4131]

@@techydiy And another thing, please. I have just started to use my machine for a day. I will discover it but I don't understand one important thing. I design the form etc. I set up the zero from the corner, and the machine is starting to work not like on the animation for example like at the Christmas tree- up. Instead of it come to a wrong place down towards me, like a reflection. What is the problem? Thank you for it.

[@techydiy]

Sounds like the y axis is travelling in the wrong direction. If that is the case you need to change the $3 direction port invert mask setting in grbl. Grbl $3 direction port invert mask documentation is here: github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Configuration#3--direction-port-invert-mask From the console in your gcode sender (candle, ugs etc.) Type $$ - This will list the current grbl settings Look for the value of $3 Then use the table just above $3 in the documentation to work out new value. To change the value Type $3=2 (or whatever value you determined) into the console.

[@hadam4131]

@@techydiy Perfect! Thank you, now is working correctly. I am so grateful.

[@jongrace9133]

where did you get the 500wt spindle motor?

[@techydiy]

500W Spindle motor www.banggood.com/custlink/33vtKR7QJT or 500W Spindle motor www.banggood.com/custlink/mv35KYwnHd or Amazon 500W spindle motor amzn.to/3UPS9X2 All the same.

[@denbeech6647]

Thanks for sharing a tremendous instructional video. If I may ask, I need to mill at the center of 300mm x 370mm x 6mm acrylic sheets, (so the milling is not close to the edge of the sheet). If I bought a 3018 bundle which includes a 4030 extension would I be able to lay the larger sheet lengthwise on the 300mm x 320mm bed with an 25mm overhang on the front side and 25mm overhang on the back side to do the milling? Any advice appreciated.

[@techydiy]

Yes you can do that.

[@mycosys]

if you are using opaque acrylic then a laser may be easier and give a better finish, theyre common and cheap in that size.

[@alexandersebestian8699]

Hi,finally I have the need to use now the expansion ordered a while ago. Anyhow - I was thinking of replacing the Spindle as well. What I want to ask is: Can I use the spindle speed commands like I used in the original spindle? OR do I need to turn on the spindle with the potentiometer on the new external powersupply? I am using the MACH3 version for the 3014 Prover Thanks for your feedback!

[@techydiy]

It is possible to connect some spindle power supplies to the control pcb to allow speed control. It depends on where you get the spindle. The spindle power supply that I used is pretty difficult to connect due to high voltages. The Sainsmart one is probably easier. Someone made a video about it. Personally I don't think having program speed control is worth the effort with a 12k spindle.

[@Kitsyfluff]

I hadn't thought of extending the Z axis clearance like that... damn I know what i need to do on mine next!

[@techydiy]

You can also replace it with 2080

[@AzaB2C]

@@techydiy do Genmitsu sell 2080 z axis extension kit? Or would we need to buy 2080, and then tap ends for screws to fit?

[@techydiy]

Buy the 2080. Tapping it by hand is easy.

[@artefakt3d300]

Which speed and which tool is best to use for 3mm aluminium maschining it to a extruder carriage for my 3d printer. can i use cutting bit with 2 flute or better 4 flute?

[@techydiy]

For aluminium 2 flute or single flute. With a small depth of cut and cooling.

[@jirkaplotr]

on aluminum I have bitten 1flue hptc 818, and alcohol cooling. these tools are more expensive than aliexpress, but the difference is huge.

[@maxallen9768]

Hello! I was wondering if u know whether the y extension kit is compatible with the prover v2 or just the original… can’t find any information anywhere. Thank you in advance.

[@techydiy]

I don't. I would email Sainsmart.

[@spacedock873]

Just got 3018 PROVer and I need to mill out holes in 2.5mm anodized aluminium 19in rack front panels. From research I realised that the stock spindle is unlikely to be up to the job so ordered the 775M 20k RPM spindle too but am now thinking of sending it back as I don't think it will cope either. I will probably have to go for a 52mm spindle (300/400/500W) and so would want the aluminium Z-axis replacement featured (don't want the hassle of 3D printing my own and need the stiffness) but according to the link you provide (ie. The Sainsmart website) it doesn't ship to the UK. I realise Sainsmart sent yours specially for review but how do us "ordinary people" get one? I don't need the bigger working area or the leap in price of a bigger machine just to get a spindle that can cope with aluminium.

[@techydiy]

I guess it's out of stock, mine came some time ago. Have you looked on Amazon?. The stock spindle will cut aluminium, you just need to keep the depth of cut low (0.1mm). Probing a height map also helps.

[@spacedock873]

@@techydiy Hi and thanks for the quick reply. I looked all over for this part, including Amazon (where I ordered my 3018 PROVer and 775M) before I even saw your video but it was nowhere to be found except on the Sainsmart website. Amazon doesn't even list it as far as I can see. The website says it will ship to the USA and Canada so I doubt it is out of stock - it's just not available to ship to the UK or Europe. Do you have any contacts in Sainsmart who can explain this issue?

[@techydiy]

@@spacedock873 No I don't. I believe they operate seperate warehouses for the US, Canada, UK and Europe, each of which holds different stock levels They don't ship from a Central location and if you happen to live outside of those areas you can't buy the product (I have read several comments from Australians complaining). Whenever I have ordered something directly it has been delivered by Amazon, so they might be using their drop ship services. As far as I can see they are out of stock in the UK and European warehouses. My only suggestion is to email them and ask when it will be back in stock.

[@spacedock873]

@@techydiy Okay, will do. Thanks for the reply.

[@omsingharjit]

Which nima17 2.5 N or 4 N type ??

[@techydiy]

Neither. Probably more like 0.5 N-m. Does anyone make 4N-m stepper motors?

[@omsingharjit]

@@techydiy oh sorry it was 2.5 Kg-cm

[@billmartin6687]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos as it's very much appreciated. Is it possible to answer two questions for me please. 1 The new upgraded motor came with a power output unit but I don't know which of the live/motor terminal goes where as it in Chinese caricatures. 2 What is the size of the metal box. and where did you get it please. Thank you . Please stay safe . Bill M8-) Haddington

[@techydiy]

1. You can get a camera app on your phone that translates Chinese 2. 9" x 6" x 3" Adaptable box with knockouts. It was just one I that I already had. I would just get any Aluminium / Steel project box. www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BX963.html k

[@Barefooter55]

Any chance you could share your file for the dust collector? would it work in Easel?

[@techydiy]

Dust boot files www.techydiy.org/3018-prover-cnc-dust-boot/ It was in carbidecreate I think (which is easy to use and free)

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

replace the fan on top of the spindle with a 3d printed one (files are easy to find for those) and get rid of a lot of noise.. (it's unbalanced)

[@cetubuth7461]

where do you download the software to control the machine? I bought a used one and the guy never gave me software

[@techydiy]

docs.sainsmart.com/article/x6sr565m5g-3018-prover

[@twinnie38]

Another great video that has helped me a lot in using my Sainsmart 3018 PROVer . Do you know where I can buy the nuts shown in the video at 12.48m to make the height extension?

[@techydiy]

Thanks. Ebay, Amazon, Aliexpress etc. loads of places sell them

[@twinnie38]

@@techydiy thanks but the question was more about the name of the nuts. Finally, I found them, Nuts M5-14 Tension T-Slot.

[@aaronshields3922]

Hi, ima jeweller and wanting to be able to do some simple engraving on flat pendants etc with basic fonts. Would I be able to do this with this machine on gold and silver? Thanks

[@techydiy]

Yes should be fine

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

Quick question, how can you level/surface the aluminum spoilboard? Mine for some reason is higher from one side than the other. I ordered the mdf spoilboard but i really like the aluminum one

[@techydiy]

Put some shims underneath.

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

@@techydiy under the aluminum plate right?

[@techydiy]

Between the plate and the mounts

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

@@techydiy awesome!! Will give it a try. Will also better allign the table with respect to the X axis so i can use the table as a square reference.

[@joelrichard-foy4938]

Thank you for this very informative and very well-done video. Can you give me the spacing of the cylindrical guides of the X-axis, of the aluminum motor mount that you used? I would like to know if I can install it on a Chinese 3018 no name. On my CNC, the cylindrical guides have a diameter of 10 mm and are spaced 72 mm apart.

[@techydiy]

As best as I can measure them with calipers, 10mm diameter and 69mm centre to centre spacing (with 59mm of space between the two rods)

[@joelrichard-foy4938]

@@techydiy Thank you for responding to me so quickly during this festive period. The cart is not for me because the spacing is not correct. I found a cart replacement kit on Aliexpress, which adjusts to all clearances, but it is a bit tricky to properly align the 4 bearings and ensure a durable fit. We will see what happens. I wish you a happy new year, 2022.

[@mycosys]

@@joelrichard-foy4938 the mounting of the x axis linear rod is just a couple of holes, if you cant mark and drill that yourself with a bench drill any machine shop could for 20 bucks.

[@Littledragon8998]

Am getting a lot of EMI with the similar setup here. Where can I get the steel housing for the power supply?

[@techydiy]

It's one of these www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BX963.html I wouldn't specifically recommend it, I just happened to have one. Look for an aluminium instrument case or project box on ebay, Amazon etc. Its also worth getting some rfi filtering for the mains lead. Something like this uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-line-filters/7804991/ or this uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-line-filters/1704997/

[@munendrababu1507]

can drag knife work in cnc 3020

[@techydiy]

They can work in pretty much any Cnc Router

[@beykana]

Hello, I also have such a motor (48V). It was working before, but yesterday, while scraping wood, the motor had a hard time and suddenly stopped. Now it doesn't work at all. I measured it with a multimeter. There is electricity (48V) at the output of the PWM driver and the positive and negative terminals of the motor are powered, but the motor does not move. What do you think might be causing the problem?

[@davidhawley1132]

I had a similar issue, but the symptom was after the scraping incident, the feed rates became incredibly slow. Eventually I did a $RST and then reestablished the original settings.

[@beykana]

@@davidhawley1132 There is no problem with my CNC machine. Spindle motor does not spin. (The motor was working independently from the CNC machine)

[@techydiy]

Use the multimeter to check the resistance of the windings. They might be open circuit, shorted, it could be a problem with the brushes.

[@beykana]

@@techydiy Thank you for your answer. I will check it.

[@odeltarkhan3033]

Can I engrave steel with it after upgrade?

[@harshjain7660]

Can you do small 3d machining on Aiuminum on it????

[@robjtko]

Sir how much does this machine cost before the upgrade and where do you purchase it? Thank you

[@comeoutandpla]

Could this upgrade accommodate an 800W spindle?

[@techydiy]

It Depends on the diameter of the spindle

[@AzaB2C]

LOL, but of course... Found your brilliant video ~2 hours after assembling my 3040 extension kit.🤦‍♂️

[@techydiy]

That's life

[@normhodkinson3362]

great Vid..Thanks..I run a Vogvigo Upgrade CNC 3018 Pro m/c...Are all 3018 pros the same mechanically.. and therefore I can use this Mod?Regards..

[@b1ryuw34]

hello i have just carefully watch your video i am having some problem to find what distance from rear or front where to place my colum could you hel me my 3018 is a Vevor 3018 Thank you and congratulations for yor wonderful video

[@techydiy]

Put the spindle motor in the centre of the Y axis travel

[@user-wy5ik6zq4r]

Great idea on the z axis height increase. Thx

[@jeanyves5380]

Thank's for your video : i'll notice the link! I re-designed the electronic parts of the 3010 because i find it too weak and no electrical keys anywhere can bring several electric damages to the machine. I have 2 questions: 1/ Is the 3040 stronger or better than the 3010? 2/ And may we do the same thing with the 3010? Does anybody knows? Thank You!

[@emirhaziqchannel9990]

Hai, may i know why we need to change y travel limit setting in GBRL? My machine doesn't have limit switch. Is it related?

[@techydiy]

In which case you don't have to change it

[@emirhaziqchannel9990]

@@techydiy that means, Y travel limit switch need to be adjusted for limit switch function? Is it?

[@BubonicUK]

I am just getting into CNC looking at the 3018 would like much bigger room so this upgrade to a 3040 sounds amazing! Do these upgrade apply to any 3018 cnc? There are all sorts of different name brands and what not that all look very much alike....

[@techydiy]

Probably only guaranteed to work with Sainsmart machines

[@phoenter]

Great video - lots of solid detail. Do you have any specifics to share about the tensegrity table you made as it captures the imagination.

[@techydiy]

Thanks. Not, really I just made it up as I was going along. Chain and neodymium magnets worked well.

[@alekjwrgnwekfgn]

How loud is it?

[@veerasamybalasubramaniam8235]

i cannot buy the above 3040 cnc in inida pl help

[@aztecwarrior1421]

What is met by " offline contolker"?

[@techydiy]

Offline controller - Used to send gcode to the machine instead of a pc or laptop. It has an SD card slot for the files.

[@Sergio-lz3kj]

Great video. Thanks!!!

[@enriquemogliazza9709]

Muy buen video, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@karlriley1314]

Do you have any thing new for the PROVer XL 4030.

[@techydiy]

I do

[@jagdishparasad3816]

Chacha ji ye machin bhart me kha mle gi

[@csikoba4725]

Thats very cool,major upgrade!

[@sajjadahmadsajjadahmad3163]

hy please let me know about it cnc router detail thanks with best regards

[@stavivad000]

A very well put and very informative video. Thank you!!!

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@marcelinobarba8962]

Hello Sir, maybe you can help me, i am having some issue with my 3040 (regular 3018 with extension kit) Genmitsu.. I am using carbide create for the G-code, but the G code when run to GRBL pause right away...i have to press the pause on the GRBL for the program to run... please advise ... thankyou

[@techydiy]

That is what the gcode created by carbide create tells it to do, its normal

[@marcelinobarba8962]

@@techydiy is there a way around it? any suggestion.. thanks again

[@techydiy]

You can edit the gcode with a text editor. This is the offending line "M0 ;T102" just delete it. The post processor is fixed so nothing useful can be changed there.

[@jeffreygraham4058]

Is this the 3018 "PRO" or "PROVER"?

[@techydiy]

PROVer, it does make much difference though, its pretty much the same, slight differences in size.

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

Modern lathe

[@MrCcfly]

how much this upgrade cost ?

[@robman80808]

Wow, some serious upgrades!!! Not exactly cheap and cheerful by the end though - about another 250-300 over the base price?

[@kovalenkosv40]

А почему б не поставить ось z на профили? Ее б можно было хоть на метр поднять.

[@VahidBehravanVahid-Behravan]

The reason I watched this video was to know how much it cost in the end for this development. But nothing was explained in this regard. Can you please answer this?

[@ernestgalvan9037]

There are links to the parts used, look in the description.

[@apistosig4173]

hmm, me suggests 3D printing the dust chute. Otherwise Impressive upgrade - I want one 🙂 To be able to swap out router with Laser is awesome me thinks.

[@mycosys]

I think for a channel like this showing one you can make with teh machine itself is a great idea (but yeah - it you have one a 3d printer would be easier lol)

[@Hillbilly_joe]

does anyone know if there's a difference in size between the yofuly 3018 pro-m and 3018 pro genmitsu?

[@mycosys]

afaik the main gotcha between the models is the spacing of the x axis linear rod, means z axis kits may need massaging.

[@АртемБезфамилии-ю7ы]

Русские только распаковку и сборку снимают, спасибо за видео, много интересного познал от Вас!!!

[@techydiy]

Спасибо

[@braxtm3593]

Hello. really good video. I live in the uk and was just wondering how much this cost you. I think it would be a good upgrade for my 3018 prover. Cheers.