OX-CNC

Mod and parts created for Ox CNC type router

This is a repository for my mods and parts created for the OX CNC type router.

The Ox is a great open source cnc router and has been enjoyable to build and use.

• Here are links to other build - www.openbuilds.com
• As well here is the place where I purchased the parts for the mechanics - Maker Store in Australia

My Setup

• Ox CNC mechanical kit large (cut 1200 by 750)
• GeckoDrive 5400
• nema 23 steppers
• Makita 730 Spindler trimmer router
• Arduino and cnc shield - I control the G540 via the cnc shield not a computer parallel port.
• GRBL firmware
• Universal Gcode sender
• Bcnc Gcode Sender
• Toolpathing Autodesk Fusion

I have created a few things to help my setup do what I want it to do. All files are available to upload and use. All the Cad file - in Solidworks format - are located here (link to come). My only request is to fork or push new modifications to this reposiroty to future share.

Firstly Spindler Motor Holder

I couldn't find a suitable spindler holder and I really wanted something bomb proof. This was printed on a Up Box, which did an amazing job - solid. Fit perfectly first time and the spindle motor was snug - no movement.

Have a look at the video of router in action

Link to CAD files

V-slot to Spindle Attachment stl

Spindle Clamp

The Ox has an annoying problem - once it is assembled, you cannot get t-nut into the slot; on some slots anyway. I design a clip in t-nut limit switch holder. It snaps into position and then tigthen a crews to hold tight.

V-solt limit switch attachment

Thats it for now - more soon - please share-modify-create.

My current occupation is as a research student.

My focus - Open Source and how it is used within product design and art

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Research Description

This research seeks to better understand the open source framework and how it can be incorporated within the creative arts field to further innovation. Open source is a paradigm of open collaboration and sharing, where ideas are developed within communities. These communities allow their ideas to be freely available for anyone to replicate, adapt or innovate upon the initial concept. Open source is commonly associated with the computer industry and is often misunderstood to be 'free and accessible software.' However, this definition is limited. Open source, correctly framed, is the dissemination of knowledge, an ideology of openness, transparency and innovation. To create an understanding of how ideas can be disseminated within the open communities, this research project seeks to experiment with an online collaboration platform called Github, (https://github.com). This platform, traditionally used within software development, allows users to publicly share their work, encouraging collaboration and potential innovation. Although the GitHub is being utilised within other disciplines outside of software, there is great scope to investigate how the creative arts can benefit from this established and tested platform.
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