Driving Big Stepper Motors with Arduino
John Saunders of NYC CNC gives two video tutorials on controlling large stepper motors with an Arduino, a 24V power supply, and an ST-M5045 microstepping driver.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Design a Maker Faire Info Kiosk & Win a Trip to the Bay Area!
Design an information kiosk utilizing SketchUp software and ShopBot CNC machines and you could win a trip to the Bay Area Maker Faire!
CNC Machining vs 3D Printing
One giveth and the other taketh away. Which one is right for your project?
Anatomy of a CNC Mill
Chris from Rocket Brand Studios takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips.
10 Essential Accessories for Your CNC
Robert Beatty and his daughters Camille and Genevieve use their CNC mill to make custom aluminum parts for their robots on beatty-robotics.com. They share their list of 10 essential accessories for your CNC mill. Learn some great tool tips from these experienced makers!
CNC Week Kicks off Today with New Projects — and a Fresh Contest
We’ve got an entire week of brand new CNC machining content lined up! Check back each day for new projects, skill builders, tutorials and videos —plus a brand new contest. Let the sawdust and aluminum fly!
Ask MAKE: Are My Gears Metric or Imperial?
It’s fun to salvage gears from old machines for new projects — but how can you tell if they’re metric or Imperial?