Author Topic: GameCab CNC Router (With Pictures!!) (Read 2905 times)

Gamecab · « **on:** February 24, 2005, 08:10:33 pm »

Hi All,

I wanted to mention this later in the week but I think now is as good of a time as any.

cholin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:47:24 pm »

Well I wouldnt mind seeing some pictures of this. You built a CNC router!? Thats what I understood from this! Thats insane! Any designs you happen to mess up or if you decide to make really cheap ones, Ill consider them, but I live in Canada so shipping is a ---smurfette---!

JonnyBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:07:33 pm »

That's hardcore man. I would definately be interested in one of those 2 player delux panels. You know, you could just send a test piece my way

. Heh, all kidding aside, when you get that thing perfected, I'll be in line to order...well, it depends if usedelectronics gives us a good price too.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:13:13 pm »

Quote from: cholin on February 24, 2005, 09:47:24 pm

Well I wouldnt mind seeing some pictures of this. You built a CNC router!? Thats what I understood from this! Thats insane! Any designs you happen to mess up or if you decide to make really cheap ones, Ill consider them, but I live in Canada so shipping is a <auto-censored>!

There's a lot of these hardcore DIY-CNC madmen out there. The first time I found cnczone.com I spent about an hour looking through peoples custom built machines in total shock.

GGKoul · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:30:17 pm »

Any update on your Star Wars Yokes?

cholin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:46:30 pm »

I really had no idea that people could even make their own CNC machines! Not to mention the cost behind it all.

Gamecab · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:59:20 pm »

Quote from: cholin on February 24, 2005, 09:47:24 pm

Well I would not mind seeing some pictures of this.

quarterback · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2005, 11:03:28 pm »

I've seen other posts where you've talked about buying parts in quantity/having parts available. Are you gamecab.com? (I only ask since you don't have a WWW link in your profile)

Gamecab · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2005, 11:34:29 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on February 24, 2005, 11:03:28 pm

I've seen other posts where you've talked about buying parts in quantity/having parts available.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2005, 08:16:35 am »

That's just awesome! (wondering if my wife will let me buy an arc welder....)

tmasman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2005, 09:00:46 am »

You really need to put up some more contruction pictures of your CNC router...
I was reading through your journal & felt jipped by how it suddenly ended...

Great work!
I've been planning my own CNC router for smaller projects.
How's it working out for you so far?

- tmasman

Gamecab · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2005, 10:25:09 am »

Quote from: tmasman on February 25, 2005, 09:00:46 am

You really need to put up some more contruction pictures of your CNC router...
I was reading through your journal & felt jipped by how it suddenly ended...

tmasman · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2005, 10:30:20 am »

Quote from: Gamecab on February 25, 2005, 10:25:09 am

I hope you enjoyed my dry humor.

Love it...

Gamecab · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:35:02 pm »

Ok, Here are some pictures of this weekends CNC Tests:

First Picture is of the CNC Router itself minus the cutting deck.

This next picture is of the CNC with my Porter Cable Router attached to it.

1UP · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:39:36 pm »

Here's an idea: a miniature CNC router that flips out of the cab, allowing you to instantly customize your CP on the spot!

j/k

Gamecab · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:43:00 pm »

Thats too good!!

tmasman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:50:42 pm »

Very nice!

You're giving me the bug to get going on mine...
arg...
I've really got to finish my cab first though...

Nice work!
How many passes is it taking to cut all the way through that CP?

Gamecab · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:05:29 pm »

Quote from: tmasman on February 27, 2005, 07:50:42 pm

How many passes is it taking to cut all the way through that CP?

The Buttons took 2 Passes but that was because they were started with the 3/4 Router.

cholin · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:09:39 pm »

Dude, Im impressed, nothing more to say. Its fantastic.

Start sellin

Im up for a shopping spree

tmasman · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:40:39 pm »

Quote from: Gamecab on February 27, 2005, 08:05:29 pm

The Buttons took 2 Passes but that was because they were started with the 3/4 Router. Everything else took 1 pass with the 1 1/2 router.

Are you talking about the bit size, or the actual router?
Wait I think I just figured it out... Horse power! right?
What size & type bit are you using?

Thanks!

- Thomas

Gamecab · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2005, 10:36:32 pm »

1/4" Up spiral bit. Sorry, should have stated HP for 3/4 and 1 1/2 Routers.

Buddabing · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2005, 03:48:28 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on February 24, 2005, 10:13:13 pm

Quote from: cholin on February 24, 2005, 09:47:24 pm
Well I wouldnt mind seeing some pictures of this.

Shape D. · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2005, 04:10:24 pm »

How much did it cost you to build that thing?

NIVO · « **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2005, 08:39:12 pm »

im bettin more $$$ than he told his wife LOL.

Gamecab · « **Reply #24 on:** February 28, 2005, 11:11:02 pm »

Quote from: NIVO on February 28, 2005, 08:39:12 pm

im bettin more $$$ than he told his wife LOL.

cholin · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2005, 12:21:48 pm »

Haha blackmail

Thats pretty sweet though...a little out of my price range

Shape D. · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2005, 02:24:42 pm »

hell even at $750 thats a sweet deal for your own CNC router.


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