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Hello guys, thank you for your comments!

@GrayUK,

The belt system is still the same as from the original Routy: http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/routy-cnc-router-v-slot-belt-pinion.101/ , I didn´t change anything from that. The biggest change was the Z-axis and the corners of the router. I've uploaded the SketchUp file so you can see how it's build. I also removed the 1-1/5 " spacers from the motors on the Y-axis. The machine might be a bit less compact (80 mm wider and 34mm longer) but it´s a bit sturdier as well. I think that Mark tried to make it as compact as posible.

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Still working on the BoM...

 

Sorry that I butchered you Routy Mark .

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BoM added, looks like a 699.23 USD build (plus shipping). Now I wonder how much it would be if I changed de GT2 belts to Acme rods... "coming soon to you"

 

I'll be updating this drawing soon, also, there will be one that is smaller and cheaper to build. The BoM needs to be updated with spacers that are not included with the wheels anymore.

 

Soon I will explain these pictures:

 

Hello jkalberer,

The BoM is outdated, what you are missing are screws and spacers for the wheels. Before the wheels had the spacers and screws included into the package but 9 months ago this changed. Take a look at the new model of the Routy here: Routy GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good! | OpenBuilds ,there is a build manual but again it doesn't say anything about electronics, just the mechanical part. Cables are just 2 wires from the the powersupply to the electronics. I use Arduino with GRBL shield and DRV8825 drivers for the small builds, but you can also go for the xPRO USB CNC controller sold on OpenBuilds and Spark Concepts. The NEMA17 motors from OpenBuilds come already with the cables needed. Some people like Mach3 and others BeagleBone Black with LinuxCNC, so it's up to the builder what to choose. We will try to help you on the forums of OpenBuilds, there is already a lot of information about electronics and how to adjust/program your new build .

-Ronald

 

Sure, it was in the comments section (forum): Routy GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good! | OpenBuilds, take a look at the SketchUp file attached. I don't have a BoM for it but you can pull the amount of components from the drawing.

-Ronald

 

Hello mod_extreme,

I'm indeed living in Mexico although I'm Dutch. I came to Mexico to make it a better place . Sure, nature is beautiful already but most native people don't know what they have and mess it up, or worse, sell it. I think it is indeed a great place to retire.

You need to mount a small router or trimmer to cut aluminium, but I've seen it done with a Dremel tool as well. All depends on how well you know your machine and how to use it. To cut 5mm with a Dremel you could start with 0.33mm a pass, so a total of 15 passes to cut the 5mm. I don't have a new BoM file of the Routy 300 or 310 but in post #12 (just above your post) in this topic you can find the drawing of the Routy 310 made in SketchUp. The Routy 290 has a manual on how to build it and can be used for the 310 as well. If you live in Nort America, I can ship you the parts as an kit. For Canada and USA I can't provide a V-Slot cutting service but for Mexico I can.

(Better to write in English as this is an international forum, sorry.)

-Ronald

 

The design is made for something small, like up to 400W (Dremel is 160W I believe), but you can add 2 extra wheels on the Z-axis and I'm sure it will work with a 650W trimmer router. I never tried it with a 1075W spindle but if it's not too heavy in weight it should be fine. Also, using all Extreme Wheels makes things better, and use 1mm shims on the side of the screw head where a wheel goes. Note that the Routy uses NEMA17 motors with 14t pulleys so it has better torque than other NEMA17 based CNC routers. If you want a sturdier machine you should look at the OpenBuilds Ox .

-Ronald

 

Hello mod_extreme,

Thank you for the kind words. I don't see any problem adding a trimmer or small router to the Routy. The design of the Routy is based on best price/performance and all parts are sold in the Openbuilds shops. When you start to cut, use foam to learn how your machine works.

The part of electronics is always difficult as there is no real good out of the box solution. I got tired of "let's make things as small as posible", bad cooling, a mess to adjust for the non-electronics engineer, too small connectors (2.54mm pitch ones), bad builds drivers... But GRBL is great! Really, GRBL has helped so much to get the hobby or tabletop routers in the market . Short answer: I don't know what you know about electronics and it's just plain hard for me to tell you what way to go. I prefer to use Arduino with GRBL, TB6600 drivers, good PSU (no LED PSUs, just light industrial ones that are 80+ certified and at least UL listed!). Sure this will cost more but it's worth it. You can also go with the Arduino and GRBL shield, the NEMA17 motors have the 2.54mm pitch connectors on them already.

-Ronald

 

What model you want to build? The 290, 300 or 310? Also, where do you live?

-Ronald

 

Where do you live?

 

That's okay, sometimes it's better to know from where the person you are talking to is, as not all parts/machines are sold in every country. The link you gave me is from a Dutch (Holanda) business, that's why I asked.

I don't see any problem fitting that rotary tool to the Routy. please use the drawing that is in the "files" section to see what parts are needed; the BoM needs to be updated with 6.35mm spacers and might need 25mm screws at some places. Before, the wheels were delivered with a spacer and a screw. Last year the package was changed to a wheel, 2 bearings, 2 precision shims (10mm OD) and one M5 lock nut, thus without the screw and the spacer. If you have want I can send you the Kit with uncut V-Slot from the USA to Spain, I'll make sure you get everything you need to build the machine, OpenBuilds parts that is. Just be prepared to pay tax/IVA. If you like this idea you van send me a personal message (PM). In a personal message I will write you in Spanish.

-Ronald