Build, fly and sometimes crash.
This CNC Foam Cutters builders gallery shows machines built by fellow enthusiasts who have been kind enough to allow me to show their pictures. As you can see you don’t have to follow my builds exactly or use the same … Continued
This post details my original build which I’ve now updated with a new version. Here’s the link if you prefer to build the USB version https://www.rckeith.co.uk/how-to-build-a-usb-cnc-hot-wire-foam-cutter/ The parallel port has long since been discontinued but in it’s still a viable … Continued
My new CNC Foam Cutter design uses a USB interface so check this out first as it may be more suited to your requirements. https://www.rckeith.co.uk/how-to-build-a-usb-cnc-hot-wire-foam-cutter/ The new design can still use the parallel port if you prefer and the details … Continued
You’ve built your 4 axes CNC Foam Cutter and now you need some software to generate and send the g-code for your foam wing or fuselage. If you can afford it then buying software may be the way to go, … Continued
Why use Linux CNC? I suppose the obvious answer is that LinuxCNC software is FREE to use being Open Source. This post shows how to get the OX CNC router from OpenBuilds working with LinuxCNC and a TB6560 CNC controller. But this … Continued
TB6560 4 axis spindle relay configuration with Mach3 or LinuxCNC is fairly straightforward. But it took me some time to figure out. So here’s how I got it to work. I wanted to be able to control my Katsu … Continued
Mach3 is the software that turns your computer into a CNC machine controller. If you’ve found this page because you can’t get your machine to work then I hope this helps you. If after trying the settings I’ve used it … Continued