Budget DIY CNC Plasma Cutter || Motion and Controls

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2 жыл бұрын

Going over the motion and controls of the plasma cutter
Plans - jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/
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@jdsgarage701 Ай бұрын

For more Information you can check out our website here. jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

@mauricesteer8023 5 ай бұрын

I cut my first steel today. Thanks to both of you for the work you have done to bring a plasma table to my humble workshop. Take the plunge and order the drawings.

@Devin82m 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this, I was thinking about buying one, but didn't want to spend the money after recently buying a CNC Router and a bunch of woodworking tools. I'm going to build this, it will help me understand more about how it all works.

@Wink9 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it going great job !

@bryannill3435 6 ай бұрын

The box has arrived and inventoried. Gathering up the hardware I have on hand and figuring what needs to be sourced. Let the fun begin!

@Flexwingflyer1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Love the simplicity of it.I Like what I saw so much I ordered your plans and 3d parts.

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome, thanks for ths support!!

@andrzejdzioch8671 2 жыл бұрын

@@jdsgarage701 what is working space?

@wht240sxka Жыл бұрын

At that kind of speed a “tip-up” could be catastrophic. Lol. However, nice build. I went a little different route with mine. (Just recently found your channel). Great explanations and content. Thanks!

@roadboogalabuilds5318 2 жыл бұрын

Cool 👍 lookin good!

@colbymcmullen5393 7 ай бұрын

ill defiantly be ordering a kit from you in the near future

@joshuacaylor881 Жыл бұрын

I just downloaded your plans and 3D printed parts are on the way. Only a few materials left to acquire then I will begin building. I can’t thank y’all enough. The plans and information are very detailed, very thorough. I encourage others to explore what these guys have to offer the CNC community

@amorton94 10 ай бұрын

You go through with building it? How'd it go? Make a business out of it?

@matiasrodriguez9811 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I want to buy the plans, but I want to make sure if the iron tubulars exist in my country, I wanted to know the dimensions, if it is 40x40mm, I would appreciate it if you help me with this information

@amorton94 10 ай бұрын

@@matiasrodriguez9811 If you could be bothered to click a link and look for yourself, you'd see that they have a metric set of plans available. You're welcome.

@xt1200z1 7 ай бұрын

@@matiasrodriguez9811 25.4mm square tubeing 1.77mm wall. I used less than 30' (9.144M).

@xt1200z1 7 ай бұрын

I'm nearing completion of my build from your plans. Proto typing a SKU1204 x 900mm ball screw for the X axis. Wanted to get some weight off of the Z axis. Calibration is way different than the belt drive with 20T pulley. Big Con: Can't move the X axis without power ( I miss that option) Finished 1/8" x 2" x 30" slats today. Waiting on flexible connector for the ball screw to motor connection to finish build. I'm using ESP32 and FluidNC and most likely Universal Code Sender as it will allow bluetooth for PlayStation4 controller Only 1 part (3D printed) that was out of spec, the torch clamp hole centers was long. (I designed another one) I used PETG for all 3D prints. Still waiting for an update on the THC pcb. Building Z axis now. Thanks a bunch for the very detailed plans and documentation!

@Engineering_Science Жыл бұрын

Can you discuss more how you built the belt drive system for the rollers and what type of bolts? Also how did you make the 3D printed linear guide truck system?

@patdallaire5545 3 ай бұрын

I love that unit I'm in to build one to

@michaelpurcell8984 Жыл бұрын

Great build I love the simplicity where can I buy the plans and the electronics

@hoosierfatha Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Been looking for this for a long time. your content is perfect, to the point and easy to understand. i'm going to build this and i'm hoping this is your intention. do you have the print files for the bearing guides, or are they for sale printed. let me know what you need...thanks...

@trirunner2520 9 ай бұрын

I love the design and how rigid it looks. Just a thought for a future upgrade. I have been wanting to build a large CNC table like this, but want it to be able to double as a 2D plasma cutter, but also a 3D router CNC machine for wood and aluminum. Your table is heavy duty enough to pull it off with a couple of modifications. One, I would spend the extra $$ for the lead screws due to the torque if you were cutting aluminum. Two, I would put another rail on the opposite side just for support to keep the arm from bending if cutting aluminum. Last, you would need the router attachment. Now you have a multi-use CNC table!

@r2db 7 ай бұрын

It makes a lot more sense to combine laser and plasma. A CNC router needs exceptional rigidity due to the cutting loads, and any reasonable spindle weighs a whole lot more than a plasma torch and laser module combined. Lasers and plasma cutters do not need that degree of rigidity, nor are there any cutting forces to deal with. If you are building the machine rigid enough to be a CNC router it is going to be a lot more expensive and way overkill for plasma or laser use. There is absolutely no way this could function reasonably as a CNC router with the fully cantilevered design. Adding another support and rail significantly limits the use of the machine if you are dealing with full sheets of metal on a regular basis, unless you also build it with a 4x8 work envelope, which again adds very significant cost. Then we also get into dual steppers for one axis, and keeping them perfectly in step can be problematic unless you have picked big enough servo motors or closed-loop steppers, which again adds very significant cost. TL;DR: Adding laser and/ or plasma to a CNC router - overkill in terms of rigidity and a much smaller work envelope per dollar spent. Adding CNC router to a laser and/ or plasma - not viable for any laser or plasma that was not massively overengineered in the first place.

@wardnelson1305 Жыл бұрын

Soo cool

@MrPortdaven 2 жыл бұрын

heyya guys!, absolutely loving what you guys are coming up with, the budget engineering is genius! bought some plans and its coming along awesome! just a heads up with the metric plans, we're down in AUS and without importing at great expense we cant get 70mm tube for the gantry spacer, we can get 65 or 75mm as standard sizes. wasn't too bad to make a 75 into a 70. but i thought id give some feedback. keep doing what you're doing! thanks again!

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you are making progress! The associated parts for the 65mm and the 75mm gantry sizes are now available for download.

@MrPortdaven 2 жыл бұрын

@@jdsgarage701 you absolute bloody legends! Rippa!

@shimarlie1 Жыл бұрын

@@MrPortdaven How are you going with this? Did you produce a working model? I am very interested in making one (also in AU) and would love to hear some feedback on how you got on

@bibihassberg1570 Жыл бұрын

We could swap some stuff ...xD Here in germany 70mm is common, but almost impossible to get 3" (~76mm] tubbing, at least for prizes that not in the gold/platin/diamond-area

@pgriffinjrsc 8 ай бұрын

Love the plans yall! Would the Arduino Uno R4 work?

@bigmc5706 8 ай бұрын

Guy's ............. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!! well done. I am definitely going to build one myself. BTW, did you write the code for the Arduino controller or is it available online to download. Thanks

@georgebarnes4410 Жыл бұрын

Really need to do a video on the computer software required to run this… I kinda NEED to build this

@cosmicway4048 9 ай бұрын

Hi i really love this design, could the rails be made out of 2 inch aluminum, i have a stack of new aluminum square tubing i bought for a past project

@kerryholt7102 9 ай бұрын

Would you mind doing an in depth video on the electronic and how to wire everything.

@igor8898 Жыл бұрын

heyya guys! We're down in Ukraine and without importing at great expense we cant get 70 or 65 or 75mm tube for the gantry spacer, we can get 60 or 80mm as standard sizes. wasn't too bad to make a 75 into a 60. thanks again!

@jarcineymilhomemcaldas1954 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations excellent cnc, where do I buy the supports?

@rsz90182 11 ай бұрын

Would it help to add a single roller at the far end to reduce sagging and stress on the large y-axis support?

@miltonross2276 Жыл бұрын

nice!

@MiggyParas Жыл бұрын

is there a way we can clone an axis?(2 motors w/ 2 or 1 drivers in one axis)

@RuggedFish Жыл бұрын

I'm tempted to 3d print y motor mount as well as a couple other metal pieces.

@86toutoune Жыл бұрын

Thanks for eeverything once again. I allready have a plasma cutter integrated to my AC/DC TIG welder, however the TIG is a HF start. So I guess the plasma ignition uses high frequency too, no ? In this case, I have one question, because I read the interference an electo-magnetic noises may harm the electronic. Does anyone here has experienced HF cutter issues with JD's Garage setting and hardware ? Any Arduino being somehow burnt, or frequent issues or reset during the cutting process ? Is the cable shielding enough ? I may take a risk if it looks like it might work. I mean, I prefer risking to destroy one arduino board, than buying a new plasma cutter, if it appears that the HF plasma start may work anyway. Whatever experience you have is welcome

@Transformers1983jd 9 ай бұрын

What did you use for the box with the electronic in it. Better yet were to get it?

@disasterdetail5520 2 жыл бұрын

i would pay for a parts list on a website or somthing realy clean design the belt tesioning and expexialy the drive motor position is remarkable

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Plans are now available. jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

@SaraCaseb Жыл бұрын

For sure! Sent you a message for assistance with x & y axis movement

@michaelyopp4236 9 ай бұрын

On the silver foil,where does this attach on the motors and drives thanks

@bobbyz7736 Жыл бұрын

Do we need to use grade 5 fasteners or can we get by the generic grade 2-3 from Box stores?

@riverbottomband 7 ай бұрын

Hey JD im in the process of wiring mine...how did you get the 18ga wire into the aurduino?

@jamesbowenjr.3022 Жыл бұрын

would love to build but i have no idea what is needed after the build to make it work or how to even put in info to do something. also what costs are associated after the build for any programing needed. is this run from my laptop or do I need a computer. Thanks for anything you can guide me on

@hoosierfatha Жыл бұрын

just ordered plans and printed parts...

@DaveBuildsThings 3 ай бұрын

I can easily build a similar system as have done with both my CNC wood router and 40 Watt optical laser cutter. My question is, what is the software you are using to run the plasma cutter? No mention of it in your video. It would be helpful to know that part. Thanks for any info you can provide.

@matthiasl5253 6 ай бұрын

good Morning from Germany How you have connected adruino to the driver And witch software you run on the system. Thank you for your reply and your support

@shaneschuller2513 8 ай бұрын

What controller software does yiur machine use? And the CAM sofware?

@RoboArc 10 ай бұрын

I'd suggest use more plastic. Don't hold back on plastic. But I like all of this 🙃 I really had to bulk up on my cnc to make it effective. I need to make a video. I took a break for work, but I'm back at it again. I also got huge motors now, so I'm doing well. But I like this desfine, I wish I had more tools. This would of been a nice build.

@dylandesmond Жыл бұрын

How are you turning the plasma cutter on and off?

@sheets8277 Жыл бұрын

This is gonna be sweet any help on an electronic box where did you guys get your from got a link maybe

@bobbyz7736 Жыл бұрын

Did you find an answer on the electronic box?

@AS-ug2vq Жыл бұрын

What the tooth count on your gt2 pulley?

@robprice2317 Жыл бұрын

what cam program do you use?

2 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo, muy buen trabajo el q has realizado, que tan posible es que puedas proporcionar unos planos? Incluso el del los carros, Felicitaciones...

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

We are working on some kind of plans for the plasma cutter. Unfortunately there are no plans for the blue car and there won't be any. The red car on the other has is a modified version of the plans made by @KJ Raycing, you can find the plans on his channel.

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

@ The .stl files for 3d printing need some refinement first. Some changes were made to the parts after printing, and sadly we haven't had time to correct them yet.

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Plans are now available. jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

@Arek_R. Жыл бұрын

Why not get all in one board like MKS DLC32 for example, $22 from ali and its small, everything wired via reliable locking connectors, 3 axes, 2A drivers that will drive small plasma cutter like that just fine, wifi, sd card, optional colour screens for offline use/control and more. With chinese copying all the open source projects and spewing-out dirt cheap all in one boards it's not worth it for long time now to mess around with plain arduino boards.

@Fabwell901 Жыл бұрын

That’s wicked! I’m keen to build one! Is there an open source code for the Arduino?

@jdsgarage701 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is open source. The machine runs on grbl

@anthonyhoffman9201 Жыл бұрын

Getting close to cutting. Can you please go into more detail about wiring the relay to the plasma cutter. The wiring diagram only has two wires on the input side but there are three.

@jdsgarage701 Жыл бұрын

If you go back to where you downloaded the plans you should see an updated schematic.

@gsdtdeaux7 Жыл бұрын

Someone yall know have a Langmuir Systems table bc this looks like a clone minus the belt drive. If i didnt use firecontrol id probably convert mine to belt drive.

@Benbear2022 Жыл бұрын

Funny bloopers. Haha

@matiasrodriguez9811 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I want to buy the plans, but I want to make sure if the iron tubulars exist in my country. I wanted to know the dimensions. If it is 50x50mm, I would appreciate it if you help me with this information.

@user-sr8fx9mm8x 7 ай бұрын

What 3D printer are you using?

@aaronharris8245 Жыл бұрын

Has someone or you got a full build and proper drawings on this. By the way legends doing this yourself. And I want to do same

@trickies 9 ай бұрын

Do you sell the THC electronics

@playparx Жыл бұрын

I am confused... connecting the arduino straight to the driver? No cnc board needed??? Any links?

@andrewstuckey7736 Жыл бұрын

Do you bild a complete kit how much thankyou

@silverify 11 күн бұрын

how big is it, have mine made 90x70

@dylandesmond Жыл бұрын

Also what code are you using? Gcode? Do you need to flash the ardunio? I'm looking at getting a laser cutting and running a relay off the laser output... But this option looks good Also. I have nema23 motors with 8mm shafts and 8mm bore pulleys for gt2 15mm belts. I haven't got a board or drivers yet. I was looking at buildbotics, but my knowledge towards turning the cutter on and off is non existent. I do cnc router and 3d printing. I have a shapeoko pro xxl and cr10-max as reference to what I'm capable of achieving. Any advice or direction would be great My budget is what I can make back as profits.

@shevilihabibi8895 Жыл бұрын

the design is quite rigid, there are no backlashes?

@jasonrmacomber Жыл бұрын

I would have just done linar rails

@jirkasvoboda5540 Ай бұрын

Hello, I bought plans for cnc plasma construction from you, I can't find in the plans what motor, shafts and timing belts to buy, would it be possible to give some advice? Thank you

@jdsgarage701 Ай бұрын

This is in the Bill of Materials section in the plans.

@AS-ug2vq Жыл бұрын

You never said what microstep setting you used in driver.

@technokid414 5 ай бұрын

I suggest you mount the motor on the table so that the motor won't have to carry its own weight.

@Earthy0 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could link to the components that you used? That would be very useful IMHO.

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Going to publish the component list once the build is complete and has some runtime on it. Want to make sure the thing works properly first.

@Earthy0 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Looking forward to this video series. Love your videos so far. 👍😎

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Plans are now available. jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

@PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын

What would you charge me to build one for me???

@suruchidairy4433 2 ай бұрын

Hi I want to manufacture this type of machine in India. Can you give me design and drawings of this machines on commercial basis?

@BryanLund Жыл бұрын

What model plasma cutter are you using?

@jdsgarage701 Жыл бұрын

LOTOS lt5500d

@SpaceCadet23 Жыл бұрын

Is the plasma cutter the pilot arc version LTP5000D or the non pilot arc version LT5000D?

@hetavparikh9488 5 ай бұрын

Hi, can somebody plese tell me how and where can I learn about Arduino coding for this project. I am trying to help one gentleman who is currently working on it.

@toddsutton5672 4 ай бұрын

what is the actual control

@jeremycamacho6090 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the links for the electronic parts?

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

The full BOM is in the plan package here is the link jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

@charlesbauer1747 Ай бұрын

That 420 oz/in stepper is way overkill

@sharpsticksnz4112 Жыл бұрын

What is the advantage of having the gantry free floating on one side? It just seems weaker especially when the head is all the way along the gantry over the unsupported side and the other axis is doing fast movements.

@AS-ug2vq Жыл бұрын

Can load material from both sides

@sharpsticksnz4112 Жыл бұрын

@@AS-ug2vq that seems a pretty minor advantage considering the structural rigidity disadvantage

@AS-ug2vq Жыл бұрын

@@sharpsticksnz4112 It also needs less stepper driver/motor. Since this doesn't have home switch or limit switch, using two motors become complex. If you make it larger like 4ft+ and use it with belts, it doesn't work that well. This design is good for small cnc table and two motors don't add much here at all.

@guypatts494 Жыл бұрын

Whats the effective cutting size on table

@jdsgarage701 Жыл бұрын

28" x 32" but can easily be changed

@guypatts494 Жыл бұрын

@@jdsgarage701 that's plenty for my needs

@TheFelix2107 Жыл бұрын

What's the limitational part here? Might the complonents also able to build a 2*1 m working space?

@MrPlanecaptain 2 жыл бұрын

Are you using GRBL?

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Grbl 1.1

@glennmartonic6376 Жыл бұрын

@@jdsgarage701 so, you could design something in inkscape....an SVG file.....then use a cam program to generate gcode....then send to arduino?

@jdsgarage701 Жыл бұрын

@@glennmartonic6376 Correct

@andrzejdzioch8671 2 жыл бұрын

what is the working space????

@jdsgarage701 2 жыл бұрын

28" by 30"

@MrTommytater Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your motors?

@hobojohnson9980 Жыл бұрын

You were better to spend the money on the ball screws... and you will get much more accuracy, and speed. Belts don't last, they stretch, and then your accuracy goes to shit.

@erik_dk842 9 ай бұрын

This would be so much better to watch without the pointless background muzak

@user-wg5tx3xi5d 9 ай бұрын

You need to have a schematic diagram for the electronics to explain on it how your electronics work and another flow chart explaining the software and how software control the motors !!! but, you are doing may be enough for grad 2 kid !!! it sucks !!!