An enormous, easy to pack away CNC machine that is largely 3D printed? Meet the V1 Engineering Lowrider2! In part 1 I made the parts and assembled the frame. In part 2, I setup with an SKR V1.3 mainboard, TMC5160 silent steppers, dual endstop self squaring firmware and a customised MKS TFT touchscreen.
In this instalment, I make a custom mount for my trimmer router, manufacture a cheap but effective spoil board and clamps, and then cut some timber, acrylic and aluminium in three different styles.
This guide focuses on Kiri-moto, a free cloud based CAM program that I find quick and easy to use for light duty milling like this. You can use whatever program you are comfortable with as the principles are the same.
Key message here: The lowrider2 is awesome but don't hold it back with a cordless router.
Kiri-moto free CAM software: https://grid.space/kiri?sm:CAM
Printable clamp (I did double size): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2427778
Printable clamp (recommended): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3670240
Milling basics V1 engineering page: https://www.v1engineering.com/milling-basics/
Milling feeds and speeds guide: http://www.harveytool.com/cms/GeneralMachiningGuidelines_17.aspx
DXF to SVG converter: https://convertio.co/dxf-svg/
Lithophane creator: http://3dp.rocks/lithophane/
Melamine for spoil board: https://www.bunnings.com.au/custompine-1800-x-445-x-16mm-pre-drilled-melamine-shelving_p0570026
Screw in thread fittings for spoil board (make sure they are a few mm thinner than the board): https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-m6-x-13mm-screw-in-insert-nut-flat-surfaces-8-pack_p0035526
Ryobi trimmer router I used (cordless not recommended!): https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-one-18v-trim-router-skin-only_p6210769
Previous videos that might assist:
Lowrider2 MPCNC part 1: https://youtu.be/xIGre_E2_og
Lowrider2 MPCNC part 2: https://youtu.be/Vljd9lJXu0E
SKR V1.3 comprehensive guide: https://youtu.be/GNGN2iSQ5j4
TMC5160 guide: https://youtu.be/dOJbSrWVu_Q
MKS TFT28 guide: https://youtu.be/ncc7TRkCH-M
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