How will this work?
Originally Posted by "AndiKid" on CNCzone: "Hi Calvino, this is the most exciting project idea I've heard of in a long time. Great video about Kickstarter! I think it's absolutely amazing and support this wherver i can. A B S O L U T E L Y A W E S O M E !!! Could you specify the "route" you want to take with this project a little more for us? How exactly do you want to pursue you idea? Cheers Andi "
Calvino: Thanks for the support Andy! . . . Well, I think the Kickstarter video said most of it. But basically my idea is that if the Kickstarter effort reaches the funding goal, then I'll be able to take the time (I figure it should take me about 4 weeks to compile it all) to really produce a set of drawings & files that one can follow easily & well ( & hopefully in a couple different formats). My drawings & models for them are all in AutoCad & I think Autodesk has a free download viewer that will allow one to see & rotate a 3d model & turn stuff on & off to see how it's put together, that's likely the first format that I'll release along with a link to the viewer. But, if time permits, I'd also like to produce it in a native Rhino format, also maybe in eDrawings (by solidworks) format which uses a free download viewer.
I'll also post, in .dxf format (which most CAM programs will import) to plasma cut the parts from the sheets of steel for all of the brackets & parts that are made that way with a label layer that can be turned off.
I also have .xls files that are spreadsheets of the components and the suppliers - these also need major cleaning up so that someone else can read them easily.
I'd also like to have a set of .pdf files that have sketches and concepts written in there that explain the ideas behind the design moves so that people can begin to modify & invent parts, components, and make it work for themselves.
If it all goes through & the Kickstarter proj. reaches its goal, then I'll make a page on my website for the plan/instruction set project and all of the file downloads will be available from there. Some of the parts I could make & ship if there is a demand for it, I would have to figure out a price list for some of the fabricated components. Much of it can be cut locally to avoid large shipping costs . . . steel gets heavy.
I hope that helps. That's the idea essentially.
Cheers!
-Calvino
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on April 7, 2011.
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Once the funding goal is reached, it should take approximately four weeks to assemble all of the documents into a set of plans/instructions that will include 3D CAD models, some 2D CAD drawings and cut files, hyperlinks to suppliers, parts lists, and concept explanations. This set of documents will be available for download from www.calvinodesign.com. Thank you for your interest. Cheers!
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All of the download-able open source plan/instruction documents, PLUS your choice of: a 14ga. gantry shear plate with custom logo designed & plasma cut into it, OR one X motor bracket & pressure spring with timing gears, a belt, & the pinion gear, motor not included but bracket has holes for NEMA 23 & 34. Includes shipping to the contiguous 48 states, shipping outside of the contiguous 48 states will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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Same as above, PLUS an additional X motor bracket as described above (motor not included). Includes shipping to the contiguous 48 states, shipping outside of the contiguous 48 states will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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Same as above, PLUS the Y motor bracket as described above (motor not included). Includes shipping to the contiguous 48 states, shipping outside of the contiguous 48 states will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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All of the download-able open source plan/instruction documents, PLUS a 14ga. gantry shear plate with custom logo designed & plasma cut into it, PLUS THREE (two X + one Y) motor brackets & pressure springs with timing gears, belts, & the pinion gears, motors not included but the brackets have holes for NEMA 23 & 34. Includes shipping to the contiguous 48 states, shipping outside of the contiguous 48 states will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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All of the download-able open source plan/instruction documents. PLUS, THE BIG ISSUE: you get the complete A/C axis head with gears, belts & mount holes for your selection of spindle/router. Spindle/router and stepper motors not included. (Backer to supply make & model with dimensions & configuration of mounting & holes for spindle/router). A/C head is designed to be welded to a Z carriage fabricated per the open source documents. (welding or drilling & bracket fabrication required to attach it to your Z carriage). This A/C head design is intended for machining tolerances for construction industry and should be assumed to be +/- 0.125". Shipping to contiguous 48 states included, shipping outside of contiguous United States will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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All of the download-able open source plan/instruction documents, PLUS a 14ga. gantry shear plate with custom logo designed & plasma cut into it, PLUS THREE (two X + one Y) motor brackets & pressure springs with timing gears, belts, & the pinion gears, motors not included but the brackets have holes for NEMA 23 & 34. PLUS THE BIG ISSUE: you get the complete A/C axis head with gears & belts with mount holes for your selection of spindle/router. Spindle/router and stepper motors not included. (Backer to supply make & model with dimensions & configuration of mounting holes for spindle/router). This A/C head design is intended for machining tolerances for construction industry and should be assumed to be +/- 0.125". Shipping to contiguous 48 states included, shipping outside of contiguous United States will be additional cost to the backer. http://www.calvinodesign.com/90037/90037-02.03-5axisCncPlans/
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Creator David Mathason on March 6, 2011
Wish I had more to give you to get this going, but I just purchased the 3D printer. Best of Luck I'll be spreading the word as best I can:D