About the Author
Josh Mitchell is the CEO of JandS Custom, Inc. Prior to thisposition, he was part of the executive management for a technologyfirm whose services included software and tool design for industryspecificapplications.
Table of Contents
1. CNC History and DesignHistory of CNC; Styles of Machines; Component Overview; Benefits of building your own2. DesignandConstruction PrerequisitesDesign Considerations; Software; Tools; Planning3. Linear MotionandLocomotionDesign Considerations; Linear Motion; Motor Types; Stepper vs. Servo; Drive Types 4. Electronics and Motion ControlInterface; Drivers; Power Supply; Software5. Example: Converting a MillTools and Materials; Hardware; Motors; Interface; Drivers (home made); Software;Testing6. Example: Build a 5 x 10 CNCTools and Materials; The Chassis; Drive System; Vacuum Table; Gantry; Motors;Interface; Drivers; Software; Testing7. Ideas and ExamplesPlotting; Circuit Boards; Engraving; Milling; Routing8. ResourcesLinear Motion; Drivers; Motors; Hardware;Software9. Plans and SchematicsMill; 5 x 10 CNC; Driver Boards; Interface Boards; Power Supplies10. Additional FunctionalityTool Changer; Duplication and 3D scanning; The Basic Stamp 2 by Parallax11. Resources/Continued LearningMcGraw-Hill books; Web Sites; Welding: A Brief Tutorial; Making PCBs; Source Code; Sample Test for Educators