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How to Convert a Manual Mill to CNC

Dr. D-Flo via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to convert a manual mill to CNC by swapping in ball screws and stepper motors. Understand how the Mesa7i76e controller board, LinuxCNC, and Probe Basic work together to translate user input and 3D models into real-life movements of the mill. The course covers disassembly, conversion of different axes, electronics setup, and testing cuts. This course is designed for DIYers interested in creating their own CNC machines at an affordable cost.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Lead Screw vs. Ball Screw
- Disassembly
- Dovetail Ways
- Z-Axis Conversion
- Hand-Scraped Ways
- Y-Axis Conversion
- X-Axis Conversion
- Reassembly
- Tramming
- Electronics
- LinuxCNC & Probe Basic
- Test Cuts

Taught by

Dr. D-Flo

Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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    Best training about cnc , it Helps to person to learn about cnc training , who want to gain knowledge about cnc can join to this course
  • Abdul Akbar Zindhasha
    It's good to study the convert a manual mill to CNC and it contains 13 videos to study.The videos are useful to learn

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