Thanks

If everything goes well, this may make it possible for us to offer kits and parts for the Raw Creative build, making it much easier for builders to source what they need.

I also want to apologize for being a little absent lately. I honestly did not expect this project to become this big, this quickly. Looking back, I probably should have done it the other way around: first arrange suppliers and parts, and then release the instructions.

But it became the other way around, so now I am working in the background to catch up and make everything easier.

This machine is a little more complex than many other DIY CNC builds, because it uses more professional components and some parts can be harder to find locally.

Nothing is finalized yet, but I hope everything goes well. I will keep you updated as soon as I know more.

A good supplier setup would also make it possible for me to offer more of my other machine concepts in the future.

This includes stronger CNC machines with Nema 34 electronics, digital saw tables and other machines I already have in the pipeline.

But before I release more projects, I want to solve the parts availability first. I have learned from the Raw Creative project that good instructions are not enough if builders have difficulty finding the right parts.

So the next step is to make sourcing easier, and after that I can start opening up more of the machines and ideas I have been working on.

Some products, such as screws, washers and nuts, may link to our Swedish website as reference items. These pages show what the product looks like and help you identify the correct type.

Unfortunately, many of those links are no longer valid. Where can I find the exact specifications for the screws?

Thanks for your help,

Helmut

Ive built one but decided to go with the break out board and DM542 drivers etc..

Im having issues with my display in mach3 seemingly being in inches and it won’t change to mm.  I managed to cut from a demo file last week and it was ok, when I tried to cut yesterday it was absolutely huge ( looks like it’s move 1” instead of 1mm) I have it set to mm everywhere I can.  

I recalibrated the x and y axis,but then it hardly moved on jog. I googled this and found I needed to change the velocity in motor tuning.  I’m using the belt drive with 5mm pitch and 16 tooth pulleys. I’ve had to set the steps per unit to 20 tooth pulleys get the correct the distance but this seems very low?

also I’ve fitted proximity sensors and can’t get the motors to stop when I get to them.

i didn’t have a pc with a parallel port so got one of the usb only ones, could this be the issue?

I can buy a cheap pc from marketplace and have ordered a parallel port card from amazon so was going to give this a go and change back to the original break out board.

any help appreciated!

Stu

The interest in the project has grown faster than expected, and one of the biggest challenges for many builders is not the design itself, but sourcing the right parts in a simple and reliable way.

Because of this, we are now exploring the idea of a Global Sellers / Verified Suppliers section on the Raw Creative website.

The idea is simple:

RawCNC will continue to develop and control the Raw Creative platform, including Build Access, documentation, files, official updates and the community.

At the same time, we are looking for serious sellers, suppliers or small businesses who may be able to help builders source parts locally or regionally.

This could include:

• Aluminium profiles cut to correct lengths
• Linear rails and carriages
• Belts, pulleys and rack/pinion parts
• Motors and drive components
• Electronics kits or control boxes
• Spindles and VFDs
• Screw kits and hardware bundles
• Partial kits or complete hardware kits
• Pre-assembled subgroups, such as axis carriages or mechanical assemblies

You do not need to be able to supply everything from day one. If you can supply part of the solution, RawCNC may in some cases be able to help with parts that are harder to source, such as plate kits, jigs, springs, cover plates and other Raw Creative-specific components.

The goal is to make it easier for builders around the world to build a good machine, while still keeping the project, documentation and official machine versions under RawCNC control.

In the future, qualified suppliers may be listed on a Global Sellers page on the Raw Creative website, with information about what they can offer and which regions they can serve.

At this stage, this is only an open call for interest. No supplier status is automatic, and any future listing or partnership would require separate terms and approval.

If you are interested, please reply here or contact us with:

• Your country / region
• What parts or kits you can supply
• Whether you already run a webshop or business
• Whether you can handle packing, shipping, returns and customer support
• Which Raw Creative version you would like to support first: belt or rack
• Any experience you have with CNC, machines, hardware, sourcing or e-commerce

Let’s see if we can build a stronger global supplier network around Raw Creative 2.5 and help more people build CNC machines that actually work.

I recently purchased the Build Access package for the Raw Creative 2.5, expecting proper drawings (DXF/CAD files) as described in the listing. What I received turned out to be images and screenshots rather than actual CAD/drawing files.

Is a full CAD model (STEP, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) available anywhere for the machine? Having native CAD files would make it much easier to check dimensions, plan modifications, and get parts made accurately.

Thanks in advance for any clarification.

https://buildyourcnc.com/products/electronicsandmotors-electronic-component-breakout-mach3-usb-board?variant=45875879641262&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOop_mT2d6Ud_U11R6CpgP6Ktvq9EPRBc5OEAkWOqKPGG5tafo1NZZxs

Sorry for being a bit absent lately. There is a lot going on right now, both with the build platform, the forum, videos, illustrations and the shop, so I have not been able to answer everything as quickly as I would like.

We are also working on the shop side, and hopefully we will soon have all the main parts available for sale. That should make it easier for builders who want to buy parts directly instead of sourcing everything locally.

Thanks again for following the project.

Just a few comments and questions @rawcnc:

1. The lid has several smole holes as addition to the fan hole. Why?

2. I am going to glue aluminium screens over all holes to prevent dust build-up.

3. I labelled all connectors, cables and parts. I recommend that to everyone.

4. I miss a document noting all steps with timing references to the video. It would make things easier.

5. Since several metal parts (corner aluminium profiles) are exposed, I added ground connectors to them. It is not strictly necessary, but adds extra safety. The unit runs on mains voltage after all.

6. When the estop breaker is mounted the correct way (countersunk side facing in), the holes for the angle brackets for the PSU come to close to the side panel and cannot be mounted.

6. The supplied cables have colors yellow/green, reddish brown, blue and black. Usage for yellow/green for anything but ground is usually not allowed/recommended but since this is a diy project it is not a problem. However, it's worth noting that if you in the future need to open the box and replace or add something  this may become a risk for short-circuiting something.

7. In the machines you sell ready-made, there are handles mounted. Since that box has aluminium profiles that run alongside the longer sides, those handles cannot be mounted the same way on this box. But I would still like handles like those on mine to make handling easier.

  I am looking around the USA for who can cut the steel plates (3mm and 6mm) for the build.  I have heard good words about SendCutSend.com from friends who use them for personal jobs and their employers uses them extensively. My friends say they deliver the product fast and very high quality cuttings with good prices. 

I downloaded the drawing from the Rack & Pinion as a test.  I had to move each part into its own dxf file.  16 parts from the R&P download produced a minimum cost of $508.16 (USD) including delivery. Powder coating would add to the cost which I didn't ask for on the initial quote.  I will also get 15% off my first order by using a link on a youtube.

Are there other sites that I should look at for cutting my plates?