I'm doing the same project. Currently working on the electronics/enclosure. I'm going to mill my own parts instead of a kit, not that I wouldn't mind the kit but I like to make my own parts. I'm also an avid 3D printer person. I like the sections where you're trying 3D parts. I actually considered 3D printing the parts to do the conversion then using the machine to cut the final parts. I'll be following you on your quest. Regarding the saddle problems, I know people have had success with the grinder, I have a friend who I can borrow their mill so I'm not too concerned. If I recall, the company you bought your kit from offers to mill the saddle for a pretty reasonable price, if it's not him I know I saw it somewhere in the vast conversion videos.
I considered starting with 3D printed parts too. Was thinking about 3D printing anti-backlash nuts for the Acme screws, and then 3D printing timing belt pulleys to press-fit over the stock hand-wheels for the steppers. But I got a kit instead. I'm putting together video #9 now, after that, I'll start the enclosure. I knew Dave (the maker of the kit) would mill the saddle for like $15. The saddle would ship pretty cheap too in a Flat-Rate USPS box too. Where I'm at though, I've had mail stolen, and miss-delivered multiple times and didn't want to chance losing part of my mill that is custom fit.
Very interesting. Nice work
Looking forward to this!
Me too!
I'm doing the same project. Currently working on the electronics/enclosure. I'm going to mill my own parts instead of a kit, not that I wouldn't mind the kit but I like to make my own parts. I'm also an avid 3D printer person. I like the sections where you're trying 3D parts. I actually considered 3D printing the parts to do the conversion then using the machine to cut the final parts. I'll be following you on your quest. Regarding the saddle problems, I know people have had success with the grinder, I have a friend who I can borrow their mill so I'm not too concerned. If I recall, the company you bought your kit from offers to mill the saddle for a pretty reasonable price, if it's not him I know I saw it somewhere in the vast conversion videos.
I considered starting with 3D printed parts too. Was thinking about 3D printing anti-backlash nuts for the Acme screws, and then 3D printing timing belt pulleys to press-fit over the stock hand-wheels for the steppers. But I got a kit instead.
I'm putting together video #9 now, after that, I'll start the enclosure.
I knew Dave (the maker of the kit) would mill the saddle for like $15. The saddle would ship pretty cheap too in a Flat-Rate USPS box too. Where I'm at though, I've had mail stolen, and miss-delivered multiple times and didn't want to chance losing part of my mill that is custom fit.
What size screw did you use for the axles?
What is the code for the Arizona CNC kit?