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If you like this project please do press the like button above. It really helps me out. Thank you. \ud83d\ude0a

How to make a simple and high quality CNC drawing machine to draw on almost anything. I'll step you through how to build your own including all the files you need.

I made a video guide for assembly instructions here: https://youtu.be/XYqx5wg4oLU

and another video detailing the software side of things: https://youtu.be/8scKLHz77Lg

This project has a relatively low cost and can produce some very detailed drawings. I've used it to create t-shirts, cake decorations, drawings to colour in myself (and some it coloured in for me!). You could also use it to draw out scale drawings, wedding invitations, birthday and Christmas cards and anything else you can think of. :)

A second video covering uploading the code, creating drawings, and sending them to your machine will be ready in about a week. Subscribe to my Youtube channel to be notified when it is posted.

(I'll also update this Thinigverse page with a link. Thanks for waiting a few more days.)

List of items used in this project and where to find them:

\u25a0 8 x15 x 45mm Linear Bearing (x2): https://geni.us/LinearBearing45mm
\u25a0 8 x 15 x 25mm Linear Bearing (x1): https://geni.us/LinearBearing25mm
\u25a0 12v Nema 17 stepper motors (x2): https://geni.us/StepperMotor
\u25a0 GT2 Timing belt and pulleys: https://geni.us/TimingBelt5m
\u25a0 Micro servo (x1): https://geni.us/MicroServo
\u25a0 Elegoo Arduino Uno (x1): https://geni.us/ArduinoUno
\u25a0 Nuts, bolts and screws (See list below): https://geni.us/NutsAndBolts
\u25a0 Stepper drivers - TMC2208 (x2): https://geni.us/TMC2208
\u25a0 Contact switch (x2): https://geni.us/ContactSwitch
\u25a0 Arduino CNC Shield (x1): https://geni.us/ArduinoCNCShield
\u25a0 30mm 5V Fan (x1): https://geni.us/30mm5vFan
\u25a0 8mm Chromed Steel Rod (35cm x2 & 5.5cm x1): https://geni.us/8mmChromedSteelRod
\u25a0 30cm long linear rail with block (x1): https://geni.us/LinearRail300mm
\u25a0 Electrical wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
\u25a0 12v power supply - 2A or greater (x1): https://geni.us/12VPowerSupply2A
\u25a0 6mm Idler Wheel - 3mm Bore (1): https://geni.us/6mmIdlerWheel3mmBore
\u25a0 Wooden panel to mount project at least 36x42cm (I used an Ikea \u2018L\u00c4MPLIG\u2019 chopping board)

Nuts, bolts and screws needed:
\u25a0 M5 x 25mm (x2)
\u25a0 M3 x 18 (x3)
\u25a0 M3 x 12 (x2)
\u25a0 M3 x10 (x3)
\u25a0 M3 x 6 (X14)
\u25a0 M3 nuts (x9)
\u25a0 M5 nut (x1)
\u25a0 Short wood screws (x8)

These are some of my favourite tools I use and can recommend:
\u25a0 Battery-powered glue gun: http://geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun
\u25a0 Bosch Bit Driver: https://geni.us/Bosch-Screwdriver

==========

The code can be downloaded from here:
https://github.com/DIY-Machines/CNC-DrawingMachine

https://diymachines.co.uk/

The drawings I created for use with my machine:
https://geni.us/EtsyCNCDrawingFiles

Inkscape 0.48.5 for Windows:
https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.48/?latest=1

==========

SAY THANKS:

Provide continual and dependable support through Patreon:
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/diymachines

Buy me a coffee to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/diymachines

SUBSCRIBE:
\u25a0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jc4X-kEq-dEDYhQ8QoYnQ?sub\\_confirmation=1

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/diy\\_machines/?hl=en
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/diymachines/

==========
List of camera and lighting equipment I use:

Sony A7 III: https://geni.us/Sony-Alpha7-III
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 RXD A036SF Lens for Sony-FE : https://geni.us/TamronRXD-28-75mm
Aputure Amaran HR672C: https://geni.us/AputureAmaranHR672C
Aputure MC: https://geni.us/FAPGL
R\u00d8DE VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVideoMic-ProPlus
Blue Snowball iCE: https://geni.us/BlueSnowball-iCE
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://geni.us/PhilipsHue-LightStrip

Disclaimer:
This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.

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Easy 3D Printable CNC Drawing Machine - Draw on Cakes, Phones, Paper, Shirts | Arduino GRBL Plotter

Easy 3D Printable CNC Drawing Machine - Draw on Cakes, Phones, Paper, Shirts | Arduino GRBL Plotter

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