Quick Fixes

Updated X axis connectors to be simpler and more intuitive
Readjusted spacing for Y and Z axis because of changes from X Axis
Also readjusted spacing for Bearing Blocks & Linear Rails on X axis due to change
Reorganized structure or machine to Upper and Lower Axes

5h 19m 30s logged

Added more support/connection brackets

Basically just added more brackets for structure and support.
While designing brackets for connecting the X and Y axis, I at first had conjured up a complex, round-about bracket, but then after I finished the design, I realized all I had to do was make some aluminum extrusion and little longer and design a MUCH simpler bracket. So that was like an hour wasted.
Also adjusted tool head position even more to move it closer to the center of the cutting plate

@Hridum on TAR CNC Machine · about 1 month ago

2h 29m 5s logged

Added many 3D printed support brackets/connectors to make sure CNC machine is structurally sound, specifically X-axis connectors and stepper motor supports
Edited assembly by moving back tool head so that’s its closer to the center of the cutting plate

@Hridum on TAR CNC Machine · about 2 months ago

3h 59m 17s logged

Basic Draft complete

Completed basic drafts of the X, Y, and Z axis for the CNC machine. X and Y axis were already basically done, but now Z axis includes clamp for the Makita Router.
The CAD file was huge and slowed down my computer, so I split the 3 axis into 3 different file, which heavily improved performance and decreased time just sitting there waiting for things to load.
Also I made a few mistakes and everything was at random angles which messed up some measurements, but I fixed those, which also took a while, since I had to re-assemble everything and make sure the tiny misalignments didn’t appear.

1h 11m 51s logged

Designed and added brackets to bottom structure for support.
Also replaced linear rail supports from 2040 Extrusion to 2020 Extrusion to save materials and space.
Assembly has gotten pretty big, so program runs slow and sometimes freezes when trying to save. When I was changing out the extrusions, I accidentally moved the linear rails out of place and had to align them back into their original positions, which took some finessing.