Open Source Torch Table Prototype II

=Introduction=

See table that we are pursuing from Ben, Texas, USA. An OSE Specifications compliant design with hundreds of hours of use, and capable of CNC router duty.


 * Need open source controller, end stops, and z height automation/detection.
 * Open source stepper motors would be a good addition - if we could find somebody to design/fab them - that would be great.
 * Computer vision for fully automated cutting would be the last step.
 * Next steps: stiffening frame design to accommodate router heads
 * Interview with owner of Ben's excellent DIY table setup in Smithville, TX:
 * CandCNC setup used by Ben (dragon-cut 620 AIO); $1478

=Videos= This is Ben's table, and our gantry has several improvements:



More videos of FeF Torch Table parts being prepared by Ben are found on James' YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/TehSlade

=Strategy=

Design and parts are at Factor e Farm. Darren Vandervort is doing the Open Source Stepper Motor Controller design and fabrication. Yoonseo Kang is doing the USB-Arduino toolchain integration. Chris DeAngelis is doing 3D CAD. 2D component drawings already exist. Jose Bravo will be doing the table fabrication.

=CAD=

Sketchup
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Todo: Exploded parts diagram, parts list (frame only) Chris DeAngelis 02:04, 30 May 2012 (CEST)

DXF
Torch table frame:



X, Y, and Z gantry parts: