Summary of DIY Arduino CNC Machine
Nikodem Bartnik built a DIY Arduino CNC machine by modifying a Dremel cutting tool and using 3D printed parts alongside aluminum profiles. The machine is controlled with an Arduino Uno and a CNC stepper shield running GRBL firmware. Equipped with NEMA 17 stepper motors, motor drivers, a relay to control the Dremel, and powered by a 12V/30A power supply, the compact and affordable CNC machine impressed the creator with its capabilities, including the potential to mill aluminum.
Parts used in the DIY Arduino CNC Machine:
- Arduino Uno development board
- CNC stepper shield
- NEMA 17 stepper motors
- Motor drivers
- Relay for Dremel tool
- Dremel cutting tool
- 12V / 30A power supply
- 3D printed parts
- Aluminium profiles
Young maker and Arduino enthusiast Nikodem Bartnik has created a fantastic Arduino CNC machine by converting a Dremel cutting tool and using a selection of 3D printed parts and aluminium profiles.
Components used to build the DIY Arduino CNC machine project include an Arduino Uno development board, CNC stepper shield running GRBL for control, together with NEMA 17 steppers and motor drivers, a relay for the Dremel, and a 12V / 30A power supply. Check out the video below to learn more about the project and see it in action.
“I always wanted to have one of those fancy CNC machines that can mill metals. It’s cool and it gives you so many possibilities for next projects! I already have few ideas for projects with a CNC machine ? I just don’t know what to say my expectations for this machine were much lower, I am impressed by what this small and cheap machine is capable of! The last test that I have to do is to try milling aluminium with it, but I am afraid that I will destroy it :)”
Source: DIY Arduino CNC Machine
