I posted this in the MPCNC Reddit sub, but they suggested I’d get more knowledgeable help here… So I just bought my first CNC…kinda. lol It’s an MPCNC that someone got mostly built and gave up on due to…issues. :wink: I have a laser and 3D printer, and I work in CAD for my job, so I know the basi…

Updates!! I got the new board from Ryan, and it’s fixed! All axes move smoothly, and in the proper direction, which is always nice. :sweat_smile: I swapped the config.yaml back to the original, and everything seems to be ready to rock. I was even able to run a simple cut job (just a little gear …

[image] timonjkl: Looks like the one i have i believe. Cool. I hope it works, because I’m printing one now… :slight_smile: The one on Printables looks a bit different than yours and mine. Maybe it’s just been updated. We’ll find out shortly.

The motor mount worked great, thanks everyone. :slight_smile: Progress report: I’ve modeled and 3D printed a mount, so I can install a small IP camera to monitor things while I’m not there in the shop. This Tapo C201 is a pretty good camera (so far) for only $19 shipped. I won’t use this for reg…

[image] Elmojo: I won’t use this for regular jobs or anything, but it will be nice to watch it work from my desk, if it’s a longer cut job Do not do this please! Something goes wrong that thing can be on fire before you even know it in the camera and way too late for you to get to it to stop…

[image] Jonathjon: Something goes wrong that thing can be on fire before you even know it That’s what insurance is for! :rofl: Seriously, though, I run long laser engraving/cutting jobs and long 3D printing jobs remotely fairly often. There is absolutely an increased measure of risk involve…

[image] Elmojo: That’s what insurance is for! :rofl: Insurance is there for accidents, not negligence. Please do not run your machine unattended. I have knee and back issues. I find a chair or other way to stay with the machine.

[image] Don't tell me I'm the first Random or Off Topic [IMG_3476] sweat_smile man_facepalming fire Is this a initiation rite or something?

[image] MakerJim: Please do not run your machine unattended. You guys are no fun. lol

Of all the many structure fires I’ve been to, not one of the occupants appeared to be having fun. Although some were dead, so hard to tell I guess.

[image] Elmojo: You guys are no fun. Believe me, watching your home burn to the ground is pretty much the opposite of fun. Knowing that you caused it because of laziness, ignorance or just being pig headed is even less fun. But hey, you do you. Just make sure everyone else is safely out of…

Just to soothe everyone’s alarm bells, this machine sits in the middle of a concrete floor. It could probably burn to the ground without doing much more than sooting up my shop. I’m very focused on safety. I don’t run it in the position you see in the photos. That’s just for setup and movement t…

Project: Basketcase (aka Resurrecting an MPCNC)

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Jonathjon (Jonathan Jones) September 15, 2025, 1:37am 353