Machines

Machines are organized by the architecture that corresponds to intended use, ranging from light-duty machines for makers and hobbyists, up to heavy-duty machines for light industrial use in small businesses.

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Light-Duty Open Bearing Machines (e.g., MakerSlide)

• FirePick in progress, eta late 2013, by Karl Lew. Dual fixed gantry with multiple moving tables (tray tape feeder, pcb tray). Open source kit.
• Zippy ca. 2012, by Richard Spelling. Remarkable 3D feeder design. Square tube open bearing.
• Simply Red eta 2013, by Red Davies. MakerSlide with 3D printed parts.
• Martin's Machine by Martin Klingensmith. Stepper motors and MakerSlide.
• [Sylvestre] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnlrRPhA5-s) version 1 ca 2012 by Ami. Sparkfun pump, vision system, drag tape feeder, square tube frame and OpenPnP software.
• [Skycrane 3] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73008457@N00/sets/72157631978046848/with/8506792562/) est 2013, by Paul Jones. Amazing all vertical axis machine with minimalist desktop footprint.

Medium-Duty Closed Bearing Machines, Electronic Actuators

• Ouch! My Head! in progress, eta mid 2013, by Michael Grant. Three head, single carriage, custom driver boards.
• Lizerd's Laser est 2013 by Lizerd. Right angle extrusion frame, laser alignment.
• Cobalt 2012-2013 ongoing, by Jason von Nieda. The OpenPnp Reference Machine
• [Taig Homebrew] (http://ciciora.com/picknplace.html) ca. 2006, ongoing by Steve C. Converted Taig mill, Luehr lock spindle, mechanical part centering.

Heavy-Duty Closed Bearing Machines, Pneumatic Actuators

• Aaron's Machine ca 2013, by Aaron Rogers. Amazing 7-spindle pneumatic head with common A-drive.