The blueChick is a CNC machine kit capable of routing an area of 12"x36" with a total of 3" of z-axis travel. The version 4.2 was developed to provide an alternative drive method, locate the x-axis motor in a more appropriate location, increase the gantry structure and reduce the overall height of the machine. Additionally, the router selected for this machine is the Porter Cable 892 series of routers.
| Manufacturer | BuildyourCNC |
| Part Number | 191 |
| Item Weight | 49 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 50 x 17 x 4 inches |
| Item model number | BlueChick |
| Size | full size |
| Power Source | ac |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | english/standard |
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Nice machine and a fun (but not inexpensive) project.
The unit was delivered promptly and was easy to assemble following the (pretty good) online assembly videos. I called Buildyourcnc.com twice--once before ordering and once to clarify the shipping schedule--and was very impressed by their service-oriented attitude.You do have to search their web site for basic info about wiring up the unit and I still haven't found an illustration concerning best practices for routing the motor control wires and limit switches--but there are numerous links to additional information that I'm way too lazy to read. (So I made my own choices, which seem fine.)I'll augment this review and submit some photos, too, when the machine is fully functional. I've decided to develop a custom host (PC) application and a custom controller using an Arduino Mega 2560 but most users will probably find the included controller that uses a PC parallel port to be very usable with the suggested Mach3 software ($159.00).
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