The Root 3 Lite is base from the R3 standard version but one a smaller desktop size footprint. R3 Lite uses 20mm box section instead of the 25mm box sections used on the Root 3 and Root 2 machines. Its is aim toward the light works loads than the its bigger brother but dont let the small size fool you – this machine is very capable.
Key design decisions:
1- use only NEMA 17 stepper motors – I wanted to try and keep this machine fairly standard to easy new comers to the CNC arena.
2- Use standard 3d Printer parts
3- lighter weight Carriages – I would like to try and turn this into a 3D printer in the future.
.stl files can be found on the link- R3 Lite – Thingiverse Link here (Download) or on GitHub (Link)
Time lapse of me assembling the Root 3 Lite 3D Printed CNC machine
There are 5 Video in the series – watch below 🙂
- Root 3 LITE 3D Printed CNC Build Time Lapse Pt:1
- Root 3 LITE 3D Printed CNC Build Time Lapse PT:2
- Root 3 LITE 3D Printed CNC Build Time Lapse PT:3
- Root 3 LITE 3D Printed CNC Build Time Lapse PT:4
- Root 3 LITE 3D Printed CNC Build Time Lapse PT:5
- Root 3 Lite 3D Printed CNC Machine - Detailed Build
- Root 3 Lite 3D Printed CNC Machine - Detailed Build PT2
Please if you build one, post some photos! I would love to see them!
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