Description
This is the Mechanical Kit OnlyTo complete your build, you will need Electronics and a Tool |
1000mm x 1000mm Recommended Machine Configuration |
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What is a Mechanical Kit?
The mechanical kit is the foundation of your CNC Machine. A mechanical kit includes all the mechanical components needed to build your CNC Machine; All the screws, nuts, wheels, plates, washers, etc.
A Mechanical Kit is a perfect choice if you plan on bringing your own CNC Controller, or Other Electronics.
CNC Add-Ons are required to complete a CNC Machine. These include the Electronic system that will control the machine, Cable Management, and the Spindle or Router that will be mounted to the machine.
About the Maker Store MakerBee V3
The MakerBee CNC Machine was based on a design by Ryan Lock of Ooznest UK. The original design is a strong, accurate and easy-to-assemble CNC machine. Maker Store’s MakerBee V3 is the Maker Hardware kit based on the popular original design. Maker Store’s MakerBee V3 CNC is an upgrade to our MakerBee V2.2. This new Version 3 model is heavily modified to achieve better results. It is important to note that the new upgrade is VERY different to the Ooznest or any other manufacturer’s models. Maker Store MakerBee V3 has two interchangeable transmission systems allowing for a high level of customisation as well as axis compatible with up to 3m in length, allowing for full timber sheets to be worked on!
The Maker Store MakerBee V3 is incredibly simple to assemble and is suitable for milling wood, foam, plastic, soft metals and more. The Maker Store MakerBee V3 CNC Machine is a 4-axis (3 + 1) machine, which means there are 3 physical axes (X, Y, Z) and a slave axis of Y which is called the A-Axis.
This is a perfect router for the hobby woodworker who wants to get into CNC woodworking. Maker Store’s MakerBee V3 is easily customised and adaptable; all parts of the machine are generic and modular, encouraging additions and alterations after the initial mechanical build. Every MakerBee is packed with off the shelf parts, every part is available individually from Maker Store.
Maker Store MakerBee V3 is our most customisable CNC machine and can be supplied in almost any size imaginable. If the application requires a cutting area larger than 1.5m, the Maker Store Maker Bee V3 is our solution.
About the Tool Mounted to the Machine
Maker Store MakerBee V3 Z-Axis is designed to carry up to 5kg. This is perfectly suited for Lasers, Plasma Torches and most Routers and Trimmers (Makita, Dewalt, Bosch etc..).
As well as the tools mentioned above, the Maker Store MakerBee V3 is designed to mount most of the Spindles we offer;
All 400W Spindles, 800W Spindles and 1.5kW Er11 Air-Cooled Spindles which generally weigh between 1-4kg are perfectly suited on the machine. The 1.5kW Er16 Air Cooled Spindle is also suitable however we recommend upgrading the X-Axis Standard C-Beam to C-Beam HEAVY if installing this Spindle.
The 1.5kW Water Cooled Spindle is right on the edge of the limit of the Z-Axis once the Spindle is filled with water/coolant. This Spindle can still be installed on the machine however we STRONGLY recommend upgrading the X-Axis C-Beam to C-Beam HEAVY if doing so.
2.2kW (and above) Spindles are generally not recommended on the Maker Store MakerBee V3.
Approximate Cutting Area (mm)Different types of limit switches and other components may affect the working area |
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| Machine Size (mm) | X-Axis | Y-Axis |
Z-Axis (With 12mm Wasteboard) |
Machine Footprint (not including motors) |
| X-Axis: 1000 Y-Axis: 1000 |
800 | 820 | 110 | 1000 x 1000 |
Lead Screw Transmission System
Lead Screw machines are designed to achieve high-resolution levels and great repeatability. It also requires little ongoing maintenance, with nut-blocks often having a functional life of longer than 3 years if the machine is taken care of. Lead Screw transmission combined with a bipolar stepper motor has a resolution of 0.04mm without any microstepping settings. Considering 1/4 set in your microstepping settings, the same Lead Screw can provide 0.01mm resolution.
All of our Lead Screws are specialised ACME thread TR8x8(P2), in basic terms, this means one revolution of the Lead Screw will make nut-block travel four times further than a standard threaded rod which is only a single start. Furthermore, this precision trapezoidal (metric) lead screws pitch and diameter are a perfect combination of high torque and speed.
While you can select whether or not you want Lead Screws on the X and Y-Axis the Maker Store MakerBee V3, the Z-axis is equipped with a Lead Screw Transmission System as the only option for two reasons:
1. Low speed and high resolutions are required for most applications such as Lasers, Plasmas, CNC and 3D printers.
2. The Lead Screw needs tangential force to cause motion and with this characteristic, your spindle will hold in place when the motors aren’t energised.
| Microstepping | Lead Screw Tr8x8(P2) |
| Full | 0.040mm |
| 1/2 | 0.020mm |
| 1/4 | 0.010mm |
| 1/8 | 0.005mm |
| 1/16 | 0.003mm |
| 1/32 | 0.001mm |
Key New FeaturesWhile there are so many different features, below are some of the Key Features that are new on the Maker Store MakerBee V3 1000x1000mm Model. |
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C-Beam End Plates |
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| The End Plates that are mounted to the ends of the C-Beam Extrusion on the Y-Axis has been changed from original MakerBee Plates to our new Standardised C-Beam End Mount Plates designed to mount to C-Beam and C-Beam HEAVY profiles.
This small but simple change makes the original MakerBee more modular in design by using more off-the-shelf parts in lieu of unique parts. This helps keep the Maker Store MakerBee V3 End Plates in line with other C-Beam based CNC Machines such as the Lead CNC, C-Beam Machine, C-Beam XL and MiniMill. |
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Strong M8 Hardware On Weight Bearing Wheels |
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The top rows of wheels on both the Y-Axis and the X-Axis have been upgraded to use M8 Screws and larger bearings inside the wheels.
The weight load and downward forces of the machine are placed on the top rows of wheels, with the bottom rows of wheels in place to adjust tension. For this reason, the top rows of wheels have been upgraded to a larger stronger screw series. By upgrading the top rows of wheels from M5 hardware to M8 hardware a stronger axle is created. This is a great and effective improvement to increase the rigidity of the assembly while also reducing ‘flex’ in the assembly. |
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Z-Axis with MGN 15 Rails and Bearings |
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MGN Rails are a low profile version of the well known HGR rails. The New Z-Axis uses High-Quality MGN Series Linear Rails and MGN15C Bearings. This combination of rail and bearings offers high rigidity and precision accuracy in linear motion. Used in 3d Printing, CNC Machining, Robotics, Measuring Equipment and linear motion actuators.
The Maker Store MakerBee V3 takes advantage of the low profile MGN rails that are responsible for keeping the centre of gravity as close as possible to the X-Axis gantry. This simple “trick” mitigates the X-Axis from twisting and causes less stress on the Y-Axis wheels. |
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Cap Head Screws – Also known as Socket Head Screws |
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| Maker Store MakerBee V3 has upgraded any screw that does not need to have the Low Profile Head to the Stronger Cap Head Screw.
This simple upgrade makes the assembly of the machine much easier as it minimises the risk of stripping the head of the screw. |
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Jaw Couplings |
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Jaw Couplings have been used to connect all Stepper Motors to Lead Screws.
Jaw Couplings are stronger and longer-lasting by design when compared to their Flexible Coupling cousins. Jaw Couplings are more precise in acceleration and deceleration. Jaw Couplings have less backlash than Flexible Couplings. |
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Lead Screw Tensioning Nut |
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| Maker Store MakerBee V3 has upgraded the outer locking collars that hold tension on the lead screw to the new Lead Screw Tensioning Nuts.
This specially designed nut when installing a Lead Screw in tension helps reduce Lead Screw ‘whip’ which occurs in Lead Screws with lengths greater than 1000mm. By installing the nut onto a Lead Screw it helps ensure your machine runs smoothly at higher feed rates. |
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CREDITS:
The New Maker Store MakerBee V3 is substantially different to all other MakerBee models as well as the predecessors before it. The machine was inspired by the Lead CNC, the Ox-GEAR, and the earlier MakerBee models. Without these previous machines that came before the Maker Store MakerBee V3, the machine would not be possible.
- The Maker Store MakerBee V3 Plates were designed by Maker Store Australia. This design allowed for a gear rack and pinion transmission system on the X-Axis and Y-Axis.
- The Internal MOD 1.0 Gear Rack was designed by Maker Store Australia
- Ox-GEAR CNC and Ox V4 CNC was designed by Maker Store Australia
- C-Beam HEAVY was designed by Maker Store Australia
- Ox V1 (belt) was designed by OpenBuilds USA
- C-Beam was designed by OpenBuilds USA
- MakerBee V1 was originally designed by Ooznest UK
Please note the Maker Store MakerBee V3 is heavily customised and upgraded to the original design by Ooznest. Maker Store MakerBee V3 is different to all other company’s ” WorkBee Variants”.
License:
The MakerBee CNC Machine was based on a design by Ryan Lock of Ooznest UK. The Maker Store’s MakerBee V3 is heavily customised and upgraded from the original design by Ryan Lock from Ooznest. Maker Store’s MakerBee V3 is different from all other companies’ similar variants and modifications.
Original design by Ooznest / Ryan Lock is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
