Hiya there! My name is Brian and I love computers. Shocking, right? Well, I started building PCs with my dad back in the early 2000s and have been going at it ever since. PCs for family. PCs for friends. PCs for me. Lots of PCs for me. Lately, I’ve been intrigued with CNC machines and the creation of things such as custom distribution plates. I understand that this can become extremely complicated and expensive in a rather fast clip. I’m just here to see if anyone could have some recommendations on the best value of a CNC machine / software package to begin my adventure down this rabbit hole? Thanks for taking the time - cheers!
Over the years modders have used things like X-Carve, Ooznest and Shapeoko CNC machines and they seem good enough for acrylic, but they’re not rigid enough to start messing with aluminium.
For a long time Maki Role/Praetex Design was using a High-Z T-1000 and produced some stunning work, but we’re now talking semi-professional equipment costing multiple thousands.
You’d probably be better off heading over to https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/
Fantastic, thank you! I joined the Hobby CNC group and there’s tons of great information there. Very much appreciated. Have a fantastic day.
best of luck bud!