This is an interesting "Do It All" machine.
CNC Router
3D printer
3W laser engraver
http://www.rockler.com/cnc-piranha-fx
Rockler has also added a 40W CO2 desktop laser cutter to their offerings.
http://www.rockler.com/full-spectrum-h- ... ver-cutter
CNC Piranha Fx
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Re: CNC Piranha Fx
Hmm, the former was on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/17 ... e-anything
Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets
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Gadgetman!
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Hm...
Very limited workspace. No easy way of upgrading... No mention of accuracy or travel speeds.
Also, it ships assembled! What's the fun in that?
(Not to mention, what does that do for the shipping cost?)
Very limited workspace. No easy way of upgrading... No mention of accuracy or travel speeds.
Also, it ships assembled! What's the fun in that?
(Not to mention, what does that do for the shipping cost?)
Weird guy...
Shapeoko 2014F: 1000mm X/Y, 300W Quiet Cut spindle, Arduino Uno/G-shield and GRBL 0.9i
15x30 drag chains, custom spindle mount, 9mm belts, 8mm endplates, 6mm motor plates.
Shapeoko 2014F: 1000mm X/Y, 300W Quiet Cut spindle, Arduino Uno/G-shield and GRBL 0.9i
15x30 drag chains, custom spindle mount, 9mm belts, 8mm endplates, 6mm motor plates.
Re: CNC Piranha Fx
I saw this at a Woodcraft store
twforeman wrote:This is an interesting "Do It All" machine.
CNC Router
3D printer
3W laser engraver
http://www.rockler.com/cnc-piranha-fx
Rockler has also added a 40W CO2 desktop laser cutter to their offerings.
http://www.rockler.com/full-spectrum-h- ... ver-cutter
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halfnormal
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Re: CNC Piranha Fx
The cost is way out of line for what you get. I am amazed that the 3D build height is only 3 inches. Not impressed at all.
If you buy the laser from the FullSpectrum site, it is $350.99 cheaper!
If you buy the laser from the FullSpectrum site, it is $350.99 cheaper!
Re: CNC Piranha Fx
Any idea what controller or software it uses?
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I just picked one of these up at CanadianWoodworker (only distributor in Canada that I am aware of). I paid $2500 for the basic kit (comes with Vectric V-carve Desktop).
I have built a large (1m x 1m) SO2, and I was able to make some nice stuff with it, but I rarely used the full bed, and I was tired of spending more time researching how to do stuff (I knew nothing about any of the electrical or Arduino aspects, so that was a steep learning curve) than I was spending cutting stuff. I plan on buying the laser module and maybe the 3D printer module, but I doubt it. I may just wait til this fall and get the Mattel 3D Thingmaker (link) for "the kids" (yeah right).
I am probably going to get the Donek drag knife set (link) as well, because as cool as it is to DIY, sometimes you have to bite the bullet and buy something that does the job.
Anyway, once I get my Piranha up and running, I will post a review of sorts, comparing my DIY experience (and steep learning curve) to an out of the box solution (but using some of that hard won knowledge to ease the pain).
Allan
I have built a large (1m x 1m) SO2, and I was able to make some nice stuff with it, but I rarely used the full bed, and I was tired of spending more time researching how to do stuff (I knew nothing about any of the electrical or Arduino aspects, so that was a steep learning curve) than I was spending cutting stuff. I plan on buying the laser module and maybe the 3D printer module, but I doubt it. I may just wait til this fall and get the Mattel 3D Thingmaker (link) for "the kids" (yeah right).
I am probably going to get the Donek drag knife set (link) as well, because as cool as it is to DIY, sometimes you have to bite the bullet and buy something that does the job.
Anyway, once I get my Piranha up and running, I will post a review of sorts, comparing my DIY experience (and steep learning curve) to an out of the box solution (but using some of that hard won knowledge to ease the pain).
Allan
ShapeOko2, serial ??
DW660 spindle;
Upgrades: 900mm X axis and 1000mm Y axis; ACME Z Axis; modified MDF wasteboard with t-slot
Primary usage: wood crafting (signs, plaques, and ultimately a CNC-made electric guitar)
DW660 spindle;
Upgrades: 900mm X axis and 1000mm Y axis; ACME Z Axis; modified MDF wasteboard with t-slot
Primary usage: wood crafting (signs, plaques, and ultimately a CNC-made electric guitar)
Re: CNC Piranha Fx
Looks good, appears more solid than Shapeoko 3 I am battling with... Wish I bought Piranha instead 
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This was one of the options i weighed when i chose the Axiom AR1. I couldnt stand that the shark was all made of HDPE. I also went and saw a shark HD3, but the spindle carriage had a lot of flex.
My goal was tight tolerences, but i didnt need a big build area.
Overall, im happy i went with the axiom. Its been awesome aside from limited feed rate. Realistically...I wouldnt expect it to cut over 110 IPM.
It was also near 700 more after vcarve.
My goal was tight tolerences, but i didnt need a big build area.
Overall, im happy i went with the axiom. Its been awesome aside from limited feed rate. Realistically...I wouldnt expect it to cut over 110 IPM.
It was also near 700 more after vcarve.
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110 IPM is pretty low, but I could live with it. Does one require vcarve to drive it? Can you use Dewalt router instead of Bosch?sgth0mas wrote: Overall, im happy i went with the axiom. Its been awesome aside from limited feed rate. Realistically...I wouldnt expect it to cut over 110 IPM.
It was also near 700 more after vcarve.