Parts List CNC Foam Cutter
These lists include all the parts required to build the CNC foam cutter. Just choose the electronics and all the parts from the mechanical list. I no longer include the parallel port version. If you wish to build this then contact me for a list of parts.
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Using Arduino Mega 2560 with RAMPS 1.4
Here are the electronics for an Arduino Mega and RAMPS 1.4 board. If your hot wire is longer than 1 meter or 39 inches, use the MKS electronics with 24 volts.
Arduino Mega 2560 and RAMPS 1.4
Drivers
Power Supply
Cooling Fan
Stepper Motors
Connector Lead Wire
| Qty | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ardunino Mega 2560 |
| 1 | RAMPS 1.4 Board with Drivers DRV8825 are preferred |
| 4 | Stepper Driver get them with the RAMPS Board |
| 1 | 12 Volt 350 Watt Power Supply |
| 12 Volt Cooling Fan | |
| 4 | NEMA17 Stepper Motors 1.5 Amp |
| 4 | 6pin PH2.0 to 4pin XH2.54 Connector 4 Lead Wire |
Using the MKS Gen L V1 or V2
This is an Arduino Mega 2560 and RAMPS on one board. It can work at 12 or 24 volts and connects to external drivers if you prefer
MKS Gen L- Drivers
- Power Supply
- Cooling Fan
- Stepper Motors
| Qty | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | MKS Gen L V1 ot V2 |
| 4 | DRV8825 Drivers for Stepper Motor |
| 4 | NEMA 17 Stepper Motors 1.5A |
| 1 | 24 Volt Power Supply |
| 4 | 6pin PH2.0 to 4pin XH2.54 Connector 4 Lead Wire |
SKR Pico 32-bit
The SKR Pico has embedded TMC2209 drivers which can be set on the setting pages of GRBL Hotwire.
SKR Pico 32-bit- Stepper Motors
- Power Supply
- Cooling Fan
| Qty | Descrition |
|---|---|
| 1 | SKR Pico |
| 4 | NEMA 17 Stepper Motors 1.5A |
| 1 | 24 Volt Power Supply |
| 4 | 6pin PH2.0 to 4pin XH2.54 Connector 4 Lead Wire |
Foam Cutter Mechanical Parts
Here are the mechanical parts to use with any of the electronics options above
Drawer Slides
Cross Dowels
Tee Nuts
Flexible couplers
10×1.5mm threaded rods
| Qty | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Pairs | 600 mm Drawer Slides x 2 pairs – 4 in total | 600mm Drawer Slide |
| 2 Pairs | 450 mm Drawer Slides x 2 pairs – 4 in total | 450 mm Drawer Slides |
| 4 | 1000 mm M10 x 1.5 Thread Rod These need to cut to 600mm and 400 mm. Usually come in packs of 5 | M10 x 1.5 Thread Rods |
| 4 | M10 x 1.5 Tee Nuts | Tee Nuts |
| Pack of 50 | M6 x 50mm Cross Dowels. Also called furniture bolts | M6 Cross Dowels |
| Pack of 50 | M6 Cross Dowel Nuts | M6 Cross Dowel Nuts |
| 1 Sheet | 12 mm MDF Board Mositure Resisitance | From you local wood supplier |
| 4 | Flexible Shaft Coupling BR 5×10 mm D25L30 5mm to 10mm |