Converting a X2 clone to CNC

[Shawn]

So I actually finished the other two axis last night. Only took an hour or so and everything fit nicely accept for the two cap head screws that hold the x axis lead screw nut in place. The heads needed to be cut off and a slit cut for a flat head screwdriver. Now I just have to figure out how all this gets wired up. That will have to wait till after the holidays though.

One question about my counterweight setup; the head is almost perfectly balanced, it takes the same pressure to lift it as it does to lower it. Will this be an issue when cutting? Do I want more downward pressure on the head or should the steppers be able to hold it?



Shawn