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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "sml_caerus"
<sml.caerus@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all, maybe someone point me in a good direction here.
I am
> looking for a CNC / Milling machine to mill my own
prototype PCB's
> with. As more and more of my prototypes are SMT's, this
now seems
as
> a wise investment. As I am not doing anything in
production like
> quantities, just my own design/prototyping, these things
can cost
> into insane amounts.
>
> I have seen kits, and pricing ranging from $500 and up
for various
> machines.
>
> What I am wondering, does anyone have 1st hand experience
with a
> desktop CNC/Milling machine I cause for my prototyping of
SMT
boards
> with, at a reasonable price. $4,000 to me is just way to
expensive
> for a hobbyist, though something over or around $1,000 is
something I
> would consider.
>
> Look forward to getting some feedback, and hopefully a
milling
> machine very soon !!
>
> Thanks
>
> shawn
>
check out
http://www.fireballcnc.com/the fireball CNC is a MDF/plastics router that should be
able to do 12/12, perhaps 10/10 with a proper tool (Dremel
will not reach it)
machine is very sturdy and can be made very precise. comes
without motors and controller. it's fun to assemble
yourself! and far under 1K$.
look at the photos in
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fireballcnc/photos/in the 'Fireballcnc' discussion group.
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