3018 CNC from Banggood.com (budget cnc 3018)
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2019
- This video is not sponsored. It is our honest opinion about our newly acquired 3018 CNC from Banggood.
A few years back we build a CNC. It's working fine. But still we bought the 3018 CNC for milling, cutting and engraving. Why did we buy the 3018 when we had a perfectly good CNC?
Link to the 3018 CNC (Affiliate)
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Banggood (3018) - www.banggood.com/custlink/3mD...
Banggood (3018 Pro) - www.banggood.com/custlink/v3v...
AliExpress (3018) - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_rQDu10
Alternative KIT, but different driverboard.
GearBest (3018 KIT) - www.gearbest.com/cutting-tool...
This CNC is almost like a diy cnc as you have to assemble it yourself. Note that the product page states it not for aluminum. But we have no problem with cutting as long as we dont push it to hard. Wood and acrylics engraving and cutting is no problem. And PCB milling also works like a charm.
Read more about the CNC here (Affiliate link):
www.banggood.com/3018-3-Axis-... - Наука та технологія
Thanks the for video. It’s blowing my mind what these CNC machines can do.
Just got mine up and running and i’m really enjoying the quality of the parts and the out come of the machine itks crazy what you get for the price
Nice video, can't wait for the PCB Video as looking at this mode for that .
+dim tim Thanks :-)
Thank you for this. Succinct and factual.
Liked your video! Will give this a try!
Thanks! We almost never use the big CNC anymore... We are currently working on a PCB video as well, showing how precise the 3018 is :-)
Nice, concise video. Well done guys.
Thank you!
The PCB milling video is coming soon!
Awesome
Thanks!
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Thanks for the video. I was considering the Sainsmart MX3 but the basic versio Pro is cheaper and in my budget. Did you complete the enclosure build?
Hi!
I have only good things to say about our budget CNC. We are currently working on a PCB video to show its ability to mill very fine and precise pieces as well. And it was less than $150 (see the link in the description). Since getting this CNC we hardly use the bigger one any more :-)
@@DIYTECHBROS Thanks. Makes my decision to purchase one. I want to explore attempting some intricate joinery with contrasting wood species.
can we cut a 2 mm thk aluminium sheet. what would be the minimum diameter of the tool,
Thanks for the cool vid. Two questions: 1. Is there an option or mod for carving round objects, like a rolling pin? I want to make rolling cookie cutters. 2. Can I use this to engrave glass? I would be using a diamond coated bit. The real challenge would be the water jet for keeping the glass cool. I want to engrave fairly deep!y, 1/8 to 1/4 inch, and drill holes as well. Currently I amusing a drill press and a sand blasting cabinet. Very tedious and time consuming.
Hi Robert! No, there is no 4th axis. So you can't have it roll. Regarding glass engraving, yes, you can make shallow engravings. But to cut deeper you have to do multiple passes, but I'm not that familiar with glass so I'm sorry to say that I can't give any good advice.
@@DIYTECHBROS Thanks for the reply. With glass keeping it cool and lubricated is the important part. Continuous water flow is the most common way to achieve that.
+Robert Martin very interesting! We are currently working on videos about the 3018 cnc with acrylic and PCBs. If we are brave enough and manage to master it maybe we will cover glass in the future. Thanks for the info and the tips! Mike
Thanks for the video what drawing program do you use
Hi! There are many CAD's out there, but often we find it easy to just juse Inkscape for simple shapes.
Hey! Could you guys do a video about how to cut acrylics using the CNC3018?
Hi Sander! Vi already did make that video: ua-cam.com/video/OEjZgwWAHB0/v-deo.html
no
@@DIYTECHBROS eficiecy :) when someone asks can you do and youre already done.
Спасибо. Очень информативно
Can it cut and engrave carbon?
Once again Excellent video! Do you know if it might be possible to increase the workarea depth from 16cm to say 34cm x 34cm? I was thinking say if you placed a 30 x 30 sq cm acrylic sheet would it not be possible to machine it beyond the 16cm limit of the aluminium base?
Hi Mayur! No, the bed of the CNC can only move a certain distance without rebuilding everything. BUT, I some times cheat by milling one part of a 30cm x 30cm acrylic sheet and then slide it upwards. For accuracy, I add to alignment drill holes.
thanks for the video. Im new to the CNC and also have the 3018 and I am using inkscape as the software to create gcode. I have done the instruction to convert pictures to a gcode (with a .gcode extension) but the problem is the grblcontrol is not showing anything. It's all blank and I noticed that the samples are all in .nc extension. It seems to me that the grblcontrol does not recognize the .gcode extension. I dont know what to do next. Do you know if it has anything to do with the settings?
Hi!
Could be that your 3018 has GRBL0.9. Make sure your software supports 0.9 - or upgrade your GRBl and use a newer version of GRBL control (candle). Note, do not reprogram the Arduino nano that came with the 3018 - get a new one!
Hi.. If I want cut a through sheet of about 5 - 6mm thickness, would this machine able to achieve that?
+DimplePoji Hi! What material are you thinking of?
5-6mm in one pass may be a bit much. But, if you allow it to do multiple passes it can be done even in aluminum!
when you say UPGRADABLE, does that mean that I can enlarge the x and y axis and the same motors will do the job well?
Although the x and y axis are not easily upgradable, the stepper motors will perform the same way. They just have to travel further.
The Y axis can be upgraded with not too much hassle. You just need a couple of longer rods, extruded aluminum frames and a longer lead skrew
hi. what programme do I need to download for the 3018?
Hi! You can use several programs. We like to use Candel (new GRBL Control).
What settings (feed rate, depth rate etc) and what bits would you use to engrave on aluminum sheet?
You can “cheat” and use a bullnose tip. That way you can cut shallow and keep the feed rate up :-)
Ok, but what do you use?
@@robertdale5566 its a secret...
Hi from brazil.
What software do you use to control a CNC?
Here I am using Mach3, but it has problem with USB.
It doesn't work right.
especially if you do the self-levelling, it locks by the usb.
Hi!
We are simply using GRBL Control / Candle.
@@DIYTECHBROS
Thanks bro!
in 3:58 you said it does not come with end stops, could you tell me what are end stops?
Great review btw!
Hi! End stops are simply micro switches the mill runes into before it crashes in to the sides. As the CNC does not know the limits of you workspace, nor does it know it's precise starting point on the surface, it may want to move beyond the available space and crash into the sides. These micro switches will let the controller board know that it has reached a wall, and stop it safely.
why can't I change the size of the spindle motor .NC files
Sure you can! Just print or make a new holder for it!
Can you use this machine to engrave charms for bracelets?
Short answer, no, sorry! Longer answer, cutting very shallow and running multiple passes you can get though a lot... but, you would at least want to upgrade the spindle.
when I buy it does it include a laser or not? and if not where and what compatible laser for that?
Hi! It is in some kits, but if you search for 3018 laser you will find it!
HELLO . I noticed a spindle shoe worn to zero, weird! didn't use it much! how come ?
Hi! A shoe for dust collection?
@@DIYTECHBROS translate no good
How long time will it take roughly to cut through 4cm of mahogany? :)
Hi Steffan! I’m afraid the answer is: it depends. More importantly then the depth is the length of the cut. The second factor is the kind of bit you are using. When you start the cut you can always adjust the speed as you are cutting. Start off gently and listen to spindle as you increase the speed.
Thanks for the answer!
Might look into something bigger, might start a super small business thing that is on the side of my regular job :)
Can it engrave 0.5mm depth in 999 fine silver? Or could you upgrade it ?
+Piovera Capolavori Sure, thats not a problem! I would not do it in one pass though. Mainly because the forces on the bit can warp the engraving and not because of the CNC!
@@DIYTECHBROS wow thanks for the reply. Will it cut through 1mm 999 fine silver to cut 38mm diameter circles out ..
That seems reasonable! But, since you are cutting a costly material you must consider waste material from the cut trace. Just to make sure you should not go with a higher RPM and smaller bit?
@@DIYTECHBROS ok. Is there another way I can contact you / donate $ for the advice. ? Thanks
How's the backlash on your 3018? It's terrible on mine, and I don't really know what to do...
You could install anti backlash nuts or ballscrews
@@snppls what's backlash on CNC?
Can I increase its bed length 1meter?
And how it's speed increase ?
You can replace the power supply to increase the speed. BUT, if you want a bigger work area you probably want a strong spindle as well, not only more RPM. So, then you have to replace both the spindle and the frame... Might be better to buy a different CNC ;-)
@@DIYTECHBROS i required bed size 1200mm X 200mm and i want to make my own CNC. can you please suggest me where i buy cnc parts. or kit.
Sir ,my cnc 3018 machine gave mirror image cutting what should I do plz tell me... thanks
Hi! You can change this in the software: github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Configuration#3--direction-port-invert-mask :-)
thats not entirely true coz you can upgrade the spindle
Yes, you can, that's why we mention that at 3:10 in the video :-)
hi
my cnc3018 show me error alarm in stats can you help me
Hi Amir!
There are many reasons why the alarm can go off. When is it going off?
@@DIYTECHBROS hi
no when i give job to my cnc its show me alarm
@@DIYTECHBROS plz help me if you know same thing
and how can i share same picture are video to show you alarm error
Make sure that there is no interference when the spindle starts. Try starting it first, and then send the code.
@@DIYTECHBROS the spindle is starts x-y-z exes not moving and show alarm
Banggood won't refund a defective product. If they do they want you to pay the shipping costs to send it back. Even then it'll take you months of arguing with them online. Don't shop with them.
Definitely not the same price as it is in this video... sigh
How many times do you have to change that shit copper tool end
A new spindel head is cheap and good upgrade. The original works but is not the best. This is a low price cnc and some personal upgrades is expected.
Buyer beware banggood products are not always what the product details show and good luck getting your money back
Dont buy it it sucks. I regret it. Het something bigger specially if u want laser mode just get the glowforge u will make ur money back
Hi Luis! In terms of laser, a Glowforge, K40 or something bigger is very different from a Diode laser kit you can place on the 3018 - and it's a very different price as well.
But, in terms of the CNC, are you having troubles with it? What model did you buy from where?