Full-Size CNC for €500?! 🔧 Step-by-Step Guide to Build Your Own!

Discover how to build a full-size, powerful, and fast CNC machine for around €500! It may sound too good to be true, but with carefully chosen parts and an intelligent design, this incredible DIY project is achievable for anyone. This guide includes detailed stencils, a comprehensive parts list, and step-by-step instructions to help you create a high-performance CNC machine on a budget, whether you’re a seasoned maker or a beginner.

Production note: I usually i talk in my own voice but in this video i use AI-assisted voice-over generated from a clone of my own voice to speed up production and keep things consistent. All scripts, opinions, and technical content are entirely mine.

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🔧 🔧 If you live in Europe and need a professional CNC or a CNC kit, look no further and visit my website https://rawcnc.com!🔧 🔧

If you are interested in CNC related content, I also have a channel just for this: https://www.youtube.com/@Rawcnc
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To download stencils, set up the machine and view the product list, visit this page https://inventive.rawcnc.com/bom-list-all-parts-you-need-to-build-a-raw-inventive-machine/

UPDATE!
Previously I have used Arduino with CNCshield as electronics. The software Estlcam has stopped supporting that electronics so you have to go back to version 10 if you want to be able to use that electronics. Another alternative is to use Arduino Mega260 see video example here: https://youtu.be/DFU-zd2rKJA?si=qeX8bjQSb7qmBbE6. CNC electronics is a jungle and there are countless of alternatives…

Note that when i refere to a Amazon product, it will take you to your country and that product may not be avalible where you are. But all this are pretty standard products and should be easy to find.

2x 12mm MDF 1220x2440mm (your local hardware store. One sheet is for the table and the other is for cutting out the parts. If you don’t have the opportunity to cut out parts with the stencils, they are available for purchase on our website (coming soon).

https://amzn.to/42ziA99 Paper for stencils
15 meter Angle iron or aluminium angle 20x20x3 (online or at your local hardware store)
https://amzn.to/42yBJrG 20x V-grove bearing (Delrin, POM plastic)
https://amzn.to/42vzZPV 1x Silicon (glue)
https://amzn.to/40Qp7uR 1x 300mm aluminium profile 20×60
https://amzn.to/3CwQIrz 1x 350mm leadskruv and delrin Anti backlash nut (go to https://us.openbuilds.com if you cant find it else where)
https://amzn.to/3WzBR6I 2x Lock bearing 8mm bore
https://amzn.to/40SCb2Y 4x Nema 23 Motor 2.5 A (6.35mm shaft)
https://amzn.to/3DfVGcG 1x Motor coupling 8×6.35mm
https://amzn.to/4hv69iI 4x Spacers 40mm
https://amzn.to/4jzcnQG 1x Powersupply 24v 15A 350W
https://amzn.to/3WD0HlW 1 Set with arduino, CNC shield and DRV8825 drivers
https://amzn.to/4hehrIF 14x Jumper caps
https://amzn.to/3EfIRiB 7 Meter Timing belt HTD 3M
https://amzn.to/4hAN7YA 3x Timing belt pulley for 6.35mm shaft 15 teeth you can choose a pulley with less or more teeth
https://amzn.to/3PWfmVJ 12x ball bearings 608-ZZ 8x22x7
https://amzn.to/4aFew9d 6x Aluminium bracket 20×40
https://amzn.to/3Cr9Ffo 6x Hole plate 20×40
https://amzn.to/40zQAje 2 meter cable chain15x30
https://amzn.to/42sOG6u 1x router clamp 65mm
https://amzn.to/3WEEOTp 1x Compact router
https://amzn.to/4ge7ARO 10-14 meter CAT6 Cable or 20 AWG 4-conductor motor cable

Screw, nut and other hardware (will be avalible as product later)
6x M5 Screw, 8mm
20x M5 Screw,14mm
14x M5 Screw,20mm
12x M5 Screw,25mm
46x M5 Screw,30mm
20x M5 Screw,35mm
4x M5 Screw,65mm
140x M5 Nut
6x M5 t-Nut
64x M5 Large washer (16mm diameter)
6x M6 Screw,12mm
8x M6 Screw,25mm
8x M6 cross dowels
8x M8 Screw, 40mm
8x M8 Nut
12x M8 Large washer (atleast 25mm diameter)
18x M8 small washer (16mm diameter)
24x wood screw 10mm in height (to fasten angle iron to the x-axis unit)

Optional to fasten reinforcement to the side plates. I mention 40mm spacers in the video but 35mm will be enough.
https://amzn.to/4ghH7mm 18x 35mm spacers
18x M5, 65mm Screw
18x M5 Nut

If you have the products mentioned above, you are ready to build a Raw Inventive machine.

Please note that I take no responsibility if any of the products are linked incorrectly.
There is no support at all for this product, for me it´s just a fun project.

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Production note: I’m speaking with my own voice in the video. In some parts—mainly technical explanations—I also use AI-assisted voice-over generated from a clone of my own voice to speed up production and keep things consistent. All scripts, opinions, and technical content are entirely mine.

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