# 3D carving Kits **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/cnc-kits/21.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Project / Kit idea: Rotery CNC](https://community.inventables.com/t/project-kit-idea-rotery-cnc/10331)
**Author:** [@AaronMatthews](https://community.inventables.com/u/AaronMatthews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/project-kit-idea-rotery-cnc/10331 "2015-11-02T17:34:06Z")
I will probably upgrade my controller when the new X-Controller becomes available. But that got me thinking as to what I could use the old controller for? I had the idea of a dedicated rotary CNC machine to do "Wrapped" … --- ## [Modifying my controller to take USB and suit Mac](https://community.inventables.com/t/modifying-my-controller-to-take-usb-and-suit-mac/12334)
**Author:** [@ChrisHoward](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChrisHoward)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/modifying-my-controller-to-take-usb-and-suit-mac/12334 "2015-10-01T23:00:29Z")
Hi I have a small 3040 CNC machine with a controller that has only a parallel port to suit a PC and run with Mach3. But I recently bought a Mac and want to use my CNC machine on my new Mac. Is there a way of modifying my… --- ## [Purchase acme Delrin nut separately](https://community.inventables.com/t/purchase-acme-delrin-nut-separately/8766)
**Author:** [@PaulPetros](https://community.inventables.com/u/PaulPetros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/purchase-acme-delrin-nut-separately/8766 "2015-07-05T18:27:33Z")
Hi, with my x-carve upgrade kit coming soon I'm finding a use for all my extra parts ill have that's getting replace. Planning on making a "printoko." Anyways, for my build I need a longer acme rod than usual (getting … --- ## [Cheap wire management](https://community.inventables.com/t/cheap-wire-management/9704)
**Author:** [@ScottFriend](https://community.inventables.com/u/ScottFriend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cheap-wire-management/9704 "2015-06-22T03:41:17Z")
I found this tack strip makes pretty good cheap wire management take a look! I pulled out the cork drilled 2 holes made 3 L-brackets couple of zip ties and some wire loom. Works like a charm and cheep! Ma… --- ## [Wire management tweak](https://community.inventables.com/t/wire-management-tweak/9703)
**Author:** [@ScottFriend](https://community.inventables.com/u/ScottFriend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 3:33am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/wire-management-tweak/9703 "2015-06-22T03:33:54Z")
Continuing the discussion from Shapeoko 2 (Discussion,Assembly,Tweaks): --- ## [Australia (down under)](https://community.inventables.com/t/australia-down-under/9570)
**Author:** [@BobTaylor](https://community.inventables.com/u/BobTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 4:10am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/australia-down-under/9570 "2015-06-19T04:10:05Z")
Hi all, just wondering of someone can give me an approximate time frame for delivery to Australia, Cheers, Bob --- ## [Repurposing 3D printer components in an X-carve feasability?](https://community.inventables.com/t/repurposing-3d-printer-components-in-an-x-carve-feasability/1573)
**Author:** [@BobHewson](https://community.inventables.com/u/BobHewson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/repurposing-3d-printer-components-in-an-x-carve-feasability/1573 "2015-06-13T17:27:20Z")
I have a kit built 3D printer that I want to repurpose as components of an X-Carve. I have 6 NEMA 17 stepper motors,an Arduino Mega 2560 board, a RAMPS 1.4 board with 4 stepper motor driver carriers (A4988), and a 12V… --- ## [Z - axis - Alignment through the Delrin Lead nut](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-alignment-through-the-delrin-lead-nut/506)
**Author:** [@FrankWood](https://community.inventables.com/u/FrankWood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-alignment-through-the-delrin-lead-nut/506 "2015-03-18T15:47:18Z")
Hi, I watched your X-Carve introduction video and am very impressed by your attention to detail. I have a 3d printer and my newly purchased Shapeoko 2 should be a perfect companion. I have 3 questions where I would ap… --- ## [Building my Shapeoko 2, z axis lead nut really tight](https://community.inventables.com/t/building-my-shapeoko-2-z-axis-lead-nut-really-tight/565)
**Author:** [@GlennCoates](https://community.inventables.com/u/GlennCoates)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/building-my-shapeoko-2-z-axis-lead-nut-really-tight/565 "2015-03-14T04:37:05Z")
So, I'm at the point of construction where I have to screw the lead nut onto the threaded rod. Should it be really tight? I mean almost impossible to turn? I'm concerned because if I can't turn the thing by hand I don'… --- ## [Shapeoko 2: quiet spindle or X-carve?](https://community.inventables.com/t/shapeoko-2-quiet-spindle-or-x-carve/175)
**Author:** [@HansGerwitz](https://community.inventables.com/u/HansGerwitz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/shapeoko-2-quiet-spindle-or-x-carve/175 "2015-03-10T09:15:06Z")
I was just about to check out with my order of a spindle upgrade when the X-carve email appeared in my inbox. Does anyone have any wisdom they can share about the merits of upgrading to the X-carve's z-axis at the same… --- ## [Hey everyone!](https://community.inventables.com/t/hey-everyone/257)
**Author:** [@LouisVissepo](https://community.inventables.com/u/LouisVissepo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/hey-everyone/257 "2015-03-04T19:25:13Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been a long time fan of Inventables and remember pre-ordering my Shapeoko 2 here (good memories). I just wanted to say hi to everyone here. I know this forum will grow and do well. I regularly visit … [Previous page](https://community.inventables.com/c/cnc-kits/21.md)