ShopNot

A 3-axis CNC Router created from scratch in six weeks.

Systems

Read on to learn about the subsystems that make our project work!

Mechanical

Click to learn about our mechanical systems.

Electrical

Click to learn about our electrical systems.

Software

Click to see our software systems.

Demos

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Process

Our initial project proposal detailed the goal of creating a functioning CNC router, complete with 2.5 dimension Z axis control. A computer would take a two dimensional vector graphic and convert it into G-code for the machine to read. Our minimum viable product included a fully working gantry with X, Y, and Z axis control and the ability to cut basic shapes.

Sprint 1

CNC Drill Press: Z-axis movement with spindle

Sprint 2

Gantry: X and Y movement

Sprint 3

Integration: X, Y, Z motion with spindle

Bill of Materials

What we spent on a 250 dollar budget

Demos

Watch our ShopNot in action! Check out what it's capable of making:

 

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Render of final ShopNot
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Cut of pi circle
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Close up of cut out pi circle
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Top view of spoilboard after cut
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Cutting out pi circle

Brooke Moss

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Brooke is a sophomore studying Engineering with Sustainable Robotics. On this project, they focused on the software systems and electrical design of the CNC router, along with taking on a de facto project manager role. She spent much of her efforts learning the open source software & firmware used on the project and figuring out how to build electrical systems to integrate with it. In their personal life, she enjoys rowing, singing, photography, and fixing all manner of things.

Kelly Stellmacher

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Kelly is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering. For this project, they primarily assisted in manufacturing, designing custom components needed for mounting, and worked as a consultant for designing the structures of the overall assembly. They learned a great amount about designing and manufacturing techniques as well as methods for increasing the overall quality of a project’s build. When not doing school work, they can often be found outside, making art, fire spinning, writing, and asking friends about why life still has meaning in this infinite universe of ours.

Maya Cranor

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Maya is a sophomore studying Engineering with Computer Science. For this project, she worked on creating and integrating the software and electrical system into the gantry. When she’s not working, she can be found on stage performing in musicals, creating art, spinning fire, and running a cafe out of her dorm room.

Andrew Phillips

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Andrew is a sophomore studying Electrical & Computer Engineering. On ShopNot, he focused on developing the electrical systems that control the gantry and integrating those systems onto the final gantry. Outside of engineering, he enjoys playing video games, going to metal concerts, and hanging out with his dogs.

Bryce Ferguson

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Bryce is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering. On the ShopNot team he worked largely on designing and manufacturing the mechanical systems within it. He worked hard to ensure mechanical systems worked as intended and to ensure a high build quality. Outside of work, he spends a lot of time playing video games, enjoys working with computers, and spends a lot of time with his two cats: Tales & Pippi.