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X2 Mini Mill CNC Kit #2  with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

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X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

$579 (as tested $696)

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Reviewed: November 13th, 2011

What to do when you want to machine precise custom parts but don’t have room or funds for a professional CNC? Invest in a manual mill that can convert into a CNC. Considered a great tool for the price, the X2 Mini Mill is the kit builder’s top choice, and Probotix offers complete conversion kits (see […]

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3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

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3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

$350 (as tested $624)

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Reviewed: October 26th, 2011

Probotix offers several kits that add computer numeric control (CNC) to the X2 Mini Mill. I used their 3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver kit, plus a Ready-to-Run bundle that includes some additional components required to get it operational. For the computer itself, I used my old ThinkPad, but if your laptop is too new […]

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