Kit Complexity: 4
(1=Easy, 5=Difficult) Is the kit easy, moderate, or challenging to build for its most likely target audience? Kits clearly aimed at children would, for example, be rated differently from microcontroller kits.
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
Make Kit Reviews
Zen Toolworks
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
$1,082
Reviewed: November 12th, 2011
Make Kit Reviews
Zen Toolworks
Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package
$1,082
Reviewed: November 12th, 2011
This awesome three-axis CNC kit is a must-have for small projects such as circuit boards, engraving, or machining various small parts out of plastic or wood. Everything you need is included, except for a few hand tools, a vise, and a computer with a parallel port for running the software. The documentation contains clearly described steps […]
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
Make Kit Reviews
Probotix
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
$350 (as tested $624)
Reviewed: October 26th, 2011
Make Kit Reviews
Probotix
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
$350 (as tested $624)
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 […]
