VectoraCNC is a custom-designed desktop CNC machine. Built using mainly 2020 and 2040 aluminum extrusions, linear rails, and NEMA 17 stepper motors, this CNC aims to deliver reliable performance in a compact design while maintaining a budget build cost of approximately $390 (Including discount codes). Simple Desktop CNCC
This design aims to deliver a reliable CNC machine for makers, foccused on affordability, while being a future-proof platform for upgrades and modifications.
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- 300 x 180 x 90 mm Work Area
- Rigid Frame with 2020 and 2040 Aluminum Extrusions
- Linear Rail Motion System for Precision
- NEMA 17 Stepper Motors with Microstepping Drivers
- 15 Series T-Slot Aluminum Base
| Item | Qtty needed | Qtty / Pack | Pack Qtty | Price / pack | Source | Extra | Category | Item Total | Final Total | Final Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepper Motor Nema 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7.69€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008459399126.html | Motor | 23.07€ | 333.31€ | $386.81 | |
| USB B cable | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.65€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32700175631.html | Electronics | 0.00€ | |||
| MainBoard | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38.79€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006046426892.html | With TMC2209x5 | Electronics | 38.79€ | ||
| 15180 extrusion | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20.99€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007601829278.html | 300 mm | Bed | 20.99€ | ||
| Orange Pi zero | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21.11€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005785695181.html | Electronics | 0.00€ | |||
| Spindle 500W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 77.69€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005008660257525.html | Spindle | 77.69€ | |||
| Endstops | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2.03€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32273125391.html | Electronics | 2.03€ | |||
| 2020 extrusion | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16.49€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001598712011.html | 350 mm | Structure | 16.49€ | ||
| 2040 extrusion | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6.89€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002652962344.html | 350 mm | Structure | 13.78€ | ||
| 2040 extrusion | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5.59€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002652962344.html | 250 mm | Structure | 11.18€ | ||
| 2080 extrusion | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12.99€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002652962344.html | 350 mm | Structure | 12.99€ | ||
| 2080 extrusion | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.59€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002652962344.html | 150 mm | Structure | 6.59€ | ||
| Lead Screw T8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.55€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009554037590.html | 150 mm | Linear | 2.55€ | ||
| Lead Screw T8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.49€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009554037590.html | 350 mm | Linear | 8.98€ | ||
| Linear Rail MGN15H | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12.39€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1000007480470.html | 350 mm | Linear | 49.56€ | ||
| Linear Rail MGN15H | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7.39€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1000007480470.html | 150 mm | Linear | 14.78€ | ||
| MGN15C block | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5.79€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1000007480470.html | Linear | 11.58€ | |||
| 5x8 coupling | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3.59€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006305848755.html | Motor | 3.59€ | |||
| PWM to 0-10V | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.92€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006246628087.html | Electronics | 2.92€ | |||
| LRS-200-24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30.99€ | https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005008946405294.html | Electronics | 30.99€ | |||
| M3 screw | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0.53€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 8 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 0.53€ | ||
| M3 screw | 44 | 50 | 1 | 1.41€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005832721555.html | 10 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 1.41€ | ||
| M3 screw | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0.57€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 12 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 0.57€ | ||
| M3 screw | 8 | 50 | 1 | 1.72€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004029818219.html | 14 mm, ISO10642 | screws | 1.72€ | ||
| M3 screw | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0.62€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 16 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 0.62€ | ||
| M3 screw | 16 | 50 | 1 | 2.06€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004029818219.html | 18 mm, ISO10642 | screws | 2.06€ | ||
| M3 screw | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0.99€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 28 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 0.99€ | ||
| M3 screw | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1.41€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 38 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 1.41€ | ||
| M5 screw | 40 | 50 | 1 | 3.09€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008380620769.html | 8 mm, ISO7380 | screws | 3.09€ | ||
| M5 screw | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1.08€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 12 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 1.08€ | ||
| M6 screw | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2.05€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003189489793.html | 25 mm, ISO4762 | screws | 4.10€ | ||
| M3 T-Nut | 90 | 100 | 1 | 4.39€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007383347166.html | 2020-M3-50PCS | screws | 4.39€ | ||
| M5 T-Nut | 42 | 50 | 1 | 2.99€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007383347166.html | 2020-M5-50PCS | screws | 2.99€ | ||
| Corner Bracket | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3.36€ | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007540068610.html | 2020 | Structure | 3.36€ | ||
| Shipping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.71€ | 0.71€ | |||||
| Discount code | 1 | 1 | 1 | -44.27€ | IFPUQ5QW | -44.27€ |
Estimated Total Cost: 329.95€ ($383.22)
- Build Volume: 300 x 180 x 90 mm
- Bed Type: 15180 x 300mm Aluminum Extrusion
- Spindle: 500W ER11 Collet Spindle
- Stepper Motors: NEMA 17 with TMC2209 Drivers
- Motion System: Linear rail guided on all axes
- Control Board: BIGTREETECH SKR V1.4
- Firmware: Marlin CNC Firmware
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