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Final Project

My final project is a small CNC machine that houses a Dremel for the spindle. I chose this project because it provides a solid foundation for many of the mechanical, electronic, and design concepts we will be learning throughout the course. It will give me experience that I can carry into other projects that require similiar components, such as a pen plotter or even a larger CNC build.

I created the sketch below from what I found online. DIY Dremel CNC

I had issues with sketching (I'm not very good) so I traced the outline of the DIY Dremel CNC and filled in the rest.

Sketch of my Final Project

For week 02 I started working on customizing the compact CNC machine to handle a flexible shaft as opposed to the heavier Dremel body. The shaft will be much lighter than the body, but it presents challenges in itself with how I will clamp it down to prevent wobble. The body is tapered and after a discussion with Claude AI, he suggested that I create a V-block mount.