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Welcome to our curated list of DIY CNC gear used by our team and our community. While we don't sell these items directly, we provide affiliate links for your convenience.
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24x24x8: A good size for an Acorn CNC control cabinet. | Cabinets for CNC control box building! Available in multiple sizes at an affordable price. Nice to combine with the Centroid Cable Strain Relief system, easy to install saves you from having to install many many bulkhead connectors! | Amazon |
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28x20x10: For when you need a bit more vertical shape with a bit more depth. | Cabinets for CNC control box building! Available in multiple sizes at an affordable price. Nice to combine with the Centroid Cable Strain Relief system | Amazon |
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28x20x10: A deeper cabinet option, particularly useful when using AC drives. | Cabinets for CNC control box building! Available in multiple sizes at an affordable price. Nice to combine with the Centroid Cable Strain Relief system | Amazon |
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A nice new i5 PC for a CNCPC and a great deal | Comes with dual RJ45 (Ethernet), desktop CPU, and good cooling. | Amazon |
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A refurbished budget CNC PC option | Reliable unit with good performance. | Amazon |
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Even cheaper refurbished unit. These come and go, so check back for availability | And a cheaper refurbished unit that works as a good CNCPC | Amazon |
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Mini NUC style PC VESA mount | Mount behind LCD screen. You may have to drill some holes to fit your PC. | Amazon |
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ViewSonic Resistive Touch Screen | Best for DIRTY environments! This is our go-to monitor for shop environments! | Amazon |
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Planar 24" Capacitive Touch Screen | CLEAN environments ONLY | Amazon |
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Dell 24" 1920x1080 Monitor (non-touch) | Any environment, not a touch screen, use a mouse. | Amazon |
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T series Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 23 425 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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T series Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 24 (metric pattern fits EMCO's and others) 425 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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YS series (more basic/easy) Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 23 425 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have a much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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T series Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 24 566 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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NEMA 23/24 motor and encoder extension cable sets | Encoder and power cable extension set for NEMA 34 motor/drives, make your own or buy these. | Amazon |
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T series Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 34 1700 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Big boy! 1700 oz-in! Good for knee mills and bigger routers, nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range torque curve unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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T series Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 34 1275 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | 1275 oz-in good for knee mills and bigger routers, nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range torque curve unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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YS series (more basic/easy) Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 34 920 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Medium sized routers and benchtop mills X and Y, nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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YS series (more basic/easy) Stepper Online Closed Loop NEMA 34 1700 oz-in Stepper Motor / Drive and Cables | Big boy! Large routers, knee mills, nice easy to get running closed loop steppers, so cheap there is no reason to use open loop steppers anymore. These have much better torque curve over the useful RPM range unlike open loop units so much better performance all the way around. Centroid hookup schematic | Amazon |
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NEMA 34 motor and encoder extension cable sets | Encoder and power cable extension set for NEMA 34 motor/drives, make your own or buy these. | Amazon |
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Cheap China 22 AWG Twisted Pair Shielded Cable 4 conductor (Step & Direction) | Good for step and direction wiring/cable two twisted pair for good noise resistance | Amazon |
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22 AWG Twisted Pair Shielded Cable 8 conductor | 4 sets of twisted pairs, use for VFD, MPG and other signal wire. | Amazon |
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20AWG 2 conductor Shielded Cable Wire | General purpose signal wire/cable | Amazon |
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20AWG 4 conductor Shielded Cable Wire | General purpose signal wire/cable | Amazon |
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20AWG 8 conductor Shielded Cable Wire | General purpose signal wire/cable | Amazon |
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Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable | CNCPC to CNC controller. Lengths from 1 ft up to 100 ft available. | Amazon |
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Cat6a Shielded EtherCAT Cable | For EtherCAT daisy chain. Lengths from 1 ft up to 100 ft available. | Amazon |
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270Pcs Waterproof Heat Shrink Tubing Kit, 3:1 Ratio Adhesive Lined Shrink Wrap for Wires, 6 Sizes 2 Color 2 Length Marine Grade Shrink Tubes | Heat shrink tube features a thin heat-activated adhesive inside the liner. Once heated, the tubing contracts to 1/3 of its size, the adhesive melts and forms a waterproof, tight seal that against from moisture, corrosion and short circuits | Amazon |
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3:1 Heat Shrink Tubing Kit 400PCS, Adhesive Lined Dual Wall Heat Shrink Tube, Waterproof Marine Grade | 7 Sizes 400PCS: Pre-cut heat shrink tubing includes 7 most commonly used sizes for different wiring projects, 1.77 inches in length, with diameter ranging from 3/32'' to 3/4''; | Amazon |
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11 Size 4:1 Heat Shrink Tubing Roll Kit, Adhesive Lined Waterproof Tube Dual Marine Grade | 1.6mm/1/16"(3.28ft), 2.4mm/3/32"(6.56ft), 3.2mm/1/8"(6.56ft), 4.8mm/3/16"(6.56ft), 6.4mm/1/4"(6.56ft), 7.9mm/5/16"(6.56ft), 9.5mm/3/8"(13.12ft), 12.7mm/1/2"(9.84ft), 15.4mm/19/32"(3.28ft), 19.1mm/3/4"(3.28ft), 25.4mm/1"(3.28ft). Total 69 feet | Amazon |
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2PCS 10mm to 10mm Aluminium Plum Flexible Shaft Coupling | Small sized axis motor CNC couplers | Amazon |
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Medium sized CNC axis motor flex couplers | Amazon | |
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Larger sized CNC axis motor flex couplers | Amazon | |
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El Cheapo Digital Tachometer | Good for a budget / spare unit | Amazon |
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REED Instruments R7050 Compact Photo Tachometer and Counter | A better quality digital tachometer | Amazon |
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Klein Tools 11063W 7-Inch Heavy-Duty Automatic Wire Cutter/Stripper, 8-20 AWG Solid and 10-22 AWG Stranded Electrical Wire | Good all-around wire stripper | Amazon |
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Titan Tools 11477 Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper | Well built for insulated terminals | Amazon |
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Klein Tools 1005 Cutting / Crimping Tool | 10-22 AWG, insulated & non-insulated terminals | Amazon |
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Small wire, wire cutters | Good for small wire cutting (such as signal wire and encoder wire etc) | Amazon |
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Triplett CablCut Multi-Wire Copper Cable Cutter with Precision 10 to 20 AWG Wire Stripper | Lovely tool. Cuts multi-wire copper cable up to 3/8 diameter using curved double ground SK-5 cutting blades | Amazon |
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Ergonomic Super 4 Plus Automatic Wire Stripper | If you are stripping lots of little wires this is nice to have | Amazon |
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Knipex Tools Super Small Wire Strippers | If you are working with encoder wire this is a must have tool will save you time and money | Amazon |
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Klein Wire Strippers 20-30 AWG | Standard but good quality, must have in every tool bag | Amazon |
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Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit - Square Ferrule Crimper Plier (AWG 23-7) with 1900pcs Wire End-Sleeves Terminals Kit | Square ferrule crimper that work with Centroid screw terminals | Amazon |
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Klein Tools Ferrule Crimping Tool Set | Great for Acorn screw terminal wire connections | Amazon |
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Klein Tools MM400 Multimeter | Pro level, auto ranging, temp, capacitance, frequency, duty cycle, diodes, continuity | Amazon |
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Proster Autoranging Multimeter | (Good entry level unit/spare), 6000 counts, TRMS, NCV, temp, capacitance, diode, continuity + alligator clips | Amazon |
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Clamp Amp Meter | Current meter, peak hold, data hold, 0.1 mA—100 A, True RMS, NCV, CAT III 600 V | Amazon |
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General Purpose 4 Channel 5 VDC Relay Module | All kinds of uses, has optical isolation and onboard relays | Amazon |
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DeoxIT D5 Spray Contact Cleaner | Can't live without this stuff | Amazon |
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DeoxIT Gold G5 Spray 5% Contact Conditioner | Gold contact cleaner (works with other contact materials as well) | Amazon |
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Two 2-Ounce Tubs A-Special Electrical Contact Grease - Improves Conductivity and Fights Corrosion in Automotive Marine | Improves conductivity and fights corrosion | Amazon |
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Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors | Lots of CNC electrical uses | Amazon |
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Gates Aladdin Slideway 68 (1 Gallon) WayLube | Alternative way lube to Mobil | Amazon |
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Mobil - 105480 Vactra No. 2, Way Oil, 5 gal | Industry standard way lube | Amazon |
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Loctite Machine Tool Building & Maintenance Sticks | I carry this in my toolbox | Amazon |
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Loctite “Sleeving” Bearing Mount | Can't build a machine without this. Use on axis drive pulleys. Stops set screws from working loose. Also excellent for sleeving shafts and setting bearings! | Amazon |
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Spindle Bearing Grease | Don't cheap out — nothing works as good as this stuff. | Amazon |
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Heavy-Duty White Lithium Grease Tube for Grease Gun | The ONLY grease to use on a ballscrew, rack and pinion or linear slide rails! NOT SPINDLES | Amazon |
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White Lithium Grease - 8 Ounce Squeeze Tube, 2 Pack | The ONLY grease to use on a ballscrew!! Tube format so you can squeeze it and brush it onto ballscrew, rack and pinion and linear rails! NOT SPINDLES | Amazon |
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Plasma Cut — Green Coolant | Table and CNC cutting coolant | Amazon |
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Clean Cut Plasma-Table Cutting Coolant | Premium ultra-concentrated, green (1 Gallon) | Amazon |
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Medium to Large Size Control Cabinet Cable Raceway | Amazon | |
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Cable Raceway — All Common Sizes in Bulk | Amazon | |
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Budget Push Button Box + E-Stop / Cycle Start / etc. | Cycle start, cycle cancel, tool check, feed hold, etc. | Amazon |
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Cabinet Building Magnifying Headband Glasses | Amazon |
Welcome to our curated list of DIY CNC gear used by our team and our community. While we don't sell these items directly, we provide affiliate links for your convenience.
We are providing these affiliate links below as a convenience as we and our power users have been using these DIY CNC accessories with good results.
Note: No warranty expressed or implied. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
