Components | Minamil: a minimal CNC mill - HaDPrize 2021

Quantity		Component name
1	×	XYZ mechanics See "Parts Prices" log entry
1	×	Electronics search for "cnc shield v3.0 a4988 uno r3" for a bundle of clones of parts designed by Protoneer, Pololu, and Hernando Barragán"; examples from AliExpress should cost $10ish. 2p jumper blocks for μstep config female "dupont" header (strip or 4p units) for motor connectors wire; soldering iron, etc. for added fanciness see this Instructable
1	×	Laser-cut parts from 1/8" (3mm) hardboard parts for slide assembly tutorial (recommended & more detailed) parts for Minamil
1	×	frame & counterbalance crude or fancy - first was very rough scrap link to "this #Minamil log entry" & scroll for simple frame drawing link to "this #Minamil co-project log entry" for slightly more elaborate example counterbalance: 500ml bottle, beam, pivot, string (flat parts include a hook)
1	×	rotary tool included clamp fits Dremel®-like tools with 1-7/8" cylinder bodies like canonical model 395 type {n<=5} or current models 100 & 200, and many clones or adapt removable clamp for something else
1	×	milling cutter bits start with a 10-pack of 1mm end mills, e.g. "10pcs Double 2 Flute Spiral Carbide Flat Nose End Mill" at AliExpress for
1	×	optional upgrade: limit switches But while writing this I figured out that I didn't really need them for the reason I thought I did, so if I'd got that right I probably still wouldn't have any. I'm using these with wire & 2p 0.1" female connectors
1	×	optional upgrade: small air pump for chip clearance if enclosed. can be really small like cheapest aquarium pump. with short 3/16" hose, paper cone nozzle, stiff wire (e.g. clothes hanger wire) support. (if not enclosed: toothbrush)