Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Steps to convert a manual milling machine into a computer controlled (CNC) one!
Resources and BOM: drdflo.com/CNC-Mill.html
Dr. D-Flo's Instagram: instagram.com/dr.dflo
D-Flo’s Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/dr.d-flo
Supplies & Equipment:
Common tools and supplies: dflo.info/Amazon
A computer controlled (CNC) mill can turn digital 3D models into metal parts with ease. However, turnkey CNC mills are often too expensive for the garage DIYer who doesn’t plan to turn a large profit. Dr. D-Flo took the more affordable approach and converted a manual Precision Matthews mill (833T) to CNC by swapping in ball screws and stepper motors. While the mechanical portion of this video is specific to the 833T, the electronics and software can be used in any mill conversion or the creation of any large CNC machine for that matter. Learn how the Mesa7i76e controller board, LinuxCNC, and Probe Basic work together to translate user input and 3D models to real life movements of the mill. This addition to the Dr. D-Flo garage has acted as a catalyst for some awesome upcoming projects so get subscribed!
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Lead Screw vs. Ball Screw
01:45 - Disassembly
04:00 - Dovetail Ways
04:38 - Z-Axis Conversion
07:05 - Hand-Scraped Ways
07:35 - Y-Axis Conversion
07:57 - X-Axis Conversion
08:15 - Reassembly
09:38 - Tramming
12:44 - Electronics
19:00 - LinuxCNC & Probe Basic
20:58 - Test Cuts
Steps to convert a manual milling machine into a computer controlled (CNC) one!
Resources and BOM: drdflo.com/CNC-Mill.html
Dr. D-Flo's Instagram: instagram.com/dr.dflo
D-Flo’s Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/dr.d-flo
Supplies & Equipment:
Common tools and supplies: dflo.info/Amazon
A computer controlled (CNC) mill can turn digital 3D models into metal parts with ease. However, turnkey CNC mills are often too expensive for the garage DIYer who doesn’t plan to turn a large profit. Dr. D-Flo took the more affordable approach and converted a manual Precision Matthews mill (833T) to CNC by swapping in ball screws and stepper motors. While the mechanical portion of this video is specific to the 833T, the electronics and software can be used in any mill conversion or the creation of any large CNC machine for that matter. Learn how the Mesa7i76e controller board, LinuxCNC, and Probe Basic work together to translate user input and 3D models to real life movements of the mill. This addition to the Dr. D-Flo garage has acted as a catalyst for some awesome upcoming projects so get subscribed!
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Lead Screw vs. Ball Screw
01:45 - Disassembly
04:00 - Dovetail Ways
04:38 - Z-Axis Conversion
07:05 - Hand-Scraped Ways
07:35 - Y-Axis Conversion
07:57 - X-Axis Conversion
08:15 - Reassembly
09:38 - Tramming
12:44 - Electronics
19:00 - LinuxCNC & Probe Basic
20:58 - Test Cuts
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Part 2: https://youtu.be/v5lFBuLNEAk
Looking for a unique and classy technology-related gift for someone special? In the following videos Dr. D-Flo and his team launch a competition to see who can make the cheapest and classiest design for a Nixie Tube Clock. In this three-part series, the team describes their competition by laying out the rules (one of which is a $50 spending limit), combs through antique stores to find unique items, and then proceeds to design and engineer casings for these Nixie Tube Clocks. We hope you enjoy watching the competition and it gives you some great ideas for DIY gifts! Let us know in the comments who you think won!
Visit Dr. D-Flo’s website for more information on the Nixie Tube Clock dimensions and project:
www.drdflo.com/Nixie")
