CNC router for $200 - Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 Pro review and tutorial

3D printing has become much cheaper and accessible, but there has been a lack of decent CNC routers at the same price point. Now the 3018 CNC Pro from Sainsmart aims to fill that void. Featuring a working volume of 300 x 180 x 45mm, this CNC router goes together well and is capable of machining timber, acrylic and aluminium. It can also engrave copper to make custom PCBs. This machine largely succeeded with everything I threw at it. For this low price plus a one year warranty, I am very impressed and recommend this for beginners looking to get into the hobby. I have done a fair bit of CNC machining over the years by am by no means a professional machinist. I look forward to the great tips knowledgeable viewers will post in the comments to assist others. For any cutters you buy, ensure they are 1/8 inch or 3.175mm in shank diameter. UPDATE: I have a follow up video upgrading this machine. /watch/01VXhszrT4QrX Purchase the Genmitsu 3018 CNC router: Amazon (machine): https://amzn.to/2LANGFQ Amazon (offline controller): https://amzn.to/2XINLOq Amazon (laser add on, untested by me): https://amzn.to/2xqTIAv If you can’t get shipping from Amazon, you can buy it direct from Sainsmart (unfortunately more expensive): https://www.sainsmart.com/collections/cnc/products/sainsmart-genmitsu-cnc-router-3018-pro-diy-kit 3018 Pro wiki: http://wiki.sainsmart.com/index.php/101-60-280PRO Carbide Create: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ Pic to SVG converter: https://picsvg.com/ Kiri:Moto: https://grid.space/kiri Lithophane creator: http://3dp.rocks/lithophane/ Easel Inventables: http://easel.inventables.com/ Tinkercad: http://www.tinkercad.com/ Previous video on lithophane maker: /watch/sSFVcoOkc-_kV Previous video on Kiri:Moto: /watch/oCFo70GV1ZIVo Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech #3018pro #cncrouter #review

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