Inventables Wide MakerSlide 1000mm

The Wide MakerSlide improves the rigidity and reliability of the x-axis on any X-Carve purchased before September 2016. MakerSlide is an aluminum extrusion with two special V-shaped rails for wheels to roll on. This component is interesting for people designing CNC machines because it acts as both the structural support and the linear bearing system. The biggest design, cost and fabrication hurdles in a new CNC machine design are the linear bearings. There are a lot of commercial and DIY solutions out there, but none support an easy, low cost and rapid fabrication philosophy.

The basic bearing concept is not new. The inventor of the MakerSlide, Bart Dring, had used it for years in his own designs and many high end commercial systems use it. This system is traditionally called a V wheel running on V rail. The problem with the commercial systems is that they are expensive, require a lot of accurate fabrication to integrate, and don’t seamlessly integrate into standard extrusion systems. The MakerSlide solves all three of these issues. MakerSlide is a V rail integrated into a standard extrusion profile. If you are working on a CNC system like a 3D printer, CNC Mill, or CNC Router this MakerSlide might be the right structural support and linear motion system for you. We use it in the X-Carve.

A better experience for your entire journey

We’ve gone far beyond the machine to craft a complete X-Carve experience.

Instructions designed not just to build it, but to learn how the X-Carve works. Material to get you started for your very first carve. And a community of makers at every skill level to provide support and inspiration along the way.

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What are people making with X-Carve?

We’re seeing new projects created by the vibrant Inventables community each and every day. Your carving journey may start with engraving, but from there the possibilities are endless.

From toys and guitars, to furniture and even quadcopters, our free Easel software makes it easy to design your own project or apply your personal touch to remake one from our growing gallery.

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More reliable than ever.

The X-Controller is included with X-Carve. It features four powerful, four-amp stepper drivers and a heat sink to support long, accurate and precise carves. Encased to keep dust out. Ports to keep wires in. And an emergency stop button in case you need it.

Additionally, carve more consistently with a new wider gantry, featuring thicker walls and less ribs. And benefit from the combination of locking hardware, molded belt clips, and permanent pulleys.

The easiest software, free.

Our free Easel software makes 3D carving accessible to everyone.

Use Image Trace to import any image you want to carve. Draw from scratch using the Pen Tool. Easel’s also compatible with leading design software packages, including Fusion 360, MeshCAM, and Vectric’s V-Carve.