The following details the cost of my projects to provide a better idea of what you might have to spend to build the same things. Please note that the Amazon links below are affiliate links and by making a purchase using the link, I earn a commission. You can read more about my affiliate disclosure here.
We will start with the X2 Mini Mill CNC Conversion
X2 Mini Mill CNC Conversion
| Item | MFG/Vendor | Description | Part Number | Cost (ea) | Qty | Extended Cost | Shipping | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Freight | 2 Speed Benchtop Mill/Drill Machine | 44991 | $479.99 | 1 | $479.99 | $21.94 | $41.41 | $543.34 |
| 2 | Heavy Metal CNC |
X2 CNC Conversion Kit (USED)
(See note 1) |
NA | $350.00 | 1 | $350.00 | $25.00 | $- | $375.00 |
| 3 | Automation Technologies | NEMA23 425oz/in 2.8A Stepper Motor ¼” Dual shaft | KL23H286-20-8B | $31.95 | 3 | $95.85 | $15.82 | $- | $111.67 |
| 4 | Mouser | Power Supply 24 Volt 8.8 Amp
(see note 2) |
SE-200-24 | $37.60 | 1 | $37.60 | $4.99 | $3.51 | $46.10 |
| 5 | Synthetos | GRBL Shield – Motor Controller | gShield v5 | $49.99 | 1 | $49.99 | $6.00 | $- | $55.99 |
| 6 | McMaster-Carr | 18 AWG 4 Conductor Shielded Cable (25ft.)
(see note 2) |
8233T36 | $20.35 | 1 | $20.35 | $- | $- | $20.35 |
| 7 | McMaster-Carr | Buna-N Spider for 1-5/64″ Outside Diameter Flexible Shaft Coupling
(see note 3) |
6408K84 | $2.47 | 1 | $2.47 | $- | $- | $2.47 |
| 8 | McMaster-Carr | 3/8″ ID Heat Shrink Tubing (4ft.) | 7856K16 | $3.17 | 1 | $3.17 | $- | $- | $3.17 |
| 9 | McMaster-Carr | 1/8″ ID Heat Shrink Tubing (4ft.) | 7856K13 | $1.91 | 1 | $1.91 | $- | $- | $1.91 |
| 10 | Amazon | Sheet Metal Enclosure 10″ Width x 10″ Height x 4″ Depth |
JB-3960 | $24.30 | 1 | $24.30 | $- | $- | $24.30 |
| 11 | Amazon | Emergency Stop Push Button Switch
(see note 2) |
a12081700ux0229 | $5.22 | 1 | $5.22 | $- | $- | $5.22 |
| 12 | Amazon | 24V DC 40x10mm Brushless Fan |
NA | $3.99 | 1 | $3.99 | $- | $- | $3.99 |