* [Kris Wauters](http://www.digitalplayground.be/) has designed [a set of feet](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1131591) that raise up the machine and allow to place the electronics underneath. He has also made a [Z endstop support](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1131591). Check out his beautiful build in [his blog](http://www.digitalplayground.be/?p=3255).
* Introductory tutorial: [**Milling a bowl with bCNC**](https://github.com/carlosgs/grblForCyclone/wiki/2%29-Hello-World!-Mill-a-bowl-with-bCNC) (**implemented support for GRBL firmware in RAMPS and Sanguinololu** 3D printer electronics. GRBL is better for CNCs than Marlin).
* BQ additions have been re-incorporated into the main parametric design (zip-ties in the Y carriage linear bearing holders, longer Z motor gear, same orientation for the Y rod idlers).
* If you use RAMPS, you may want to try this [GRBL mod](https://github.com/carlosgs/grblForCyclone), it is better than Marlin. Control it with the [bCNC](https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC) graphical interface.
* Z carriage modified for Dremel 3000 by [Nicolas Arias](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/mfZC0KEy7gw/TaSLBKO9QJUJ) and [Marcos Bladauskas](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/WJLWC5qAm-w/70eSQ2DBCAAJ) ([download it here](Output_files/Zcarriages)).
* An [**aluminium spindle holder**](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/40) by [Marc Muntada (quikshot)](https://github.com/quikshot) ([download it here](Output_files/Zcarriages)).
* There is also [a folder](bq_additions) with the version by [Pedro de Oro](https://github.com/PedroDeOro) and [Luis Díaz](http://diwo.bq.com/author/ldiaz/) from **bq**, with some additions that simplify the assembly process (these have already been merged into the main branch).
* Daniel Evrard has [assembled Cyclone in Sketchup](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/1TpFxE7avRo/EBSx7ouy9GwJ) which can be very useful as a template.
* Thanks must also go to [ve3sjk](https://github.com/ve3sjk), [joco-nz](https://github.com/joco-nz), Aisflow, Yiannis Mandravellos, Samuel Kranz and [yOPERO](https://github.com/yOPERO) for their constructive discussions and continuous support.
* If your printer is too small to print the main frames of the machine, take a look at the [**shorter version of the frames**](Output_files/ShorterVersion) (thanks [Burt Bicksler!!](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/ue6NiWs713w/A7_4h4Ynf54J)).
- v0.7.5 High speed XY test: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uYCXryj60>
- October 2015. Evolution of the Cyclone-PCB-Factory GitHub repository (Gource Visualization), by Landon Wilkins: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANaGCHkaco>
**Many other people keeps contributing to the project (check GitHub contributions and "most active posters" at <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!aboutgroup/cyclone-pcb-factory>).**
- **Arne Durr (D-Byte)** finished the OpenScad assembly and made the code much more parametric.
- Plenty of feedback from **Pedro de Oro**, **Alberto Valero**, **Alberto Mendez** (and **Obijuan**, **Pacle**, **Jesus**, **Ana**, **Santi**, **Antonio**, **Jose**... :-P) at the _department of innovation and robotics at [bq](http://www.bq.com/)_. **Cyclone is much more user-friendly thanks to you!**
- **Glen Chung** (<https://github.com/glenchung>) improved the OpenScad code quite a lot (a much more elegant code), providing a great start point for V2.0.
- Z axis concepts by **Quim Borras** and the spindle motor holder by **Misan** were really useful!! Also, **Diego Viejo**'s machine was of great inspiration for the Z axis (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113930344830086538817/albums/5868944432651911713?authkey=CLDJgdehlN773gE>) **Thank you all!!**
- This design woudn't have been possible without the encouragement of the **Panda CNC community** (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>)
- Also, thanks to **Juan González-Gómez (Obijuan <http://iearobotics.com>)** for naming the machine Cyclone :)
Derived from / we have used / inspirational
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- "Linear actuator concept for CNC machines" by **Carlosgs** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:45103>)
- "Obiscad library" by **Obijuan** (<https://github.com/Obijuan/obiscad>)
- "Minimal footprint friction-fit LM8UU holder" by **thantik** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23041>)
- "Spindle mount for ShapeOko" by **Misan** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26740>)
- "Carro Z para Cyclone CNC mill intended for PCB" by **Quim** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:80718>)
- "Write.scad (and DXF fonts)" by **HarlanDMii** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193>)
- "PCB Machining Vise" by **Forgetful_Guy** (<http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:63578>)
Credit for the ideas used
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The origin of Cyclone took place while I (carlosgs) was inside the **Panda CNC** community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102402711800402614517>). This is from December 2012 to mid-February 2013.
* _Let's design a 3D-printable CNC for PCB milling, it will be named Panda:_ **Guillermo Welch** (mid-December, via Google Talk)
* _X carriage rod distribution:_ **César Augusto Fernández Cano** claims Cyclone's X axis is a derivate of his concept: <https://plus.google.com/u/0/111421387442355054591/posts/QrfYtEuZBaj>
* _Using gears to drive the X-Y axes:_ **Guillermo Welch**<https://plus.google.com/u/0/101232926728463427403/posts/QjZGNcWcgGg>
* _Regarding the woodbase:_ **Guillermo Welch** always contemplated the possibility of attaching the machine (optionally) to a woodbase. I decided to use the base as a main structural part instead. See <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/woodbase.png> (screenshot from <https://plus.google.com/u/0/113437723819360223498/posts/8LDCSSVWqCS>)
* _List of CNC endmill types:_ **David Martin**<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16122275/PandaCNC_credit/cnc_endmill_types.png>
Please note I have taken screenshots of the post that are on the closed G+ Panda community (<https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116318709564872967169>). You can register and see by yourself.
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