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MPCNC Primo (Mostly Printed CNC)
V1 Engineering
Best for: DIY builders wanting a customizable small CNC and willing to assemble and tune it
Typical starting price
$233Editorial baseline for this machine
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Quick verdict
MPCNC Primo uses printed parts, steel tubing and standard hardware to build a machine around the required work area. Dimensions and finished weight depend on the build. Printed parts can be bought, and current V1 kits can include electronics, so check the chosen package before making a shopping list. Smaller spans and lower Z height improve rigidity. The files are downloadable under a noncommercial design license, with commercial use of the completed machine permitted.
Who this fits best
DIY builders wanting a customizable small CNC and willing to assemble and tune it
Where it wins
- Extremely low cost with 3D printed parts
- Customizable work area size
- Active community and thorough documentation
- Can be configured as CNC router, laser cutter, or pen plotter
- Great educational project for learning CNC mechanics
Where it falls short
- Print the plastic parts yourself or buy a printed-parts set
- Rigidity is limited by conduit tube frame
- Longer tubes and greater Z height reduce rigidity; size the build for the work
- Requires fabrication, assembly, wiring and calibration; build time varies
- Aluminum is possible with an appropriate build and setup; larger work areas reduce rigidity
Specifications
600 × 600 mm
3600 cm²
660W
Router purchased separately; V1 documentation recommends Makita RT0701C
12 kg
$233
diy kit
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Composite across 5 dimensions
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