In this build log, I open the Z1 down to its core to see what is actually inside. I look at the engineering that works well — like the surprisingly smart rotating ballscrew in the Z-axis — and the design choices that hold the machine back, such as the floating bed plate and the folded sheet-metal base. I also answer one of the most common questions people ask: whether you can start with the standard version and later upgrade to the Pro Kit.

You’ll see the full teardown, what I discovered about the frame, wiring, and structure, and why this machine is staying disassembled for now. I’m planning several upgrades, including adding vibration damping and possibly filling parts of the base with concrete. This teardown is the starting point for that series.

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Watch the full video here: YouTube – Makera Z1 Full Teardown: What’s Really Inside This CNC Machine

In this build log, I tear the machine down to its core and tackle every weak point: vibration dampers that don’t damp, a paper-thin enclosure, and a poorly designed air path. You’ll see how I measured the noise, redesigned the mounting system with real spring isolators, and rebuilt the acoustic insulation from the inside out.

The result is a compressor that finally lives up to its name — quiet, smooth, and workshop-friendly. Beyond the sound improvement, this project is a deep dive into how small design flaws add up and how thoughtful engineering can turn an off-the-shelf disappointment into a reliable piece of equipment.

Watch the full video here: YouTube – Voiding My Warranty to Fix the Manufacturer’s #1 Mistake

This is Part 2 of my Kitamura CNC retrofit project, where I replace decades-old wiring with a custom breakout PCB for the Centroid Hickory controller. The goal: turn a messy wiring nightmare into a clean, reliable, and future-proof control system.

In this build log, I cover the entire process from schematic design in EasyEDA to solving real-world interface challenges, like integrating a 5V Renishaw probe and generating a 0–10V VFD signal for the coolant pump. You’ll also see the practical side of PCB manufacturing: applying solder paste with a stencil, hand-placing SMD components, and watching the reflow soldering process bring everything together.

This project shows how a custom PCB can simplify CNC wiring, improve reliability, and make retrofits more maintainable in the long run.

Watch the full video here: YouTube – From Messy Wiring to Clean PCB

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概括

在此视频中，我分享了我调整伺服器的经验，特别是 JMC 和旧款 DELTA ASD-M 型号，事实证明它并不像预期的那么简单。

然而，在我 DIY CNC 路由器构建 MightyMill 项目期间，我遇到了用于 Z 轴的 Delta B3 伺服器。最初由于过去的经历而感到担忧，但我很高兴地发现 Delta B3 和 A3 等较新的伺服器型号提供了简化的一键式自动调谐解决方案。

和我一起观看这次演示，我将展示现代伺服技术如何让这个过程变得轻松高效。无论您是经验丰富的 CNC 爱好者还是初学者，掌握伺服调整从未如此简单。

不要错过优化 CNC 机床性能的机会 – 立即观看并了解使用 Delta B3 和 A3 伺服进行自动调谐的简单性！

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概括

影片展示了非凡的决心和创造力，讲述了将一台 3.5 吨的数控铣床（Kitamura 的 Mycenter Zero）搬进私人车间的历程。这次冒险始于除夕，当时援助很少，任务完全由叙述者自己完成。

我使用 VEVOR 机器滑板和我已经拥有的托盘搬运车，尝试将这台大型机器移动到位。尽管最初很乐观，但事实证明这项任务比预期的要困难得多。

故事简要回顾了 1992 年，重点介绍了 Mycenter Zero 的革命性推出。这不仅仅是一个 CNC 加工中心；它是精密制造的一次飞跃，拥有 12k rpm 高速主轴和紧凑、坚固的结构等特点，能够以卓越的精度生产复杂零件。它的推出标志着一个关键时刻，为行业树立了新标准，并以其精确、可靠和创新的精神影响了现代加工实践。

回到现代车间，与机器的斗争仍在继续。

尽管尝试了多次，调整了几次，还用了其他工具，但整个过程还是很艰难。不过，凭借着坚持不懈和一点点蛮力，这台机器终于安顿下来了。

尽管VEVOR机器滑轮提供了一些帮助，特别是在最后阶段，但解说员承认单独完成这样的任务时很有挑战性，但他建议使用这些工具作为托盘搬运车等设备的宝贵补充。

最终，这次任务证明了个人的努力以及在机械加工领域继续蓬勃发展的创新精神。

成功将 Mycenter Zero 搬迁到车间，完全靠一个人的力量，这不仅是一次个人胜利，也是对机器本身代表的持久精准性和独创性的认可。