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As we go through this build we are going to document the costs involved.  We will do our best to track it down to the last dime to give you the most accuracy.   Not everything we do will be a must have so we will try and document the must haves vs the nice to haves.   One note of caution:  prices do change over time so please do not hold any of the vendors or manufactures to the prices you see here.  These are prices and costs at the time of the build.  Check back often this list grows and changes as the build progresses.

Item Component

Cost

Necessity

Precision Plasma BullDog Router / Mill Table  15x15x4.5 Model

$1,495.00

Yes,  Tough to have a CNC router with out it.  Other sizes and options are available

CandCNC Bladerunner 3 combo with 3 - 300 oz steppers  

$769.00

Yes, for larger tables 620oz steppers or a blade runner 4 package would be needed

Sheetcam

Approx. $170.00 US

No, but for 2D cutting , drag knife usage and simple tool path creation and gcode generation this is a great piece of software.   For $320 us you can get a software bundle that includes Sheetcam and Mach3 from  CandCNC when you purchase your electronics.

Mach3 Software License

$175.00

Yes,  needed to control the gcode and operate the steppers.  Other programs are available but  for cost, versatility, easy of use and compatibility with the DragonCut System there is no reason to choose anything else.

Computer to run the system

$168.00 ebay

Yes,  you must have dedicated computer to run the system.  This computer is only for  the CAM program and Mach3.  This computer should not have your CAD and art design programs on it.  Check out the computer  details HERE

Xbox 360 wired controller

$30 ebay

No,  This is an extra option that is a nice to have .  We have one on our CNC Plasma machine and love it. You can control your machine from the controller instead of having to be at the computer.

Home Depot Bucket Head Shop Vac with 2 5 gallon Buckets

$28.00

No,  This is going to be our dust and chip vacuum.  This a a low buck  option that we are going to try out wait and see how it works.

2.5 cuft min Vacuum pump  Harbor Freight

$84.00 (w/coupon)

No,   The table comes with T-slots but we have plans for a vacuum hold down system in the future.    It will be pretty slick but is not required.

Vectric Aspire

$1,995.00

Yes/No,  You need a program to create your tool paths and G-Code Aspire is the top of the line when it comes to this type of operation.  There are are entry level programs from Vetric that start off at  $599.  If you want the best and you don't want to have to worry about needing multiple programs get Aspire.

Vectric  PhotoVCarve

$149.00

No,  This is an added software option for doing some custom work with photos.

Wild Horse Innovations Econo Probe

$110.00

N0,  Accessory for mapping out 3d images.

Donek Tools  D4 Drag Knife

$229.00

Yes / No, This component is necessary for cutting sheet goods like cardboard, vinyl, laminate ect.

Porter Cable 710 Router

$100.00 +/-

Yes,   This is a must have.  The precision plasma machine is designed to accept this router.

Porter Cable 450 Router

$168.00 +/-

N0,  This is an optional router it is larger and will work for better on larger milling operations and requires a special mount to work with this table.








































Running Total

$ 5,670.00

Total with only required items:  $2,707.00