3018-PRO Desktop CNC Router DIY Kit
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The SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PRO is a desktop CNC router kit aimed at beginners and hobbyists who want to learn CNC milling without spending much. It has a 300 x 180 x 45 mm work area, a 775 spindle motor rated at 10,000 RPM, and an 8-bit control board with DRV8825 drivers. It cuts wood, plastics, acrylic, PVC, PCBs, and soft aluminum. Assembly takes under two hours, and an offline controller lets you run jobs without a computer. Compared with larger routers like the 3018-MX3 or 3040, it has a smaller work area and a less powerful spindle, but it costs less and takes up little space. Reviewers say it is a solid entry-level machine for light engraving and small projects, though it is slow and not rigid enough for deep cuts in hard materials.
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Lowest price we've seen: $190.00 on Nov 10 at The Home Depot. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Reviewers generally find the 3018-PRO a good value for learning CNC, with easy assembly and decent performance on soft materials. Many praise the offline controller and the included bits, but some complain about the small work area, slow cutting, and the need for upgrades to improve rigidity and accuracy.
The Genmitsu CNC
Designed to deliver the best value and performance for any new Desktop
CNC user, the Genmitsu is a great tool for getting started with CNC. If wood-working or DIY crafting is your
hobby, you can use it to add features like curved words and exquisite patterns. If you are a student just
learning CNC, it can help you engrave models that you can design with the included CARVECO Maker design
software.
Versatile
The Genmitsu is capable of cutting all types of plastics,
soft aluminum, woods, acrylics, PVCs, and PCBs, and a wide range of other materials. The
effective engraving depth is 1.8 inches. You will find the SainSmart Genmitsu is an excellent
self-teaching tool which allows you to try your DIY ideas on an inexpensive platform without the
risk of damaging expensive equipment.
Upgraded Power Adapter
UL Approved and
out-of-the-box support for the drop in 20,000rpm Spindle,
no need to modify G-code to ramp up to full speed and also supports the Genmitsu 3018 PRO Laser.
Add-on Laser, Frame Extension, and Z-Axis Module Upgrades*
If you are an
experienced CNC engraving enthusiast looking for an upgrade, you can add the laser
module kit to the machine as a drop-in upgrade. Or if you need an extra working
room you can add the Y-Extension and expand your work area potential. If you need
to work with harder materials upgrade your Z-Axis with the new all-metal carrier with
support for larger 300w spindles..( Laser
Module ) ( Extension
