Boxford V10 — Build 2.1

This post covers the three major pillars of the 2.1 upgrade: , Spindle Refinement , and Workflow Automation . 1. The Brain Transplant: From GRBL to FluidNC For years, the V10 ran on a standard Arduino GRBL setup. It worked, but the step loss at anything above 800mm/min was infuriating. For Build 2.1, I ripped out the old Uno and wired in an ESP32 running FluidNC .

got it moving. Build 2.0 made it reliable. But Build 2.1 ? This is the "finesse" phase. This is where we stop fighting the machine and start optimizing it for modern, high-speed, high-quality PCB milling and aluminum machining. boxford v10 build 2.1

Happy machining.

I stopped using flood coolant (what a mess). I built a simple MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) system using a $15 fish tank air pump and a modified grease gun. It sips about 50ml of ethanol/mist oil mix per hour. The surface finish on aluminum has gone from "chewed" to "mirror." This post covers the three major pillars of the 2