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xrelaht
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Apr 4, 2014
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DoormattI don't have personal experience with either one, but this one has significantly more travel: 381x330x94mm vs 298x301x54mm. It also looks like the software support might be more mature. Whether those two things make it worth the extra money probably depends on the user.
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mydiycnc
Apr 8, 2014
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DoormattYou should consider the following when deciding between the two.
Shapeoko 2 workspace is 11.8" x 11.8" x 1.96", compared to the BigFoot's 15" x 13" x 3.7". The Z axis (3.7") is particularly important as this is your clearance height for the piece of material you'll be milling.
The BigFoot moves the table/piece whereas the Shapeoko 2 moves the gantry over a stationary project - pros and cons to both, but typically the fixed gantry is stiffer and has less play which maintains precision and repeatability.
Shapeoko 2 uses an Arduino+ shield and GrBL for their electronics/software control. You should compare GrBL to FabCAM for useability.
BigFoot uses purpose-made machined billet aluminum for carriages. This was a design improvement over prior model's bolt-together parts to simplify assembly, add rigidity, eliminated complex alignment procedures and maintains precision and repeatability.
BigFoot uses a machined aluminum table incorporating threaded holes and slots for attaching your project material.
Shapeoko 2 workspace is 11.8" x 11.8" x 1.96", compared to the BigFoot's 15" x 13" x 3.7". The Z axis (3.7") is particularly important as this is your clearance height for the piece of material you'll be milling.
The BigFoot moves the table/piece whereas the Shapeoko 2 moves the gantry over a stationary project - pros and cons to both, but typically the fixed gantry is stiffer and has less play which maintains precision and repeatability.
Shapeoko 2 uses an Arduino+ shield and GrBL for their electronics/software control. You should compare GrBL to FabCAM for useability.
BigFoot uses purpose-made machined billet aluminum for carriages. This was a design improvement over prior model's bolt-together parts to simplify assembly, add rigidity, eliminated complex alignment procedures and maintains precision and repeatability.
BigFoot uses a machined aluminum table incorporating threaded holes and slots for attaching your project material.
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