Smoothieboard - The future of CNC motion control

A project in Gold Hill, OR by Uberclock, LLC
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Easy to use open source G-code interpreter for all 3d printers, laser cutters, mills, and other CNCs. Modular, powerful, and smooth.
Backers: 727
Average Pledge Per Backer: $152

Funded: $110,666 of $20,000
Dates: Sep 27th -> Oct 14th (17 days)
Project By: Uberclock, LLC
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Latest News

$100,000 in Pledges

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 8 hours left on the clock we have reached 6 digits unlocking the final Pick'n'Place "Reverse Engineering" Tutorial. Now, I know I said that was the last big push but by popular demand we are adding another stretch goal for fun. :) This goal... (Read More)

News from Arthur on-site in Nantes, France

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you have been wondering where Arthur has been since we went to Rome. He has been off helping a fablab in France get set up with some awesome Smoothieboard powered CNCs! Here's an update from our man in the field: Arthur: This is not the laser... (Read More)

Last day of the campaign!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Great job everyone! The laser conversion tutorial has been unlocked. Now for one last push to six digits. :) Please double check your pledge. I would like to take this opportunity as we close in on the last day of the campaign to ask everyone who... (Read More)

One more goal for the last weekend!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're coming into the final weekend with less than 3 days left now. The 2nd stretch goal was unlocked at $70k and it is looking like we can hit that 3rd goal! Let's give it a final push this weekend. Get the word out there and lets get it all the way... (Read More)

A big "Salva" from Maker Faire Rome!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
First off I would like to thank everyone for backing! The first stretch goal has been unlocked. By popular demand we will also include a tutorial detailing the wiring and configuration of a Rostock / Kossel style 3d printer. The Faire has been... (Read More)

Stretch Goals - Conversion Tutorials

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks once again to all the early backers who made sure the project was funded so quickly! The first stretch goals have just been posted. They will be tutorials about how to convert the most common types of machine to Smoothieboard. $50,000: 3d... (Read More)

Congratulations everyone!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Huzzah! We made it to our goal in less than 48 hours! We couldn't have done that without your help. :) Having made it here so quickly we are working on some stretch goals right now. We have several ideas right now ranging from new code features and... (Read More)

Amazing first day!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign made it to 75% in a bit under 24 hours! It's great to see such enthusiasm for the project. Thanks again to everyone who has backed so far!  (Read More)

Only 9 discounted 4x boards left!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow that was quick! Just over an hour in. We're 25% funded and all the $99 5x boards are gone. Thanks so much to everyone who has pledged so far. It's these early pledges that really get the project momentum going. :)  (Read More)

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