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Modifying the Genmitsu 4040-PRO Max for a Small Shop: Mobile Base and Vertical Table

Modifying the Genmitsu 4040-PRO Max for a Small Shop: Mobile Base and Vertical Table

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By Duck Duck Wood When adding a Genmitsu 4040-PRO Max CNC to a small garage or workshop, space management quickly becomes an issue. While the machine offers a solid workspace...

How to Convert Genmitsu 3020 to 3040 A Machinist’s Guide to Rigidity

How to Convert Genmitsu 3020 to 3040 A Machinist’s Guide to Rigidity

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By Greg W Johnson What started as a small garage CNC turned into a full rebuild of the Genmitsu 3020 Pro Max, mainly because I kept running into the same...

Best Wide-Angle Camera Modules for Raspberry Pi: AI & Embedded Vision Picks

Best Wide-Angle Camera Modules for Raspberry Pi: AI & Embedded Vision Picks

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Written by Kitto Edge AI is moving fast. Devices don’t just capture video anymore — they interpret scenes, track motion, and respond in real time. For Raspberry Pi developers, the...

The Strategy of Scale: Solving Overheating on the 4040 Reno Rotary Axis

The Strategy of Scale: Solving Overheating on the 4040 Reno Rotary Axis

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By Mathieu Roy Every maker has that one project sitting on their office shelf that serves as a permanent reminder of a steep learning curve conquered. For me, that project...

Genmitsu CNC Selection & Metal Engraving Strategy

Genmitsu CNC Selection & Metal Engraving Strategy

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Based on the Genmitsu product ecosystem, here is a comprehensive buyer’s guide tailored to three specific user profiles, followed by a specialized upgrade path for metal engraving enthusiasts using the...

Mastering the Genmitsu 4040-PRO and PROVerXL 4030: My Award-Winning CNC Journey

Mastering the Genmitsu 4040-PRO and PROVerXL 4030: My Award-Winning CNC Journey

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Written by Larry Allen When life unexpectedly sidelined me with illness, I found myself searching for a way to calm my chaotic mind and support my future. I rediscovered my...

How to use the Genmitsu Rotary 4th axis in Fusion 360 (Wrap Toolpaths only)

How to use the Genmitsu Rotary 4th axis in Fusion 360 (Wrap Toolpaths only)

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Note: Wrap Toolpaths are not available in the free edition of Fusion, only in the subscription.Note: This guide assumes your 4th axis’ chuck is on the left. Tutorial: Carving Wrapped...

How to Replace the Z-Axis Limit Switch on Genmitsu 4040 Pro Max

How to Replace the Z-Axis Limit Switch on Genmitsu 4040 Pro Max

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Tools and Preparation Very few tools are required, but assemble the following: 2.5mm hex bit or allen wrench (comes with unit) 3.0mm hex bit or allen wrench (comes with unit)...