How To CNC Cut Metal For Under $400 using the 1310 CNC Router

The dream is to be able to CNC cut metal parts in your garage for the least money possible. Well, I think I've got a solution for y'all: The 1310 CNC. It'a all metal construciton thick linear motion rods and Lead Screws on all 3 axis makes this the most robust inexpensive CNC machine coming out of China for under $300, but it's got an achilles heel: The spindle motor. So let's replace that and cut some 1/2" Aluminum. Support this Channel on Patreon:   / designprototypetest   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:41 - Assembly Timelapse 4:48 - Stock Built Walkthrough & Critique 11:31 - Electronics 12:50 - Universal G-code Sender (UGS) 15:41 - CNC Coordinates Explained 19:07 - Firmware Modification 20:09 - Software workflow 29:07 - First Cuts in Metal 31:03 - New Motor 32:35 - 3D Printed Upgrade 34:20 - Getting the RPM correct by ear 35:32 - Adjusting Stepper Motor Torque 38:00 - New Motor Fan 39:13 - First Successful Aluminum Metal Parts Cut 43:15 - The Chatter is Breaking Bits 44:47 - Issues with Bits and Bit Selection 48:48 - Air cooling the cut 49:39 - Relocating the electronics 50:34 - Conclusion/Lessons Learned