Hacksmith Approved: The Makera Z1 Desktop CNC Machine
By Makera
Summary
## Key takeaways - **Hacksmith Prototypes on Carva CNC**: I've been prototyping Smith blades and accessories right here in my lab on this desktop CNC. It's called the Mara Carva desktop CNC. [00:00], [00:04] - **Z1 Under $1,000 vs. 3D Printers**: It's a phenomenal machine, but it is quite a bit more expensive than say a 3D printer, which is why I'm super excited to show you guys the brand new Mara Z1 priced at under $1,000. [00:04], [00:13] - **0.02mm Accuracy, Same Motion Platform**: It's got the same great motion platform, 0.02 millm accuracy, and of course, free cam software that just works and is easy to use. [00:13], [00:23] - **AI Photo-to-CAM in One Click**: They've even added in AI tools that can take you from a photo to a full cam program in just one click. [00:25], [00:40] - **Home-Friendly Smart Dust Collector**: And their smart dust collector, it means you can run this at home without even needing a workshop. [00:41], [00:52] - **Hacksmith Approved for Metal Parts**: And if you want to get into CNC machining and upgrade your game from 3D printing to making metal parts, Mara is Hacksmith approved. [00:49], [01:05]
Topics Covered
- Mara Z1: Sub-$1000 CNC Upgrade
- AI Converts Photo to CAM Instantly
- Home CNC Without Workshop Needed
- Hacksmith Endorses Mara for Metal
Full Transcript
I've been prototyping Smith blades and accessories right here in my lab on this desktop CNC. It's called the Mara Carva
desktop CNC. It's called the Mara Carva and it's a phenomenal machine, but it is quite a bit more expensive than say a 3D printer, which is why I'm super excited
to show you guys the brand new Mara Z1 priced at under $1,000. It's got the same great motion platform, 0.02 millm accuracy, and of course, free cam
software that just works and is easy to use. They've even added in AI tools that
use. They've even added in AI tools that can take you from a photo to a full cam program in just one click. Tools are
super easy to change. Auto probing takes care of alignment. And they even added a built-in camera for checking progress remotely or even sharing time-lapses of the jobs. And their smart dust
the jobs. And their smart dust collector, it means you can run this at home without even needing a workshop.
You can check it out now on Kickstarter.
And if you want to get into CNC machining and upgrade your game from 3D printing to making metal parts, Mara is Hacksmith approved.
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