Hello All, I have a Journeyman with Buildbotics controller and am about to upgrade the spindle. Is there a reason not to consider the Elite Upgrade (Masso controller and beefy z)? I don’t have any issue with the BB box and hear that I can get the spindle kit to work with the Masso controller down …

@MustCreateThings Masso looks great. On the other hand, Masso/beefy z aren’t necessary for a spindle kit. So maybe the biggest reason to potentially not go with Masso upgrade is if for your use it’s not necessary and you can find other ways to spend $2K :slightly_smiling_face: Plenty of people use…

@MVall Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I am going to stick with the BB but keep eyeing the Masso. I may consider the beefy Z for the extra 2 mounting holes and potential configurations to maximize X travel. Thanks again for your honest reply. Means a heap.

I do like the z20. Its not just about the travel but also z speed for 3d carves. Im considering the masso because I would like rotary support and maybe an ATC. In reality I would rarely if ever use the rotary, the ATC would be a really cool but tremendous waste of money, and the features probably a…

Yes, Masso looks very cool, and I’m sure there are good reasons to make the move. I just don’t have them at this point, and am a little too cheap to upgrade just for the sake of it :slightly_smiling_face:. Not looking to go ATC, don’t really see a big need for the feedrate override with mostly wood …

And, of course, as you said, you can just try the spindle/VFD for a while on the BB controller/current z, and if you want to move up to Masso upgrade in the future, you haven’t really lost anything in the meantime.

Hey Mike, here are a few considerations: What the Elite’s Masso G3 cannot do or does not have What is the difference between the (X-35) Original Series, (X-50) Pro Series, and the ELITE Series Onefinity CNC Machines?

Hey Martin, hey Mike @MustCreateThings , what is unbeatable with the buildbotics-derived Onefinity Controller on Original/X-50/PRO Series, is the excellent performance/price ratio. But it must be said what Onefinity offers as Elite Series is also a very good deal compared to buying a Masso G3 at th…

I will add I really love the web interface. I do everything from my computer just short of hitting that start button. Not sure what I will do when I upgrade. Time will tell. -Tom

@CommunityUser5 wrote a good post to me a while back: Is setting up Rotary Axis simpler on Masso than on Buildbotics? I have just upgraded. Im sure I will find reasons to justify the spending in order to make myself feel better about the spending. I think the BB controller is just fine, if a litt…

Is there a reason not to go Masso

Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)

CommunityUser5 May 14, 2024, 10:38pm 7

Hey Mike,

here are a few considerations:

What the Elite’s Masso G3 cannot do or does not have
What is the difference between the (X-35) Original Series, (X-50) Pro Series, and the ELITE Series Onefinity CNC Machines?

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Is there a reason not to go Masso

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