Visit our M2 Resources page for instructions over how to build the mini, standard, or XL
frames by MakerMade.
One of the amazing things about the M2 is the wide variety of frames that will work.
From all metal frames to using a weights in place of the spring- the options are almost
limitless!
However, there are four things to keep in mind when going rogue and building a unique
frame:
1. The bottom of your wasteboard should be at least 10” from the floor, so
the M2 has room to go across the bottom of your material.
2. For the trigonometry behind the M2’s movement, the wasteboard should
be clamped or screwed onto the stud mounts, to maintain a 15 degree
angle.
3. The target distance of the motor offset (from where the chain leaves the
motor sprockets to the top of the wasteboard) should be at least 18” for a
10ft top beam, 24” for 12ft top beam, and even higher to cut a larger area.
4. Your top beam and wasteboard must be level and equal distance from
each other.
5. Makerverse Calibration may be more difficult with frames not tested by
MakerMade.
Drew’s Note: Interested in coming up with your own frame design? Hop on our
or
and discuss with other makers about your idea if someone has
made something similar!
APPENDIX 4 - CUSTOM FRAMES
Mini Frame:
6ft Top Beam
Smaller Chain
Cuts up to 4ft x 4ft
Standard Frame:
6ft Top Beam
11ft chains (included with M2)
Cuts up to 4ft x 8ft
XL Frame:
12ft Top Beam
15ft chains (purchased separately)
Cuts just over 4ft x 8ft
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