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Pre-Order: Makera Z1 Standalone Desktop CNC Machine

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Makera has for Pre-Order: Makera Z1 Standalone Desktop CNC Machine on sale for $1,099. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Current Batch pre-orders ship from the factory in 5-10 business days with a ~30-70 days transit time.
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  • Work area 200 × 200 × 100 mm (7.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 in); gantry clearance 115 mm (4.5 in); footprint 350 × 470 × 450 mm (13.8 × 18.5 × 17.7 in); 17 kg; lid-open height 840 mm (33 in)
  • Optional 4th axis 80 mm dia × 150 mm long (3.1 × 5.9 in), belt-driven
  • 150 W air-cooled spindle; 0–13,000 RPM closed-loop; 1/8 in collet (optional 1/4 in, 6, 4, 3 mm); quick tool change; runout 0.01 mm; resolution 0.02 mm
  • Z1: NEMA 17 steppers, linear rails + Acme screws; Z1 Pro: closed-loop NEMA 17, linear rails + ball screws
  • Optional 5 W 445 nm diode laser
  • AeroDust cooling, chip evacuation, and dust collection
  • Cuts non-ferrous metal, wood/MDF/plywood, foam and plastics (PVC, ABS, acrylic, PC, HDPE), carbon fiber, FR4
  • Laser engrave wood, plastic, fabric, leather, cardboard

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  • Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Makera has for Pre-Order: Makera Z1 Standalone Desktop CNC Machine on sale for $1,099. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member TenseManatee7799 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Current Batch pre-orders ship from the factory in 5-10 business days with a ~30-70 days transit time.
Details:
  • Work area 200 × 200 × 100 mm (7.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 in); gantry clearance 115 mm (4.5 in); footprint 350 × 470 × 450 mm (13.8 × 18.5 × 17.7 in); 17 kg; lid-open height 840 mm (33 in)
  • Optional 4th axis 80 mm dia × 150 mm long (3.1 × 5.9 in), belt-driven
  • 150 W air-cooled spindle; 0–13,000 RPM closed-loop; 1/8 in collet (optional 1/4 in, 6, 4, 3 mm); quick tool change; runout 0.01 mm; resolution 0.02 mm
  • Z1: NEMA 17 steppers, linear rails + Acme screws; Z1 Pro: closed-loop NEMA 17, linear rails + ball screws
  • Optional 5 W 445 nm diode laser
  • AeroDust cooling, chip evacuation, and dust collection
  • Cuts non-ferrous metal, wood/MDF/plywood, foam and plastics (PVC, ABS, acrylic, PC, HDPE), carbon fiber, FR4
  • Laser engrave wood, plastic, fabric, leather, cardboard

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by TenseManatee7799 | Staff

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MellowSweater539
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As someone who owns a Z1 (kickstarter backer) the thing is absolute garbage software.
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CNC machine? What kind of freaky things can this do
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As someone who owns a Z1 (kickstarter backer) the thing is absolute garbage software.
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saucy_saucer_sauceSep 26, 2026 4:30 AM
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Quote from MellowSweater539 View quoted comment :
As someone who owns a Z1 (kickstarter backer) the thing is absolute garbage software.
Is it possible to run other CAM software with this cnc or is it locked to only using its proprietary stuff? I've been looking at desktop cncs and I see Makera referenced a lot. How is the machine aside from the software?

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Sep 26, 2026 2:24 PM
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unicowmilker1Sep 26, 2026 2:24 PM
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Quote from MellowSweater539 View quoted comment :
As someone who owns a Z1 (kickstarter backer) the thing is absolute garbage software.
How recently have you used the software? Being on Kickstarter would have me expect it to be problematic in early dev
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Quote from MellowSweater539 View quoted comment :
As someone who owns a Z1 (kickstarter backer) the thing is absolute garbage software.
I have a Z1 Pro. Yes, the software they provide sucks eggs. There is already Community Firmware and Community Controller software that vastly improve the functionality of the machine, easily installed and with an ever-growing wiki of guides.
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guerillaengineerSep 26, 2026 4:23 PM
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Quote from saucy_saucer_sauce View quoted comment :
Is it possible to run other CAM software with this cnc or is it locked to only using its proprietary stuff? I've been looking at desktop cncs and I see Makera referenced a lot. How is the machine aside from the software?
You can run it with most any other CAM program. There are both makera and community provided post processors. I run SolidCAM and Mastercam with no problem.
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Sep 26, 2026 9:46 PM
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Makera is trying to target 3d printing crowd (look at their model site, lol) but what i understand cnc have way higher learning curve and i personally think bit more risky too.
That said if i ever have space, CNC might be next thing i will get in
Sep 26, 2026 9:55 PM
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Biker4MacSep 26, 2026 9:55 PM
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Thx OP, in for 4.

Edit: No HDMI. Hard pass!

HDMI? Do you think it is a TV?
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litesdsdSep 26, 2026 11:01 PM
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As someone who works in the CNC metalworking industry, I see these machines more as toys. It's hard for me to overlook that they are so flimsy that they can't even cut mild steel.
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c3688tSep 27, 2026 3:24 PM
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Quote from litesdsd View quoted comment :
As someone who works in the CNC metalworking industry, I see these machines more as toys. It's hard for me to overlook that they are so flimsy that they can't even cut mild steel.
Totally agree. What is the closest acceptable CNC for home / hobby use that can still mill steel? Probably used machine from industry?

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