EAGLE0909 0.9 × 0.9m Lead Screw CNC Router – Elite
The CNC Basix EAGLE0909 Elite is a compact light-industrial lead screw CNC machine designed for beginners, intermediate users, workshops and customers requiring a CNC router for light to moderate workloads.
With a 700 × 700 × 50 mm working area and a 900 × 900 mm footprint, the EAGLE0909 Elite provides a practical CNC cutting and engraving area with an upgraded 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle, closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors and an ESP32 GRBL CNC controller.
The EAGLE0909 Elite uses T8 lead screws on the X and Y axes and a T8 lead screw on the Z axis. The machine is suitable for woodworking, PCB work, perspex, plastics, engraving, signage, prototyping and other suitable CNC applications.
The standard machine is supplied as a complete, functional CNC machine ready for operation as specified in the standard machine package.
Compact Light-Industrial Lead Screw CNC Router
The EAGLE0909 Elite forms part of the CNC Basix EAGLE Lead Screw CNC range and is designed for beginner to intermediate CNC cutting applications.
The machine is suitable for light to moderate workloads and applications including:
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Wood cutting
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MDF
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Perspex and acrylic
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Plastics
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PCB work
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Engraving
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Sign making
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Prototyping
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General CNC workshop projects
The current machine specification states that it can cut up to approximately 2 mm per pass, depending on material density and the cutting bit used.
T8 Lead Screw Drive System
The EAGLE0909 Elite uses T8 lead screws for controlled movement of the CNC machine axes.
The drive system includes:
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T8 1 m lead screws on X and Y axes
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T8 lead screw on the Z axis
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Dual motors on the Y axis
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Full cable management
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X and Y axis cable drag chains
The lead screw drive system provides controlled movement for CNC cutting, engraving and other light-industrial applications.
Closed-Loop NEMA 23 Stepper Motors
The EAGLE0909 Elite is equipped with four NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper motors.
The machine includes:
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4 × NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper motors
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4-axis stepper motor driver controller board
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Dual Y-axis motors
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24V 10A 250W power supply
The configured machine resolution is 0.1375 mm.
The closed-loop motor system provides feedback-controlled operation for the machine's movement.
ESP32 GRBL CNC Controller
The EAGLE0909 Elite is equipped with an ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro.
The controller supports:
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USB communication
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Bluetooth communication
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Wi-Fi communication
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0–10V spindle control
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PWM and enable control for lasers
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MicroSD card storage for G-code files
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CNC machine control
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Laser machine control
This makes the Elite configuration suitable for customers who want a more connected CNC controller with USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
1.5kW Air-Cooled Spindle
The EAGLE0909 Elite is supplied with a 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle.
The spindle has a manually controlled speed range of:
12,000 – 24,000 RPM
The machine uses a 65 mm spindle mount.
The 1.5 kW spindle provides an upgraded cutting solution compared with the 700W Makita router supplied with the standard EAGLE Core configuration.
EAGLE0909 Elite CNC Machine Specifications
Machine Size: 0.9 × 0.9m
Footprint: 900 × 900 mm
Working Area: 700 × 700 × 50 mm
Maximum Cutting Depth: 50 mm depending on cutter
Drive System: T8 lead screws
X/Y Lead Screws: T8 1 m
Z Lead Screw: T8
Motors: 4 × NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper motors
Y Axis: Dual motor
Controller: ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro
Power Supply: 24V 10A 250W
Spindle: 1.5 kW air-cooled
Spindle Speed: 12,000–24,000 RPM
Spindle Mount: 65 mm
Maximum Feed Rate: 1,000 mm/min
Maximum Jog Rate: 1,000 mm/min
Configured Resolution: 0.1375 mm
Collets: 3 mm and 6 mm
Cutting Bits Included: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 mm
These specifications are taken from the current EAGLE0909 Elite product page.
CNC Machine Features
The EAGLE0909 Elite includes:
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Aluminium machine frame
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T8 lead screw drive system
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Dual Y-axis motors
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Closed-loop NEMA 23 motors
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ESP32 GRBL CNC controller
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USB connectivity
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Bluetooth connectivity
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Wi-Fi connectivity
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Full cable management
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X and Y axis cable drag chains
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1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
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65 mm spindle mount
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MDF wasteboard
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Fastening clamps
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Electronics controller box
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MicroSD card support
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5 cutting bits
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3 mm and 6 mm collets
The current page confirms the aluminium frame, cable management, MDF wasteboard and fastening clamps.
Open-Ended CNC Machine Design
The EAGLE0909 Elite features an open-ended design that allows longer materials to pass through the cutting area.
This provides additional flexibility when working with material longer than the standard 700 × 700 mm working area.
The standard cutting area remains 700 × 700 × 50 mm.
Materials & Applications
The EAGLE0909 Elite is suitable for a range of light CNC cutting, engraving and prototyping applications.
Suitable materials can include:
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Wood
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MDF
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Perspex
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Acrylic
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Plastics
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PCB materials
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Signage materials
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Other suitable CNC materials
The current product page specifically identifies wood, PCBs and perspex as suitable materials.
Actual cutting performance depends on the material, cutter type and size, cutting depth, spindle speed, feed rate and machining parameters.
CNC Software
The EAGLE0909 Elite includes OpenBuilds operating software.
The machine can also be used with suitable CNC design and CAM software.
Easel
Easel is an online cloud-based CNC design and cutting platform. A 30-day free trial is available.
Vectric
Vectric software can be used for CNC design and toolpath creation. Basic training is available from CNC Basix at additional cost.
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 can be used for CAD design and CNC CAM toolpath generation. Basic training is available from CNC Basix at additional cost.
The current page lists OpenBuilds as included, with Easel, Vectric and Fusion 360 as software options.
Computer Requirements
The EAGLE0909 Elite requires:
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Windows computer or laptop
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Windows 7, 8 or 10
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USB port
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CNC design/CAM software
The machine connects to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The ESP32 controller also supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
EAGLE0909 Elite Lead Screw CNC Machine in South Africa
The CNC Basix EAGLE0909 Elite is a compact light-industrial lead screw CNC router designed for beginners, intermediate users, workshops and light to moderate CNC workloads.
With its 700 × 700 × 50 mm working area, T8 lead screw drive system, four NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper motors, ESP32 GRBL CNC controller and 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle, the EAGLE0909 Elite provides an upgraded CNC solution for woodworking, perspex, plastics, PCB work, engraving, signage and general CNC projects.
- Compulsory delivery, setup and minimal training of the machine at additional costs to the customer - within South Africa only.
- Delivery Time For Gauteng And Surrounding Provinces 3-5 Weeks Lead Time
- Delivery Time For Northern, Eastern & Western Cape 5-8 Weeks Lead Time