LYNX1530 1.5 × 3m Timing Belt CNC Router – Elite
The CNC Basix LYNX1530 Elite is a 1.5 × 3m timing belt CNC machine designed for beginners, hobbyists, workshops and customers requiring an affordable CNC router with upgraded CNC control and closed-loop motion control.
With a 1300 × 2800 × 50 mm working area and a 1500 × 3000 mm machine footprint, the LYNX1530 Elite provides a long CNC working area for customers who need to process larger and longer materials while retaining the practical design of the LYNX timing belt CNC range.
The machine uses a steel-reinforced GT3 timing belt drive system on the X and Y axes, a T8 lead screw on the Z axis, four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors, an ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro and a 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle.
The standard CNC machine is supplied as a complete, functional machine ready for operation in its standard configuration. Optional upgrades can be selected according to the customer's requirements.
1.5 × 3m Timing Belt CNC Router
The LYNX1530 Elite forms part of the CNC Basix LYNX Timing Belt CNC range and is positioned as a light-industrial, handyman CNC machine for beginner to intermediate users.
The machine is designed for light to moderate CNC workloads and provides a practical solution for customers requiring a long working area for cutting, routing, engraving, prototyping and general workshop applications.
The LYNX1530 Elite features an all-aluminium frame and an open-ended design, allowing longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the application permits.
GT3 Timing Belt Drive System
The LYNX1530 Elite uses steel-reinforced GT3 neoprene timing belts on the X and Y axes.
The drive system includes:
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GT3 reinforced timing belts
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3 mm belt pitch
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X-axis timing belt drive
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Y-axis timing belt drive
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Dual Y-axis motors
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T8 lead screw on the Z axis
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Full cable management
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X and Y axis cable drag chains
The timing belt drive system provides controlled movement for general CNC cutting, routing and engraving applications.
Closed-Loop NEMA 23 Stepper Motors
The LYNX1530 Elite is equipped with four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors, including dual motors on the Y axis.
The motion system includes:
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4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 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
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Configured resolution of 0.3 mm
ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller
The LYNX1530 Elite is equipped with an ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro.
The controller provides:
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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 controlled spindle support
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PWM and enable support for lasers
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MicroSD card socket for local G-code storage
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4-axis stepper motor control
This controller provides additional connectivity and control options for CNC routing and laser applications.
1.5 kW Air-Cooled Spindle
The standard LYNX1530 Elite is supplied with a 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle and a 65 mm spindle mount.
The spindle has a manually controlled speed range of:
12,000 – 24,000 RPM
The current product specification states a 6-month spindle warranty.
LYNX1530 Elite CNC Machine Specifications
Machine Size: 1.5 × 3 m
Footprint: 1500 × 3000 mm
Working Area: 1300 × 2800 × 50 mm
Maximum Cutting Depth: 50 mm, depending on cutter
X/Y Drive: GT3 reinforced timing belts
Timing Belt Pitch: 3 mm
Z Drive: T8 lead screw
Motors: 4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors
Y Axis: Dual motors
Controller: ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro
Controller Communication: USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Spindle Control: 0–10V
Laser Control: PWM and enable
Local Storage: MicroSD card
Motor Driver: 4-axis stepper motor driver controller board
Power Supply: 24V 10A 250W
Spindle: 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
Spindle Speed: 12,000–24,000 RPM
Spindle Mount: 65 mm
Configured Resolution: 0.3 mm
Collets: 3 mm and 6 mm
Cutting Bits Included: Starter cutting bits
Frame: Aluminium
Wasteboard: MDF with fastening clamps
Cable Management: X and Y axis drag chains
Machine Design: Open-ended for longer materials
Open-Ended CNC Machine Design
The LYNX1530 Elite features an open-ended machine design, allowing longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the application permits.
The standard CNC working area remains 1300 × 2800 × 50 mm, while the open-ended design provides additional flexibility when working with material longer than the standard working area.
Materials & Applications
The LYNX1530 Elite is designed for light to moderate CNC cutting, routing, engraving and prototyping applications.
The machine is particularly suited to woodworking, signage, hobby CNC work, PCB routing and plastic sheet applications.
Suitable Materials
The LYNX1530 Elite can be used for a range of suitable CNC-routing materials, including:
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Wood
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MDF
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Plywood
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Softwood
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Hardwood
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Solid timber
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Perspex
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Acrylic
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Suitable plastics
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PCB materials
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Sign-making materials
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Decorative sheet materials
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Other suitable non-metallic CNC routing materials
The current machine specification specifically identifies wood, PCBs and perspex as suitable materials.
Typical CNC Applications
The LYNX1530 Elite can be used for:
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Wood cutting
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MDF cutting
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Plywood cutting
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Timber routing
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Acrylic cutting
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Perspex cutting
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Plastic routing
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Sign making
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Sign engraving
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Decorative panel cutting
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Engraving
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PCB routing and isolation
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Templates and patterns
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Model making
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Prototyping
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Small CNC production work
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General workshop CNC projects
The machine is specified to cut approximately 1 mm per pass, depending on the density of the material and the type of cutting bit used. Actual cutting performance depends on the material, cutter type and diameter, cutting depth, feed rate, spindle speed, workholding and machining parameters.
The LYNX1530 Elite should be regarded as a light-industrial CNC router, rather than a dedicated metal-cutting CNC machine.
CNC Software
The LYNX1530 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. The product page includes a 30-day free trial.
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.
Computer Requirements
The LYNX1530 Elite requires:
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Personal computer or laptop
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Windows 7, 8 or 10
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USB port
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Suitable CNC design/CAM software
The controller can communicate using USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Standard LYNX1530 Elite Machine Package
The standard machine package includes:
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LYNX1530 Elite CNC machine
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Aluminium machine frame
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4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors
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ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro
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4-axis stepper motor controller
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24V 10A 250W power supply
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GT3 X/Y timing belt drive system
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T8 Z-axis lead screw
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1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
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65 mm spindle mount
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Electronics controller box
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USB cable
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X and Y cable drag chains
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MDF wasteboard
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Fastening clamps
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Starter cutting bits
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3 mm and 6 mm collets
Optional LYNX1530 Elite Upgrades
The LYNX1530 Elite can be configured with optional upgrades according to the customer's requirements.
Laser upgrade options currently listed include:
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5.5W laser
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5.5W laser with air assist
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7.5W laser with air assist
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11W laser with air assist
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12W laser with air assist
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Additional laser options are available
The current product page lists three additional laser options beyond those displayed by name.
Table upgrade options currently listed include:
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1 × 1 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 1.5 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 2.5 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 3 m square tubing table
LYNX1530 Elite Timing Belt CNC Machine in South Africa
The CNC Basix LYNX1530 Elite is a 1.5 × 3m timing belt CNC router designed for beginners, hobbyists, workshops and light-industrial CNC applications.
With a 1300 × 2800 × 50 mm working area, steel-reinforced GT3 timing belt drive system, four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors, ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller and 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle, the LYNX1530 Elite provides a practical CNC solution for woodworking, acrylic and perspex work, plastics, PCB routing, engraving, signage, prototyping and general CNC workshop applications.
The LYNX1530 Elite is available from CNC Basix in South Africa, with optional laser and table upgrades available for customers requiring additional functionality.
- 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