PANTHER1010 1 × 1m Ball Screw CNC Router – ESP32 Controller
The CNC Basix PANTHER1010 is a compact ball screw CNC machine and CNC router equipped with an ESP32 GRBL CNC controller. Designed for professional workshops, prototyping, engraving, woodworking, plastics, acrylic, PCB work and selected aluminium applications, the PANTHER1010 combines ball screw drive systems, linear rails and closed-loop stepper motors in a compact CNC machine.
With a machine footprint of approximately 985 × 1020 mm and a 740 × 740 × 100 mm working area, the PANTHER1010 is designed for customers who require controlled and accurate CNC movement without the footprint of a larger production machine.
The machine uses SFU2010 ball screws on the X and Y axes, an SFU1605 ball screw on the Z axis and HGR15 linear rail systems. Dual Y-axis motors and closed-loop motion controllers provide coordinated movement of the gantry.
The standard machine is supplied with a Makita RT0700C 700 W router, ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro, automatic homing and auto squaring.
Compact Ball Screw CNC Router
The PANTHER1010 is designed around a ball screw drive system for controlled CNC movement and positioning.
Its 740 × 740 mm working area makes the machine suitable for smaller workpieces, prototypes, engraving, signage, woodworking, PCB work and selected machining applications.
The open-ended design also allows longer materials to pass through the machine where the material can be repositioned during the machining process.
Ball Screw CNC Drive System
The PANTHER1010 uses SFU2010 ball screws on the X and Y axes and an SFU1605 ball screw on the Z axis.
HGR15 linear rails are used across the machine for linear movement.
The Y axis uses dual motors to drive the gantry.
The combination of ball screws and linear rails provides controlled movement for detailed CNC machining and engraving applications.
Closed-Loop Stepper Motors
The PANTHER1010 is equipped with four NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors rated at 4.5 Nm.
Closed-loop motion controllers are used with the motors to provide the configured machine control system.
The machine also includes seven proximity sensors for axis homing and limit protection.
ESP32 CNC Controller
The PANTHER1010 uses an ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro.
The controller supports:
- USB communication
- Bluetooth communication
- Wi-Fi communication
- Micro SD card storage for G-code files
- 0–10V spindle control
- PWM and enable control for compatible laser applications
- Wireless pendant operation
The ESP32 controller provides a compact CNC control solution suitable for the PANTHER1010 machine.
700W Makita Router
The standard PANTHER1010 is supplied with a Makita RT0700C 700 W router.
The router has manual speed control from approximately 12,000 to 30,000 RPM.
A 65 mm router mount is supplied for the standard Makita RT0700C configuration.
Optional spindle upgrades are available, including 1.5 kW, 2.2 kW and 3 kW air-cooled and water-cooled spindle configurations.
CNC Machine Specifications
- Machine size: approximately 985 × 1020 mm at the base
- Working area: 740 × 740 × 100 mm
- Z-axis travel: 100 mm
- Stated cutting depth: up to 50 mm depending on tooling
- X axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU2010 ball screw
- Y axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU2010 ball screw
- Z axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU1605 ball screw
- Y axis: dual motors
- Motors: 4 × NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors
- Motor torque: 4.5 Nm
- Motion controllers: 4 × closed-loop motion controllers
- Router: Makita RT0700C 700 W
- Router speed: 12,000–30,000 RPM
- Maximum jog rate: 2,000 mm/min
- Maximum feed rate: 1,000 mm/min
- Controller: ESP32 GRBL Laser CNC Controller V4.96 Pro
- Communication: USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Local G-code storage: Micro SD card
- Linear rails: HGR15
- Ball screws: SFU2010 X/Y and SFU1605 Z
- Configured resolution: less than 0.1 mm
- Automatic homing
- Automatic squaring
- Emergency stop
- Seven proximity sensors
- MDF wasteboard and fastening clamps included
Materials & Applications
Depending on the tooling, router or spindle configuration and material, the PANTHER1010 can be used for:
- MDF
- Wood
- Plywood
- Acrylic and perspex
- Plastics
- PCB materials
- Aluminium with the appropriate configuration
- Sign making
- Engraving
- Prototyping
- Furniture components
- Small CNC components
- Detailed CNC machining
- General workshop CNC applications
CNC Software
The PANTHER1010 can be used with CNC design and CAM software capable of generating compatible G-code.
Easel
Easel can be used for designing and preparing CNC cutting and engraving jobs. A 30-day free trial is available. Subscription pricing is subject to change.
Vectric
Vectric CNC design and CAM software can be used as an alternative for preparing CNC jobs. Basic training is available at additional cost.
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 can be used for CNC design and CAM workflows, including more advanced machining operations. Basic training is available at additional cost.
Machine Requirements
The PANTHER1010 ESP32 requires:
- Personal computer or laptop
- USB connection
- CNC design and CAM software
- Suitable G-code files
- 230V electrical supply
Optional Upgrades
The PANTHER1010 can be configured with optional upgrades depending on the required application.
Available spindle options include:
- 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
- 1.5 kW water-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW water-cooled spindle
- 3 kW air-cooled spindle
- 3 kW water-cooled spindle
Optional machine tables are also available in different sizes.
PANTHER Ball Screw CNC Range
The PANTHER range is CNC Basix's ball screw machine range and is available in several machine sizes.
Current PANTHER models include:
- PANTHER1010
- PANTHER1515
- PANTHER1520
- PANTHER1530
- PANTHER2030
The PANTHER range is designed for customers requiring ball screw CNC movement, linear rail systems and a machine suitable for professional workshop and production applications.
- 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