Out of curiosity; how many of you DIY CNC builders have backgrounds in engineering, precision machining, or electronics?
I’m physics engineering
How can anyone answer that 
As a complete novice and trying my first build. I’m wondering if perhaps this endeavor was a bit to ambitious.
I’m a software developer with a digital systems design background (I.e digital electronics)
Maybe you should try find another diy cnc builder in your area. Try asking on the large forums. I was lucky to find a peer builder and we have now joined forces and built a prototype, mostly using wood and alu. Now we are using that, to build the next and almost half though building an all metal cnc. Good luck.
@Henrik_Larsen Thanks for the suggestion. For what purpose are you building your machine?
Mostly for fun but also to create stuff. I’m rebuilding a 1981 RV from scratch and need the cnc to create the interiors where high accuracy is needed and manual work therefore get to difficult.
Colège degrees (quebec) in electronic
I don’t konw equivalent in usa
Retired mechanical engineer (BSME) with masters in engineering (MSME) - currently a volunteer robotics teacher and FIRST Robotics coach (Team 308)
Computer Science PhD here
No degree, but I’m a self taught software developer with a background in electronics (schooled via military service)
I worked in a tool and die shop for a while. Plus I am a self taught electronics hobbyist. I designed, and built all of the electronics for my CNC machine. Everything except the control PC. From the port out though it is all my stuff. The buffered BOB, the motor drives, all of it is stuff I did.
I wouldn’t do it that way again, but when I did it there were no cheap options available like there are today.
@Paul_Frederick
I’m sure it was an invaluable learning experience. Any recommended resources for a fellow electronic hobbyist?
high school in electronics , automotive and robotic engineer ,
@Chaotic_Logic
If you really want to see what you’re doing with electronics then I suggest you try to get an oscilloscope of some kind. You don’t need the greatest to start out with, or even for most bench work. But some instrument that can give you a waveform to view, to allow you to have some insight into what is going on with the circuits that you build is invaluable.
i´m an electronics technicien and have worked for several years in a conveyors factory making all aluminium parts for connecting the conveyors to machines (automation).
Define ‘background’…
In my case, I pick up skills and tools as needed, either as part of a project, or to satisfy my curiousity.
No formal education or training, but lots of reading, trying things out and a couple of decades building stuff of all sorts
BSME with a materials science minor.
Machinist since I was 15.
Worked in a public electrical utility.
Worked at a analytical chemistry lab for 9 years as sysadmin, chief instrument wrangler (and modifier), telecom installations and head cable monkey.
Designed precision analog circuits for a lab instrument manufacturer.
Managed and taught and helped to build a research MEMS fabrication facility.
Now doing manufacturing support for four different large commercial aircraft models that you’ve likely had a ride in.
I generally collect skills like most folks collect cars or stamps.
I’ve found it’s a better return on investment anyway. Learning something new has always been fun.
Thank you for your responses. There is certainly an impressive pool of knowledge within this community. A tad intimidating if I’m being honest but also encouraging.