SainSmart (Genmitsu) · checked 4 November 2026
3018-PRO DIY Kit
- ? Spindle not stated
The 3018-PRO is SainSmart's small DIY kit, a 300 × 180 mm machine you build yourself in under two hours, with Carveco Maker design software included. SainSmart says it's "capable of cutting all types of plastics, soft aluminum, woods, acrylics, PVCs, and PCBs".
Quoted words are from SainSmart's product page, checked 4 November 2026.
Photo: SainSmartWhat's in the box, and what you'll still need
What's included
- The machine: frame, motion system and electronics
- Software named on the page: Carveco Maker included; the page also names LaserGRBL, LightBurn, Easel and Fusion 360
You'll still need
- Check with the maker whether a spindle is included; the page doesn't say.
- Router bits, clamps to hold the work, and some way to deal with dust. None of the machines here include these in the base price.
Based on what the maker's page says comes in the box. More in what's in the box.
Cost to start cutting
| Machine | $159.00 |
|---|---|
| Ready to cut | Can't say |
The page doesn't say whether a spindle is included. Bits, workholding, dust collection, software and a table aren't counted; add your own in the cost estimate. Accessory prices read 1 November 2026.
Work area to scale
Features
Spindle or router
Not stated. The page says a 20,000 rpm spindle can be dropped in, but doesn't say clearly what comes in the box.
Published specs
From SainSmart (Genmitsu)'s page for this machine, checked 4 November 2026. Inch figures are converted to millimetres.
| Spec | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 (list $199.00) | product page |
| Price note | Sale price; list $199.00. | |
| Work area, as published | 11.8" x 7.1" x 1.8" (300 x 180 x 45 mm) | product page |
| X travel | 300 mm (11.8") | product page |
| Y travel | 180 mm (7.1") | product page |
| Z | 45 mm (1.8") | product page |
| Spindle / router | Not stated. The page says a 20,000 rpm spindle can be dropped in, but doesn't say clearly what comes in the box. | product page |
| Drive | Linear shafts and leadscrews | product page |
| Linear motion | Linear shafts | product page |
| Frame | Not published | |
| Controller and motors | 8-bit board, GRBL (Arduino-based) | product page |
| Software | Carveco Maker included; the page also names LaserGRBL, LightBurn, Easel and Fusion 360 | product page |
| Footprint | Not published | |
| Weight | Not published | |
| Warranty | Not published | |
| Assembly | DIY kit, under 2 hours | product page |
Spec conflicts
None found.
Not published on the page: frame, footprint, weight, warranty.
Similar machines
- Two TreesTTC3018 Pro$199.00
Photo: Two Trees - SainSmart3018-PROVer V2$219.00
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Photo: SainSmart
Head-to-head
- SainSmart 3018-PRO DIY Kit vs SainSmart 3018-PROVer V2
- SainSmart 3018-PRO DIY Kit vs Two Trees TTC3018 Pro
Page history
- 4 November 2026 Added to the site from SainSmart's page.
No price or spec changes recorded since then. When a figure changes, the old one is kept here with the date it was noticed.