# Old linear modules: repurpose or discard? **URL:** \ **Category:** Snapmaker 2.0 (3-in-1)\ **Created:** [October 7, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869 "2024-10-07T16:22:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![edf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@edf](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/edf)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/1 "2024-10-07T16:22:26Z")
Doing some cleaning-up in the basement, I came across the original linear modules from an A350. The loud ones that didn’t seem to do good a job with 3D printing, and that SM later sold an upgrade for. Has anyone figured out a use for these? Or are they only good for the landfill? ---
**Author:** ![Boxkite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/df705f/32.png) [@Boxkite](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Boxkite)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/2 "2024-10-07T16:28:04Z")
I am still using the old ones, and tolerating the noise and slackness that needs adjusting occasionally. If one should decide to go wrong I can’t see myself upgrading, I would probably pass the whole machine on and get a different brand. For the cost of postage I would take them as spares. 😊 Whereabouts are you? ---
**Author:** ![MarkJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/markj/32/29732_2.png) [@MarkJ](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkJ)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/3 "2024-10-07T16:34:37Z")
Ditto depending on location. ---
**Author:** ![Wyphorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ebca7d/32.png) [@Wyphorn](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wyphorn)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/4 "2024-10-07T16:59:00Z")
You can build this: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/4/1/417ba20936b33408e714ce28eff3aba7c09e6569.jpeg "Creating DIY CNC machines from Snapmaker 2.0 modules") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqJXEbJQQ1g) ---
**Author:** ![edf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@edf](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/edf)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/5 "2024-10-07T17:58:07Z")
In the Northeastern US. Yeah, not interested in keeping these as spares - I have since acquired a better machine for each one of the A350’s modes (3DP, laser, CNC engraver) so this thing doesn’t get a lot of use. Feels like I’m always fightring it, compared to the others which all just kinda work. Video looks interesting, gotta take a look at the time investment the controller box would require. Anyone interested in the modules, send me a message and we’ll see if something can be worked out. Giving away not selling, and avoiding packing everything up for shipping is even better. ---
**Author:** ![Jade](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/jade/32/30672_2.png) [@Jade](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jade)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/old-linear-modules-repurpose-or-discard/37869/6 "2024-10-08T04:11:29Z")
I think of this video shared by a Snapmaker 2.0 user: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/1/519c24abfb3bfaa3fe2ebbffa6a510637a59a23e.jpeg) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/8/5868c225ac8031883a728f40770f140074205a2d.jpeg "Snapmaker 2.0 modules + GRBL = SnapiGRBL") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM7Zi5CMi4A)