Category Archives: Tinkering

Make your own Oreo holder

Posted on September 9, 2020 by robertwilkie

For you mug or cup. This is definitely something to do with kids (while stuck at home and get them into 3D printing) https://www.instructables.com/id/Oreo-Holder/

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Nice write up on making a fancy, but old fashion style light sign

Posted on September 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author uses an LED wire and a CNC to cut the path the LED wire follows, and then a template for the “letter” that goes over the top. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-neon-Letters-for-Signs-or-Decoration/

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Another nice “light” build for photography with a 3D printed case

Posted on September 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

The case is nice since it helps line up the strips of LED lights. The author uses RGB lights in the build so they can change the color of the lighting. https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Pocket-RGB-LED-Light-for-Your-Home-Photo-S/

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Interesting LED haloween sign

Posted on September 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

The base is 3D printed and the author “grinds” the shape/pattern on plexiglass (after printing out a template). INteresting build, I like how it has the battery compartment built in the print.

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Nice lowrider CNC

Posted on August 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice lowrider CNC build (build to do sheets of plywood. It cost the author roughly $650 in materials and parts. https://www.instructables.com/id/Fliptable-LowRider-CNC/ https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040

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Another CDROM CNC build

Posted on August 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

This build is a bit interesting, as it uses the base of the original CDROM, but the Y is a 3D printed part with the motor. I like the Y and Z part of this build, may have to save … Continue reading →

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Business card embosser

Posted on August 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, basically you 3D print your design, then roll a business card thru it to make an indention design on the paper. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Business-Card-Embosser-System/

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Nice lamp build from plywood

Posted on August 26, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a combo of handtools and CNC to make this. https://www.instructables.com/id/Mid-Century-Flexible-Plywood-Lamp/

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Nice Ballista build

Posted on August 20, 2020 by robertwilkie

Just not so sure I would trust PVC pipe for the arms on it. But it seems to work and is a nice concept build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Alexander-the-Greats-Macedonian-Ballista/

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Cool CNC build from CD ROM drives

Posted on August 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Most builds I see are stationary, this is nice since you can move it to draw on different mediums. I have seem another build like this before. Just not with a nice write up and video https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Based-Mini-CNC-Machine-New-Design/

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