Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Make a POV display

Posted on May 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Using an Arduino nano, some LED’s, and a 3D printed out spinner. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Persistence-of-Vision-PoV-Display-Using-Arduino/

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Print out a glass bottle cutter

Posted on May 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

I actually have one of these from a kickstarter project from years ago. Its a nice build but I think you need a good sized 3D printer to print this one out (over 8 inch bed). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Glass-Bottle-Cutting-Tool/

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Cool mini 3D printed CNC laser engraver

Posted on May 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like the re-use of the CD-ROM motors, but I am not so sure about using lasers. Drill motors I can handle but lasers make me a bit nervous. Either way the STL files for the build are … Continue reading →

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Interesting CNC build

Posted on May 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Author uses 3D printer to make the ends for the frame. Nice build overall. Not sure if I would go with this over MP CNC. Bit pricey of a build with some of the parts he uses. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Printed-Dremel-CNC/

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Make your own 3D scanner

Posted on May 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, it moves the object around and you use your phone’s camera to scan in the images. Uses an ATiny to controll the thing. https://www.openscan.eu/?lang=en

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3D Router, hand based tool

Posted on April 21, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a 3D CNC, but, its all hand controlled. Not a bad idea to get presision slots and cuts without having to go to CAD, then CAM, then setup a CNC. Just alot of work to make. … Continue reading →

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Interesting CNC build

Posted on April 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

could be a bit more complicated of a CNC to control, as you need to handle the table spinning. But it does save on number of motors and other parts a standard CNC would use. The write up is not … Continue reading →

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Another cool stool assembly

Posted on April 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

Seeing more and more of these lately. This is another simple stool assembly made from plywood and does not need nails. I may have to upgrade my CNC so I can cut a few of these out myself. https://www.instructables.com/id/Moth-Stool/

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Make your own rubix cube solver

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robertwilkie

Basically its a CNC using an ardiuno for the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Q-Bot-the-Open-Source-Rubiks-Cube-Solver/

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CNC yourself a rocking stool

Posted on April 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have noticed more and more of these nice stool builds. Al l without the need for screws (you just need a big CNC). https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Rocking-Stool/

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