Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Need to dim and overhead LED light?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  They author basically 3D printed an Iris to act as a shade for the LED lights.  It looks pretty impressive.  

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This plotter is the perfect build for kids

Posted on June 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

This plotter could not be easier to build.  4 rulers, 2 steppers, and a servo are all you need…oh and ways to bolt the rulers together.  Oh and an arduino and stepper controllers too. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Dual-Arm-Plotter/

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Make an beer pack with your CNC

Posted on June 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you have a tabletop sized CNC that is. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Beer-Pack/

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HAHAHAHA this is a pretty clever build for cutting bars the same size

Posted on June 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author uses an arduino and a home made encoder to measure the cuts. http://hackaday.com/2017/06/04/arduino-and-encoder-form-precision-jig-for-cutting-and-drilling/

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Did you want to use a Vinyl Cutter with Linux?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by robertwilkie

If so here is a a nice write up on how to use Inkscape with Ubuntu and a Silhoeutte cutter.  Been toying with the idea of getting a cutter for a few years myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Inkscape-Silhouette-UbuntuRPi/ Another write up here https://petervojtek.github.io/diy/2015/01/19/cutting-down-costs-of-cutting-with-silhouette-cutter.html … Continue reading →

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A mini 3D printed Lathe

Posted on June 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

Now I have seen it all.  The author 3D printed out most of the parts for a small wood lathe.  the build is pretty impressive, but..would I do it?  Not sure, I think I could get a cheap chinese one … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on how to make a hose adapter

Posted on June 8, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty good write up if you need to make an adapter from one size to another.  The authors are using Fusion360 for the CAD bit. https://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Model-and-Print-Hose-Adapters/

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Adding a DRO to a CNC

Posted on May 31, 2017 by robertwilkie

Or manual Lathe/bridgeport/etc.  Pretty interesting build (included a few others too).  I think I like the older one at the bottom that uses a tablet. http://hackaday.com/2017/05/26/making-an-inexpensive-dro/ http://hackaday.com/2012/09/24/adding-digital-readout-to-a-non-cnc-mill/  

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OK adding this to the list of things to build

Posted on May 26, 2017 by robertwilkie

A sand/zen garden.  This looks easier to make than a CNC since its only two axis and a big magnet.  Making the “sandbox” maybe more of a challenge.  And as the article says, its been done other times too (I … Continue reading →

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Another use for a larger CNC, make window art

Posted on May 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would go this fancy, but I like the idea the author had going here where he added in decor to a plain window. CNC Routing A 12 Foot Wide Piece Of Window Art

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