Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Nice little CNC plotter

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robertwilkie

I like this build. I was doing something similar with CDROM drives, but this is easier and uses servos over steppers. https://www.instructables.com/id/Tracey-Drawing-Machine/

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3D print a watering rocket

Posted on July 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build. If you are going on vacation this could be a good way to keep seedlings watered. https://www.instructables.com/id/Watering-Rocket-for-Small-Plants/

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Cool pastry flattener

Posted on July 1, 2019 by robertwilkie

Its interesting to watch this guy on youtube. He is a chef but builds of rather interesting gizmos.

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Making an Omnibot CNC plotter

Posted on June 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

First time I have seen one with 3 wheels instead of 4 and a write-up that involves the math behind it. Omni wheels have come down alot on price too…I saw some for $10 each. https://www.instructables.com/id/Omni-Wheel-CNC-Plotter-V2/

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Nice CNC cut end table

Posted on June 19, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, but…you need a full size 8×4 CNC to cut this one out. In other words this is for a pro shop. Or maybe a makerspace https://www.instructables.com/id/Bed-Table/

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Make a CNC zen garden

Posted on June 12, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen a few other builds like this in the past. Me…the author should next automate the CNC to do patterns. https://www.instructables.com/id/100-Zen-Garden-CNC-Table-Powered-by-Arduino/

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Clever tank tread build

Posted on June 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

The design (that you can 3D print out) uses plastic BB’s as the fastener and bearing for the tread.

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Nice looking CNC plotter from CDROMS

Posted on May 31, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice looking plotter build. I was a bit leery about the “cheap” cost of this when I saw a dedicated motor controller board for the arduino. Til I found it on banggood for 3-4 dollars.

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Nice 3D print accessories for your quick clamps

Posted on May 29, 2019 by robertwilkie

I wonder if they will fit on harbor freight ends too. I bookmarked this one to try a few prints out and see if they do. https://www.instructables.com/id/More-3D-Printed-Gadgets-for-Woodworking/

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Print out your own Dust Collector

Posted on May 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

This was too amusing. The author basically designed and 3D printed out a dust collector vacuum. Me…I think I would just make one out of scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Vacuum-Cleaner-for-a-CNC-Machine/

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