Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Last cut mini trees to make a big one

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author came up with a pattern that you can cut out to make mini trees that you can put together to make a big tree.  My 2 cents, I would make some holes in the boards too … Continue reading →

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Make a mini CNC drawing machine

Posted on January 2, 2019 by robertwilkie

I have seen the 3D printed version of the Piccolo machine before, but this author converted everything so you can cut it out from a board with a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Piccolo-Mini-Cnc-Drawing-Machine/

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Use your 3D printer to make plastic springs

Posted on December 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

The site has a g-code generator to make the springs with a 3D printer.  Pretty cool https://makefastworkshop.com/hacks/?p=20181112

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A nice simple guide to start out with CNC

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one basically involves an etch-a-sketch that you use with motors to draw.  Interesting starting point for CNC. The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Building A CNC Machine

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3D print and build your own spider bot

Posted on December 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, involves ALOT of servo motors thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-WIFI-AP-Controlled-Quadruped-Robot/

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Simple plunger design for paste extruder for ceramic 3D printer

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design, not so sure how much more a stepper with threaded rod going thru the shaft is thought.  Its definitely not a common stepper motor to come across. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20181121-how-to-build-a-plunger-style-paste-extruder-for-ceramic-3d-printer-step-by-step-diy-guide.html  

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Binocular Tripod Mount

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, partly cause I have one of these binoculars.  And they are heavy. https://www.instructables.com/id/Binocular-Tripod-Mount/

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Make a water bottle connector

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you can use it to make custom floaties, and quick robot builds (for water). https://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Connector-Recycled-Building-System/

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Custom roller for custom cookies

Posted on November 28, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall, I like the patterns it makes. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Embossed-Pattern-Cookie-Rollers/

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Another simple CNC build

Posted on November 22, 2018 by robertwilkie

Using 3D printed parts, and some cheap materials, it seems like a pretty good build. Turning A Rotary Tool Into A CNC

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