Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

CNC your sewing machine

Posted on November 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this takes the cake, the author basically made an x/y CNC to move a cloth around on a pre-existing sewing machine.  Clever build CNC Embroidery Machine Punches Out Designs a Stitch at a Time

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3D printed doweling jig

Posted on November 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I like the use of bearings to control the drill (I just use a board with pre-drilled holes). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Doweling-Jig-With-Attachments/

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Interesting concrete build

Posted on November 10, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author did a nice write up on using concrete overall for making decorations.  He 3D printed the “Frame” to use to hold the concrete in its form.  It looks like the mold is re-usable too. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Concrete-Table-Mold/

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One fancy slingshot build

Posted on November 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty impressive one.  The author provides templates so you can cut one out yourself.  Or….maybe convert to cut on a CNC? https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-SlingBow-From-Plywood/

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3D printed pump for NEMA based motors

Posted on November 4, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting pump build to use with a NEMA motor (typically stepper motors).  If you need some sort of pump that does measured amounts this could be the way to go. The Bolt-On Peristaltic Pump  

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Make a tuning CAP

Posted on October 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

pretty neat idea, the author takes some washers and makes a tuning capacitor from them (with some 3D printed parts).  Pretty clever build DIY Tuning Capacitors from Washers and 3D-Printed Parts

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Turn a cheap rubber mallet into a stamp

Posted on October 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, I think I saw a few of these at the dollar store.  I like how the author uses a CNC to cut the stamp out.  He even remakes a handle for it (not sure why he didn’t use … Continue reading →

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Drawbot with RPi only

Posted on October 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build over ones from years past, looks like $100 in materials?  Its come a long way and now it does not even need an arduino to control the motors, instead everything goes thru a RPi Zero. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbot/

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A nice etch a sketch build

Posted on October 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author with 2 steppers, an RPi, build this to draw pictures on an etch-a-sketch, could be a good way to into for kids into CNC or robotics. Bot Makes Etch A Sketch Art In One … Continue reading →

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I want one, Badge based CNC

Posted on September 26, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author basically made a portable CNC badge.  The source/CNC bits have not been posted yet, suppose to be in October and the author figures it will cost 10-12 dollars in materials to make.  This is something I will try … Continue reading →

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