Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

CNC your own french cleat based shelves

Posted on August 25, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  pretty simple build and good use of a CNC https://www.instructables.com/id/Renovating-a-Pantry-With-French-Cleat-Shelving/

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Interesting Lathe build

Posted on August 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

Its a nice looking build, just not so sure I would have used 3D printed parts with it.  I like the car belt being used too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wood-Lathe/

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GRBL ported to ESP32

Posted on August 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Never really thought about it, the ESP does have more process/capacity than the Arduino UNO, and its wireless, so it makes sense to use.  I will have to look more into this in the future. Grbl Ported to the ESP32 … Continue reading →

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Nice arduino robot build

Posted on August 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a water boat build, it would be a great project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Waterbot-Arduino-Robot-Boat/

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Nice build for light up bike rims

Posted on August 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like the build, the author does a good job on it and making sure you get it on the rim below where the brakes would rub.  I also like the custom 3D printed LED holders. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Lights-Hack/

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Cool coffee cup CNC

Posted on August 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this CNC, you stick it on a coffee cup and it draws  on the cup.  Its still a work in progress.  But seems impressive sofar. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3028775 https://hackaday.io/project/158014-mug-o-matic-a-modular-tiny-cnc Building Hope With The Mug-O-Matic Modular Toy CNC

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3D print out your own automatic shade winders

Posted on August 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

The directions are in…Polish?  But the pictures are pretty good.  I like the build and looks pretty easy to make (just need to find where the motor/gear set came from). https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Pprinted-Automatic-Window-Blinds/

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Replacement for MP-CNC

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this new CNC build looks interesting.  Called the “lowrider” CNC, its a take off of MPCNC project, but made much smaller. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3026040 more here https://www.v1engineering.com/lowrider-cnc/

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Drill powered Centrifuge

Posted on July 30, 2018 by robertwilkie

If I ever get into bio-hacking, this looks like something to build first.  Basically its a 3D print for a bit for a drill to spin test tubes. https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-powered-Centrifuge/

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Using an xbox controller to control an CNC

Posted on July 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice idea.  Pretty simple setup too. http://rick.sparber.org/XBCA.pdf

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