Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

A homemade Shapeoko

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author says it cost him roughly $700 in materials.  You can get the same thing for $1200 and alot less work to put it together…so….its a tough call here.  Its a nice build but alot of work.  … Continue reading →

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Nice tutorial on CNC for beginers

Posted on January 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Covers the basics.  Nice overview. https://www.instructables.com/id/Fusion-360-CAM-Tutorial-for-CNC-Beginners/

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Setting up Octoprint on RPi

Posted on January 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is something I have been wanting to do for some time with some of my 3D printers that have custom software interfaces. https://www.instructables.com/id/Octoprint-Easy-Setup/

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Interesting CNC with the sun as a laser

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author uses a RPi Zero as the controller.  The actuall CNC bit is controlled by a user and a joystick, but I can see this being more automated too. https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Draw/

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One String on Print Harp

Posted on January 11, 2018 by robertwilkie

Clever build, basically its a pin out for the string to make a small hand held harp. One String, One Print, One Harp

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Clean looking CNC from CDROM parts

Posted on January 3, 2018 by robertwilkie

And some 3D prints too.  Pretty nice looking CNC.  Only wish they added in a Z axis too. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mini-CNC-Plotter-Machine/

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Honeycomb shelves with 3D printed clips

Posted on December 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, Only thing I would have add some holes into the sides of the clips to “screw” things down instead of glue. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Honeycomb-Shelves/

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A poor person’s laser printer

Posted on December 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

OK even a weak laser maybe less painful than this one.  The author uses the sun and a magnify glass to “burn” wood. A Poor-Man’s Laser CNC Engraver

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The ghetto CDROM CNC machine

Posted on December 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically the author just mounted the stuff to a box and went from there.  Note that the arduino is controlling the steps too.   Instead of using something like a stepstick. https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Easy-Homework-Machine/

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Cool 3D printed Lathe, but pricey

Posted on December 13, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice looking 3D printed lathe, but…you are looking at 300-400 in material costs (just to have the 3D printed parts done is $160 and up).  At that point you can buy a nice used one. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Lathe/

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