Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Interesting build for an automated light switch (bluetooth)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by robertwilkie

I like the build.  But…not so sure I would use Bluetooth, maybe use an ESP and get wifi instead.  I like Wemo switches but they are sometimes hard to fit in older light boxes, and this could be cheaper too.  … Continue reading →

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Make your won SPirometer

Posted on November 22, 2017 by robertwilkie

Have asthma?  Want to do your own measurments?  Well you can 3D print your own tool to measure (with some other bits). https://makershare.com/projects/3d-printed-spirometer

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A DIY Laser CNC

Posted on November 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build but…little leery of the arylic glass for “safety”.  I an not sure how the author determined that particular glass would work. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Metal-Engraving-6watts-Laser-CNC/

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Nice looking Bose like portable speaker

Posted on November 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like how the author lists out the components and they are all mostly “plug and play”. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Bose-Soundlink-Mini-Clone/

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Turn your old filament spools into storage containers

Posted on November 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

I think I saw this a few months ago.  Its a good idea if you have spare filament and a 3D printer big enough to do this. Creating Modular Storage out of Used Filament Spools

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print out your own under cabinet tablet holder

Posted on November 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

I was actually looking to make something like this.  The authors build is pretty nice and simple.  Only issue I see if having a 3D printer with a big enough bed to print this out.  I have seen a few … Continue reading →

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Interesting build for a CNC

Posted on November 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically adding in a oil or air cooler.  When you start dealing with metal you will need to cool the bit down or go really really slow.  This build seems to be a relatively cheap method to do so ($100 … Continue reading →

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Cool Robot hands you can print out…or for under $10, buy

Posted on October 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice robot hand designs.  Pretty simple and straight forward.  but if you don’t want to tie up your 3D printer, you can buy them in a kit from robotshop.com http://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/parallel-mini-gripper-project

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Cool build for a wind powered music box

Posted on October 24, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build and well documented too. Making Music with the Wind

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Nice little mini water pump

Posted on October 20, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build that you can print out with a 3D printer for a really small water pump.  Just not so sure I would have a need for such a small one.  I have to say it is pretty impressive. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Water-Pump-1/

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