Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Another DVD CNC/Laser engraver

Posted on August 25, 2017 by robertwilkie

But this one has some 3D printed parts to make it a bit easier to build.  It looks nicer than some of the homebrews I ahve seen too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-CNC-Laser-Enrgaver-From-DVD-Drive/

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Make molds for metal with Silicone

Posted on August 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author has a pretty detailed video on the steps he took.  Overall is a pretty nice build.  Not so sure where I would get a “pressure chamber” thought to get rid of air bubbles like he did. Silicone Molds … Continue reading →

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Turn a Dremel into a simple centrifuge

Posted on August 14, 2017 by robertwilkie

I am a little leery about a tube slipping out and shattering somewhere.  But overall the concept is pretty good.  Cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Dremel-Centrifuge/

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Pretty simple 2D CNC arm

Posted on August 12, 2017 by robertwilkie

Basically a simple plotter.  This one is a nice build cause you can move it around and it seems to cover a full 8×11 sheet of paper.  Could be worth checking out someday to build myself.  Oh uses an arduino … Continue reading →

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Nice build for a motorized lazy susan

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty neat hack to convert a Lazy susan to be motorized.  Cheap too…well except the motor… https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466993

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3D print your own bladeless fan

Posted on August 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Ironically its not really blade less (fan is actually located in the base of these things).  This one is pretty neat build, uses a computer fan to push the air. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Portable-Bladeless-Fan/

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So print your own Sub?

Posted on July 29, 2017 by robertwilkie

This will bwe an interesting project to follow.  a 30 foot sub printing out in under a week.  Still needs motors, electronics, etc…. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170721-3d-printed-submarine-built-with-ornls-baam-3d-printer-suggests-additive-future-for-navy.html

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Another Opensource safe cracker

Posted on July 27, 2017 by robertwilkie

Looks like these things are getting more and more advanced.  This one can crack a sentry safe in 15 minutes (73 worst case). http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170721-this-3d-printed-open-source-robot-can-crack-a-safe-in-as-little-as-15-minutes.html

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OK this is pretty funny

Posted on July 18, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author built a simple robot that climbs up a rope, and then cuts the line. Oh and falls down to the ground too. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170702-diy-3d-printed-ropebot-can-climb-trees-and-cut-down-ropes.html

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OK I like this build, Turbine powered drill

Posted on July 17, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not so sure if I could make the metal bits/spacers (no lathe).    But I like the build overall.  This would be a nice add to a CNC.   Only issue is torque…not so sure you can get enough from a vac … Continue reading →

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