Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Possible upgrading Homebrewed CNC

Posted on August 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

So I have been thinking of making some changes to my CNC.  Right now its controlled thru a parallel port board via an Ubuntu 10 box with LinuxCNC on it (have to use 10 due to realtime issues in newer … Continue reading →

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Interests look at results of informal CNC software survey

Posted on August 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting look at what folks are using for CNC software.  Mach3 still rules overall.  But what is interesting is how LinuxCNC (and some versions of it commercialized) is gaining a bit over the past few years.  Also interesting is how … Continue reading →

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A cheap ceramic 3D printer

Posted on August 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

For in theory $150 US.  It looks very promising but being in China, and thru a website I never heard of for crowd funding.  I will pass for now. Most of the mechancs are basic stuff in CNC/3D printing you … Continue reading →

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Make an embossed business cards

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is pretty neat, the author make a set of rollers with 3D printer and can do punch out business cards. Roll your own business cards with this 3D-printed embosser You can order your own set here.  at…err $45 before … Continue reading →

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Another CDROM to CNC build, but this time with an older L293D shield

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know I have posted a bunch of these up already, but this one is with an older L293D shield for an arduino.  Why do I care?  Well remember when radio shack was closing a bunch of stores, they had … Continue reading →

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Cool looking end table you can CNC out

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice simple design with thin plywood.  And easy to assemble.  I have been looking at simple furniture to build with my CNC (flatpack based) and this coudl fit the bill. http://www.instructables.com/id/Side-Table-2/

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Making a vertical bubble machine (Magic Cauldron)

Posted on August 24, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yes its on my list.  The author built this nice verical bubble machine, which he puts in a home-made pot for “a potions” like kettle.  Me…I would use a plastic kettle…anyways.  I like the build and I may have to … Continue reading →

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OK so now for 9K you can get a 3D concrete printer

Posted on August 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting printer.  I am curious how the extruder and getting conrete too it works.  Apparently for 9,000 in cash you can buy one.  The software is “opensource” but nothing about the design. One Man’s Journey To Build Portable Concrete 3D … Continue reading →

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Interesting 3D print for a beach unbrella with a bike

Posted on July 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  You could do the same thing with pipe clamps, but this looks nicer. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1656690

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A cardboard CNC

Posted on July 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Limited Y axis thought.  The author uses high end cardboard to build this frame for a sime CNC with some rather beefy steppers and rods.  Would I do this?  No…wood, PVC board, yes.  But cardboard?  It looks cool … Continue reading →

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