Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

3D print and make your own automated pool skimmer

Posted on July 13, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well not fully automated (remote controlled).  but I see the potential here.  The build is pretty simple and I could see turning this into a bot that is more automated.  Maybe has some solar cells to help keep it charged … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Plastic Shredder

Posted on July 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

I thought I had posted this before.  But I didn’t find it, so here I go again… The author build a simple and cheap shredder for plastic.  Why do this?  Well if you want to melt it into a mold, … Continue reading →

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A $50 CNC

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK only down side is I don’t see how he kept the costs under $50 with the threaded rod he used and some other parts.  But most likely had stuff “around” already.  Oh and the couplers for the steppers…I could … Continue reading →

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Convert old printer rollers into caster wheels

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author 3D printed out the holder for the “wheel” from a roller from a Xerox machine.  The rubber rollers are pretty durable and the rubber part will help with not slipping of the wheel.  Not so sure … Continue reading →

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Top 15 printed GoPro accessories

Posted on June 30, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK I only see a few here I would print out (vs just buy on the cheap).  The golapse trolley would be one.  The knucklebar would be another good one.  Rest I could live without. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160629-top-15-3d-printed-gopro-accessories.html

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Another look at the automated hacksaw

Posted on June 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like this is version 2.  Its on my list to build (bandsaws for metal are expensive).  He even has a BOM listing.  Looks like $80 in materials if you don’t have everything yourself. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160626-maker-builds-diy-3d-printed-automatic-hacksaw-that-can-cut-steel.html Original site http://engineerd3d.ddns.net/power-hacksaw-road-to-cnc/ 3D stuff … Continue reading →

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Nice simple CNC build with some 3D printed parts

Posted on June 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

This build looks pretty easy to do.  The authors use aluminum angle bars, and small 3D printed parts to build what looks like a pretty accurate CNC.  Everything but the belt and gears you can get at home depot.  Oh … Continue reading →

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Interesting hack for M3D printer

Posted on June 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author was having issues with the motor on the M3D printer, so he modified it to use an external Wade Extruder setup for the motor to “push” the material thru.  Interesting tweak.  Knock on wood I have not had … Continue reading →

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How to make your own anti backlash nuts

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well this is cheaper than buying them by a long shot.  Backlash nuts are important in CNC and robotics to as its the movement a nut may have on a threaded rod.  Think of slippage or unwanted movement.  Seems like … Continue reading →

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Designing simple book holders to CNC

Posted on June 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you built a CNC, now what? well you could make these cool book holders.  I think the author had a bit of a worn bit when he made these.  Still look nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/Off-surface-Shelf/?ALLSTEPS

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