Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Add a cheap laser to a CNC/3D printer

Posted on June 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that talks about adding a laser to your CNC/3D printer…but they don’t mention the dangers with it. http://3dprintingindustry.com/news/low-budget-laser-can-unleash-3d-printer-81882/

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iBoardBot released to opensource

Posted on June 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

It was an interesting kickstarter project from…I think a year ago.  They opened up the design (you can buy the kit for $200).  Its basically a whiteboard plotter.  The parts are small, but complicated, so it could be a challenge … Continue reading →

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Looks like the openknit project is moving along

Posted on June 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Now called Kinterate, I can see making my own socks in the future 🙂 http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160608-make-your-own-clothes-with-kniterate-the-3d-printer-for-knitwear.html

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Interesting project, a closed loop control for stepper motors

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like the board can be mounted right on the motor.  This is nice so it the stepper skips a step, gets jammed, etc etc, you get built in autocorrection.  Its on github right now. Mechaduino- Closed Loop Stepper Servos … Continue reading →

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Laser show with CD Stepper Motors

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I could see expanding on this for a cat/dog toy project http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Show-From-CD-Stepper-Motors/?ALLSTEPS

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CNC your molds for pewter

Posted on June 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author milled the molds on MFD board on a small CNC, then clamped them together and poured in the pewter (low melting point). http://makezine.com/2016/06/03/cnc-milling-students-create-pewter-casting/

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An unusual Mini CNC

Posted on May 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

This one is only part CDROM drive based, another part from a photo printer.  Its an interesting build for a plotter.  I still have not built one of these yet, but I have the materials together for it.  Just haven’t … Continue reading →

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3D print your own smartphone robot

Posted on May 23, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice robot build.  Downside, I think it would take my printer a week to print it all out. http://www.instructables.com/id/DriveMyPhone-Smartphone-Controlled-Hybrid-Vehicle/

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Drawbot + laser Etcher….errr…I see some holes in the walls

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

The authors took a wall drawbot concept and added a laser etcher to it.  Neat…one way to put art on your wall. http://makezine.com/2016/05/04/makers-build-laser-etcher-for-under-200/

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Nice cheap build (but time consuming) CNC

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build for a CNC, pretty slick looking too and very detailed.  Only down side is I think more details on ways to “build” the cut outs would be nice.  And mounts for the rails.  You have … Continue reading →

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