Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Posted on January 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice cheap scanner to get a 3D image of an object. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-DIY-Desktop-3d-Scanner-With-Infinite-Resol/

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Make (print) you own tape measure marker

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, I’ll have to see about printing this out myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Marking-Tape-Measure/

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Another nice CNC from CDROMS

Posted on January 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Another nice detailed build for a CNC with CDROM drives.  The author uses the cases for support too.  Its only a plotter but still a nice build.  Cheap too since the author uses L293D2 chips on a thru hole board. … Continue reading →

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A cheap pancake robot printer

Posted on January 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build from Odin College(?) on a pancake robot.  Looks like these things are popping up everywhere.  I like the feed control (solenoid). Edible art from a Robot Pancake Printer More info here. http://poe.olin.edu/2015/pancake/systems/index.html

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Drawing with an etch-a-sketch

Posted on January 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is too funny.  Basically the author build a CNC based etch-a-sketch Precision CNC Drawing with EtchABot

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3D print your own 1 layer circuit board

Posted on January 15, 2016 by robertwilkie

Too funny, basically you make a thru-hole perf like board that is custom for your circuit, and fill in the channels in the back with conductive material (solder, conductive ink and or paint, or glue).  It actually looks nice too.  … Continue reading →

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Make a cheap 3D printer

Posted on January 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK its going to be a “small” 3D printer and not the most accurate.  But its cheap, and I am pretty sure you can get it cheaper too (author is down to $55, I think I could get it down … Continue reading →

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Make a pancake printer

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you still waiting for your pancakebot?  Make your own instead.  Interesting build where the batter comes out via gravity.  All the ends/mounts you print out on your 3D printer, then build it around a griddle. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pancake-Printer/

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Interesting 3D printed trigger assembly for a crossbow

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The trigger is pretty detailed and looks professional like when done.  Rest of the materials are stock PVC pipe and aluminum. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160108-diy-dudes-put-different-spin-on-3d-printed-weapons-with-full-sized-crossbow.html

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Print out your own violin

Posted on January 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build, and it sounds good (note I am not a string player, so I don’t know for sure).  Downside, needs a decent size 3D printer to make it.  My little homebrew will not cut it. http://hackaday.com/2016/01/02/the-hovalin-open-source-3d-printed-violin-sounds-great/

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