Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Make your own custom boxes for christmas

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

The authror posted up a bunch of designs for custom laser cut boxes for packages.  Now if I only have an laser cutter/engraver…. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/24/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-laser-cut-gift-boxes/ http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/DownloadableProjects.html#CardstockBoxes

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Use you 3D printed parts for molds

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

This isn’t a bad idea, the author basically uses a 3D printed “shape” as a mold and then builds the part with epoxy. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/20/stronger-3d-printed-parts/ How to here http://www.instructables.com/id/Strengthening-a-3D-Printed-Part/ You could color the epoxy with toner too http://hackaday.com/2015/09/04/tint-your-epoxy-resin-with-toner-powder/

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First decent 3D printed revolver makes national headlines

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

It looks like a pretty good build using ABS.  Down side, you need a good sized 3D printer to print in.  And I would think it will take “days” to print out from what I can tell from the designs.  … Continue reading →

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A $100 laser engraver?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this write-up of using a simple small laser engraver.  And I got curious as to the cost of it.  Its under $100.  Pretty impressive for the price. Write-up here http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-engravercutter/ Where to buy http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_240242.html  

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Texa’s student improves his concrete printer

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the kid that made a concrete printer a few months back in Texas is still at it with a new and improved version.  Still no spec’s or details on it thought.  Seems like folks working on this are … Continue reading →

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Print out your own simple robot arm

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Add in a couple of servo’s and you have a cool looking robot arm to play with called the EEZYbotARM. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20151115-the-eezybotarm-cool-3d-printed-robotic-arm-to-learn-the-basics-of-robotics.html

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3D print a peristalic pump to feed people

Posted on November 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

The pump is to help feed a person whom is on a liquid based diet and can’t feed themselves.  Nice build but I wonder how long it will last on just plastic. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/10/3d-printed-peristalic-pump-has-impressive-capabilities/

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A small and simple 3D printer

Posted on November 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author did the standard convert CDROMs into a mini CNC.  Thenk put a 3D printing pen (looks like a generic 3Ddoodler) on it.  I guess you can get generics for $50.  toss in the arduino and controllers … Continue reading →

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An ugly, but cheap CNC

Posted on November 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

The CNC cost the author about $160, I think I could get it down lower with more scraps.  I like how he solders the nuts onto the plates for the axis screws.  Also I like the sponges used to oil … Continue reading →

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How to print out your own keys

Posted on October 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting, you first print out tool to measure the different key positions.  Then you go to this site to run the customizer for your key and print it out. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-House-keys/?ALLSTEPS

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