Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Got a 3D printer, print out your own violin

Posted on October 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

For about 3 KG of filament, you can print out your own violin. Me…I think I will stick to buying one. Still pretty cool if you want to make a custom one. Sounds good (bit twangy that ones I am … Continue reading →

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Another simple arduino drawbot

Posted on October 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

No so sure on the “low cost” part, but its still a nice build for a portable, and in theory expandable draw bot. I wonder how long it lasts on one set of batteries. How how big of a drawing … Continue reading →

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Make you own Homemade CNC nut

Posted on October 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically built a form, and melted the plastic to the form to make a CNC nut. The plus to this is the “nut” is built inside the form vs a 3D printed method where … Continue reading →

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3D print your own bikini, and clean up the ocean

Posted on October 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I am not so sure about the cleaning bit. Anyways, the authors created a material that repels water but sucks up oil and chemicals. And used a 3D printer to print out a custom bikini with the material. I … Continue reading →

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5 Axis 3D printer

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

I could spend hours watching this thing. Its a 5 axis 3D printer. Now why would you want something like this? Well its nice to expand out the sides without having to build supports along the way. http://www.open-electronics.org/amazing-open-source-5-axis-3d-printer-created-by-university-of-oslo-masters-student/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OpenElectronics+%28Open+Electronics%29

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3D print out a holder for a vinyl cutter for your CNC

Posted on October 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good idea, the author basically designed a holder for his 6040 CNC to hold a Roland Cutting Plotter blade holder (about $15). This way he can cut out templates for other things (like tee-shirt stenciling). http://hackaday.com/2015/10/07/turning-your-cnc-into-a-vinyl-cutter/ Find the STL here: … Continue reading →

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Making a cheap drill

Posted on October 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so why would I do this? For a simple and cheap CNC of course. Its not too hard to figure out how to do this, but…what I like is the link on suppliers to find different size collets for … Continue reading →

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Print out your own robotic arm

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I seem to be on a theme with arduinos, 3D printing, and robots today. Anyways another nice build for a robotic arm that you print out, assemble, and control with an arduino. I don’t think this would be a good … Continue reading →

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3D print your own portable drawbot

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple robot build where a good chunk of the materials comes from 3D printed parts. This would be a fun project with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Drawing-Robot/

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Build…well print an RPi door opener

Posted on September 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the authors build a door opener for a latch style door knob. Now if they could just clean up some of the wiring for a nicer look. https://cclub.cs.wmich.edu/planet/2015/01/26/raspberry-pi-door-opener-redux.html

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