Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

3D printing with glass

Posted on August 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

I’ll stick to plastic for now considering the temps this has to play with.  Still cool build. http://hackaday.com/2015/08/22/mits-glass-3d-printer/

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Simple out of filament detector

Posted on August 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, got this from the last article.  Basically its a counter that will count how many times the spool has spun around, and make noise after that count.  Thats one way to tell if you are “out” of filament.  … Continue reading →

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Interesting, CUPS for driving a 3D printer

Posted on August 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about how to get 3D printing moving more for consumers, we need better drivers.  And points out how CUPS, which is typically for 2D printing, is starting to go in that directions. http://hackaday.com/2015/08/20/drivers-for-3d-printers-and-why-we-need-them/

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Build an mini CNC Foam Cutter

Posted on August 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I am not sure how the cutter bit works, But I like the build overall for cutting the bar of foam over 2 CDROM drives and a scraped printer drive assembly. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-CNC-Foam-Cutter/

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Making a CNC Hammer Joint Box

Posted on August 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so whats the big deal on this?  Well the author build this with a drill based CNC (NO LASER).  Which to me is important since most of my CNC projects are bit based.  And most designs/build I find on … Continue reading →

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Print out your own cute robot

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

All the files are on thingiverse if you need them.  Its a pretty simple robot that uses 2 servos, an atiny, and an ultrasound sensor to determine where to go.  Good project for kids. http://letsmakerobots.com/robot/project/attiny-can-robot

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Redo on the mearm

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

MeArm, was a neat cheap robotic arm.  It seems someone redid the design so it better for printing with a 3D printer, and can use steppers instead of servos. http://www.bajdi.com/mearm-forked/

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Opensource Medical Insturments

Posted on August 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, the author has build a stethoscope that costs $20 and can be printed out (vs $300 to buy one).  This won’t fly in the US, but in 3rd world countries…. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/14/printed_stethoscope_cccamp You can find more on this and … Continue reading →

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Interesting drawer based CNC

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is a few years old of a build, buts its an interesting one.  I like how the sliders are down instead on the sides.  I can’t tell if the author used 3D printed parts in some of the … Continue reading →

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Simple wire dispenser with mechanical pencil

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robertwilkie

And some 3D printed parts.  This is nice tool to build for solder.  Not so sure about using it with wire thought… http://hackaday.com/2015/08/10/mechanical-pencil-hack-dispenses-wire/ original http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Prototyping-Pencil/

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