Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

3D printed poison dart gun

Posted on July 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

I know this was a few weeks ago, but I never got around to posting up this for 3D printing your own dart gun.  I got a kick out of this.  Funny part is I know what this addressing (can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC/3D-printing, weapons | Comments Off on 3D printed poison dart gun

Make your own self powered bike light

Posted on July 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author has 3D printed most of the mounting materials and then puts all the electronics together inside them.   Its a cool build, but I see lots of areas that could be improved on for costs.  Will … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC/3D-printing, Misc-Life | Comments Off on Make your own self powered bike light

How to convert an STL file for laser cutting

Posted on July 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its a bit of a painful process where you basically need to load the file into a CAD program to do the conversion.  Rhino 3D and Autodesk 123 are used as the examples. http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-convert-stl-file-laser-cutting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

Posted in Cheap, CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on How to convert an STL file for laser cutting

Peristaltic Pumps

Posted on July 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

So I have been thinking about 3D printing with other materials.  Problem is there is not a whole lot out there on different materials, creamy likey ones, and how to use them.  I stumbled on this article on using a … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC/3D-printing, robots, water | Comments Off on Peristaltic Pumps

A robotic arm for 3D printing

Posted on July 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author’s used a robotic arm to print out houses.  In this case for emergency shelters for folks.  My 2 cents, I like the idea if it used cement, but I think the portable shelters I have … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on A robotic arm for 3D printing

Cheap motorized turntable

Posted on July 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple and cheap build for a motorized turntable.  This could be a good adaptation to convert into a 3D scanner too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Display-Turntable-for-12/

Posted in Cheap, CNC/3D-printing, robots | Comments Off on Cheap motorized turntable

Nice build to convert old CDROM drives into a laser engraver

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these builds before, but not as nice looking as this one.  All stuff you print out for the build too. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150709-thingiverse-user-creates-an-amazing-3d-printed-photon-laser-engraver.html

Posted in Cheap, CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on Nice build to convert old CDROM drives into a laser engraver

Simple peg to make knitting paracord easier

Posted on July 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

So, print out your own peg holder and start making your own paracord necklaces. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Two-Peg-Spool-Knitting-The-Beginning/

Posted in Cheap, CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on Simple peg to make knitting paracord easier

Cool knobs you can cut out on your CNC

Posted on July 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

FYI, some cool knobs for your CNC to cut out.  The author uses makercam.com to create the gcode too. http://jayscustomcreations.com/2015/02/cnc-workflow-sketchup-makercam-universal-gcode-sender/

Posted in CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on Cool knobs you can cut out on your CNC

Making an Resin printer for under $60

Posted on June 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have to say this is a pretty cool build.  The authors took an old CDROM, projector, and some legos to build a small cheap resin 3D printer.  Would I do this?  Nah…too much work/time and I don’t have the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap, CNC/3D-printing | Comments Off on Making an Resin printer for under $60