Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

OK now this is a cheap CNC build

Posted on May 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

I love this build, its functional and cheap.  Most of the parts came from scrapes, but if you don’t count the motors, the arduino controller setup aroucn $30, PVC parts, another $25 max, threaded rod and parts, say $10.  So … Continue reading →

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Another cheap(ish) build for CNC

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author sourced most of the parts himself.  Also it looks like he plans to put the cutouts so you can purchase them on oomlout sometime soon.  The total cost in materials is roughly $600.  For another … Continue reading →

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3D print your own cool electric motor

Posted on May 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

If you have a 3D printer, some copper based foil, this would be a cool project to do with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrostatic-Motor/

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OK I will be printing this out

Posted on May 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this will be in the queue to print out.  Its a neat project that turns a dremel into a far reaching flying ring. http://makezine.com/projects/make-38-cameras-and-av/dremel-devil/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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El-Cheap-o CNC build

Posted on May 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was too much to pass up.  I think the author got most of the parts from junk, but it looks like it would work pretty good overall.  Maybe $100 in materials (including the controller/power supply).  I love the use … Continue reading →

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Interesting 3D printed Windpower Turbine

Posted on May 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for small 3D printers to make in parts.  My 2 cents, I am not so sure how well ABS will hold up to outdoors. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Wind-Turbine-uses-Bamboo/

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Kickstart a bra for …big ones

Posted on May 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting how 3D printing has made new designs available.  This is  an interesting project that is being kickstarted for big girls.  They did most of there prototyping with 3D printers.  Of course at $100 a whack…. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150507-trusst-lingerie-redefines-bras-through-a-revolutionary-3d-printed-support-system.html

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Interesting Dremel based Duplicator

Posted on May 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this project.  The author build a was to duplicate a drawing with a dremel.  Not so sure I would build it as I am not positive how well the slides will work.  But this … Continue reading →

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Make a shop workstation without screws

Posted on May 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author took eggbots original build for a workstation for a CNC and created one that need no screws to hold it together.   It uses 3 thick sheets for the build.  Only if I had a shopbot to build this… … Continue reading →

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3D print your own clock

Posted on May 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

What an impressive clock?  Print it out (includes springs and gears). http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:328569

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