Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Using a Stepper and 3D printer for making a water pump

Posted on January 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

If you have a 3D printer, an extra stepper (NEMA-17) and some bearing kicking around, you can make this nice http://www.instructables.com/id/NEMA-17-Peristaltic-Pump/

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Husband 3D prints wifes brains for easier surgery

Posted on January 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Gotta love this article, the husband 3D printed the MRI scans of his wife’s brain to show where cancer was and to find a simpler surgery for her.  What was interesting was the software, invesalius, which is a free download, to convert … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting scanners (Some Opensource)

Posted on January 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

So, you want to duplicate an object with your 3D printer, but don’t have a scanner, here is a good article that lists 5 opensource or relatively cheap scanners you can build. http://makezine.com/2015/01/15/5-diy-3d-scanners-to-watch/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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3D print your spare keys

Posted on January 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to measure and build a copy of some odd car keys.  Considering dealers now charge 80 and up for some of these keys, this is worth keeping in mind.  Note, if you have an old or … Continue reading →

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Instructions on err…building an adult toy

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I knew it would happen sooner or later.  Someone would write up and publish designs for sex toys on instructables.  That aside, its an interesting write up combining 3D printing with internal motors an an arduino controller. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Mod-v01-Vibrating-Sensing-Open-Hardware-Per/

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Build a pepetual stick calender

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build, and would be an easy one to convert from laser engraving to CNC.  🙂 http://www.instructables.com/id/Perpetual-Calendar-1/

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Nice simple tutorial on how to start using a CNC, from CAD down

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up, what I also like is the template for the CD case is included, so in theory it could be adapted for other items. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-CNC-In-three-steps/

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OK looks like the french are already ahead on the 3D printed Adult toys

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

The french company, SexShop3D not only makes custom 3D printed…toys…but apparently has released designs you can buy to make your own at home.  Sounds like allot of work to me. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/01/14/safely-enjoy-3d-printed-sex-toy/

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Neat mini CNC from 3D printed parts and CDROM motors

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author uses the steppers from CDROM controllers to build a mini CNC from parts printed from a 3D printer.  Me…I think I would just reuse the existing carriages for the CDROM drives.  This does look much … Continue reading →

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Cool looking tube knitting machine

Posted on January 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a neat looking knitting machine, everything was 3D printed out and is opensource.  Definitely something worth to keep an eye on.  Looks like the most expensive thing is the 100 needles you need to buy for it. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150112-the-open-source-knitic-knitting-machine–makerbeam-arduino-and-3d-printing.html

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