Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Using a RPi for CAD

Posted on November 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting write-up of using easel as a CAD all the way to the CNC for editting.  Easel is an app based CAD solution that supposedly can go all the way to gcode.  I haven’t tried it myself, and its supposedly … Continue reading →

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Have a small CNC, want custom wall outlets?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author was looking at this to make outlet covers to make the color of the trim.  I am looking at it to make custom outlets that can have labels on them. http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/using-cnc-router-make-custom-outlet-cover/  

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Another good 3D printed Parametric pump

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Another nice build.  This one is pretty much self contained. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/09/22/3d-print-parametric-peristaltic-pump-one-piece/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-print-parametric-peristaltic-pump-one-piece

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Looks like 3D guns are going to revolvers

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Currently only concept, but it looks like they are starting to get into revolver based instead of a signal shot. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140924-new-3d-printed-revolver-dedicated-to-yoshitomo-imura-in-development.html

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Hack an HP printer to do make-up

Posted on September 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

Actually you could do the same thing with any inkjet printer that has each color separate.  Cool idea and looks pretty straight forward (thought time consuming) think to do. http://gizmodo.com/how-to-hack-an-inkjet-to-print-custom-colored-makeup-1637588862

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The evolution of 3D printed guns

Posted on September 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its an interesting article that goes over the fast pace the development into 3D printed guns is undergoing.  My 2 cents, it would be a heck of alot easier and cheaper (most folks don’t have a 3D printer) to build … Continue reading →

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Simple gizmo you can print out for a phone microscope

Posted on September 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is pretty cool, its a simple sleeve you can print out and pop a lenses in and bang, you have a mini microscope on your phone.  Supposedly this will keep costs down to $1 too. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140917-now-you-can-3d-print-your-own-smartphone-microscope-for-pennies.html

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Using a Kindle Fire (tablet) for an RPi Display

Posted on September 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, if you have the parts around, why not use them.  I was thinking this could be usefully for a more “headless” CNC system.  How is it done?  Basically you are using the Tablet for a Remote … Continue reading →

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Make your own dotmatrix printer from old CD drives

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Neat build.  Not so sure I would do this thought.  still a neat build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dot-Matrix-Printer-from-a-CDDVD-Reader-with-Arduin/?ALLSTEPS  

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Use your CNC to make LED nametags

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on CNC’ing, well this case laser, a nametag in plexiglass. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Nametag/

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