Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Video tutorials on Machinist from Cape Cod

Posted on June 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Never really thought of Cape Cod being a place in need of a custom machinst, but I guess there is as Keith Fenner of Turner Wright Machine Works has a series of youtube videos to get folks started. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmxnPem-pPfJQATIkfgY2Q

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Rebuilding My CNC, CAM HELL

Posted on June 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK I am so missing my buddy that had a copy of Meshcam.  I partially figured our PyCAM, nice tool but very confusing.  I did a sample to gCode convert and it TOOK 8 HOURS TO BUILD!!!  Ouch…So back to … Continue reading →

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Nice video from Google Sketchup to 3D Print

Posted on June 24, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like the video, good intro on how to do this. http://hackedgadgets.com/2014/06/22/google-3d-sketchup-to-3d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Review on BuildTak

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author reviewed a product call BuildTak, basically a sticker for around $30 that you put on your glass bed so prints do not stick to it.  The author seems to like it, so it may have allot of promise for … Continue reading →

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A food/paste based extruder

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is neat, an extruder for 3D printers that you can pump food, and other paste like items thru.  I would like one, but NOT at $300 a whack.  Can’t imagine the cleanup of jams in something like this. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/structur3d/discov3ry-extruder-do-more-than-ever-with-your-3d

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Converting your CNC to be a Laser engraver/cutter

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author modified his Zen CNC to use a laser.  He built a nice case around it to keep the “laser” from shining out into someones eyes.  I noticed Zen CNC’s have dropped in price, down to  $360 (before shipping) for … Continue reading →

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Your own Robot Bartender

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I saw this project a while back  Its an opensource (well will be) robot that is like a CNC of sorts for mixing drinks.  If you do not want to build your own from scratch, you can order a kit … Continue reading →

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Make a filament spool holder with PVC

Posted on June 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why waste plastic and have one print out when you can build a pretty sturdy one out of PVC (and its cheap).  Author used 1.5 inch PVC pipe, 4 elbows, and 2 endcaps.  About $8 in parts. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:69834  

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Print out a cap for PC fans to make a personal fan

Posted on June 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

I liked this idea, you print out a cover that directs a PC fan so you can use it as a personal one. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:352471

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Mount for a spherebot

Posted on June 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yeah I know Easter is long gone, but I still think about making a spherebot (Christmas bulbs maybe?).  I like this addition to the spherebot which is a mount for your arduino motor controller. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:21457

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