Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Rebuilding my CNC, part 3

Posted on June 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

I always liked the old Machine Shop equipment that had metal plates that spelled out the motor type, threads per inch, etc etc. Now I know why.  I lost my paperwork on my motors and thread count (home depot cheap … Continue reading →

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A concrete printer!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is cool looking, a giant 3D printer that uses concrete.  Looks like the original author plans to sell the device in a few months.  I understand all the basics of the machine but…how to get the concrete to hold … Continue reading →

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Makersmith CNC for $200

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a cool CNC project (kickstarter).  Its a little CNC running with servos (small ones) that looks pretty neat.  Its small table compared to mine, but the specs are about the same.  Thought I think mine has allot … Continue reading →

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A $200 CNC

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a cool CNC project (kickstarter).  Its a little CNC running with servos (small ones) that looks pretty neat.  Its small table compared to mine, but the specs are about the same.  Thought I think mine has allot … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My CNC, part 2

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK after getting linux up and running.  I installed HeeksCAD, or I should say I tried to install it on LinuxCNC.  I first downloaded a python script the author refers too.  Well it kept bombing out looking for libarea (which … Continue reading →

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Build your own 3D printer with a $200 kit

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Oh and another $30 for shipping, oh and you need a heated bed.  It looks promising, and could be a good way to start into 3D printing.  Personally, I am waiting for some reviews on it before doing anything. http://store.quintessentialuniversalbuildingdevice.com/

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Arduino Quilting Machine

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Seems to still be a work in progress.  But its a start for a stitching machine.  Has some promise. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Quilting-Machine/

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Intro to FreeCAM

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good video about CAM software that is “free”.  In this case FreeMILL.  I haven’t heard of FreeMILL til now, but it sound like its worth checking out.  From listening to the video, it sounds promising for trying out.  Maybe not … Continue reading →

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My CNC rebuild, part 1

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK I finally got the time to start putting my homebrewed CNC back together.  Times have changed since I took it apart and it sat in the corner.  First up was the Pentium 4 I originally was using for a … Continue reading →

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Use your CNC to make your own keys

Posted on May 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why pay $2 and up for a spare key when you can make your own with your CNC.  Well if you already have a CNC that is. The directions are not the greatest on how to do this, but you … Continue reading →

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