Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

A rep-rap with Electric Conduit Pipe

Posted on June 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice build of a rep-rap ish 3D printer out of conduit pipe, author posted up the info on it too below.   Why care?  Well this would be easier to scale up over the typical threaded rod/bar method rep-raps use, … Continue reading →

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Wow, MS Windows 8.1 native 3D printing

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Given its only with Makerbot, its still a big move.  And a sign that perhaps 3D printing will be here to stay. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130626-microsoft-adds-3d-printing-support-to-windows-3d-printers-soon-in-ms-stores.html

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Have a 3D printer, may an Eggbot

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I now need to get my 3D printer working again.  Well at least before easter so I can build this.  I have all the parts and this would avoid having to buy a kit.  🙂 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Arduino-Controlled-EggbotSpherepot/

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Make a simple CNC with scraps?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Bit of an old write-up, but still a nice read where the author took scanner parts, and some leftovers and made a nice simple CNC from it. http://www.instructables.com/id/20-CNC-Machine/

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Print out your own vaccum powered turbine

Posted on June 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

For what I am not sure.  But it looks cool and sounds like it has a lot of power to it.  I’m struggling what I would use this for in place of just a direct motor connection.  I guess in … Continue reading →

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In case you haven’t heard, Amazon has a 3D printing store

Posted on June 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

WOOT, thought they are a little pricey for now.  But its a start, and you can see the prices go up and down now.  Oh and free shipping is a plus. http://gizmodo.com/amazon-has-a-3d-printer-section-now-512102724 http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_1183092_1?ie=UTF8&node=6066126011  

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Make a custom word roller

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice idea with a 3D printer to make a custom roller that you can make patterns with. http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-roll-hack-Text-and-massage-customised-3D/

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3D printing Vending Machine

Posted on June 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Should have seen this coming.  I wonder how long it takes to Print an object out, and how much it costs.  Right now this is only a project machine, but I could see it becoming a reality. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/06/06/the-dreambox-is-a-3d-printing-vending-machine/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29  

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Linux Fedora 19 to have 3D printing support

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Fedora has not been my choice of Linux for some time now, but this may change that since they will be bundling several tools I use in the next release. http://www.techtree.com/content/news/3808/linux-distro-fedora-19-beta-3d-printing-support.html#.UaYlpkBDtu4

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Oh no, 3D printed guns everywhere

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Gotta love the FUD that sometimes comes out.  This time the US government things 3D printing of guns will get out of control. http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/homeland-security-reportedly-warns-3d-printed-guns-are-impossible-to-contain/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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