Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Another 3D AR-15 part out

Posted on February 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

With over 600 rounds thru it…   If this keeps up, it won’t be buying at gun that is illegal in states like NY that would be a problem, folks will just beable to “print” one. This is funny how the … Continue reading →

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Simple 3D scanner made from junk parts

Posted on February 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

Very simple build with spare parts you can get from junk printers and such. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/02/18/diy-3d-scanner/

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A one armed 3D printer

Posted on February 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this build, it looks simple and could be easy to expand…but…I would be worried about the weight on the heater dragging the arm down on full reach.  Either way its still pretty cool looking. http://hackaday.com/2013/02/25/scara-arm-finally-prints-plastic-parts/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Use a lego machine to make clothe

Posted on February 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, where basically the author made a wheever out of legos.  I wonder how long those plastic parts would last doing this work. http://gizmodo.com/5985086/who-needs-to-knit-when-you-can-use-a-lego-machine-that-makes-clothes-automagically

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Print a Record

Posted on February 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Cool, you can print your own records.  The only downside is it needs improvements. http://www.howtogeek.com/132095/3d-printing-technique-yields-working-records/

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Using a RPi to control a ShapeOko CNC

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lets see, it lower power than a PC, doesn’t need fans, and has more horsepower than a arduino…got me sold. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/02/12/network-enabled-shapeoko-cnc-uses-raspberry-pi-and-alamode/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29 Another good examples of this can be found below with source and display for the CNC. http://www.wired.com/design/2013/02/raspberry-pi-3-d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Obama talks about 3D printers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another bit that came out of his speech was support for things like 3D printers.  I would like to see some money behind that support like China is http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130213-president-obama-called-3d-printing-the-potential-to-revolutionize-in-state-of-the-union-address.html

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China going to start making 3D Desktop Printers

Posted on February 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Looks like the big companies in the US are going to be too late to this market.  China announced the dreammaker, a small 3D printer for the desktop.  Its spec’s look pretty good, and it should be around 1100 US, … Continue reading →

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CNC from Scraps

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice little CNC build with spare parts and an old scanner. Directions provided on how to do it yourself. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-out-of-a-scanner-cheap/  

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New 3D gun clip design, nicnamed the Cuomo

Posted on February 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Being in NY, I got a kick out of the name.  The author designed and build a 30 round clip for an AR15.  Given he used a commerical printer to print.  Its still pretty neat that its out there. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130207-defense-distributed-unveils-new-3d-printed-gun-magazine-and-named-it-cuomo.html

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