Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

3D print some puck corner clamps

Posted on March 30, 2021 by robertwilkie

Clever build for a corner clamp, as long as both boards are the same thickness. Only issue I see is that you would pretty much have to do a 80% or more fill on the puck to allow for decent … Continue reading →

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Another neat CDROM CNC build

Posted on March 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

This one is pretty simple, and the z axis is all 3D printed. It looks pretty sharp. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Mini-CNC-Machine/

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Interesting 3D printed Biology projects

Posted on March 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

The project, Poseidon project by California Institute of Technology, has som e pretty cool builds. It includes a 3D printed digital microscope, and a 3D printed syringe pump. They use arduino’s for controllers.

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3D printed face mask that looks like a cyclone

Posted on February 27, 2021 by robertwilkie

I saw this one and all I could thing of is battlestar galactica. https://www.instructables.com/100-3D-Printed-Covid-Mask/

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Nice write up on a CNC buil

Posted on February 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author used a kit called the ARCO Openbuilds CNC, which seems to be a pre prepped kit for the hardware part of the CNC, but you have to put it together, and add in the drill/laser/etc etc. Interesting build … Continue reading →

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3D print an exhaust filter for 3M masks

Posted on February 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

I ironically have one of these masks, mostly for shop work, but I like the adapter build I can add onto it so the exhaust filter can be used. https://www.instructables.com/3M-Respirator-Exhaust-Valve-Filter/

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Some simple upgrades for an Ender3

Posted on February 4, 2021 by robertwilkie

Some simple upgrades for your Ender3. Some are on my list. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Upgrades-for-Ender3-2020/

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3D printed LED crank light

Posted on February 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty clever build, author is using a stepper motor which I thought was a bit odd. But hey, whatever works. My 2 cents, worthwhile build if you have the parts, but I would not go out and buy the stuff … Continue reading →

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Another simple face plate build

Posted on January 29, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit nicer than some other ones as the author adds in padding. https://www.instructables.com/Face-Shield-Visor-for-COVID-19-Frontline-Workers/

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Sharp looking CDROM to CNC build

Posted on January 26, 2021 by robertwilkie

Most of these builds are, well pretty ugly, this one is pretty clean and seems to be more accurate than most other CDROM to CNC builds. I did learn how you can now get an arduino nano with CNC shield … Continue reading →

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