Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

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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Another 3D printed mask

Posted on January 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

Only issue with 3D printed masks is you can have an N95 filter in them, but they could be “leaking” thru the print itself. But still a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/Crowd-Mask-10/

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Neat 3D printed eye

Posted on January 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I know what I will be looking at making next halo ween…well when I get my 3D printer back on line. Nice build to “automate” a moving eye. https://www.instructables.com/A-Halloween-Pumpkin-With-a-Moving-Animatronic-Eye-/

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Interesting Lawn Trimmer accessory

Posted on January 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author 3D prints an attachment that turns the trimmer into an interesting lawn thatcher. The author uses it for removing moss. https://www.instructables.com/3d-Printed-Lawn-Scarifier-Attachment-for-Strimmer/

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Nice brackets for making dog food bowl stand

Posted on December 14, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Only thing I might do different is add in some screw holes to the brackets. https://www.instructables.com/Dog-Food-Bowl-Stand-Plywood-and-3d-Printing/

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A simpler build to the bottle plotter

Posted on November 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

From yesterday. This build is a bit simpler build but its more of a printer since you put paper on the roller. Not exactly sure what the author was going for here except reducing the size of a CNC. https://www.instructables.com/CNC-Drum-Plotter/

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Building a bottle plotter

Posted on November 18, 2020 by robertwilkie

Or maybe an etcher too? Anyways the author makes a simple CNC to drawn on bottles with. https://www.instructables.com/ROTARY-CNC-BOTTLE-PLOTTER/

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Cool looking shadow box

Posted on November 2, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author build this with multiple sheets of think plywood (laser cut) to separate out the different color planes. Neat build overall. Me…way too much work. https://www.instructables.com/Shadow-Box-Wall-Art/

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