Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Nice 3D printed stand for an electronic mircoscope

Posted on June 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author made this build for a scope based webcam that he could hold a circuit board down on and solder components too. Me…yeah I don’t go that small in boards (and usually use thru hole). But I could see … Continue reading →

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Using a conrete paver and foam for a stand for your 3D printer

Posted on June 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the paver gives some stability, and the foam helps dampen the vibrations. https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/05/19/the-best-2-upgrade-for-your-3d-printer-3dprinting/

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One really big Hot Wire CNC

Posted on June 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting custom built CNC for Hot Wire used to make wake board obstacles. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/cnc-hot-wire-cutting-machine-79674?homelistings#post159387

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Cool CNC scroll saw

Posted on June 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty complex build, the author 3D printed the bits he needed to make a CNC with a scroll saw. Me….not entirely sure the benefit of this over a regular CNC, but its a nice build. https://hackaday.com/2020/06/04/cnc-scroll-saw-makes-promising-first-cuts/

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Nice 3D printed face mask

Posted on June 6, 2020 by robertwilkie

You use this with some transparency sheets (old school sheets where you printed out your “slides” for displaying on large screens). https://www.instructables.com/id/Caretas-Impresas-En-3D/

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Another version of the 3D printed face shield

Posted on June 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Since I am a glasses wearer, I am interested in these sort of protection systems over straight masks. Downside is you need a good size table to print it out.https://www.instructables.com/id/Face-Shield-Visor-for-COVID-19-Frontline-Workers/

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3D print your own dust collector blast gates

Posted on June 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. If you have a printer that can handle the size. The “gate” thought is not printed but a piece of plexi glass. Not sure if I would build on of these myself. If my printer could handle it. … Continue reading →

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3D print a face mask

Posted on May 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have seen a couple of different versions of this one. Not so sure how comfortable this is, or how porious a 3D printed object could be…. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-COVID-19-Mask-With-Gasket/

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3D print your own frame for a face visor

Posted on May 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to setup the Prusa face visor (uses a transparency). Unfortunately the table on my printer is a touch too small for this one. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rc2-Visor-and-Face-Shields/

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Make your own carbon filters

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robertwilkie

I have this on my list to make. I own a 3M Respirator and right now replacement filters are expensive. Of course same issue with other 3D printed items, particles could still get inside thru the print. But it could … Continue reading →

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