Monthly Archives: June 2013

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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Xerox a leader in 3D printing?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well according to the article in printing circuits only.  Add all the tech is in Research only (Xerox PARC). http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/stratasys-ltd-ssys-xerox-corporation-xrx-electronics-the-next-3-d-printing-frontier-180507/?singlepage=1

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A simple Solar Charger with altoids tins

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this build, take a few panels from ebay, some recharge batteries and a connector. http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Altoids-Solar-Charger/

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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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Build your own Segway on the cheap

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Authors say around $300 to build your own personal self balancing segways. http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Scooter-Ver-20/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-segway-style-scooter-for-under-300/

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Cool windmill/water pump build with junk parts

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this build, not so sure why screws in the pipe, but its nice simple build that you could do with kids for fun and does something visible (pumps water). http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wind-Powered-Water-Pump/

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A simpler build for a homemade lathe

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I haven’t needed a lathe yet, but its on one of my radars for tools that I would get if price was right (ie free).  Or you could build your own like this gent did.  Seems like a simple enough … Continue reading →

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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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Planter stand from an old rim and wood

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author basically took an old car wheel rim, and glued scrape boards to it.  It looks pretty nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-planter-stand-from-scrap-wood-an-/?ALLSTEPS  

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Xerox Wide Format Printers

Posted on June 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox announced some new wide format (poster makers) printers. http://www.printweek.com/news/1187450/xerox-unveils-wide-format-printer-graphics-market/

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