Monthly Archives: September 2012

Another nice homemade CNC

Posted on September 11, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on a simple CNC that uses more metal than normal CNC machines. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Aluminum-3-AXIS-CNC-Router

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Neat thermo-electric hack

Posted on September 10, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to make a thermo-electric system for experimenting with. http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-USB-charger

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Make a 2-cycle engine be steam powered

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

I typically don’t like video instructions, but this is an exception where they author converts a 2cycle engine into steam power. http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Stroke-engine-HACK-to-a-powerful-Steam-Engine/

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Simple watch battery holder with switch

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on a switch battery holder for coin batteries. http://www.instructables.com/id/CR2032-Battery-holder-with-switch/  

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Make a ban saw out of your saw-zaw?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Not sure if this idea is just crazy or not, but if it works…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Cutting-Saw-From-Wood/

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Cheap heatshield for your heat gun

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice writeup on building a simple heat shield for your heat gun.  Me, I just use a piece of metal in the back. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Heat-Gun-Reflector/

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How to get free parts for your Robot/3D printer/CNC/etc

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Older article about getting free parts from vendors that you could use for your xyz project.  Down side is most of the companies in the list have “filters” now, so you have to figure out how to get around those … Continue reading →

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A nice looking 3D printer, Eventorbot

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

I soooo want this.  I have been diligently building a 3-D printer for …gee months now and its mostly wood/plastic based.  This looks much more rugged and cheaper too. http://reprap.org/wiki/Eventorbot  also more info at http://www.instructables.com/id/Eventorbot-Open-source-3D-printer-Free-plans/  

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Add in a remote control car to the computer

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is cool, the author took an arduino and used it to control an R/C car via its own remote.  Now using an arduino is a bit expensive for the interface between a PC and the car.  But this kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Xerox to Buy Lexmark…hahhaahaha

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

A five years ago, yeah I could see X making the buy.  Now….not unless it was really cheap and they could turn around and cannibalize it for a profit.  I don’t know what the author was on when writting this … Continue reading →

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