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25 posts on 3D printing, CNC, electronics, props, and code.
G-Code Post Processor with Embedded JavaScript
A scriptable GCode post-processor that lets you embed inline JavaScript directly in your CNC, 3D printer, or laser cutter workflow for real-time transforms, parameter control, and custom automation.
3D Printing Calibration Tools
This guide is focused on using Prusa Slicer for 3D printing, but many of the files and concepts translate directly to other slicers.
Glowing 3D Printed Flowers
I made a promise to my younger self to always have fresh flowers in the house. Self quarantining and social distancing wont put a stop to that. Since I…
Filament Health Monitor (Part 4 – Software)
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Filament Health Monitor (Part 2 - Mechanical Assembly)
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Filament Health Monitor (Part 3 - Electronics)
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Filament Health Monitor (Part 1 - Introduction)
A web-enabled 3D printer filament monitor system and spool holder that tracks weight, humidity, temperature, and filament color — all accessible remotely.
Rediscovering Wire Wrapping
Think of wire wrapping as a permanent (Although revisable) form of bread boarding. It is a technique for producing highly reliabe low cost / low run count…
Arduino Development In Visual Studio Code
Arduino and its associated IDE (Integrated Development Environment) have been a stable of many of my projects. Even with its utility, it lacks many of the…
GRBL Custom RPM To PWM Mapping (Custom CNC Part 5)
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Working with GRBL (Custom CNC Part 4)
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CNC Electronics (Custom CNC Part 3)
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Folding CNC (Custom Build CNC - Part 2)
Custom Built CNC – Part 1
Welcome everyone. To cover my past and current Computer Numeric Control (CNC) build will take a few posts. I will be breaking up the documentation and…
K40 Laser Cutter Rebuild (12x24in)
Converting a cheap K40 CO2 laser cutter from its stock Moshi board to open-source GRBL, expanding the cutting bed to 12x24 inches, and rebuilding the mechanics with V-slot extrusion.
Amazon Basic PETG Review
Quick and dirty. I jumped on the band wagon and purchased a set of PETG rolls from Amazon, branded as 'Amazon Basic'. I have tried several other brands…
CAD Hardware Selection
I usually don't include bolts and nuts in my CAD assemblies, but this was mostly do to not having CAD files for these things readily available.
ASTROMECH SERIES TWO KINEMATICAND OPERATION MODEL REPORT
PROPRIETARY, FOR INTERNAL & EDUCATIONAL USES ONLY,
RIDGID Oscillating Sander Wrench
Well, some 8 years later I finally decided to do something about it. The nut is in rough shape and is only going to get worse. So, to keep from having to…
New Printrbot Plus V2 – Scrap Built
If you have followed, I tried adding a plastic extruder to my CNC Router. The results were less than desirable. Not horrible all of the time but terribly…
1911 Grips
I don't currently own a 1911 but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate what can be done to customize them. A friend and fellow aviator came to me looking…
Life Clock – Escape from New York
In 2007 I was approached to produce two life clocks from the movie Escape from New York. In the movie, the main character is given 24hrs to live and a…
Halo AR
I have to be honest upfront that I am not a big video game player and have only played Halo enough to do research on the gun. Seems like a cool game, just…
Magic Semi-Rigid Tether Deployment Damping Experiment
A Demonstration and Optimization of a Nanosatellite's