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Cnc Hacks |
 | Make a Laser Etching PCB CNC
We have featured quite a few DIY CNC Plotters, but when it comes to etching precision printed circuit boards, this DIYer things lasers are the way to go. RepRap (Replicating Rapid Prototypes) are open source 3d printers which can replicate their... |
 | Mini CNC Router: Complete Plans and Instructions
We've featured a few CNC projects in the past, and here's another superbly documented DIY build to help you build your own CNC. At the heart of the software is a CNC stepper motor controller board that drives all 3-axis of the CNC router. With a... |
 | Kinect + 3D Printer = DIY Souvenirs
With the combination of a Kinect and a CNC 3D printer, this installation allows tourists to create a souvenir of themselves. The person strikes a pose on the pedestal, and the image is converted into numerical code which is then sent to the 3D... |
 | Arduino Powered, Chess Playing Robot
Arduino DIY-ers have built another superb project. This chess board looks like any chess board except the chess pieces are metallic and moved by a magnet below the board controlled by a robotic arm. The microcontroller controls stepper motors and... |
 | Superb Open Source CNC Laser Cutter
The Open Source movement sets another fine example with this superb 2-axis laser cutting/engraving station. This is version 2.0 which has a more compact size measuring 12” x 20” x 4”. The DIY laser cutter/engraver has a manual vertical axis... |
 | DIY Inexpensive Laser Cutter with Infrared Diode
A laser cutter works by following a predefined path to cut the material underneath. Industrial grade CO2 lasers use the "traditional method" shown below because they have sufficient power range (20-100 Watts) to cut through steel like... |
 | DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling Machine for Under $100
We have featured a few DIY low cost milling machines before and here's another superb one to add to our collection. With DIY CNC milling machine projects, the trade off is between cost of fabrication and the precision with which it operates. So,... |
 | Simple LED Project: Illuminated Plexiglass Sign
This a great, minimalistic, LED name sign created using a simple setup of plexiglass, LEDs and some cool extra features. Â The author makes the project more complex by throwing in a microcontroller to the mix to change the colors, but you could... |
 | Build a DIY 3-Axis CNC Mill
A precision plotting and cutting instrument like a CNC machine is a dream for any DIYer. It's perfect for any fabrication jobs - For example, you can etch a plaque or make a PCB by cuting along the traces of a schematic. While a store bought CNC... |
 | Make a 300mW Burning Laser CNC Plotter
A 300mW laser might not burn through a wall, it delivers fantastic results as a CNC plotter. This Motori plotter is all about precision and speed. According to the maker, the laser’s power is sufficient to cut into thin films and make a... |
