CNC Machining Contest Winner: Viva La Four Axis Delta Router!
A four axis deltabot style milling machine built around creative constraints and run on standard 3D printer hardware takes top honors in our CNC Machining Week contest.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Five Fully Functional 3D-Printed Cameras
Ranging from pinhole to digital, these cameras are all printable on desktop machines.
CNC At Home: Machining Aluminum with a Tormach PCNC 1100
This “day in the life” tutorial video explores machining an aluminum plate from start to finish!
Advanced PCB Making for the People
Seattle retail makerspace Metrix is pushing the envelope of tool access with their Advanced Circuits Lab. Their LPKF Protolaser S is the only such machine available to the general public in the world.
Resin Casting: Going from CAD to Engineering-Grade Plastic Parts
Michal Zalewski walks us through his simple process for casting plastic parts for use in high-tolerance engineering applications.
CNC Routing Basics: Toolpaths and Feeds ‘n Speeds
Getting started with CNC routing can be a little difficult and the variety of parameters and steps can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Motion Control for the Masses: The TinyG Story
TinyG offers industrial-grade motion control that’s accessible to casual users while still powerful enough for pros.