Tools

Linear stepper motor controller kit

This looks interesting… a linear stepper motor controller kit, open source, for CNC machines… Open Source! Circuit Diagram, PCB (Board) Layout, and PIC Software all available online. (Kit/PCB sales support PICList.com) Also: user code modifications. Standard step + direction inputs easy connection to a parallel port for up to 7 units. Use with standard CNC […]

Angle-izer instant template

Angle-izer instant template

The Angle-izer instant template looks incredibly handy, I’m going to see if there are smaller versions for tiny projects… The Easiest Way to Transfer and Measure Angles. Finally a quick, precise way to measure angles without having to construct a special template. Just set the Angle-izer Instant Template in place, slide its four arms to […]

Periodic table of tools

Periodic table of tools

Jason writes in with this cool periodic table of tools from ReadyMade… – “While browsing a site linked in an Instructable I was referred to by the Make blog, I came across this Periodic Table of Hardware. If that ain’t Make material, I don’t know what is!” – Link & @ the ReadyMade store. I’m […]

CNC Router plans

CNC Router plans

We’ve covered a lot of CNC router projects and plans – this one looks pretty interesting, but the plans are for sale for $20. If a maker out there promises to build it fairly soon, we’ll pay for the plans ($20) as long as you make it, review it and take some photos – Link. Related: […]