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Fetch-O-Matic: Automatic Ball Launcher

Fetch-O-Matic: Automatic Ball Launcher

Several years ago I watched a viral YouTube video that starred Jerry the Dachshund, whose engineer owner had built him his very own automated ball launcher. I had two dogs at the time, and was also unemployed with some time on my hands, so I decided to try my hand at building one. After a […]

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The MakerGear Mosaic 3D Printer – Part III: The X-Axis

The MakerGear Mosaic 3D Printer – Part III: The X-Axis

This is the third of eight guides in a series documenting my build of MakerGear’s Mosaic desktop FDM/FFF 3D printer kit. the frame the Y-axis the X-axis the Z-axis the extruder the build platform the electronics the first print   This part covers assembly of the X-axis systems, which is a straightforward process of bolting […]

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The MakerGear Mosaic 3D Printer – Part II: The Y-Axis

The MakerGear Mosaic 3D Printer – Part II: The Y-Axis

This is the second of eight guides in a series documenting my build of MakerGear’s Mosaic desktop FDM/FFF 3D printer kit. the frame the Y-axis the X-axis the Z-axis the extruder the build platform the electronics the first print   This part covers assembly of the Y-axis systems. The largest subassembly in this system, the […]

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DIY MT-50 Multitouch Table

DIY MT-50 Multitouch Table

The MT50 is a projection based 50” multitouch table. It is 31” high with casters and meets ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) standards. The MT50 supports a resolution of 1280×720. Its frame is made of aluminum, the shell is steel, and surface is thick tempered glass. The table is virtually indestructible and is designed for […]

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