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CNC Maker Zone

Exploring the amazing world of computer-controlled making

    A view of the power switch and meter

    3D printing a CNC control box for switches and a voltage/current meter

    April 15, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing

    Recently I realised that my CNC setup was getting a bit complicated. For one thing, I was using three separate power adaptors: one each for

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    Edge view of the fitted bed risers

    3D printed bed risers for a quick and inexpensive increase in cutting area

    April 15, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 3D printing, Accessorizing, LASER cutting, Routing

    Size isn’t always the most important thing when selecting a CNC machine. For example, I have a small and inexpensive Chinese 1610 machine, which has

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    The Humpty Dumpty Egg being LASER cut

    Making a fun Humpty Dumpty Egg LASER-cut decoration

    March 28, 2019 Andrew_gigglYgogglE_2742 GCoderCNC, LASER cutting

    It’s Easter season in CNC-land, so I thought I’d have a go at designing an egg themed project. Of course, the most famous egg is

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    Feature image showing part of the front of the finished CNC pendant

    Make a GRBL CNC pendant with a Bluetooth data link