Vinyl cutter repaired and testing…

Vinyl cutter repaired and testing…

Almost a year ago, I was lucky enough to purchase a vinyl cutter that was not operational at the time. While the machine had seen better days, it took a little bit of time to get it back up and running. The first problem I had to tackle was to get it powered up, and...
Surface mounted prototypes!

Surface mounted prototypes!

This weekend I went into the CCHS and assembled some prototype boards for a super secret Kickstarter project that will be launched later in the year. These boards are the final step to getting the prototypes online and tested. They are all surface mount assembly; the...
Makerbot Replicator 2 Overhead Filament Gantry

Makerbot Replicator 2 Overhead Filament Gantry

I really like the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer we have at the Library at the Dock as it’s really easy to use. At the Makerspace, when we introduce 3D printing to our digital skills classes, it’s great to see a participant go through the introduction...
Superdoodle 3D printer case

Superdoodle 3D printer case

A few months ago, I start a large 3D printing project using ABS. One of the side effects of this project is that the spare room I use as my printing area now smells of heated ABS. The fumes attached themselves to everything! The curtains, the carpet, the bedding,...