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Heavy Tombstone - Update 4

Heavy Tombstone - Update 4

The last two weeks have been very productive. Not only did I finish a solution to drive the LEDs, I also have completed the mainboard box for the mainboard, raspberry pi and Hotbed Mosfet. I have also been fiddling with the new thermal camera, which is proving to be a very good tool.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 10

Covid-19 PPE - Update 10

Finished making shields and wrapping up providing them.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 8 and CNC Running

Covid-19 PPE - Update 8 and CNC Running

CNC machine is now running and forming plastic sheets for shields. Production of shields continues.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 7

Covid-19 PPE - Update 7

With the additional 102 shields distributed this week, we are now at 295 total. We did push them back for a few days to get Slate Valley and Fort Hudson Centers done, bet we did get shields dropped off today for distribution to Washington County EMS. Warren County EMS are next in priority.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 6

Covid-19 PPE - Update 6

Deployed another 134 shields to medical workers. Work continues.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 5

Covid-19 PPE - Update 5

The first 60 shields are done and sent out. We need to prepare for the next 350 sheets and continue printing.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 4

Covid-19 PPE - Update 4

Made a ton of progress and preparing to roll out first shields asap.

Covid-19 PPE - Update 3

Covid-19 PPE - Update 3

Covid-19 PPE Face Shield Update 3

Covid-19 PPE - Update 2

Covid-19 PPE - Update 2

Ramping up Production of Face Shields

Covid-19 PPE - Update 1

Covid-19 PPE - Update 1

Covid-19.... Switching gears and helping out.

Revised Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued Design

Revised Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued Design

Revised Electronics Enclosure

Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued CNC Design.

Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued CNC Design.

Design work continues. Focused on wiring and electronics enclosure.

CNC Z-Axis, X-Axis PETG Parts

CNC Z-Axis, X-Axis PETG Parts

Finally able to start back into the CNC project. Converting to PETG for final prototype parts.

Model Plastic and Hot Cars

Model Plastic and Hot Cars

Hot cars and PLA dont mix.

On-Going Prototyping and Design

On-Going Prototyping and Design

Work towards a finished prototype continues... Lessons in Fusion360 design also keep coming. I have decided that adding the proper nuts and screws will be a last step due to issues Fusion has

Prusament PETG

A few months ago I ordered Prusament PETG off of Amazon. I was curious about how well it would work considering Prusa seem to have their act together regarding all things 3D printing.

Spindle Motor RPM Test

Spindle Motor RPM Test

Testing the Spindle Motor and PSU I got. Good to see they are not duds (so far), but I will likely have to buy another three phase motor that isnt limited to the

Ongoing Design

Almost done designing the frame. Started adding in nuts and screws of the correct size so I can make a BOM when all is said and done. I'm probably going to re-work the

Prototyping

Started prototyping with PLA. I did end up removing the raised portion of the base. The reason I ended up doing this was due to accessibility to components, dust accumulation, and bed leveling.

3D Printed CNC

Figured it was about time to share a little progress on the remix I have been working on. A huge shout-out to Nikodem Bartnik for the base Dremel CNC design. Unfortunately, this will