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Heavy Tombstone - Update 4
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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.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
6 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 10
CNC

Covid-19 PPE - Update 10

Finished making shields and wrapping up providing them.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
2 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 8 and CNC Running
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Covid-19 PPE - Update 8 and CNC Running

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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
5 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 7
CNC

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.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
1 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 6
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Covid-19 PPE - Update 6

Deployed another 134 shields to medical workers. Work continues.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
5 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 5
CNC

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.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
3 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 4
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Covid-19 PPE - Update 4

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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
4 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 3
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Covid-19 PPE - Update 3

Covid-19 PPE Face Shield Update 3

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
3 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 2
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Covid-19 PPE - Update 2

Ramping up Production of Face Shields

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
5 min read
Covid-19 PPE - Update 1
Covid-19

Covid-19 PPE - Update 1

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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
5 min read
Revised Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued Design
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Revised Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued Design

Revised Electronics Enclosure

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
4 min read
Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued CNC Design.
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Electronics Enclosure - Control Panel and Continued CNC Design.

Design work continues. Focused on wiring and electronics enclosure.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
4 min read
CNC Z-Axis, X-Axis PETG Parts
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CNC Z-Axis, X-Axis PETG Parts

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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
3 min read
Model Plastic and Hot Cars
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Model Plastic and Hot Cars

Hot cars and PLA dont mix.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
1 min read
On-Going Prototyping and Design
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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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
3 min read
Prusament PETG
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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.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
2 min read
Spindle Motor RPM Test
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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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
1 min read
Ongoing Design
CNC

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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
2 min read
Prototyping
CNC

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.

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
1 min read
3D Printed CNC
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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

  • Zachary Hitchcock
    Zachary Hitchcock
1 min read
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