http://diylilcnc.org/forum/forum/diylilcnc-general Free, open-source plans for a low-cost 3-axis CNC mill by Taylor Hokanson and Chris Reilly. Sponsored by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. en-US Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:49:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/3d-scanning-services#post-910 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:44:29 +0000 Chris 910@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>bmyk, I think it really depends on what kind of resolution you need vs. what your budget is. </p> <p>There are coarser, cheaper DIY options like the <a href="http://wiki.makerbot.com/3d-scanner">Makerbot scanner</a> or David; low-end commercial scanners like the <a href="http://www.nextengine.com/">Nextengine</a>; or <a href="http://www.thomasnet.com/metro-new-york/lasers-3d-scanning-digitizing-reverse-engineering-96158597-1.html">commercial services like you could find on the Thomas register</a> or a comparable industry search site that will probably have better capabilities but also be pricier. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/3d-scanning-services#post-908 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:58:25 +0000 Ming 908@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>If you don't find a place to do it, you could try the <a href="http://www.david-laserscanner.com/?section=Downloads">free version</a> of David 3d scanner. It's more <a href="http://www.david-laserscanner.com/?section=Buy">limited</a> then the Pro version (~$430) one but it'd probably work in a pinch.</p> <p>It outputs to stl, obj, and ply. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/3d-scanning-services#post-907 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:59:18 +0000 bmyk 907@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>This may be a little off-topic but I think this is an appropriate community to ask this question within. I am looking for 3D scanning services in NYC or greater area, but not too far as local pickup and delivery are required for the job at hand.</p> <p>I've already contacted LDI/GKS but they don't seem like they can deliver what I will need (.WIRE or .STL).</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/revisions#post-901 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:16:33 +0000 T4b 901@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>As long as I can use it to cut the modified panels it's no problem for me.</p> <p>I guess I'll order the panel set as soon as it's available. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/revisions#post-900 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:50:35 +0000 Taylor 900@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>T4b,</p> <p>The new design will address shipping cost by reducing part count as far as possible. This means you'll buy a higher percentage of materials locally (like metal stock, hardware, etc.). We'll also shift the entire BOM over to metric standards.</p> <p>Once the design is complete, documentation will probably be released over time in blog-form. Last time we did a pdf, but that meant all the instructions got held up until we had the whole thing finished. This time we'll stick to an online format, meaning that we can dump a rough set early then come back through and add polished images and other support media.</p> <p>As for "fully tested", the reality is that this kit gets nowhere near the quality control you'd find on the initial release of a more conventional product. That said, we get the same result over time by working with our users to identify and redesign problems. V2 is benefiting enormously from this approach, but you may still find minor problems if you buy early. We hope you'll see this risk in the context of our alternative approach to research and intellectual property. I can say that the device will essentially function fine, but you may have to use it to cut some mod panels as we do V2.01. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/revisions#post-898 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:40:16 +0000 T4b 898@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>As long as I know that the assembly instructions will be coming at some time for the case I run into serious problems and the shipping costs to Switzerland aren't as I horrendous as I think, why not?</p> <p>But please specify "not full tested" more accurate, do you mean the individual kit hasn't been full tested or that there might be some design changes which haven't been fully tested and which could cause problems? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/revisions#post-893 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:18:54 +0000 Taylor 893@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I'll be doing a solid month of design once my semester ends on December 15. I hope to have a working prototype by Jan 15, but the instructions and related material may follow at a lag. Would you be willing to purchase a panel set before the assembly instructions are finalized? This may also involve buying a kit that hasn't been fully tested, but that's what this project is all about! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/revisions#post-888 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:15:15 +0000 T4b 888@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>When do you think the v2 will be finished? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-878 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:49:33 +0000 ErrorF002 878@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>First off, </p> <p>@Taylor Thank you for making these videos. This is simply amazing stuff.</p> <p>@russfromnh I don't see where in the rules a car made CNC is grounds for disqualification. You can compete with premade cars (most likely CNC'd) and no one knows the difference. The point is to have the car in spec. Where as I understand that there is a "spirit" to PWD, I like the idea that the kids can get some science and technology learning on (more applicable for the future than learning how to use a coping saw). They design the car, it gets milled before their eyes, they weight, sand, paint, and mount wheels and axles. All the while observing the weight and dimension restrictions. I may only do this with my Webelos. The younger ones will still have the old fashioned experience. This makes the process new and fresh for the Webelos.</p> <p>I am totally down with the spirit of Scouting. Especially the motto "Be Prepared." I just like to add "for the Future" in there where I can.</p> <p>It is unfortunate that Rhino is too expensive for our budget and limited use. I will have to see if Blender will work for us. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-875 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:24:57 +0000 T4b 875@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@Taylor: I'm giving Blender an other try... Don't think one of the others mentioned there are really easier.<br /> I watched a few tutorials on <a href="http://cgcookie.com/blender/" rel="nofollow">http://cgcookie.com/blender/</a> and I think I can do a few things with Blender now, at the moment I'm trying to make a 15 puzzle (I think that's what it's called) to make with my school's cnc mill. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-870 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:12:30 +0000 Taylor 870@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Keep in mind that this CNC comes it kit form. Thus, kids would still have to do a lot of hand-building to get to this point. Not that one should replace the other... I do love the idea of an anything-goes derby! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-869 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:47:15 +0000 russfromnh 869@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>This would be fun for a no-rules or adult race. But I would never let my kids use it for an official race. In my district it would be disqualified anyway. It is important for the boys to learn how to use their hands to create. </p> <p>But... I could see this being used as a ways to earn the Robotics Merrit Badge. or even as a great deomstration for the kids... </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-868 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:06:26 +0000 Taylor 868@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@T4b,</p> <p>Here's a thread with a <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1105100">couple of suggestions</a>. I'm afraid I'm no Linux genius, and I must admit that I model in more typical Mac/PC environments. Blender is mentioned a lot, but there are other options on that link too if you look closely. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-865 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:12:26 +0000 Ming 865@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>It's possible to run Sketchup on Linux using Wine. I have no idea how stable it is but both Wine and Sketchup are free.</p> <p><a href="http://wiki.winehq.org/GoogleSketchup" rel="nofollow">http://wiki.winehq.org/GoogleSketchup</a> </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcnc-and-pinewood-derby#post-864 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:36:50 +0000 T4b 864@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Ah and I've already tried Blender numerous times and was never able to use it, it's really complicated, in my opinion (respectively just not easy to learn, probably it isn't complicated anymore when you get used to it).<br /> But I guess if there's nothing else I could learn it. </p>