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CNC PC Setup

June 19, 2012 // 0 Comments

Getting the BlueChick CNC machine up and running is more than just assembling the deck. It requires wiring up the electronics, installing a host of software programs, [...]

BOB and SMD Setup

June 18, 2012 // 0 Comments

The movement of the router on BlueChick CNC machine is controlled by specialized software running on a PC. However, before the BlueChick and the computer can [...]

BlueChick Assembly Completed

August 12, 2011 // 0 Comments

Today we will finish up the assembly of the BlueChick v4.2 CNC machine. The only tasks left are: mounting the X-axis motor and installing the two drive chains. The motor [...]

BlueChick Motor Mounts

August 11, 2011 // 0 Comments

For the past three days we have been discussing the assembly of the frame and axesof the BlueChick v4.2 CNC machine. Now that most of the structure has been assembled, [...]

BlueChick Z Axis Assembly

August 10, 2011 // 0 Comments

We have been building the BlueChick V4.2 CNC machine this week. Yesterday, we looked at the assembly of the X/Y-axis. Today, we will go over the assembly of the Z-axis. [...]

DIY CNC

August 4, 2011 // 0 Comments

When we decided on two of Clayton Boyer’s clock plans in June we thought they were going to be our only RainyDayProjects for this Winter. However, when we saw [...]

Clayton Boyer: Clock Designer

June 28, 2011 // 0 Comments

After we did the FirstLook of the Rockwell BladeRunner, the interns brainstormed about what would be a good FirstUse project to throw at it. One day the interns rushed [...]