Kevin Mercer
First Tests
I did some testing, but the clay consistency just wasn't right. It was too wet and mushy. I think it should be more of a paste. When I...
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Kevin Mercer
Paste Extrusion, 3D Printing
The paste extruder is working nicely with the 3D printer, but it needs to push just a little faster. After swapping the lead screw with a...
Kevin Mercer
Paste Extrusion, 3D Printing
John W., a current student and Fab Lab assistant, helped to wire-in and test a paste extruder with our stock Monoprice Mini V2. John...
Kevin Mercer
Update: Clay 3D Printer
This is an updated design of a clay extruder. I made some changes to the auger and the portion of the frame that will attach to extruder...
Kevin Mercer
Update: CNC Pen Plotter
Assembly begins! 2020 aluminum extrusions, 3D printed components, stepper motor, & belt. I will eventually post a full bill of materials...
Kevin Mercer
Update: CNC Pen Plotter
3D printed housing for the Arduino and CNC shield/stepper drivers. I remixed this design from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2379541/f...
Kevin Mercer
Obstacle-Avoiding Arduino Robot
This robot was built by a student assistant during the inaugural OPEN Space Art Immersion Experience at Hastings College. For one week,...
Kevin Mercer
DIY Bot
When you're out of good parts, you might need to improvise. Bluetooth robot with two DC motors and an office chair wheel mounted on a...
Kevin Mercer
Laser Cut RC Tank
Download the plans here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2756604 Cheap to build (if you have access to a laser cutter) and fun to...
Kevin Mercer
3D Printed Bluetooth Tank
My plans, which are remixed from an Arduino container by Zygmunt W., are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802290 Build...
Kevin Mercer
CNC Pen Plotter: Early Stages!
I have begun to 3D print components for a CNC pen plotter. If all goes well, it will be able to create a drawing up to approximately 25 x...
Kevin Mercer
CNC Pen Plotter: Selecting the Brain
An Arduino board seems to be a pretty straightforward, affordable option for driving the plotter. For this build, I am using a Keyestudio...
Kevin Mercer
Gearing RPM to Torque
A little inline gearbox for reducing RPM and, hopefully, generating a little more torque. To be laser cut and 3D printed. Designed in...
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