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The SpectraPixie mini desktop hologram box.

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  The SpectraPixie mini desktop hologram box. by u/mentosorangemint in 3Dprinting

Desktop DIY laptop controlled 3-axis CNC Mill 2014-2015

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This page describes my DIY laptop controlled 3-axis CNC Mill. It has been an amazing project and a fun build. The below table is a breakdown of costs associated with the project. The Proxxon mill I got was a return with cosmetic damage that was marked down from the original price. I used a stepper motor adapter kit to attach nema-17 motors to the X,Y, and Z controls of the mill. The nema-17 motors work well, but can slow down slightly sometimes. I may upgrade to nema-23 motors for more torque. The laptop I'm using connects to the stepper motor controller board using a parallel cable. The software I am using is Mach 3. So far most of the limitations I have run into are related to software. I have been able to mill metal using g-code. I have used a bit with 0.5 mm diameter and got excellent precision. I have also cut stepper motor mounts out of aluminum and brass using this setup. The Proxxon mill is capable of cutting steel and titanium metal. The control board and power supply a...

E.T. phone home. Helium mining rig.

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Helium Network This rig features a special rf rx/tx splitter, and a powered 12V LNA receiver in a weatherproof enclosure close to the antenna. E.T. phone home. by u/mentosorangemint in HeliumNetwork

DIY 2WD Electric ebike (2xHub motors). With custom cargo rack and full suspension.

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  Latest ebike mods 2x2 drive. by u/mentosorangemint in ebikes

Micro IR Sensor Array with OLED display

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Augmented Reality System

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Augmented reality adds a new dimension to the interactive gaming scene. Multiplayer role playing games, laser tag, and more. What is augmented reality? Augmented reality overlays information and graphics over normal vision to enable people to view things in a new way. Imagine walking into a warehouse and being able to see the contents and meta-data of every box. Imagine having your own personal tour of every art gallery and museum. AR(Augmented Reality) make this possible. There are endless opportunities with AR from gaming to communications. AR devices enable people to work in groups and receive real time technical support in ways that were not possible before now.    About The name  Tarnhelm  is a magic helmet in Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen that allows one to travel long distances instantly. Like the mythical Tarnhelm, Augmented Reality enables two people to see what the other person is seeing over vast distances nearly instantly. The Tarnhelm AR sys...

Walking Robot Prototype

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  A 3D printed wireless walking robot prototype on a test stand. I built this from scratch a couple years ago. Printed in abs, uses about 15 high torque servos with additional bearings, runs Linux, and can be controlled over wireless. by u/mentosorangemint in maker