We’ve already looked at how to mechanically build a digital dashboard based on DAKboard or MagicMirror², but simply installing the software or opening up a browser window on the Raspberry Pi isn’t going to be a great solution in the long run. Here’s the software setup and the modifications that I added to the regular Raspbian install to make it a smooth experience!
Category: Build
Building a Digital Dashboard
Making a Digital Dashboard! (w/ Google Calendar integration)Watch this video on YouTube This is my digital dashboard that I just made — it sits on the wall right next to my desk and is just “always there”. I’ve got the local time, world time, well, I mean go by US west coast time, I’ve got the weather, my upcoming video plan and to-do on here and in the last two weeks that I’ve been using it, it has already made my work so much more efficient because it totally keepsContinue reading
The MPCNC Build List
We’re building a MPCNC! You can find the parts I used listed below, as well as the build videos and livestreams. As the build goes on, this page will get updated!
Making STRONG shelves with Topology Optimization
Today, I’ll take an absolutely boring part and make it interesting — shelf brackets. Using topology optimization with the free version of Autodesk Fusion360. Making STRONG shelves with Topology OptimizationWatch this video on YouTube If you want to have a computer automatically come up with the best geometry for a part that for example will support a given weight, yet use as little material as possible, there are basically two different automated design processes that have become pretty popular these days.
I made an open-source educational loudspeaker kit!
This is my fully modular speaker experimentation kit, the M3-SK!
Making PCBs the RepRap way!
RepRap 3D printers are built to replicate themselves as much as possible – and that includes fabricating their own electronics!
Dropping a Wham Bam Flex Bed on the CR-10!
Was Live: Dropping a Wham Bam Flex Bed on the CR-10!Watch this video on YouTube Today we try out the Wham Bam universal flex bed system — available for pretty much all printer sizes!
Make custom PCBs with the Sienci CNC and FlatCAM!
Make custom PCBs with the Sienci CNC and FlatCAM!Watch this video on YouTube I’ve always wanted to make my own PCBs — and with a CNC machine, a few tool bits and a few pieces of software it’s actually a super fast and straightforward process! In this video, I show how I used Eagle and FlatCam to create an isolation-routed circuit board on the Sienci Mill One, complete with a milled-out contour and all holes drilled. Discuss this Video on the Forum Components used DSP boardDCDCAMP Tools used SienciBitsEngraverBrushless spindleMakitaContinue reading
3D Print ANYWHERE
I’m converting my Printrbot Play into an off-grid, mobile 3D printer! No need for power or wifi – it’s all built in using Octoprint, access point mode and charging support.