Many people like to use a gamepad or controller to move the CNC router around to position it for zeroing out the axis before a job, or moving it out of the way to put down a new workpiece. I have a few left over instruments from my RockBand days, so I decided to use that! 😀
This video walks you thru how to set it up and hopefully inspires you to use a unique controller of your own! 🙂
I used the following links to help get this idea off of the ground! Hopefully they can help you too!
This unassuming Minecraft sign checks to see if your friends are playing on your favorite Minecraft server(Java) and notifies you through custom colored LED lights! There are several special lighting modes including one for the new Nether Update! This “Internet of Things” connected device is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero and a heaping helping of Neopixel LEDs and python code.
After many requests, I have finally put together a guide to make your own rotary module for your K40 laser engraver! This is a surprisingly simple build and will undoubtedly be the best accessory you will have for your K40! While there are 3D printed parts in this project, I have listed alternatives for those pieces so access to a printer is not entirely necessary.
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In this video I show you how to make awesome custom Edge Lit LED Signs using a CHEAP laser cutter! This tutorial uses Inkscape for the graphic design and K40 Whisperer for controlling the laser engraver, which in this case is a K40 Laser Cutter!
