One thing to create with a desktop CNC are boxes: wooden boxes with inlays:
CNC Elm Wood Boxes with V-Carving and Inlays
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Tag Archives: Desktop CNC
Optimized Vinyl Cutting G-Code Tool Path with DXF2GCODE
G-Code (or RS-274) is a widely used protocol for CNC machines. I have added vinyl cutting capabilities to the Shapeoko desktop CNC recently (see DIY Vinyl Cutting Drag Knife for Desktop CNC), however cutting vinyl with a drag knife is whole different story compared cutting materials like wood or aluminum. As with many other things, it is about handling all corner cases properly.
DIY Vinyl Cutting Drag Knife for Desktop CNC
A desktop CNC is a great addition to any 3D printer or laser cutter. I consider them ‘the trinity’ for any maker garage. While a desktop CNC is great for wood and some metals like aluminum or brass, it would be great to extend the infrastructure with something more: vinyl cutting. And with this the idea to have cool sticker on my laptop lid:
MCU on Eclipse 