Hollow Knight – Hornet
April 28, 2019
https://www.google.com/search?q=buy+steam+gog+hollow+knight The artwork, music and animation is amazing. Our two children love the fairytale like creatures and the dream-like atmosphere of the game. Hollow Knight – Hornet.zip
MPCNC part 3
April 27, 2019
Some of the 3D prints take a long time to print. Good bed adhesion is important: I purchased 2x 3meter length 25.4mm OD (1 inch) 1.2mm thick galvanised steel round tube from the local hardware store and 1x 1meter length. Round tube #1 (3 meters): 1064mm + 1064mm + 864mm Round tube #2 (3 meters): […]
MPCNC part 2
April 27, 2019
This part is all about 3D printing the parts. It is recommended to calibrate your 3D printer before starting the printing process: https://all3dp.com/2/how-to-calibrate-a-3d-printer-simply-explained/ Now we are ready to start 3D printing: https://www.v1engineering.com/blog/parts/ https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:790533 J = 25.4mm (1 inch) outer diameter (OD) round tube version. M = mirrored part for mounting at opposite side. The Mostly […]
Imperial and metric
April 27, 2019
Common imperial sizes in mm: 1 inch = 25.4mm ≈ 25mm 3/4 inch = 19.05mm ≈ 19mm 1/2 inch = 12.5mm ≈ 13mm 1/4 inch = 6.35mm ≈ 6mm 1/8 inch = 3.17mm ≈ 3mm Fasteners (bolts/nuts) This table may be used to find the nearest matching bolt / nut sizes in either imperial or […]
Geeetech A10 additions
April 12, 2019
Geeetech A10 fan cover duct https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3512522 geeetech_a10_fan_cover_duct.zip TUSH spool holder (revised) For one spool holder you need 4 brackets and 4 bearings. 608-2RS bearings (22mm OD x 8mm ID x 7mm thick). 3 degrees taper cylinders for improved fit. M4 holes allow for strengthening by inserting a bolt and nut (or connecting rod) to […]
MPCNC part 1
April 12, 2019
I plan to build a desktop CNC machine capable of milling aluminium. The “Mostly Printed CNC” (MPCNC) machine is what I will be building. https://www.v1engineering.com/specifications/ https://www.v1engineering.com/assembly/ https://www.v1engineering.com/forum/topic/mpcnc-with-double-belt-setup/ This will be a long term project and a bit of a journey. Step 1. Learn how to 3D print For long I considered 3D printers somewhat of […]
Collin’s Weir motorbike ride
March 16, 2019
Sat 16 Mar 2019 Open map in Google Maps Download as [*.kmz] file for use in Google Earth The plan was to drive to Watsonville from Collin’s Weir. The GPS coordinates show where you leave the bitumen at Springmount Road. I was by myself and brought water, canned fruit and phone charger in small backpack. […]
Quaid road gate + Springmount road motorbike ride
March 9, 2019
Sat 09 Mar 2019 Click here to open in Google Maps Click here to open in Google Earth (*.kmz file) I was all by myself. I was outside of mobile phone coverage. There would be nobody else travelling on Quaid road. Nope…
Carport
March 4, 2019
Click on photos for larger images. Our current side carport looks like this: Current carport (6 meters x 8 meters) with footings added: We were thinking of changing the side carport like so: We would re-use 2x existing windows. We would need to add 1x concrete floor with foundations and walls, 1x sectional panel […]
Lake Tinaroo motorbike ride
March 2, 2019
Sat 2 March 2019 Open in Google Maps Download as *.kmz file (Click on photos to enlarge).