Tag: CNC
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Dynamic Mirror Reflection Angles using Fusion360
SO I’ve been working with AutoDesk’s Fusion360 for a while now, and have found it to be an exceptional tool for diving into CAD. If you’ve considered CAD before, but have been scared off by the learning curve, I recommend checking it out. One of the important functions of a truly parametric CAD program is…
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Cutting Filters using a CNC
SO I had a project where I needed a specific size of beamsplitter and I needed it quickly. Unfortunately, the type I needed wasn’t available from the usual sources, at least, not without a few days of lead time. What to do? It turns out, crazier people than me have been using CNC machines to…
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Making a microscope from binoculars
Last month a friend gave me two old pairs of field glasses. One set was US Navy issue, which has the old-school build quality of a tank, and produces a bright, sharp image. The second pair was cheap and damaged. I’ve considered what to do with it for a while, and finally decided to tear…