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Sometimes a project needs to go big, and [Evan and Katelyn] threw portability to the wind to build the world’s biggest laptop. Stretching the believability of “bigger is better,” this …read more Continue reading Supersized Laptop Laughs in the Face of Portability
When we came up with the cyberdeck contest, we figured we would see all kinds of builds, and so far, y’all haven’t disappointed us. Take for instance this tidy but …read more Continue reading 2022 Cyberdeck Contest: Extruded Rig Exudes Coolness
We’re no strangers to [Ivan]’s work and this time he’s building a relatively small CNC machine using extrusion, 3D printed parts, and a Makita router. The plans are available at …read more Continue reading Tiny CNC Cuts the Metal
[JSK-koubou] is no stranger to making tools to improve their work, and this latest video is yet another in a long list of such builds, just checkout their YT channel …read more Continue reading DIY Semi Auto Grinder Builds Itself (Sort Of)
Back before the industry agreed on the now ubiquitous clamshell form factor of portable computers, there were a class of not-quite-desktop computers that the community affectionately refers to as “luggable” …read more Continue reading A Modern Take on the “Luggable” Computer
T-slot extrusions used to be somewhat mysterious, but today they are quite common thanks to their use in many 3D printers. However, it is one thing to assemble a kit …read more Continue reading Getting Started with Aluminum Extrusions
Whether we’re talking about Gibson’s Sprawl or our increasingly dystopian reality, one of the defining characteristics of a cyberdeck is that it can be easily customized and upgraded over time. …read more Continue reading Heavy Metal Cyberdeck Has an Eye Towards Expansion
[NotLikeALeafOnTheWind] has created many LED-based display projects, and shares his method for making attractive LED panel frames and mounts. At first glance it may look as though slapping a rectangle of aluminum extrusion around a display is all it takes, …read more
Continue reading Useful Build Tips For Making LED Panel Frames
[Tom Stanton] has been playing Microsoft Flight Simulator a lot recently, and decided his old desktop joystick needed an upgrade. Instead of just replacing it with a newer commercial model, he built a complete controller system with a long joystick that pivots at floor level, integrated rudder pedals and a …read more
Continue reading Complete Flight Sim Controller Set With 3D Printing And Hall-Effect Sensors.
If you’re building mechanical assemblies with 3D printed parts, you’ll quickly realize that driving machine screws into thermoplastic isn’t exactly an ideal solution. It can work in a pinch, but you can easily strip the threads if you crank down too hard. The plastic holes can also get worn down …read more
Continue reading Building an Affordable Press for Heat Set Inserts