Recent content by macmanluke

I have done some 5mm coro props (normally double layer them after cutting) using 100w CO2 laser at work - it does work but the settings have a very small range that works well eg not catching on fire and also not remelting together. Router is the way to go really

pushed 2000 pixels over the last couple of nights - my fingers hurt only 4000 more to go lol

Im a fan of small usb powered soldering irons like the Pinecil Portable (especially paired with a battery bank), temp controlled, lots of tip options Only thing they are no good is soldering heavy wires or desoldering large components off PCBs. Have not touched my soldering station more than a...

Pile of props ordered from CPA end of year sales ready for pixels 2 boxes arrived from raywu today another baldrick8 from Hanson arrived last week Need to work out a lot of mounting solutions for props and pixels to push.

probably time to drag my controllers out of storage and update/test

that would be a fun problem to solve haha

I have had seed pixels in pvc trunking using these 3d printed parts - going on 2 years no issues so far https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6753173

Had a look last weekend and it was looking pretty expensive, ill have a look again tonight and make a final decision Coming from adelaide

thanks, ill have a look into flights. Likely have to leave little early on sunday to get home.

what times be for each day? considering flying in and just working out how feasible it would be

that could be handy even just for testing, will give it a go. Pis are not great value these days for what they are

ah that could have been it

Im sure i saw a post somewhere (think facebook) in the last week or 2 from someone saying they got the rights to Boscoyo in aus but i cant find it unfortunately.

Iv had pretty good luck cutting 5mm coro on a 100w CO2 laser at work but 1000x600 bed is a bit limiting. Router would be better.

I adjust offset on my laser to make a snug push fit which works well Bet that smells good when cutting with an open laser haha - stinky enough in an enclosed vented laser