The Magnetic Sensor v 3.1 This is a quick preview of the now working magnetic reset switch for RileyLink to be used inside a waterproof case in the event the RileyLink requires a power cycle reset. Also included are some review of the past iterations. Just a warning here: We are not really sure what […]
Category Archives: Laser Engraver
DIY Double Roller Brayer
We made a double roller hand brayer using two C&P letterpress rollers. The plastic parts to give some tension to the rollers were cut using a laser engraver. Shoddy tig-welding by us 🙂 Hoping that the additional roller would compensate nicely for the small roller diameter… Perhaps a different diameter rollers would even be better? […]
Six Color (monochrome) Letterpress Portrait
We’ve attempted a six color letterpress portrait – a monochrome 6 gray levels (so 7 levels including “non printing white area” for a whopping 1 less than a 3-bit image 🙂 . Paper We used three different paper types, Crane’s Letter, French Paper Company’s Butcher Extra Blue-Dur-O-Tone and German Etching paper… They were all cut […]
RileyLink Waterproofing Qi Wireless Charging Case for Loopers #004
We finally made a waterproof version of our Qi wireless charging case for RileyLink!!!! Loopers rejoice (LOL). Still untested underwater (are we going to???) but the joint seam looks good, clear of air and voids! One mistake… The hole for a keychain etc…. Well, it won’t work with the Qi charging base. DUH! but may […]
RileyLink Waterproofing Qi Charging Prototype #001-002
While the RileyLink for OmniPod with Loop.app for iOS is a life changing device, carrying it in a waterproof container is a pain in the ass… Here is our disclaimer: MESSING WITH YOUR RILEYLINK MAY KILL YOU, WILL VOID WARRANTIES (is there one?) and MAY RUIN YOUR DAY. We are not associated with the brave […]
Three Color Letterpress Portrait
We just finished a large (31.5″ long paper) slightly-larger-than-life-sized multi-colored letterpress portrait using our Vandercook press. We only used a dozen sheets of paper but luckily we managed to get a few decent yields. We attributed the most fabulous registration of each of the plates to the new servo’s ability to run the press super […]
2019 Halloween Poster…
Are you tired of Trump making a mess but can’t make yourself participate in the resistance? Well, here is a simple, bold and effective way to show your dissatisfaction. LOL These are available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/742115455/letterpress-halloween-boxing-poster?ref=listings_manager_grid Cast of horrors: Beloved Donald J Trump (Main Event) Nancy Pelosi (Main Event) Rudy Giuliani (Intermission Entertainment) Devon Nunes (Semi […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: [Stage 5] Activated Charcoal Filter
Activated Charcoal Filter Overview: The exhaust gas from the electro-static-filter unit flows to this laser activated charcoal filter unit. The main body of the unit has a drawer where the activated charcoal pellets are kept in two separate chambers. We use 4×6 mm coal based activated charcoal pallets for the best overall absorption of varieties […]
DIY Blast Gate for 4″ Dia. Dust Collection
DIY Blast Gate, 4 inch diameter, Laser Cut Edition: We have made available the PDF of our first version of exhaust and dust collection blast gate, lased from 1/4″ MDF and a piece of paper and a bunch of 1″ 6-32 machine screws. It’s made for use with 4″ dia. schedule 1 PVC irrigation pipes. […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: [Stage 4] Electro-Static Filter
Overview: The Electro-Static Air Filter charges the incoming fume into one charge and collects the particles onto the subsequent plate with an opposing charge. It reduces the smoky character of the laser exhaust fume down to visibly clear form prior to the Activate Charcoal Filter. The earlier versions of our laser fume scrubber employed HEPA […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: [Stage 3] Large Particulate Filter
Overview: This is what we call the stage 3 Large Particulate Filter where the raw laser fume is first mechanically filtered. It employs an easily procurable and economical 16 x 25 x 1″ disposable HVAC filter. We use MERV 13 that can be ordered on Amazon in bulk (or equivalent 3M filters as they do […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: [Stage 2] Exhaust Mixer
Overview: The laser engraver has two 4″ dia. ports for its exhaust output; One from the above and the other from the bottom of the lasing table. We thought about designing and attaching a rigid intake unit directly behind the laser machine to control and direct the flow at the lowest resistance but it didn’t […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: [Stage 1] Laser Engraver Exhaust
Overview: The laser engraver had two size options, 3 or 4″ dia., for its two exhaust ports. We opted for the larger one to maximize the gas flow. One port is for the fume exiting from the top of the table. The other port connected to the bottom center of the lasing table. This is for […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: Pre-Version 8.2 Units
Previous Laser Fume Extractor Versions: Before we reached the current working version of Bernie, 8.2, the DIY Laser Fume Extractor, there were many mistakes and many revisions to the designs and prototypes. Here are some for your entertainment: \
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: Part 2 – The Scope & v8.2
Return to DIY Laser Fume Extractor: Part 1 First Thing First: CAUTION!! Laser engravers and laser cutters release toxic fumes including carbon monoxide, even when used properly. Some will kill you slowly. SOME WILL KILL YOU FAST!!! Some resulting funerals may be closed casket scenarios. Some will save money by cremating you for you.  So […]
DIY Laser Fume Extractor: Part 1 – The Beginning
Why Another DIY Laser Fume Extractor? For our first “real” laser engraver purchase, we knew we needed a “real” laser fume extractor system. Our goal to cut through and engrave MDFs and Plexiglass required relatively powerful laser machine (130W). That meant burning through glue laden wood materials and solid plastics quickly. Doing this would release […]