Online resources
https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z/ and http://jheyman.github.io/blog/pages/Shapeoko/
An excellent introduction is: http://softsolder.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cnc-introduction-2011.pdf
Especially useful is CNC Quick Reference[1] --- a one-page .pdf w/ the essentials of cutting and G-Code.
The files area of the unofficial Shapeoko Facebook group has: https://www.facebook.com/download/2368776673448168/CNC%20Information%20Quick%20Reference%20Guide%206-7-2019.pdf CNC Information Quick Reference Guide 6-7-2019.pdf] [2]
https://www.sparkfun.com/stepoko
Nomad users may wish to see:
- https://trello.com/b/hqyIBPYR/carbide3d-nomad-cheatsheet
- Nomad 883 Pro Quick Start Guide.pdf [3]
- Table/Wasteboard
- Unofficial drawings of the threaded table as PDF and SVG: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/nomad-883-threaded-table-and-clamps/4691
- Nomad Wasteboard: http://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/69/875058bde0c46df0.PDF [4]
- Carbide Create files: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/nomad-waste-peg-board-compilation/9780
- 3D Model in Sketchup:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/424b8073-f8ff-4972-a411-ee5b4b00759c/Nomad-883-Pro [5]
Unique and useful sources for:
- Materials: http://www.matweb.com/index.aspx
- Hardware: http://www.tracepartsonline.net
- Machine design: http://www.cannymachines.com/entries/10/modeling_a_starter_cnc_machine
Contents
- 1 Forums
- 2 Manufacturer's Resources
- 3 Web Sites
- 4 Tutorial Videos
- 5 Safety
- 6 Magazines
- 7 GitHub
- 8 Inventor's Links
- 9 Clipart
- 10 Project Design Sharing Sites
- 11 SVG generators
- 12 Digitizers
- 13 Project Generators
- 14 Plans for Projects
- 14.1 Object hierarchies
- 14.2 Personal
- 14.3 Boxes
- 14.4 Camping
- 14.5 Office
- 14.6 Clocks and Gears
- 14.7 Electronics
- 14.8 Mechanisms
- 14.9 Hardware
- 14.10 Games
- 14.11 Holiday Decorations
- 14.12 Toys
- 14.13 Projectile weapons
- 14.14 Household
- 14.15 Machines
- 14.16 Speakers
- 14.17 Photography
- 14.18 Tools
- 14.19 Vacuum Forming
- 14.20 Gardening
- 14.21 Vehicles
- 14.22 Musical Instruments
- 14.23 Furniture
- 14.24 Kinetic models
- 14.25 Sites specifically for project plans
- 14.26 Sites for 3D Models
- 14.27 Resources
- 14.28 Military
- 14.29 Calculators
- 14.30 Other sites to consider
- 15 Organizations
- 16 Other
- 17 References
Forums
We have forums set up here.
Most questions should be posted there. Hopefully the answers to your question will help someone in the future.
Additional Forums
- http://community.carbide3d.com --- official company discussion area
- https://www.reddit.com/r/shapeoko/
- https://plus.google.com/101142680228932063727/about --- Google Circle on Shapeoko
- https://forum.makerforums.info/categories
Google Group
Initially, a ShapeOko Google group was used for discussion. it has now been archived in favor of the forums.
IRC Node
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#shapeoko [6]
Manufacturer's Resources
https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us/services/education/pages/e-learning.aspx
Web Sites
https://www.cnccookbook.com/complete-guide-cnc-engraving-laser-metal-wood-machines/
There is an effort to get a Digital Fabrication area going on StackExchange, but it needs another two dozen or so questions to be up-voted.
Build logs are the open source equivalent of the research notebook. You basically document the progress of a project, but it can be so much more. You can collaborate with others, get feedback, have people review your work. Often feedback can save you from mistakes already made by others. The site and forum are run by Barton Dring, whom we can thank for MakerSlide. | |
Dank | Nice info on installing GRBL |
cncprogramming.martinchick.com | End Mill Speed & Feed Calculator |
repables | Site for open source project files. |
Search for ShapeOko on Thingiverse | There's a wide variety of contributed files for upgrades, components and convenience items available. |
Search for ShapeOko on Trimble 3D Warehouse | There's a wide variety of contributed files for upgrades, components and a complete machine: |
CNC Mentor | Blog site with a variety of articles under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. |
Chestnut Pens: Downloads | Collection of CNC utility and other programs. |
DXF-Downloads.de (German) | Site collecting free DXFs. |
50 Digital Wood Joints | Creative Commons collection of joints suited for cutting w/ a CNC. See also Fabrication Techniques & Hardware. |
GrabCAD | Large site w/ a vast collection of CAD files to download. |
CNC milling guide from Melbourne hackerspace | Concise overview of milling. |
Online G-Code commenter | Useful to learn G-code. |
Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting | |
Wiki CNCDIY | |
http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-software/free-cam-software.html | List of software. Other pages are interesting, w/ an extensive list of books by topic from archive.org |
http://www.cnc4free.org/ | List of links and files |
http://www.newport.com/Motion-Basics-and-Standards/140230/1033/content.aspx | Motion Basics and Standards by the Newport Corporation. |
http://www.computersculpture.com/Pages/Index_Links.html | Computer Sculpture External Links Page --- company also sells software and hardware at a discount. |
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116172091660683665800 | ShapeOko Google Circle/Community. |
https://plus.google.com/communities/113449862431368152053 | Little CNC Community Google Circle. |
http://www.reddit.com/r/CNC | CNC on reddit. |
http://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/ | Hobbiest CNC on reddit. |
http://www.reddit.com/r/shapeoko/ | ShapeOko on reddit. |
http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/pearl/Tap_Drill_Chart.html | Tap and drill chart |
gplEDA | Links to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools that are released under the GPL. |
http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/CAD_CAM | Wiki of opensource CAD CAM software, w/ some commentary. |
http://www.cnc4everyone.com/ | CNC 4 everyone Beginner's guide to CNC technology. |
http://www.calcool.dk/index.html | Collection of tools for calculating various geometries. |
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com | Worldwide hobby community for machinist-built model engines. |
http://www.incompetech.com/graphpaper/lite/ | Simple Grid Graph Paper PDF Generator |
http://www.100kprojects.com/ | Site for plans for projects for a Shopbot (proprietary fileformat, but may provide inspiration) |
http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodworking-Projects-for-Beginners/ | Woodworking Projects for Beginners --- list of 50 woodworking projects on Instructables. |
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_mill/Introduction/Introduction.htm
https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/machining---lathes-mills-etc/charts
Web Pages
- https://www.myerswoodshop.com/blog
- http://www.carbidedepot.com/resources.htm --- Technical Resources for Manufacturing Professionals. Includes pages many useful references and calculations including:
- http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-cb-inch.htm --- Counterbored Holes Dimensions (inch)
- http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-cb-metric.htm --- Counterbored Holes Dimensions (metric)
- http://fabrication.wikia.com/wiki/CNC
- https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/
- http://pergatory.mit.edu/resources/FUNdaMENTALS.html --- MIT Precision Engineering Research Group: FUNdaMENTALS of Design
- http://www.woodworkinghistory.com/index.html
- Clockmaking --- http://lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/resources.htm
- http://www.woodweb.com/SiteMap.html
- http://www.amanatool.com/knowledge_base
- http://www.hobby-machinist.com/
- http://web.mit.edu/2.670/www/Tutorials/Machining/mill/Description.html
- https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/cncbasics
- http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/cnc-intro-the-key-concepts-of-computer-numerical-control
- https://learnrms.com/
Many opensource projects related to CNC are hosted on GitHub:
Tutorial Videos
https://techtv.mit.edu/videos/142-machine-shop-1
Fabtotum community CAM work and calculations
Safety
https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/downloads/blankpdf/MachineShops.pdf
Magazines
- http://reprapmagazine.com/ (online) --- 3D printing
- http://www.homeshopmachinist.net (print)
- http://www.digitalmachinist.net/ --- digital-format demo issue of Digital Machinist.
- http://www.mmsonline.com/
- http://www.cnc-west.com/
- WORK - An Illustrated Journal of Practice and Theory --- https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/blog/407
- https://www.popularwoodworking.com/category/cnc/
GitHub
GitHub is an opensource development collaboration site which is used to house the source files for the ShapeOko project.
Inventor's Links
YouTube Channel
Edward's channel on YouTube
Other ShapeOko YouTube videos.
Edward's Blog
Chronological listing available here: feed://www.shapeoko.com/blog/feed
Follow ShapeOko on Twitter
Clipart
Often, clip art will be done in stroked lines which are not suited to most CAM programs --- the solution is expanding the strokes and unioning them: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/converting-line-art-for-drawing/9493
https://opensourcedesign.net/resources/
- https://openclipart.org
- https://www.freepatternsarea.com/designs/lotus-mandala-vector-art-cut-pattern-files/
- https://thenounproject.com/
- https://www.flaticon.com/
- https://undraw.co/illustrations
- http://www.defense.gov/Media/Trademarks --- licensing for military seals and so forth.
- http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-patterns
- https://useiconic.com/open#icons
- https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/ [7]
Another option is to search on filetype:svg on Google's image search, or to search Wikimedia
Images
https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishlibrary/albums
Logos
State Maps
https://launch.carbide3d.com/elements/category/United_States_Outlines
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/109775309652158992 [9]
- Minnesota: https://cutrocket.com/p/5aa882f3dfd40/
Project Design Sharing Sites
- https://cutrocket.com/ --- Cutrocket is the official Carbide 3D project sharing site, supports Carbide Create and Autodesk Fusion 360
- https://projects.buildbotics.com/ --- supports TPL and https://camotics.org/
- yeggi - Printable 3D Models Search Engine
- http://community.shapedo.com/
- https://obrary.com/collections/open-designs
- http://cncfilesharing.com/ [10]
- http://libre3d.com
- https://pinshape.com/
- http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/
- http://paperhouses.co/
- https://akerkits.com/ --- gardening files
- https://www.freepatternsarea.com/
- https://www.cnccookbook.com/free-dxf-files/
- https://grabcad.com/
- https://library.zortrax.com/
- http://pileprint.com/ --- Spanish?
- https://repables.com/
- https://b2b.partcommunity.com/community/partcloud/ --- app available
- https://free3d.com/
- http://www.cncriver.com/
Parametric sites using OpenSCAD
Vintage plan repositories
- http://www.vintageprojects.com/
- http://www.thewoodcrafter.net/retro.php
- http://www.packratworkshop.com/lib12.htm
- https://dxfprojects.com/home
- http://www.aircorpslibrary.com/ [11]
Also note that books.google.com has archives of older magazines such as Popular Mechancis which have an broad array of plans (some of which are included in the above).
3D model sources
http://reprap.org/wiki/Printable_part_sources
- http://www.vectorclip3d.com/
- https://www.vectorart3d.com/
- http://hobbycncart.com/ --- link reported as dead.[12]
- http://www.3dmodelclub.com/
- http://carver3d.com/en/
- http://3dprint.nih.gov/
- https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable https://github.com/nasa/NASA-3D-Resources [13]
- http://open3dmodel.com/ [14]
- https://free3d.com/ [15]
- https://cults3d.com/en/categories/tool [16]
- https://africanfossils.org/
- http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/
- http://www.embodi3d.com/ --- free library of anatomic and biological models
- http://www.3dwave.org/ [17]
- https://sketchfab.com/tags/open-source
Commercial Project Sites
- https://aribabox.com/
- https://www.cgtrader.com
- http://www.designandmake.com/
- https://www.myminifactory.com/ --- free and paid models
- https://www.redpah.com/
- https://cults3d.com/
- https://www.designshop.com/
- https://www.modifile.com/
- http://3axis.co/ [18]
- https://www.pixelstoprototype.com/post/free-cnc-project-files
SVG generators
Since the typical workflow makes use of scalable vector graphics (SVG), one can leverage tools which make these to produce designs or design elements for cutting:
- QR-Codes --- http://keremerkan.net/qr-code-and-2d-code-generator/
- Celtic knot work --- http://sourceforge.net/projects/knotter/ [19]
- Lithophanes --- http://3dp.rocks/lithophane/
- http://mandalacreator.com/
- https://inkscape.org/~fluent_user/%E2%98%85guilloche-pattern-extension
Digitizers
One can of course use a probe, or laser digitizer. A profile gauge is a useful option as well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profile_gauge
http://fablab.ruc.dk/diy-digitizer/
Project Generators
Design into 3D is an effort to create a systematic set of project generators for CNC projects, documenting things well enough that one would be able to draw up traditional plans using pen and pencil and fabricate an instance of a project using hand tools.
Geography
- http://www.touch-mapper.org/
- http://jthatch.com/Terrain2STL/
- http://paulrowntree.weebly.com/topo.html --- creates STL files from elevation data
- http://www.tylermw.com/3d-printing-rayshader/ [20]
- http://topotopo.io/ --- generates 5" x 5" tiles (intended for 3D printing)
- https://github.com/Kasugaccho/DungeonTemplateLibrary/wiki/API-reference
- https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-laser-cut-bathymetric-maps/
- http://dougmccune.com/blog/2014/12/30/using-shp2stl-to-convert-maps-to-3d-models/ [21]
- https://help.openstreetmap.org/questions/13425/export-vector-map [22]
- https://tangrams.github.io/heightmapper/ [23]
- https://touchterrain.geol.iastate.edu/ [24]
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/easy-or-at-least-straightforward-terrain-relief-models/12454 --- see the full version at: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/terrain-relief-models-unabridged/14713
Boxes
Discussion of many of these at: http://rasterweb.net/raster/tag/boxmaker/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Laser-cut-Box-Generators/
- DXF Box Generator for CNC Boxes --- Python https://engfac.cooper.edu/wolf/469
- Box Designer --- Input dimensions, generates a PDF to cut a notched box on a laser-cutter. Source: https://github.com/rahulbot/box-designer-website
- BoxCreator --- Processing code to create a lasercut notched box.
- http://makeabox.io/
- MakerCase[25]
- http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/
- https://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org/
- http://wyolum.com/t-slot-boxmaker/ [26]
- http://jeromeleary.com/laser/
- https://clementzheng.github.io/joinery/ --- adds joints to SVG designs
- Thingiverse
- Inkscape: https://github.com/hellerbarde/inkscape-boxmaker
- http://paulkaplan.me/designs/planter.html
- https://jrm.cc/blog/hexbox---a-simple-cnc-box/
One has been extended quite a bit:
- http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ --- Open Source box generator written in Python. It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. It features finger and (flat) dovetail joints, flex cuts, holes and slots for screws, hinges, gears, pulleys and much more.
featuring:
- Boxes
- Boxes with flex
- Trays and Drawer Inserts
- Shelves
- SlatWall
- Parts and Samples
- Misc
Carbide Create
Scripting
- https://github.com/florianfesti/boxes --- Python --- web version above
- Thingiverse
- http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404 --- T-Slot box script for Python
- http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:255013 --- OpenSCAD
Inkscape
- Inkscape plug-in: http://www.twot.eu/111000/111000.html (also available at: https://github.com/hellerbarde/inkscape-boxmaker )[32]
- https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker -- fork of the above
- http://www.reidb.net/LaserLivingHinges.html
- https://github.com/Neon22/inkscape-LasercutBox
- https://github.com/BvdP/elliptical-box-maker/
Paper/Cardboard
- http://www.templatemaker.nl/ --- better for laser cutter or drag knife
- https://www.cpforbes.net/tuckbox/
- http://www.donektools.com/downloadable/g_box_generator_v1.xls --- Excel Spreadsheet G-Code File Generator from Donek Tools – generates a permanent G-code file for the box size you specify
Design generators
- http://paulrowntree.weebly.com/standingwave.html --- utility to create .eps files which can be carved w/ a ball-nose bit to create a wavy appearance.
- http://betterblock.org/wikiblock/ --- open-source toolkit of designs for benches, chairs, planters, stages, bus stops, kiosks, &c. to cut out of plywood.
Geometry
http://www.templatemaker.nl/sphere [33]
https://sourceforge.net/projects/spiroj/
http://robbbb.github.io/VectorRuler/
https://codepen.io/cl4ws0n/pen/KBoyc [34]
Engine Turning or Guilloché is a venerable decorative technique:
- https://www.cnccookbook.com/guilloche-rose-engines-jeweling-engine-turning-artistic-machining/
- https://horlyne.ch/en/art-working-techniques/guilloche-working/
- https://www.thehourglass.com/horological_culture/the-art-of-guilloche/
with a wonderful book on it: Guilloché: A History & Practical Manual by Calina C. Shevlin [35]
Designs
- Snowflakes
- http://mscir.tripod.com/parabola/
Puzzles
- http://www.wolfiesden.com/Laser/PuzzleCreator.asp [36]
- https://cdn.rawgit.com/Draradech/35d36347312ca6d0887aa7d55f366e30/raw/b04cf9cd63a59571910cb226226ce2b3ed46af46/jigsaw.html [37]
Mazes
Other
https://www.falstad.com/ripple/ [38]
Furniture
https://o-lap.org/ --- parametric furniture design in the browser
Other
- Sundial: http://www.blocklayer.com/sundialeng.aspx [39]
- Enclosures: http://www.protocase.com/design/template-generator.php
- https://wikihouse.cc/
- http://www.parametricmodel.com/ --- parts for Catia, Grasshopper and other commercial programs
- https://clocktickgenerator.makertoolmaker.com/
- https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ --- includes a number of projects including various sorts of boxes, trays, shelves, various parts including knobs and gears, as well as jigs, games, &c.
- https://www.openmotors.co/homepage/
- http://openknit.org/
- http://www.openhandproject.org/
- https://opensourceboards.com/CAD/fingerboard-simple.html
- https://sandify.org/
Gears
- https://geargenerator.com/#200,200,100,6,1,0,0,4,1,8,2,4,27,-90,0,0,16,4,4,27,-60,1,1,12,1,12,20,-60,2,0,60,5,12,20,0,0,0,2,-563
- Google Spreadsheet: Gear Calculator [40]
- http://hessmer.org/gears/InvoluteSpurGearBuilder.html
- http://www.jeromeleary.com/gears/
Threads
Thread generator: Thingiverse: Nut Job
Plans for Projects
- http://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html --- a free and open-source standard parts library for CAD applications.
- http://www.snapeda.com/ --- free PCB footprints and schematic symbols for millions of parts.
- https://www.ponoko.com/showroom/product-plans/free
- https://www.wwgoa.com/projects/more-woodworking-projects/ --- while intended for traditional techniques, plans are well-documented and easily adapted to CNC.
https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/ --- Cool collection of household, office and toy plans[41]
Object hierarchies
Thingiverse has the following hierarchy:
- 3D Printing
- 3D Printer Accessories
- 3D Printer Extruders
- 3D Printer Parts
- 3D Printers
- 3D Printing Tests
- Art
- 2D Art
- Art Tools
- Coins & Badges
- Interactive Art
- Math Art
- Scans & Replicas
- Sculptures
- Signs & Logos
- Fashion
- Accessories
- Bracelets
- Costume
- Earrings
- Glasses
- Jewelry
- Keychains
- Rings
- Gadgets
- Audio
- Camera
- Computer
- Mobile Phone
- Tablet
- Video Games
- Hobby
- Automotive
- DIY
- Electronics
- Music
- R/C Vehicles
- Robotics
- Sport & Outdoors
- Household
- Bathroom
- Containers
- Décor
- Household Supplies
- Kitchen & Dining
- Office
- Organization
- Outdoor & Garden
- Pets
- Replacement Parts
- Learning
- Biology
- Engineering
- Math
- Physics & Astronomy
- Models
- Animals
- Buildings & Structures
- Creatures
- Food & Drink
- Model Furniture
- Model Robots
- People
- Props
- Vehicles
- Tools
- Hand Tools
- Machine Tools
- Parts
- Tool Holders & Boxes
- Toys & Games
- Chess
- Construction Toys
- Dice
- Games
- Mechanical Toys
- Playsets
- Puzzles
- Toy & Game Accessories
- Other
Resources for free plans for projects:
Personal
Boxes
- CNC Spring Joint Box --- self-locking design, no glue or fasteners. Includes link to .dxf, .pdf and PartWorks and Vectric V-CarvePro files.
- DXFs for paper and cardboard boxes for a laser or drag knife:
- Thingiverse: Customizable Parts Box [43]
- http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/impossible-dovetail-joint-puzzle-plans.html [44]
- http://www.nashua.edu/paradisem1/CIM/CIM_2006/CIM_PowerPoints/CNC%20Box.ppt
- https://gen.haxit.org/organizer/
Mitered Boxes
Mitered Box References
- https://www.finewoodworking.com/2003/04/01/making-mitered-boxes
- https://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Mitered-Box-with-a-Lid-I-made-it-/
- https://www.wooden-box-maker.com/miter-joints.html
Tool Boxes
- Thingiverse: Laser Cut Machinist's Toolbox --- https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Machinist-Toolbox/
- http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?218439-hardboard-toolbox-something-to-help-organize-your-stuff
- http://www.shopnotes.com/files/issues/131/cnc-toolbox.pdf
- http://images.lowes.com/animate/ToolChest.pdf
- http://ezine.woodworking.com/HomeShopWoodworking/ToolChest/ToolChestInstructions.pdf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050830143609/http://www.pbs.org:80/wws/howto/images/e2103toolbox1940.pdf
- http://www.shopnotes.com/files/issues/131/cnc-toolbox.pdf --- notable for using wooden hinges
- Thingiverse: Gilmore Toolbox 2.0
Camping
https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/how-to-build-your-own-camp-kitchen-chuck-box
Office
- http://www.ossmann.com/protractor/ --- includes .pdf and .dxf for conventional, decimal and fractional spread
- Thingiverse: Knee and Joint Protractor - goniometer
- http://mysqlweb.myftp.org/Woodworking/Plans/shakerlapdesk.pdf --- http://mysqlweb.myftp.org/Woodworking/Plans/shakerlapdesk.pdf (plans are for hand cut dovetails and would need to be adapted for CNC
- Thingiverse: Open 3D Fountain pen[45]
- https://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/make-what-you-need/ --- iPad stand
- https://openpressproject.com/
- https://github.com/Microsoft/3-in-1-dock
Clocks and Gears
See CAD, Clocks.
- https://community.carbide3d.com/t/wood-clock-tick-tock/3991
- Brian Law's Woodenclocks --- Clocks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in .pdf format and a .dxf sample of gears. 3D .stp files available for some (paid) designs.[46]
- Wooden combination lock
- http://www.mysundial.ca/tsp/horizontal_sundial.html
- http://makezine.com/2013/09/04/how-to-build-a-cnc-milled-orrery/ [47]
- http://www.lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/Claytonsite1.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Giccn88dRak https://clocktickgenerator.makertoolmaker.com/
- YouTube: How to create wooden clock with TeX?[48]
- https://longstreet.typepad.com/thesciencebookstore/2010/11/a-do-it-yourself-paper-digital-computer-1959.html
Electronics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cnixVA0V8
Mechanisms
Hardware
https://github.com/drofnas/SCAD-Knurled-Nut-Knob
Games
- Pegs and Jokers board game
- http://community.carbide3d.com/t/connect-four-game-designed-in-carbide-create/3518/2
- 39 Ancient board games from around the world [49]
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/sojw2a7bawbnrxh/Spirograph.svg?dl=0 [50]
- https://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/cnc4you/cnc-workpieces/pages/chess-pieces.aspx
- Settlers of Catan: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/settlers-of-catan-set/18677/17
- https://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Bound-a-Game-With-Rubber-Bands/
- Rummi Kube: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/community-challenge-8-2019-2020-edition/22620/33
Chinese Checkers
- https://community.carbide3d.com/t/design-into-3d-games-chinese-checkers/16056 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3853757
Cribbage
Traditional design which includes storage: https://www.wwgoa.com/article/make-a-cribbage-board-with-peg-storage/
- https://www.cribbageguy.com/templates/ [51]
- https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-manly-history-of-cribbage-and-how-to-play-the-game/
- https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Cribbage_Board.svg https://community.carbide3d.com/t/designing-a-cribbage-board/12760
- Cutrocket: Double Track Cribbage Board W/ 1/8 Holes
Holiday Decorations
- https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/6c6b0f28-4f7e-4ecf-9c79-56fd5e894661/Christmas-Tree [52]
- https://cutrocket.com/list/christmas/
Toys
- Airplanes --- http://www.outerzone.co.uk/ http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_files_07/7352/Aerogull_plan.pdf
- Vought Corsair F-4U: http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=208 [53]
- Helicopter: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/community-challenge-8-2019-2020-edition/22620/49
- LinkerLogs --- CCASA licensed large-scale building toy inspired by an article in Dec 1953 issue of Mechanics Illustrated magazine.
- longboards https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/3iuudq/longboards/cukqm71
- Puzzles
- http://www.hoslotcarracing.com/WoodenTrack.html https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Diameter-Double-Straight-04-096/dp/B00004T7B2
- Kids Table Saw [55] https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/dbbae440-8d94-4fdf-ac70-e26ec01345ff/Nibbler-table-saw
- https://printabrick.org/
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocking-Elephant/
- http://ardupilot.org/
- Louvre model: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/community-challenge-8-2019-2020-edition/22620/50
- toy guitar: https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/hd0ky0/toy_i_made_for_my_friends_kid_files_in_the/
Projectile weapons
- Marshmallow crossbow --- Woodworking for mere mortals, Mini-Marshmallow Crossbow Pistol
- http://makezine.com/projects/make-29/better-nerf-gun/
- https://forum.shapeoko.com/viewtopic.php?t=5380 --- rubber band gun
- Thingiverse: Vincy Compound Bow Mark 3
- http://www.stevedgood.com/bandgun2.pdf --- rubberband gun
- https://www.rbguns.com/english/m-9/ [56]
Household
- http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/free/special-delivery-mailbox-plan
- http://opensourcebeehives.net/ https://www.osbeehives.com/collections/source-files
- http://community.carbide3d.com/t/building-a-simple-bank/8279
- Parametric Double-Bottle Magic Wine Bottle Holder --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bap2hN8Xc source at: https://github.com/jte0419/Magic_Wine_Bottle_Holder
- https://zifuz.com/projects/how-to-make-an-awesome-diy-accent-light/ [57]
- Cutrocket: Wooden trivet (routed) --- c.f., with https://www.wwgoa.com/article/make-sapele-birch-trivet/ made from scraps
Machines
- https://preciousplastic.com/ --- tools for recycling plastic [58]
Speakers
Photography
Tools
c.f., List of Tools
- Die Filer (File Machine) Project for the Shapeoko3 AND the Nomad (The Files) --- c.f., http://www.maritima-et-mechanika.org/tools/diefiler/diefiler.html
- Free Workshop Tool Plans
- http://www.ibuildit.ca/wooden-bar-clamp-1.html
- Thingiverse: Rope making machine
- Thingiverse: Press Brake
- Thingiverse: Pump Hand Drill
- Bench grinder rest
- Thingiverse: 3D-Printed Self-Centering Doweling Jig [61]
- https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/bench-top-lathe/ https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/bench-top-lathe-the-plan/ --- actually a bodge since there's no facility for a motor.
- Thingiverse: Parametric Miter Box
- Thingiverse: Longworth Chuck
- Robinsonia: Tiny gadgets: OpenSCAD files: The lathe
- http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/Tooling/SoftParallels/softparallels.html
- Knives
- Thingiverse: Sawing table for rotary tool like TackLife or Dremel [62]
- https://github.com/CNCProjects/CNC-Toolbox
Vacuum Forming
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1611996 [63]
Gardening
http://www.tailmaker.net/garden-cart.html
Vehicles
http://theflatworks.com/ --- PlyFly GoKart
http://www.thomassondesign.com/en/building/building-manual
https://www.diy-wood-boat.com/free-boat-plans.html
Musical Instruments
http://www.harpsichordproject.com/
Guitars
Excellent discussion of additional tools needed: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/a-question-or-three-for-the-guitar-makers-out-there/18592/25
See http://guitarbuilding.org/
- https://community.carbide3d.com/t/telecaster-guitar/28953
- Building Guitars with MeshCAM
- 3/4 scale guitar --- http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:486731 [64]
- D-Size Tele Body Blueprint Files[65]
- http://www.guitar-parts-depot.com/control-plates.html [66]
- Re: Guitars and signs I've made --- variety of guitar designs done in CamBam
- http://www.projectguitar.com/files/file/65-the-lancaster/
- http://guitarscience.net/papers/guibook.pdf
- luascript to create guitar body shapes for Vectric Vcarve: http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=26502
- Tracing guitar bodies using Rhino 3D: http://blog.cnccookbook.com/2017/08/07/easy-guitar-drawing-custom-guitar-bodies-part-1-cnc-cad-project/ (includes video)
- https://www.electricherald.com/
- Grabcad
- https://www.electricherald.com/guitar-templates/ [67]
- https://www.gitarrebassbau.de/viewtopic.php?t=6 [68]
- https://sites.google.com/site/guitarplanscollection/pdf-files [69]
- https://www.electricherald.com/guitar-templates/ [70]
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Luthier/comments/dbjst8/posting_this_pickup_wiring_chart_because_ive_seen/
- https://imgur.com/a/MlJXgOw [71]
The subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Luthier/ has a number of useful links in its sidebar
CAM page lists:
- LoboCNC Fretboard.exe at http://jrkerr.com/lobocnc/userapps.html
- http://efguitars.s3.amazonaws.com/fretboard-generator.html
Examples:
Furniture
- Opendesk furniture designs with gallery for Creative Commons designs[72]
- http://digitallyfabbed.com/#/olivia-desk/ --- parametric version [73]
- https://github.com/timrolls/Opendesk --- collection of files with notes on licensing
- TT-office Creative Commons Furniture design
- 20 open source furniture designs
- Sliding Puzzle Secret Compartment Table
- Portal Book Ends --- Thingiverse[74]
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Bear-chair-and-table-set-for-kids/ [75]
- http://atfab.co/cnc-furniture/
- Dodecahedron Lamp
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3369602/apps/print/ [76]
- http://www.opendesignfurniture.com/
- http://www.pedroterralab.com/open-source-furniture/
Workbench
- https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2012/cnc-workstation/
- http://sbtdesign.co.uk/downloads/ --- Mini workshop bench plans --- ingenious design with front vise and storage.
- http://makezine.com/projects/make-38-cameras-and-av/cnc-maker-bench/
- CNC Maker Bench --- parametric bench/table design
- http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/classic-diy-workbench-plans/view-all
- http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm [77]
Chairs
- open source chair
- https://3dprint.com/129402/open-source-fabrics-chairs/ [78]
- Popular Mechanics: Build Your Own Beautiful Flat-Pack Chair
- http://www.dyvikdesign.com/site/portfolio-jens/products/the-layer-chair [79]
- http://sketchchair.cc/ [80]
- https://konkludenz.de/cnc-buerostuhl/ (in German) --- parametric chair design[81]
- https://www.opendesk.cc/edie/edie-set
- https://obrary.com/products/alex-chair
Discussion of how to draw up a child's rocking chair with .c2d file: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/engineering-drawings-in-carbide-create-redux/17308
Shelf
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/floating-shelf-build-video/5068
http://community.carbide3d.com/t/book-displays-for-my-wifes-7-8th-grade-classroom/9265
http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Pack-Bookshelf-CNC-Router/
https://www.ronen-kadushin.com/italic-shelf
Desk
http://www.temchulla.work/subtraction/2017/5/1/final-no-nails-desk
Thingiverse: Ultimate CNC Cut Height Adjustable Desk
Table
https://makezine.com/projects/make-42/boat-hitch-table/ --- adjustable height modeling table for sculpture
Lamps
https://stuffmatic.com/blog/parametric-lamp-design-using-circle-packings/ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24604746 [82]
Other
http://atfab.co/?portfolio=walking-chest-of-drawers
Inspirational Pieces
Construction of an 18th-c French Mechanical Table
Kinetic models
http://www.derekhugger.com/store.html --- includes sculpture, a hummingbird, marble machine, clock, &c. Notable for having a tools page which shares the underlying mechanical concepts and formulae (linked to elsewhere on the wiki)
Sites specifically for project plans
Sites for 3D Models
http://www.3dlinks.com/objects_free.cfm
http://www.coolpage.com/aom.html
http://www.povworld.org/objects/links3.html
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/
http://www.freegraphics.com/07_Backgrounds/
http://www.grsites.com/textures/wood002.shtml
http://www.3dvalley.com/models.shtml
Resources
http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/cadfiles/cadsyms.htm
Military
Licensing: http://www.defense.gov/Media/Trademarks
https://community.carbide3d.com/t/creating-designs-from-elements/8787
Calculators
- http://m.americanmachinist.com/thread-cutting-values-calculator
- http://www.sherline.com/calculators.htm
- http://www.calculatoredge.com/mech/lathop.htm
- http://lisafea.com
- http://zero-divide.net/index.php?page=fswizard
- http://hsmadvisor.com
- http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCGWizard.html
- Kerf Spacing Calculator for bending wood [83]
Other sites to consider
https://www.scan2cad.com/free-downloads/dxf/
https://akerkits.com/collections/source-files
https://www.modifile.com/designs
https://cults3d.com/en/tags/bas-relief
https://lovesvg.com/free-svg-cut-files/
https://www.embodi3d.com/files/
https://africanfossils.org/search
Organizations
Other
Workshop layout: https://sawdust-addict.com/easylayout/ [84]
Machine Logs/Notebooks
https://community.carbide3d.com/t/setting-up-for-a-new-machine-and-machine-logs/26580
References
PDFs
http://www.onsrud.com/files/pdf/LMT-Onsrud-CNC-Prod-Routing-Guide.pdf
http://www.saic.edu/media/saic/pdfs/campusresources/instructionalshops/CNC_Rhino.pdf
https://www.mitutoyo.com/on-demand/
https://www.amanatool.com/knowledge_base
Wood
http://www.woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/ [85]
Geometry References
- https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/elements.html
- https://www.trigcalc.com/
- https://www.mathportal.org/calculators/plane-geometry-calculators/right-triangle-calculator.php
- https://github.com/jemmybutton/byrne-euclid
- https://www.gdandtbasics.com/ [86]
- Math is Fun
- https://www-formula.com/geometry/circle/all-formulas
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry
- https://www.mathopenref.com/sagitta.html
- https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/564058/calculate-the-radius-of-a-circle-given-the-chord-length-and-height-of-a-segment
- https://www.carrlane.com/Portals/0/PDFs/Trig_Book_Revised_20150204_forweb.pdf
Drawing Standards
- https://www.iso.org/ics/35.240.10/x/ [87]
- http://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/
- http://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/14276/img/14276_145_1.jpg --- drawing lines for short and long breaks [88]
Human Proportions
- http://www.core77.com/posts/43422/Reference-Common-Dimensions-Angles-and-Heights-for-Seating-Designers
- https://humanscalemanual.com/ [89]
- https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/nhanes3/cdrom/nchs/manuals/anthro.pdf
Hardware References
- http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/printable-tools/default.aspx
- http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/library/applets/screw_data.html
- http://mdmetric.com/techindex.htm