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Upgrading my K40 for quality and abilities!

Chris Garrett

K40 laser

My K40 laser is the most humble of its kind, having analog dial and controls, and basic optics. Even so, the results are fine. Now my mission is to take this little Chinese laser and bring it up to the 21st Century. 1. Optics The default mirrors and lenses are built to a price point, […]

by Chris Garrett Filed Under: Reviews and Buying Guides Tagged With: art, cnc, design, k40, laser, making design3d, technology, upgrades

Building a Cryptocurrency Mining Rig is Easier than You Might Think

Chris Garrett

Cryptocurrency Mining Rig

Can your PC mine bitcoin? If you are interested in dipping your toe into cryptocurrency mining then fear not – it might be easier than you thought

by Chris Garrett Filed Under: Hacks, Tips, and Tutorials Tagged With: budget, building, buying, cryptocurrencies, gpu, mining, pc, upgrades

Adding a GPU with Powered PCIe Risers

Chris Garrett

Adding a GPU (graphics card) to your PC, but not enough space or full length slots available? a great solution is to use a “Powered PCIe Riser”.

by Chris Garrett Filed Under: Hacks, Tips, and Tutorials Tagged With: budget, building, computing, cryptocurrencies, electronics, gpu, IT, mining, pc, tips, upgrades, vr, windows

SilentStepStick clones and things to look out for.

Ben Eadie

SILENTSTEPSTICK

SilentStepStick clones are often talked about in forums and groups as a great solution (and they can be!), but I just became aware of an issue that I wanted to warn everyone about …

by Ben Eadie Filed Under: Reviews and Buying Guides Tagged With: cnc, motors, silentstepstick, stepper drivers, stepstick, upgrades

Upgrading the Wanhao Di3 from Good to Amazing

Chris Garrett

The Wanhao Duplicator i3 Prusa style printer is my second favourite, and most-used, printer out of my entire collection. As a budget, pre-built printer, it is the printer I have recommended most. Out of the box it is a good printer, but with a bit of effort and a few dollars you can make it […]

by Chris Garrett Filed Under: Hacks, Tips, and Tutorials Tagged With: 3d printers, 3d printing, modifications, prusa, upgrades, wanhao

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