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Brendon

@brendonbuilds.bsky.social

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Maker, snow connoisseur, open source on the side, he/him CoinOp files: https://github.com/BrendonBuilds/CoinOp mod0 files: https://github.com/BrendonBuilds/mod0 printables: https://www.printables.com/@BrendonBuilds_60217

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 18h

Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 19h

calibrated spool loading

Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 1d

one thing led to another

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 6d

added magnets to the spools to prevent unwinding

Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 8d

stackable triple spool holders

keyed spools so they can be loaded with a drill

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 9d

first iteration of a stator winding tool with a reinforced tip (steel incoming) and a brake to help create tension

will try a multi-spool variant for parallel strands next

Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 19d

collapsed a few parts to simplify (or complicate?) assembly, nearly 100% solid cf pc

Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 19d

Turns out it's cheaper (and far more fun) for me to bulk order blank PCB from @jlcpcb.bsky.social than it is to purchase 1oz copper clad fr4. They arrived in about 5 business days!

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · 25d

Parts are starting to arrive for the ironless rotor cycloidal planetary actuator from @cadenkraft.com

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · Sep 24

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GitHub - BrendonBuilds/CoinOp: a portable 3d printed desktop engraver/mill/cnc

a portable 3d printed desktop engraver/mill/cnc. Contribute to BrendonBuilds/CoinOp development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Brendon @brendonbuilds.bsky.social · Sep 13

🥳🥳🥳 CoinOp is live on @github.com! 🥳🥳🥳

3D printed open source desktop mill

No wires - spindle power and probing logic are routed through linear rails/leadscrews

Easily portable - stows extra tooling and stock internally

Compact - functional parts fit most standard printers