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FluidNC Firmware (Founder), CNC 3D Printing, Skier, Hiker, Dog Lover
A cool pen plotter by one of our FluidNC firmware users.
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A cool pen plotter by one of our FluidNC firmware users.
I used to give my CNC controllers descriptive names, like 4x TMC2209 ESP32, but customers got confused when similar versions came out.
Now all new controllers are named after dog breeds. I started with the letter A and move up.
Meet the Airedale, Boxer, Corgi and Doberman.
Now all new controllers are named after dog breeds. I started with the letter A and move up.
Meet the Airedale, Boxer, Corgi and Doberman.
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I used to give my CNC controllers descriptive names, like 4x TMC2209 ESP32, but customers got confused when similar versions came out.
Now all new controllers are named after dog breeds. I started with the letter A and move up.
Meet the Airedale, Boxer, Corgi and Doberman.
Now all new controllers are named after dog breeds. I started with the letter A and move up.
Meet the Airedale, Boxer, Corgi and Doberman.
Beautiful CNC router electronics enclosure. FluidNC firmware running on the 6x controller.
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Beautiful CNC router electronics enclosure. FluidNC firmware running on the 6x controller.
I am going to NERP (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi) at the Chicago hackerspace, Pumping Station One, tonight. I'll be bringing my some of my latest projects to show off.
www.meetup.com/nerp-not-exc...
www.meetup.com/nerp-not-exc...
September 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I am going to NERP (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi) at the Chicago hackerspace, Pumping Station One, tonight. I'll be bringing my some of my latest projects to show off.
www.meetup.com/nerp-not-exc...
www.meetup.com/nerp-not-exc...
She gives some serious side eye and attitude when the suitcase comes out.
March 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
She gives some serious side eye and attitude when the suitcase comes out.
Yea! My first batch of Airedale boards are in. Lots of extra I/O for FluidNC!
March 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Yea! My first batch of Airedale boards are in. Lots of extra I/O for FluidNC!
Testing my new #FluidNC I/O Expander. It adds (8) inputs, (8) 5v outputs and (2) MOSFETs. All outputs can do PWM.
It also supports all of our pendants.
It also supports all of our pendants.
February 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Testing my new #FluidNC I/O Expander. It adds (8) inputs, (8) 5v outputs and (2) MOSFETs. All outputs can do PWM.
It also supports all of our pendants.
It also supports all of our pendants.
I made a clip that covers the volume controls on a phone. People at the assisted living place were accidentally turning off the volume and missing calls.
January 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I made a clip that covers the volume controls on a phone. People at the assisted living place were accidentally turning off the volume and missing calls.
My Sophie is still catching frisbees today on her 12th birthday!
January 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My Sophie is still catching frisbees today on her 12th birthday!
FluidNC CNC firmware is testing a new feature to support (hopefully) all RS485 Modbus Spindles. It uses templates to map functions to commands (hex values) and decodes the responses.
January 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
FluidNC CNC firmware is testing a new feature to support (hopefully) all RS485 Modbus Spindles. It uses templates to map functions to commands (hex values) and decodes the responses.
I setup a plasma torch height control simulator to test FluidNC firmware.
January 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I setup a plasma torch height control simulator to test FluidNC firmware.
CNC routers can be used as a pen plotter by putting a pen in the spindle, but don't accidentally turn on the spindle.
December 29, 2024 at 2:01 PM
CNC routers can be used as a pen plotter by putting a pen in the spindle, but don't accidentally turn on the spindle.
Science fiction books read this year in no particular order.
December 28, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Science fiction books read this year in no particular order.
Here is the CYD (Cheap Yellow Display) CNC pendant next to the FluidDial (M5 Dial) pendant. The CYD can be built for less than $35. Both run the same firmware. #FluidNC
December 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Here is the CYD (Cheap Yellow Display) CNC pendant next to the FluidDial (M5 Dial) pendant. The CYD can be built for less than $35. Both run the same firmware. #FluidNC
I was excited to see that BigTreeTech chose to go with #FluidNC firmware on their first CNC focused controller. This is the Rodent. It was collaboration with RatRig.
December 5, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I was excited to see that BigTreeTech chose to go with #FluidNC firmware on their first CNC focused controller. This is the Rodent. It was collaboration with RatRig.
A new open source, 4 axis CNC controller for hot wire foam cutters that runs #FluidNC.
wiki.fluidnc.com/en/hardware/...
#ESP32
wiki.fluidnc.com/en/hardware/...
#ESP32
December 4, 2024 at 12:04 AM
A new open source, 4 axis CNC controller for hot wire foam cutters that runs #FluidNC.
wiki.fluidnc.com/en/hardware/...
#ESP32
wiki.fluidnc.com/en/hardware/...
#ESP32
November 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM
November 26, 2024 at 7:05 PM
This is one of my #FluidNC test fixtures. The CAM activated limit switches can be ignored to allow unlimited range when testing. It does not take much desk space and is very portable.
November 23, 2024 at 4:23 PM
This is one of my #FluidNC test fixtures. The CAM activated limit switches can be ignored to allow unlimited range when testing. It does not take much desk space and is very portable.
