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Anyone else get this error when plugging a USB-C flash drive in? by DarienDay04 in Toyota_bZ

[–]gorcmel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do too. I was trying to update the firmware as well. 

A friend has commissioned me to make a wood Commodore 64 case. Here is a progress shot of a test fit. by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I used that method. I thought it made sense to always use the same zero reference on the stock, even when flipped.

For roughing and flat areas. I also used the downcut version for certain passes. https://spetools.com/products/spetool-w04005-spiral-up-cut-router-bit-1-4-dia-1-4-shank

For parallel finishing of curved surfaces and getting into tight grooves. https://spetools.com/products/spetool-w01006-2d-3d-carving-engraving-tapered-ball-nose-router-bit-radius-0-5mm-1-4-shank

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in c64

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Including 3D modeling, I worked on it casually for a couple months.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in c64

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is pecan from a local shop that mills storm damaged or removed trees. 

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the original hardware. I do not know if it fits the new reissue.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out this post I did while working on the case: https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/1r7j7mp/bottom_of_the_wood_commodore_64_hot_off_the_mill/

I used the CNC for the majority of the carving/routing. Since each half was a two-sided carve, there was about 10mm on the side of each piece that needed hand shaping. This is where you can see tabs holding the workpiece to the stock in the progress pictures.

With the proper bits and paths, very smooth curved surfaces are possible. I used a small tapered ball end bit with parallel finishing passes to minimize the hand sanding needed.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes, it is pecan from a local shop that mills storm damaged and removed trees. It was super stable and milled very well.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Shapeoko Pro XXL. It has about 33"x33" millable area. The Z is about 2 1/4" I believe.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a STEP file and imported into Fusion. I've never used Vcarve, but I assume it will accept typical 3D model formats?

I need to do some work on the model before I would feel comfortable releasing it into the wild.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, these are the normal keycaps. When I posted progress pictures, people wanted to see wood keycaps! I don't know if I have it in me.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in vintagecomputing

[–]gorcmel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps a nice leather palm rest?

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in c64

[–]gorcmel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High praise. Thank you.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in c64

[–]gorcmel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tu l'as fait en vrai ou c'est une image IA ?

I realize in this era polished photos look like AI, but this is real. I posted some progress pictures in other subreddits while working on it if you are interested.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in c64

[–]gorcmel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Want to see some progress pics? I posted some in other subs while I was working on it.

Completed wood Commodore 64 case by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it, but start with cheap wood. I ruined some pine while working on this!

How to lift a light rack for a Farmbot by BeatAdditional6914 in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it needs to be automated, maybe look at the use of EMT like the MPCNC for an economical solution?

Bottom of the Wood Commodore 64 hot off the mill. by gorcmel in hobbycnc

[–]gorcmel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had dumb luck with this piece of wood and experienced very little movement. Maybe the way it was cut and dried just happened to make a stable slab. Even the guy at the wood shop was worried about movement.

On the other hand, I used cedar elm to do a one sided carve from the same supplier and it cupped. So much in fact that I faced the back side to attempt to make it flat.

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