Author: John VE6EY

July 9, 2016

Butterfly Capacitor Proof of Concept

My objective is to build a butterfly capacitor for a magnetic loop antenna.

July 7, 2016

Magnetic Loop Antenna – Next Project

My next project is to build a magnetic loop antenna.

July 5, 2016

CNC Holding Clamps More Plastic Parts

Work holding clamps are essential with a DIY CNC machine.

July 3, 2016

CNC Software Lots to Learn

If you thought building a CNC machine is hard, wait until it comes to figuring out the CNC software!

July 1, 2016

First Dust – MPCNC Action

First dust! My CNC machine is working in practice, not just in theory.

June 30, 2016

Waste Board – Useful CNC Addition

Today I added a waste board to my Mostly Printed CNC.

June 28, 2016

AFRRCS Public Safety Radio Communications

AFRRCS, the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System, is “on the air”. In fact, it was pressed into service early in May to support efforts to fight the fire in Fort McMurray and played a pivotal role.

June 26, 2016

MPCNC Calibration – Getting Square

How close is close enough with MPCNC calibration?

June 24, 2016

First 2D Plot – Proof of Concept Using Pen and Ink

My first 2D plot might not be very creative, but as a “proof of concept” it’s perfect.

June 22, 2016

MPCNC First Test – Passed

Now that it is built, it’s time for the MPCNC first test.