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Server Room in the Kitchen
Server in the Kitchen

A series of articles describing the process of setting up a personal server room at home. This project was on my mind for a long time — so long, in fact, that I had been mentally planning it for years. Then it took another year and a half to actually bring it to life.

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DOOMSUN E32-FNC
DOOMSUN E32-FNC

In this series of articles, you’ll learn about a project to build a compact desktop CNC mill, primarily designed for working with aluminum. That’s the official story. But, to be honest, when the project started, there weren’t any specific plans for how the machine would be used. Then again, as they say, necessity is the mother of invention.

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MARSH TURRET
MARSH TURRET

Building my own 3D printer from scratch was my destiny from the very start. The moment I got into this geeky world called “3D printing” a few years ago, it was already set in stone — I just didn’t realize it right away. And let me tell you, this happens to EVERYONE who dares to take this path. EVERYONE!!!

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Resisting Mantis
Resisting Mantis

A simple, almost accidental project that turned out to be so impressive and useful that it not only found a place in everyday life but also became an essential tool in the workshop — a status it still holds to this day.

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Marsh Turret

  • MARSH TURRET: Conclusion

    MARSH TURRET: Conclusion

    The series of articles on this project began when the main work on it was almost finished. By the time this final part is published, the printer has been fully operational for about a month.

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  • MARSH TURRET: Accessories

    MARSH TURRET: Accessories

    Since simplicity, reliability, functionality, and completeness were the cornerstones of the project, there are hardly any optional decorative frills on the printer — and there are no plans to add them.

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  • MARSH TURRET: Electronics

    MARSH TURRET: Electronics

    It’s well known that “electronics is the science of connections.” I’ve long noticed that few household or semi-professional electronic devices can illustrate this fundamental truth to a DIY enthusiast as effectively as a 3D printer.

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  • MARSH TURRET: Printing Assembly

    MARSH TURRET: Printing Assembly

    If I were to write a blog post about every single nut and bolt in a printer, I’d likely run out of keyboard letters long before I’d manage to cover even half the device.

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  • MARSH TURRET: General Assembly

    MARSH TURRET: General Assembly

    The usual logical order for the brain is the X-Y-Z sequence. However, when building this type of printer, it’s more practical to follow a Y-Z-X sequence.

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  • MARSH TURRET: Introduction

    MARSH TURRET: Introduction

    Breaking tradition, this project starts with a relatively brief foreword — and an advertisement. After all, if we’re discarding traditions, why not go all in?

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