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How to Convert Genmitsu 3020 to 3040 A Machinist’s Guide to Rigidity
By Greg W Johnson What started as a small garage CNC turned into a full rebuild of the Genmitsu 3020 Pro Max, mainly because I kept running into the same...
Testing the 3020-PRO Ultra: Engineering Students Milled Their First Metal Part
Written by Simon Edwards The Project Concept: Moving Beyond 3D Printing We are two A-Level pupils from a school in the UK. While we have extensive experience with laser cutters...
PrintyGo Review: The Best Beginner 3D Printer for Laser Hobbyists?
PrintyGo Review: The Best Beginner 3D Printer for Laser Hobbyists? Written by Kyle Martin This was my very first 3D printer, and going into it, I honestly had no idea...
SainSmart WonderMaker ZR Review: A 100-Hour Field Test & Technical Deep Dive
Written by Jesus Lerma | 3DREANIMATION LLC Overview After more than 100 hours of printing with the SainSmart WonderMaker ZR, the machine has proven to be a capable and well-designed...
Genmitsu Kintix 5W Review: Best Hybrid Galvo Gantry Laser Engraver?
Written by Kyle Martin Introduction Laser engraving technology continues to evolve, and the Genmitsu Kintix is one of the more interesting machines to hit the market recently. Instead of sticking...
Best Wide-Angle Camera Modules for Raspberry Pi: AI & Embedded Vision Picks
Written by Kitto Edge AI is moving fast. Devices don’t just capture video anymore — they interpret scenes, track motion, and respond in real time. For Raspberry Pi developers, the...
The Strategy of Scale: Solving Overheating on the 4040 Reno Rotary Axis
By Mathieu Roy Every maker has that one project sitting on their office shelf that serves as a permanent reminder of a steep learning curve conquered. For me, that project...
The Ghost in the Machine: How I Solved the 4040-PRO Max Soft Limit Puzzle
By Kenneth Duckworth In the high-stakes world of CNC machining, the most valuable lessons rarely come from the projects that go perfectly from CAD to completion. Instead, the real wisdom...
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Posted by SainSmart onWritten by Oliver Cubiko milling a custom PCB inside its enclosure. Image credit: Tasty Tech Harbour. What if you could move from a PCB design to a physical prototype without...
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Posted by SainSmart onEddie Aaho from the Kiss Analog YouTube channel unboxes and shares his first impressions of the Micsig SATO1004 V4 Pro automotive oscilloscope — covering what's in the box, the switch...
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Posted by SainSmart onThis week, we're featuring Boondock Builds and two simple woodworking project ideas made for makers who want to build fast, learn more, and create pieces people actually want — from...
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Posted by SainSmart onWritten by Ekaeo I’ve been hiding a little secret. A while ago, I reached out to SainSmart about one of their CNCs. I was honestly just hoping they might give...
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Posted by SainSmart onFrom custom drawer pulls to precision-fit wooden parts, the Genmitsu 3030-PROVer Ultra brings digital accuracy into traditional woodworking.
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Posted by SainSmart onEvery parent knows the scene: a mountain of Amazon boxes piling up in the corner, and a kid glued to a screen. What if those two problems could cancel each...
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Posted by SainSmart onWritten by IIan Redodique Lava Monkey is a 3 lb Beetleweight combat robot designed for durable, control-oriented engagement using a high-energy vertical spinning weapon. The chassis is constructed around a...
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Posted by SainSmart onWritten by Eric Kotalik One of the most important lessons students learn through 3D printing is that success rarely happens on the first try. The process is filled with trial and...
