Home manufacturing tutorial for robot builders, model makers, and other hobbyists

A quick overview of what this guide has to offer to DIYers looking for a CNC mill - and to those who have already settled on low-cost 3D printing or any other rapid prototyping technology out there.

Pointers for selecting a low-cost, hobbyist-friendly CNC mill, stocking up on tools, and keeping the whole setup in great condition for many years to come.

Tips for finding the right CAD and CAM software - plus a quick but in-depth tutorial on three-dimensional modeling.

Advanced, workshop-safe methods of producing durable, high-performance parts of almost any kind - from tough rubbers to bullet-stopping composites.

Advice on how to build a library of prefabricated components for all sorts of electromechanical work.

A no-nonsense primer on mechanical engineering, gear design, and power transmission layouts.

The sort of things you probably need to know to avoid setting yourself on fire.

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