How to Make Anything (Using Acrylic and Machine Screws)

Step 5 Adding More Pieces

Sadly you can only build so much using just T-Cutouts and RCR-Slots. However one of the best things about laser cutting is if you have anything with mounting holes, and a pair of calipers, you can quickly draw up a mounting hole for it.

I've Compiled a file with the main cutouts we use in our products.

The Cutouts:

• RC Servo
• Mini RC Servo
• LED
• NEMA 23 Motor
• Skate Bearing
• MicroSwitch
• Arduino Diecimiela
• Pololu Servo Controller

(cutout templates available below)

Comments

[techmonster]

is there any way i could possibly do this without a laser cutter?! is there any possible method i could use to cut this out with a dremel?

[pfred2]

Yeah I cracked up when I read the line, "All that is required is an idea, some drawing software, and access to a laser cutter."

I pretty much stopped reading at that point.

I wonder if burning acrylic plastic produces Hydrogen Cyanide? Apparently it does. So I think I'll pass on lasering acrylic. Even if how lasers cut is by radiation. Not like I have a laser to cut with anyways.