Project on Garrett Hoofman

Making a CNC Machine with 3D Printing

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:10:27 +0000

I want to make an Automated Lawn Mower, but it needs to be very solid to work and all I have is a 3D printer. Plastic isn’t going to cut it (heh). To create a solid enough structure I really need to make it with solid aluminum base. To create that I need a CNC machine.

However, CNC machines cost a lot of money and are typically very large. I need it to fit in my 6’ offset in my garage. That means, it’s time to build.

Camera Slider MK1

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:56:47 +0000

I’m working on a CNC build but I want to make a video of the build. To get some practice and understanding of the process that goes into making a video like that I decided to make a side-side-project. And thus the Camera Slider MK1 was brought into existence.

The two primary goals for this build: Use as many parts as I already have on hand and learn how to do the majority of the video creation process.

ProVizXR: Scalable AR & VR Platform

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:39:34 +0000

Virtual and augmented reality technologies are increasingly being used to create immersive experiences that engage audiences in new and exciting ways. However, creating these experiences can be challenging, requiring specialized software and technical expertise. That’s where ProVizXR comes in - a powerful, yet easy-to-use web-based AR and VR scene builder that simplifies the process of creating immersive experiences.

ProVizXR offers native support for a range of devices, including Hololens, Magic Leap, Android, iOS, and Oculus. With its model import pipeline, you can optimize models for performance and create stunning, realistic environments. The integrated scene editor lets you easily add and manipulate objects and elements within your scene, while the no-code flow editor allows you to create custom logic without needing to write code.

GridShape: 3D Azure System Diagrams

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:41:00 +0000

GridShape helps you visualize, monitor, and document your Azure systems in realtime. Designed with React Three Fiber in a node/typescript/sql stack.

http://gridshape.io

Albums: NFC Tap and Play

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Microgreens: Automation Mini

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Microgreens: Automation

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:01:00 +0000

This was an experiment to create an aeroponics microgreens grow. The idea is to use a silicon or stainless steel mesh with holes small enough to keep the seeds from falling through. Then a top is a placed on to act as a weight (pushing the roots down) and to keep the water that is sprayed through nozzles (every 15 minutes for 1 minute) from escaping.

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It was successful for the first couple of runs, and was very easy to harvest (no coco coir, or other medium to clean off) and easy to scrub the grow plate off afterward.

3D Printed QR Code

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Nanoleaf: On the cheap

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:39:00 +0000

The design was all done in OnShape and then printed out on my Prusa MK3s+ using a wood filament type. The intention was to use magnets to connect the lights together, and then stain the wood to give a unique light.

The white plexiglass didn’t cascade/black enough of light though and you could easily see the location of each LED.

An early thought was to try using some nickel ribbon to create pressured tabs that would connect (sort of like your AA’s connect the negative in your remotes) when snapping together. Finding the right length, proved difficult though, and I just wired them through the holes for prototype 1.

Hydroponics: A journey of 3D printing and microcontrollers

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:56:00 +0000

Grow Cylinder: Recycle Reuse

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:30:00 +0000

Bell Siphon: Hydroponics

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:02:00 +0000

The Box: Parametric Modeling

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:31:00 +0000

This was my first real introduction to parametric modeling with OnShape. My previous experience with 3D modeling had all been with standard game development.

This build had a whole host of features.

NFC tag reading on the top
Integrated 3W speakers
Bluetooth connection through Raspberry Pi
7" Touchscreen
Integrated night light in the base
Integrated wireless charging in the base (just slide your phone in)
Electron App based desktop/website with weather and full customizable
Fully 3D printed enclosure with very little empty space remaining

OnShape Viewer: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/3e8a090decdbbac88a7f8cff/w/a707d2418fe5c5c02f894ba8/e/182a681bcaed9481e9eb62e2?renderMode=0&uiState=643dea513b5d582a7b14d265

Set in Stone

Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

VR
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Gallery
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Shadows and IMGUI

Character Rig in Maya LT

Animation Merging

Triggers

Gears!

Concept Art
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OPengine: A Low-Level Game Engine for Fast and Portable Development

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:53:00 +0000

The OPengine is a game engine developed with the goal of providing a fast, portable, low-level, and data-oriented platform for developing games. It uses C, CMake, OpenGL, and a range of other technologies to achieve this.

At its core, the OPengine is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It is built around a data-oriented architecture that allows for fast and efficient data processing. This makes it ideal for developing games that require high performance and low-level control.