Bug Robotics LLC

Bug Robotics LLC

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MechanicalEngineered Design | CAD | FEA | Rendering | Pneumatic and Hydraulic Controls — Mechanical
Engineered Design | CAD | FEA | Rendering | Pneumatic and Hydraulic Controls

ElectricalCustom Electronics | PCB Layout | Prototype Assembly | Control System Design — Electrical
Custom Electronics | PCB Layout | Cable Design and Building | Prototype Assembly | Control System Design | EMI Testing

ManufacturingCNC Machining | Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal | Molding | 3D Printing — Manufacturing
CNC Machining | Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal | Molding | 3D Printing | Anodizing | Assembly | Testing

A look at some recent projects...

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Recently had some longer parts that needed support across the full length. I came across these Gerardi clones on @sharstoolco while ordering some abrasives. These have to be one of the best bargains for working holding I've come across (saw them fo

Inspired to share after just seeing @saundersmachineworks video alert about cheap microscopes. I added the monitor about a month ago and it makes this unit even better. I've already ordered another for the shop.
Had to take some shots of component

Sometimes it's just as interesting building the tools to make parts. Here is an expanding arbor that fits into a blind hole in the Delrin part shown. Nut shown in the second pic draws in a M8 flat head screw, expanding the arbor. #bugrobotics #noN

@stefan_gtwr and @stevesummers80 Not that I'm telling you all something you don't already know...hands down the best addition to the Super 11. Made the lathe a different animal entirely. I was too much of a wimp to modify my Aloris toolpost so the

Shortening a Heidenhain glass scale. Took roughly 6"/ 152mm off the scale to better fit the size on the Monarch 10ee cross slide. Process included air purge during cutting, mill through the aluminium, use a diamond coated wheel on a handheld r

Finally got around to making a set of these modified clamps made famous by the @robinrenzetti. Clamps are cheapies from Harbor Freight. Arms were trimmed and the ends silver soldered into place. #instatubeapprentice #bugrobotics #modifiedclamps

Some rather small custom PCBs with a tight packing factor from a recent project. These detected light at a specific intensity and turned on a FET after a specified delay. #bugrobotics #analog #pcbdesign #electricalengineering

Had the Hermle's spindle at 20deg angle to get some clearance for the @harveytool undercut endmill. Nothing special but this machine and control makes it too easy sometimes. #hermle #cnc #bugrobotics

The new addition...couldn't be happier. #monarch10ee #instabrag

An overview of some machining from last week. 316 SS and white Delrin. Pic 5 is me doin my best @coreprintpatterns impression. Pic 6 is me showing off @harveytool for their awesome line of tooling and service. Pic 7 is a vid of me placing the chamf

Don’t worry #instamachinist world. I got your sketchy setups for today. 5/32 divots buried into 316SS are way too fun. #sketchmasterflex #rubbingisracing? #bugrobotics

My version of Mr. Carlson’s Lab’s curve tracer. Works like a charm. This device creates unique signatures for components, on a scope screen, allowing fast comparisons and diagnosis. Welcomed addition to my electronic test gear. #mrcarl

Testing an air pump/relief valve control board used to inflate a custom prosthetic support system. #makeitblink #bugrobotics #oshpark

Some @oshpark making an appearance. #bugrobotics #oshpark #pcbdesign #pcb #purplepcbs

In a world where an assembly drawing can be created in seconds often the art of communicating information efficiently is lost. I like to gain perspective through the works of those who had no such shortcuts. Much respect to these beauties! #forever

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Machine received a hat (cut from a trash bin) to eliminate coolant and chips from going everywhere when in the horizontal position and a prototype workholding solution so I can quickly go from vertical to horizontal workflows. Learned a lot from onl

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