ok got my stm23f4 to compile code under linux and up load it to the board using the tutorial here

http://cu.rious.org/make/stm32f4-discovery-board-with-linux/

awesomeness

pcb mill

progress

update on the pcb mill

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White boards

Updated my white board space.

I mount the new smaller boards to the wall with 3m sticky velcro, I love the fact i can pull them off the wall to write on.

and off the wall

and the backside

added cork board to the bottom so i can attach whatever to it but it had screw holders

and they are gone with it prepared to go on the wall

and the Finished look

should help a bit as it allows me to pull them off the walls to make updates etc. for 20 bucks total not a bad way to track stuff.

Cheap senors containers

I have been eyeballing those solar yard lights from Wal-Mart all summer long....

Well they finally are on clearance for 2 bucks a piece.  !!!!
So I grabbed up 3 up them for 6 bucks along with a monster.
Some quick tear down photos:

Any's you get the point They are easy to tear down and only need a phillips screw driver. End result

This will make quick work of my solar powered sensor network.

All Hallow's Eve

Taking a break from the normal to continue a family tradition and make a robotic monster bat for the family.

it will flap and make "bat" noises etc.

be on a pulley system with a sonar sensor to launch at kids and parents!

Pcb Mill

Decided since I have limited space etc to make a micro pcb mill.

the biggest pcb i will be able to mill on it will be 4"x6" (maybe 6"x6").

First I opened up inkscape and based the initial design on my cnc, fixed gantry.

which i immediately changed the sides to this:

more support and stability really. Right now  I am going CHEAP on the xy axis and got stuff parts from lowes and home depot to make them

I "intend" to do this with the parts

for my table I plan to use a cheap cutting board I found at walmart and cut it to size later and slap it on top. I got 3 of them so i can have spares

most of the control system is coming from Sparkfun. Using easydrivers and nema17 steppers to get the work done and a knock off dremel from harbor freight.