Introduction The biggest advantage of the GBRL controller based on the 328PB chip is it’s ability to produce 16 bits PWM at various frequencies. However to harness that feature you need to understand how to program it. The problem of understanding and programming the 328PB lays in it’s multiplexed structure. There are not enough registers […]
This page describes how you can get started with cutting and engraving. We assume you have installed the Gerbil hardware and are ready for your first project. The first project is cutting a circle out of acrylic or plywood. The second project is to engrave a picture on wood. The best way to get results […]
Hi Backers, Having now received your pledges from Kickstarter, we’re all stations go ! We’ve already placed orders with the various suppliers for Gerbil components, and some of the first pro-pack reward components have already express shipped to our fulfillment centre at Skyzer Technologies Australia. Planning is underway with Skyzer to integrate, test and ship the rewards […]
110% Funded The Kickstarter campaign has ended and our project stands at $22,075 pledged, 110% funded from 168 backers. Wow, what a success! Now, it’s time to get busy for me (aka the creator) and my friend Dan. 14 Day review window from Kickstarter There is a 14 day review window from Kickstarter for reviewing, […]
The Makerfaire is over and now the time has come to get the Gerbil Kickstarter up and running by end of June. Two components of the Kickstarter that we need to solve are the intro video and the second is to re-evaluate the production costs to ensure we can deliver this for the price on […]
Today I’m writing about how to calibrate the drop in controller so you get the best engraving from the K40 laser. While I was at the Makerfaire in San Mateo, I realised during the conversion of Nick’s K40 machine that I never wrote instructions on how to get the best engraving. Nick was so friendly to lend […]
Now the Makerfaire has come to an end and we have returned safe and well in Sydney Australia, I am reflecting back on the whole Makerfaire experience and my personal highlights at the show. Are you ready? There we go: Best editor’s choice: Dan’s daughter Jo won the Best editor’s price from Sherry Huss, the co-founder of Makerzine. […]
We’re on a high after a third and final successful day in Silicon Valley’s MakerFaire. First, the big news: we were awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Sherry Huss, the co-founder of the global MakerFaires phenomenon and vice-president of Maker Media. She’s shown below awarding Josephine. As Professor Michael Shiloh congratulated us on the win, he explained […]
Another great day, as Makers of all ages flooded into the Bay Area MakerFaire to see an incredible array of projects and connect with like minded folk. Both the Laser Controller and Personal Particle Accelerator consistently received great comments like ‘very cool’ and ‘awesome’. It was really satisfying to hear so many like minded people […]