robrob's workshop

Robrob’s Workshop is a place where technology and creativity come together.
It is also my basement.

I make this stuff at night. During the day, I work with my best friend and a slew of amazing people making websites.

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Rob Robinson

All in Hobby CNC

Feb 9

Feb 9 Getting started with 12v LEDs for sign making.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC, LEDs

Soldering 12v LED strips is not that hard. Give it a shot!

Jan 30

Jan 30 Carbide Create vs Vectric Vcarve vs Fusion 360: a quick beginner comparison.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC

One of these things is not like the others- but they are all pretty cool.

Jan 26

Jan 26 My favorite way to run Carbide Motion.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC

A sweet and cheap Windows 10 tablet is kind of tricky to find. But I found one!

Jan 25

Jan 25 Hacking a cheap import Franken-lazer on to my CNC.

Rob Robinson

Lasers, Hobby CNC

For the love of god, please be careful if you do this. Seriously.

Jan 24

Jan 24 Anatomy of a first client sign making project.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC, Micro Business

Behind the scenes of an actual paying client gig, from proposal to payday.

Jan 22

Jan 22 Some stuff you probably want to have on hand for your new CNC.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC

Congrats. Spending money on this hobby has just begun!

Jan 21

Jan 21 Quick Tip: Seal the edges of MDF before painting.

Rob Robinson

Hobby CNC

If you don’t, it’s just going to keep sucking up paint and annoying you.

Jan 20

Jan 20 The first accessories I 3D printed for my Shapeoko.

Rob Robinson

3D Printing, Hobby CNC

Making things to make things will be a reoccuring thematic, obviously.