Cartesian printers, so named because they use the Cartesian coordinate system named after René Descartes, not only function based on an X,Y coordinate system, but also drive the print head on a ...

Take apart a few old DVD drives, stitch them together with cable ties, add a pen and paper, and you’ve got a simple CNC plotter. They’re quick and easy projects that are fun, but they d… ...

Whereas most existing commercial 3D printers use a Cartesian coordinates system, sliding inflexibly in flat planes, the diminutive Genesis – which is slightly taller than a conventional home ...