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Fast spinning hard drives in a solid aluminium housing are perfect for making small DIY centrifuges...<br>
 
Fast spinning hard drives in a solid aluminium housing are perfect for making small DIY centrifuges...<br>
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[[File:HDD_GaudiLabs1.jpg|none|400px|]]<br>
 
[[File:HDD_GaudiLabs1.jpg|none|400px|]]<br>
 
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First GaudiLabs version of a hard drive centrifuge based on 3D printed tube holder. 3D printing is not precise enough for high speed applications...<br>
 
[[File:HDD_GaudiLabs2.jpg|none|400px|]]<br>
 
[[File:HDD_GaudiLabs2.jpg|none|400px|]]<br>
 
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Second try using laser cut acrylic parts. Now upgraded with a nice LCD display.<br>
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Ordered a appropriate driver: Electronic motor control for hopyy cars...<br>
  
  
 
== Useful Links  ==
 
== Useful Links  ==
 
http://www.thingiverse.com/image:190394
 
http://www.thingiverse.com/image:190394

Revision as of 20:23, 27 November 2012

Fast spinning hard drives in a solid aluminium housing are perfect for making small DIY centrifuges...

DIY

HDD Bengt.jpg

HDD GaudiLabs1.jpg

First GaudiLabs version of a hard drive centrifuge based on 3D printed tube holder. 3D printing is not precise enough for high speed applications...

HDD GaudiLabs2.jpg

Second try using laser cut acrylic parts. Now upgraded with a nice LCD display.
Ordered a appropriate driver: Electronic motor control for hopyy cars...


Useful Links

http://www.thingiverse.com/image:190394