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Motor performance test
With the design of the new generation 1.0 KORUZA being finalised, we have started with testing of various system components to objectively evaluate design changes and performance. As we are planning to...
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PreciseXY translation stage
We have observed a lack of a low-cost and simple to construct 3 axis linear translation systems for use in scientific and research applications, ranging from laser beam profiling to automation in plant...
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KORUZA modular electronics
Wireless optical system KORUZA is now at final stages of optimization from the electronics perspective, finalizing the overall system. Now finally implemented modular electronics approach enables...
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KORUZA workshop for scientific applications
A week long workshop held at Institute IRNAS Rače in Slovenia will focus on educating the participants on the detailed operation of wireless optical system KORUZA, guide them though step-by-step...
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KORUZA modular electronics
Wireless optical system KORUZA is now at final stages of optimization from the electronics perspective, finalizing the overall system. Now finally implemented modular electronics approach enables...
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KORUZA presented at Cxncel conference
Wireless optical system KORUZA has been presented at Cxncel IT conference held on 29th and 30th September in Nova Gorica, Slovenija. On a joint presentation stand with community wireless network wlan...
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Assembling the first batch of the KORUZA 1.0 units
Last week we have been busy assembling first larger amount of the KORUZA 1.0 units. Since the first announcement of the new KORUZA 1.0 version, launch of the official web page and its presentation at...
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Data analysis for KORUZA system.
The key component of the successful design process is evaluation of performance and determination of critical factors that may contribute to less-then optimal functionality or even system failure. To...
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Halloween at IRNAS
With the Halloween just around the corner, we at the institute IRNAS decided it was time to combine work with fun and set up spooky mood with some creepy decoration. Since none of us was particularly...
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Toslink CNC Arduino Shield
CNC machines are usually controlled via parallel bus, containing six signals. For each of the three axes there are two signals: STEP and DIR. At each positive edge of the STEP signal, the corresponding...
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GoodEnoughCNC Plasma – published assembly instructions
The day has come! We finished construction of CNC Plasma – the first part of our GoodEnoughCNC family is published with detailed assembly instruction and bill of materials. After extensive testing we...
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Wireless optical system KORUZA - London and San Francisco/Berkeley tour
With the nearing release of wireless optical system KORUZA, we will be present at a number of events in London, San Francisco, Berkeley and wider Bay Area. Project founder Luka Mustafa will be...
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GoodEnoughCNC Laser update
We started with development of GoodEnoughCNC Laser, which will be a modified version of our almost finished prototype GoodEnoughCNC Mill, that is in final stages of built. Whole construction is planned...
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Making of KORUZA video
In the beginning of the week we were busy filming the first video, officially introducing KORUZA 1.0 to the scientific community as well as the general public. We envisioned this short video to...
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Green laser experiment
This week we designed and performed an experiment that will help us to evaluate the performance of green lasers, used in KORUZA units, and potentially modify their use based on the obtained data. Green...
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KORUZA is making new friends
On KORUZA California tour Luka met guys from MonkeyBrains, San Francisco based internet service provider, who found KORUZA project interesting and will deploy a couple of experimental links in their...
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GoodEnoughCNC family is getting bigger!
Our GoodEnoughCNC family is getting bigger! Currently we finished with modeling of CNC laser axis prototype, which is compatible with current GoodEnoughCNC mill construction. The prototype axis is...
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How to build an open hardware community?
We feel like we’ve come a long way with the development of Koruza and our other open hardware systems. However, if we want to move towards fulfilling our mission and make a real social impact...
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First KORUZA workshop for scientific applications
First KORUZA workshop for scientific applications is behind us. We’ve spent a week with three participants from around the world at our Institute, here in Slovenia, educating them on the detailed...
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Testing of Toslink CNC Arduino Shield
We created universal PCB that can be used as an Arduino shield or as a stand-alone CNC stepper motor controller. You can read more about it in one of our previous blog posts.During testing we attached...
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