New generation of Troublemaker 3D printer in action!
The new generation of Troublemaker 3D printer is operational for a few months now and in this time it has printed quite some parts for the KORUZA 1.0 units and various other systems. The 3D printer...
View ArticleWeather and endurance test of KORUZA
Nearly 6 months ago we put to the test one prototype link of KORUZA 1.0 in location Rače, Slovenia. Link was setup at the distance of 50m and had to overcome quite few critical weather conditions. It...
View ArticleTable CNC mill with fixing die for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) prototyping
We’ve made some modification to our table CNC mill, so it is suitable for high speed PCB prototyping. We’ve designed and built aluminum die which supports two PCB sizes: 60 x 60 mm and 45 x 60 mm....
View ArticleGREAT NEWS! Luka was successful with his Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship...
We are pleased to announce that Luka Mustafa - Musti was successful with his reapplication for Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program.We see this as a confirmation of our past efforts, but even...
View ArticleKORUZA test facility and fog experiment
Recently, we started the construction and development of KORUZA test facility, the first open-source testing facility, primarily applicable for conducting experimental work on free space optical (FSO)...
View Article3D printed Christmas decoration
As part of the project Mladi MariborKreatorLab hosted a two-day workshop about 3D modeling and 3D printing under the mentorship of Jan Strniša. Participants were designing 3D lanterns on the first day...
View ArticleTemporary Koruza mounting
For testing purposes of Koruza link, steady mounting solution is needed. We are using a standard L shaped structural mounting bracket, which is mounted to the concrete tile using four M8 bolts. To...
View ArticleBring your ideas to life in KreatorLab!
KreatorLab is a great workshop, equipped with all the necessary machines and tools to put your ideas into action.In the past week, we had people in the house making unique and useful Christmas gifts...
View ArticleNew machine in the house!
We are entering 2016 with a new laser cutter from HyperCut, which we purchased together with our partner KreatorLab.It was quite a challenge to get it to our workshop. First, we tried to get it down...
View ArticleCNC laser axis
The build of CNC laser axis prototype is coming to an end. The laser axis is going to be mounted onto the frame of our GoodEnoughCNC mill. Both mill axis and laser axis are going to be mounted onto the...
View ArticleKORUZA 1.0 progress update
Development of the past month following our scientific workshop has been focused on improving the design for more reliable construction as well as optimized instructions and documentation for assembly...
View ArticleFirst week of 2016 was busy in Kreator Lab
It was a busy first week of 2016 in Kreator Lab.We tested our new laser and determined the correct specs for cutting plexiglas.CNC mill was occupied with two projects: interesting wooden clothes...
View ArticleTesting KORUZA step-by-step assembly instructions
On Friday we had our friend Mitja in the office to test KORUZA step-by-step assembly instructions. We wanted to see if someone, who knows nothing about KORUZA system, is able to build a unit from...
View ArticleKORUZA alignment algorithm
With the KORUZA system being available for order as a DIY kit or a fully assembled pair of units, we have been working on improving the user experience by witting well formed set of instructions...
View ArticleFirst series of turtle tag enclosures is finished
We finished a first series of turtle tag enclosures for Zoological Society of London. Turtle tags are used to track the movement of turtles and collect the information necessary to design better...
View ArticleWelding basics workshop
Today, all our team tried something new, we’ve been learning some welding basics. First, Jože gave us a brief theoretical introduction and then we all got a chance to do some practical exercises, from...
View ArticleKreator Lab’s machine tools in action
One of the door handles in Kreator Lab got broken. Instead of buying a new one, they’ve made one. Dušan designed it and our Troublemaker printed it out. Now it opens the door to the storage room,...
View ArticleFog experiment - first results
In the past month we conducted several fog experiments, testing performance of the KORUZA Free Space Optical system under low visibility conditions in our open source test facility. The main setup...
View ArticleSetting up IRNAS Bio Lab!
Institute IRNAS is expanding! We are widening our research in the areas of biological and biomedical science by setting up an open biolaboratory.We are happy to announce that Boštjan, a Biomimmeticist...
View ArticleKORUZA deployed at 180m distance
This Friday we have deployed the latest KORUZA 1.0 units at Institute Jožef Stefan, the Slovenian national research laboratory, between buildings at 180m distance, pushing KORUZA beyond the design...
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