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I just picked a rifle at random and loaded the STL file into Vcarve Desktop, scaled it to fit on its side with the centerline of the rifle halfway down in a piece of .75 inch MDF and clicked the button to make both sides.
Vcarve then can make a really nice 3D toolpath to cutout both sides of the gun. I did need to create an outside vector for the profile cut around the gun.
I just wanted to caution those who donât know⌠regarding the use of MDF⌠the dust created by machining MDF is ultra-fine and goes deep into the lungs. It is one of the most carcinogenic dusts you could inhale. Also, my ability to hear high frequencies is shot from years of using saber saws, routers and table saws without ear protection. I wear ear muffs now but itâs too late for the damage already done. Protect yourself accordingly and please donât take this advice lightly.
@MichaelRagonese, I canât agree more. Always wear eye and ear protection while working in the shop. When sanding, wear a good dust mask or respirator. MDF is a necessary evil when building props so be careful!
Youâve probably seen this already but, I made one of these (just innards) using a 6 axis accelerameter in a helmet that triggered the servos to move the shoulder mounted cannon. This was a few years ago and it appears that there are many cooler options out there from which to base your innards: Developing An Animatronics Platform | Hackaday
Iâm with @IanWatkins. Suck at design but can do the electronics!
