LinkerLogs files

As long as you agree to abide by the license conditions at http://linkerlogs.com/License.html you can use these LinkerLogs files to cut your own pieces, just like the ones we cut at the 2009 San Mateo Maker Faire. They include ShopBot sbp file, PartWorks crv files, and CAD drawings of the pieces in dxf format. The files were created for nominal 1/2" ply, which varies in thickness, so there are versions with slots that are .48" wide for plywood that's .46" thick, and slots that are .50" wide for plywood that's .48" thick so that the fit isn't too tight for small kids. They all have the Z-axis zeroed at the top of the blank, with tabs to hold the parts in place while cutting and ramped entries for the bit to help make them last a little longer.


There are 2 folders of ShopBot files. The files in the "LinkerLogs cut 2 passes with quarter inch bit" folder engrave the angle of each angled piece on the part with a 1/4" bit and cut out the parts in 2 passes with the same bit, and will be useful for tools that don't have great holddown capabilities. The files in the "LinkerLogs cut 1 pass with multiple bits" folder engrave the angle of each angled piece on the part with a 1/4" bit but cut out the pieces in 1 pass with a 3/8" bit, for ShopBot owners that can cut more aggresively.

Feel free to make toolpathing changes to suit your cutting style, material thickness, and tool setup, either re-toolpathing the files from the enclosed.crv files or starting from scratch with the dxf file. The dogbones in both are sized for a 3/8" or smaller bit, and the engraved angle markings require a 1/4" bit to get enough detail. To make sure that your pieces will fit correctly with others, though, please don't change any of the fundamental design features for these beginning basic pieces..slot spacing, widths, etc... but feel free to create and design new shapes and piece based on these measurements. Just make sure to send us files and pictures of your new pieces so that we can share with the rest of the community.

But most of all, enjoy your new LinkerLogs!

Changes:

06_11_09: first release

06_12_09: fixed colors "by layer" in dxf
          added missed dogboning to angled parts in dxf

06_15_09: Added versions with .50" slots for thicker plywood

