Writing on a Black Board with Markers

We have a sign we put out to welcome guests. Especially when we have a party. I built a little attachment for my Shapoko 5 4x4. Here are some pictures of how it came out and how I got there.
Douglas



I have a video of it doing this if you want to check it out.

Select the year 2025.

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Pretty cool. That process has lots of possibilities for sure.

Is the board reusable? Paint markers?

What a great derivative use

Is it any different than this?

Yes it is reusable. It is like a white board but is black. I use liquid Chalk markers. I use a moistened cloth to wipe off. We update the sign as needed. I did find that I have to make a frame behind the board because it was sagging in the middle when I laided it flat on the machine.
Douglas

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That’s good to know and thanks for showing us another creative way to use the CNC.

Wow, That wasn’t available when I made mine. I think I will order one of those. Much simplier is in front of the spindle rather than to the side. I like it.
Douglas

Yep, they released that the day after I ordered this:

Here is an update with the latest drawing on the Blackboard.
The one is on the machine, the other is displayed outside.
Enjoy,
Douglas


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Amazing how well the board, chalk markers and CNC work together and the precision out put of all three together. Well Done!