Luke Peters

👨🏻‍💻 Software Engineer (Python, JavaScript). 🪛 Tinkerer, hacker, creator.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

Custom designed VESA 75 mount for lightweight USB-C monitors with only two mounting holes. This allows you to mount the monitor to a tripod/articulating arm with a standard 1/4-20 tripod screw. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I just finished my latest CNC project:

A motorcycle brake pedal enlarger with a custom bottom plate/nut. Since one of the sides is angled I couldn't just clamp it back into the vise after milling the top and side features, so I also had to make a custom fixture plate as well.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

The most complex part I've made on my hobby CNC router so far. It's a motorcycle brake pedal extender/enlarger for use with bulky off-road motorcycle boots. 6061 Aluminum.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

My first attempt at thread milling. It went surprisingly well! So much faster and cleaner than hand tapping 😄

https://t.co/ZCzN57G4cV

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

So much of learning a completely new subject is just a loop of: Study, Execute, Repeat. The more reps you get in the faster you'll learn. And avoid the trap of "I'll execute once I have all the information".

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I machined an aluminum plate to replace the 3D printed one. This secures my tool length offset probe to the bed.

I tried a few new techniques and tools for this and made several mistakes, so it came out pretty rough. But it's fully functional and was a good learning experience.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I actually made it by hand with my table saw and a drill, but one of the holes was off by 2mm so I had to scrap it and start over.

At which point I asked myself, "Why am I doing something by hand when my computer can do it??" The end result is 50X better. CNC is so friggin cool.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

As is tradition (and often necessary with hobby machines), I used my CNC router to make something for my CNC router: A raised spoil board.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I upgraded my CNC vise to this sweet low profile vise from Inception Machines. It is beautifully made and feels incredibly solid.

https://t.co/8CZ7vbh52q

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

CNC machining as a hobby is such a neat mix of sketching and designing, 3D modeling, electronics, programming, 3D printing prototypes / mounts / fixtures, setting up automations, and blending digital technology with the very tangible physical world.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

Learning a lot and having fun, this stuff is so cool!

https://t.co/cdqTCEQpSD

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

The CNC router workstation is coming together. I built an enclosure, hooked up compressed air lines and valve, and designed a USB-C monitor mounting plate (with an embedded steel nut) and laptop docking station.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

This is a fantastic demonstration why warping happens in 3D printing: https://t.co/tzM4Xw6Z2l

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

It's interesting comparing the limitations of designing for CNC with the benefits/limitations of designing for 3D printing. And just thinking about the pros/cons of subtractive versus additive manufacturing.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I finally caved and bought a desktop CNC mill 😅

I'm designing an aluminum motorcycle part but don't have a good way to make it, so it's the perfect excuse to dive into this world. Here's my first test program on a block of wood.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

This is my first time creating joints in Fusion 360 and animating them. Every project teaches me a few new CAD skills, which is almost as rewarding as the end products.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

I designed and 3D printed an articulating webcam mount. The vertical dovetail rail will be mounted on the back of my monitor so the camera can swivel and peek out from the edge of the screen.

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

A photo from our weekend camp in the White Mountains back in August 🛻🏕️⛰️

I love New Hampshire and I love this truck 😄

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

https://t.co/TFfGlKG2mx

[Luke Peters @MoonlightLuke]

@goncalovtal @RahulKumaran4 I visited Porto last year during a motorcycle trip around Portugal. Super cool city!