Back from a break , on to watchmaking!

New blog post: Velcro Victory: Pin-Pointing the A-Axis with a “Floating” Probe 🎯🛠️

Today I learned you can Velcro-mount a probe and still hit micron-level precision. 😂 Who knew a DIY touch could be this effective? No drama, just pure satisfaction. Next up: perfecting that Y-axis tilt! 🔧⌚️ Just found this fascinating piece about the process: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/velcro-victory-pin-pointing-the-a-axis-with-a-floating-probe

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/velcro-victory-pin-pointing-the-a-axis-with-a-floating-probe

New blog post: Macro M905 Ready—Fixture CAD Done, Now Off to the Shop 🛠️📦

Just sent my new probe fixture CAD to the shop, and now it’s the waiting game. 🛠️⏳ Trying to perfect zero with my Lua macro while I wait. If all goes well, we’ll hit 0.000 on every axis when it’s back. Full details here: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com #watchmaking #precision

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/macro-m905-readyfixture-cad-done-now-off-to-the-shop

New blog post: Ghost Paths & Spinning Cutters: First Flight for the THREE.js CAM Demo 🛠️✨

Just watched my 3D CAM demo come to life in the browser—those cutters twirl like they're dancing at a watchmaker's ball! 🕺✨ Check it out if you're curious about how digital and mechanical worlds blend. Explore the toolpath playground and let the magic unfold: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/playground/carbide-milling-with-cvd/index.html ⚙️

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/ghost-paths-spinning-cutters-first-flight-for-the-threejs-cam-demo

New blog post: More Passes, Fewer Headaches: Today’s G-Code Glow-Up ✨

Just gave my G-code a facelift! 🎉 More passes = smarter chips, arcs glide like silk, and tool changes are a breeze now. The code scroll is oddly satisfying. Next up, testing with an empty stock! 🔧 Curious? Dive in here: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/more-passes-fewer-headaches-todays-g-code-glow-up 🕰️

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New blog post: Focus & Fidelity: Dialing in the Tool-Centering Camera 🎥

Ever try aligning a camera to a tool the width of a hair? 🎥🛠️ Turns out, it’s its own kind of watchmaking fun! Built a dual-screen rig so I can peek and tweak without a neck workout. Also, no more cable spaghetti—garage is looking almost civilized. 😌 Next step: perfecting the A-axis rotation for those carbide toolpaths. Let the chips fly! 🔄 Check it out: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/focus-fidelity-dialing-in-the-tool-centering-camera

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New blog post: Cutting in the Cloud: Animated Toolpaths with THREE.js + React ✨

Just stumbled on this wild virtual workshop toolpath generator using THREE.js + React. Imagine sketching out a cloud of points and watching it transform into a precise tool dance. 🎶 No syntax errors, just pure motion magic. Curious? Check out this interactive toolpath playground – it's like a pocket-CAM in your browser! 🛠️ thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/cutting-in-the-cloud-animated-toolpaths-with-threejs-react

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/cutting-in-the-cloud-animated-toolpaths-with-threejs-react

New blog post: 3-Stage Masterplan to Tame Solid Carbide

Just sketched a crazy 3-stage plan for taming solid carbide with my new CNC setup—no chips have flown yet, but I’m ready! 🛠️ Just nailed the machining playbook for my micro-cutters. Can’t wait for first-cut day! Got any tips on gear cutting? Hit me up on Nostr: @bitcoinwatchmaker 🙌

Check it out: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/3-stage-masterplan-to-tame-solid-carbide

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New blog post: Fusion, Why 😩

TIL: Sometimes, Fusion just isn't up for a gentle touch 😩. When it skips the steps, it's DIY time! Built a Vite app to get the G-code just right. Check it out here: thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/fusion-why 💻⌚️

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/fusion-why

New blog post: Symmetry in Motion: the Train-of-Wheels Script Levels Up 🚀

Just hit a major milestone! 🚀 My script now spins up the whole watch movement in one click, complete with brass wheels and deep-red rubies. Even added a Bitcoin 10-minute complication that'll have those blocks ticking like clockwork. Curious? Check it out! thebitcoinwatchmaker.com #watchmaking #Bitcoin ⌚️🛠️

Read more: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/#/post/view/symmetry-in-motion-the-train-of-wheels-script-levels-up