nick santillan: red blue CNC

‘red blue CNC’ 

‘red blue CNC‘ is a modular multifunctional CNC machine that allows for various configurations to best suit specific tasks. created by filipino born, vancouver based nick santillan for his graduating project at emily carr university of art & design, the standard configuration allows for machine work to be done on top and below the surface. with the ‘red blue CNC’, users are capable of engraving designs directly on the surface below.

red blue CNC: modular 3 axis CNC machine

standardized mounting holes every 3.5 inches means that adapters can be created and added for unlimited attachments to enhance its usability. for instance, adding a router transforms the machine into a CNC router, alternatively the addition of a plastic extruder gives it the function of a 3D printer. meanwhile, the attachment of a pen allows the CNC to be utilized as a plotter.

the minimal shapes and its selected color choices are in reference to the red blue chair and the de stijl and the bauhaus movements.

santillan has furthered his project, creating also a ‘red blue CNC’ prototype that plays the tetris theme song. sounds are produced by the stepper motors turning in various speed and duration. 3 stepper motors are used to create 3 various tones continuously.

‘red blue CNC’ rendering vertical wall plotter configuration allows for custom designs to be plotted directly on walls providing an alternative to wallpaper

wheeled-cart form and its boxes and components all laid out

surface engraver

an envisioned upgrade of the ‘red blue CNC’ machine with laser tool-head technology

internal view of mechanics

rough mock-up (missing swivel adapter)

most of the major components (unpainted)