Robert “Robin” Forsyth FdA

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Devon, United Kingdom
Email: fenywynn@proton.me Website: https://dangerouslygoodideas.online

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Profile

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Award-winning designer, maker, and open-source enthusiast specialising in digital fabrication, CNC machining, and Linux-based workflows. Experienced in turning digital concepts into physical objects through 3D modelling, automation, and custom-built hardware. Passionate about open-source tools, self-hosted infrastructure, and creative problem solving.

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Core Skills

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Digital Design & Fabrication

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• 3D modelling (Blender)
• CNC toolpath generation (BlenderCAM)
• 3D scanning and digital reconstruction
• Rapid prototyping and fabrication workflows
• Design for manufacturing

Engineering & Hardware

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• 28+ years construction experience
• CNC machine building and maintenance
• Digital fabrication systems
• Electronics integration
• Mechanical design
• Laser cutting and fabrication systems

Linux & Systems

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• Junior to Intermediate Linux system administration
• Genuine interest in Bash scripting and automation
• Self-hosted services and homelab infrastructure
• Networked systems and remote management
• Debian / Ubuntu based environments

Software & Tools

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• Blender (FabexCNC/BlenderCAM)
• Inkscape
• GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
• Kubuntu (KDE + Ubuntu)
• Bash
• Markdown

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Projects

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FabexCNC

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Open-source CNC toolpath project focused on improving digital manufacturing workflows.

• Developed tooling and workflows for generating CNC toolpaths from 3D models
• Built around open-source design philosophy
• Demonstrated at industry events and conferences

Custom CNC Router

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Designed and built a large-format CNC router for digital fabrication.

• Integrated Linux-based control system
• Used for prototyping, design experiments, and manufacturing
• Combines digital modelling with physical fabrication

3D Scanning & Cultural Documentation

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Independent project capturing real-world locations and objects using 3D scanning.

• Processing scans into usable digital models
• Exploring digital preservation and creative reuse

Homelab & Linux Infrastructure

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Self-hosted systems for experimentation with Linux, networking, and automation.

• Automated workflows using Bash scripts
• Self-hosted services
• Experimentation with infrastructure and system reliability

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Professional Experience

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Independent Designer & Maker

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Self-Employed — Devon, UK 2019 – Present

• General Building
• Designing and manufacturing custom objects using CNC and digital fabrication
• Developing open-source workflows and tools
• Creating digital content and documentation around design and making
• Maintaining Linux-based design and fabrication environments

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Speaking & Community

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Blender Conference 2024

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Presenter

• Delivered talks on CNC fabrication and digital manufacturing workflows
• Demonstrated how open-source tools can enable physical production
• Demonstrated how cost effective open-source systems can be in a production enviroment.

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Education

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Details of relevant education or certifications.

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) – In Progress Foundation Degree 3d Design

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Interests

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• Open-source software
• Digital fabrication
• Linux systems
• Automation
• Creative technology