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Build Plates Rant

I was recently asked to comment on the build plate that I use on my printer.  Specifically, why I use painter tape on the HBP (http://www.3dprintmd.com/print/heated-build-plate/).  I did quite a lot of...

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Kickstarter Backed

In case anyone was wondering …. I though I would share the Kickstarters that I am currently backing.

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Saving a $2 toy is a Crowning Achievement

What do you do when your kid breaks their $2 toy?  Toss it in the bin and buy a new one?  When you own a 3D printer I would say challenge accepted.   Looks like it just snapped under the strain.  Its...

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3D Printing – Pro Tip (2 for 1 special)

Simple and sweet rubber feet I picked up so rubber anti vibration feet from Amazon and they work surprisingly well.  I am quite surprised a how much of the noise was coming from the feet and how much...

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Electronics Repair #1 – Husqvarna Viking Designer SE Sewing Machine

The Problem My mother was using the Husqvarna Viking Designer SE Sewing Machine but it started to exhibit some strange failure modes. Most of the time when powered on the machine would simply lite the...

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Cow Tech Ciclops 3D Scanner – Part 1

Before I jump into the topic I have this disclaimer, I will be doing this subject over several smaller post that hopefully will be more regular and be less effort for me over time. Ciclops 3D Scanner...

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Cow Tech Ciclops 3D Scanner – Part 2

Kickstart Parts Here is what you get for the $99 from the kickstart The scanner is Arduino UNO based.  In this case they went with a clone (which I think is fine). They rolled a shield for the UNO and...

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Shaper Origin

Check out the Shaper Origin. https://shapertools.com I agree with the recent hackaday post that it’s is a game changer tool. Hands-On the Shaper Origin: A Tool That Changes How We Build Perorders have...

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Simple Fix Workflow

I though that I would share my standard work flow for fixing a simple household item. Step 1: I tend to start by doing a rough sketch of the item I am drawing. This serves two purposes. First is give...

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DJI FPV

I got a new DJI FPV for Christmas. Here is the first flight. But if you are suffering from alcoholism then you should prepare yourself a favour and curb your pride tadalafil online no prescription...

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