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Sometimes, you see a project that isn’t a technical powerhouse but just looks so good you can’t help but think about duplicating it. That’s how we felt with the mini-neon …read more Continue reading Custom Mini-Neon Signs in 10 Minutes
Although less popular these days, wire-wrap is still a very relevant, easily reversible solder-free way to assemble (prototype) systems using wire-wrap wire and a wire-wrap tool. This latter tool can …read more Continue reading 3D Printing a Wire-Wrap Tool: Emergency Fix or Permanent Solution?
Embossing (making raised shapes) and debossing (making sunken shapes) on 3D-printed surfaces is not a new idea; we do it all the time. [Cory] from Vancouver Hack Space was playing …read more Continue reading Embossing Graphics By 3D Printing On Wood
As a test artifact, 3DBenchy does a pretty good job of making sure your 3D printer is up to scratch. As an exemplar of naval architecture, though — well, let’s …read more Continue reading Microwave Forge Casts the Sinking-est Benchy Ever
If you want to smooth out the top surface of your FDM 3D prints, you can try ironing. Many slicers allow you to set this option, which drags the hot …read more Continue reading Non-planar Ironing Makes Smooth Prints
We love it when a community grabs hold of an idea and runs wild with it despite obvious practicality issues. Gridfinity by YouTuber [Zach Freedman] is one of those concepts. …read more Continue reading Create Custom Gridfinity Boxes Using Images Of Tools
The European Space Agency (ESA) is showing 3D-printed metal parts made onboard the International Space Station using a printer and materials the agency sent earlier this year. While 3D printing …read more Continue reading Printed in Space: 3D-Printed Metal Parts Shown Off After Returning From the ISS
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic that has a number of properties that sets it apart from other thermoplastics which see common use with 3D printing, including PLA, ABS and nylon …read more Continue reading Getting Started With Polypropylene (PP) 3D Printing
Last time I tried to convince you that, if you haven’t already, you should try running your 3D printer with Klipper. There are several ways to actually make it work. …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Switch and Klip(per)
[Scott Yu-Jan] is a big fan of the iPhone’s standby mode. Put the phone on charge horizontally, and it looks all stylish, with sleek widgets and clocks and stuff showing …read more Continue reading Building a Stylish iPhone Standby Dock