#3d-printing — Public Fediverse posts

This is a new one. I open a sealed spool of filament. Printing with it clogs the printer. I examine the spool, it's full of ... something. I open another one and it's the same.

Factory sealed, still vacuumed spools. #3dprinting

Phase3D has secured a Department of the Air Force contract to apply its Fringe Inspection platform to ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). These advanced materials are used in turbine blades, thermal protection for hypersonic vehicles and gas turbines, as they can withstand extreme temperatures. The inspection system will enable real-time quality control during manufacturing. https://3dprint.com/330720/phase3d-gets-air-force-contract-for-real-time-cmc-inspection/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Aerospace

Meshy 7 Improves Image-to-3D Accuracy With New Geometry Alignment Technology https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/meshy-7-improves-image-to-3d-accuracy-with-new-geometry-alignment-technology?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

ICYMI: 3D Printed Liquid Crystal Elastomers Learn to Expand and Contract https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/3d-printed-liquid-crystal-elastomers-learn-to-expand-and-contract?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

Work in progress photos. The Cat Tongue grip tape works great. I have to reprint parts of the thing, though, as the monitor stand doesn't quite fit the tray. (I printed lots of test fit pieces, but not enough. 😬)

🧵 13/N

#3DPrinting #CableManagement

The Wandering Hour Clock is complete.

This one had a long gestation. I got the IKEA BONDIS back in 2023, then tried and failed to find a high torque radio-controlled movement, and put the project on the shelf. I decided to resume it a couple of months ago, ordered a non-radio movement from England, and did the final assembly this morning.

It was supposed to be a gift, but Spousey has claimed it. The digits are glow-in-the-dark.

🧵 10/N

#3DPrinting #clock

@fabbaloo why not #opensource #3DPrinting imagine if any cubic went #outofbusiness that would be a problem even though I do not foresee such a situation

SeaRush Shows the Next Phase of Large-Scale Maritime 3D Printing https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/searush-shows-the-next-phase-of-large-scale-maritime-3d-printing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

Anycubic Patent Explores Full Color Resin 3D Printing https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/anycubic-patent-explores-full-color-resin-3d-printing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

ICYMI: Hybrid Manufacturing Patent Automates Additive Tool Docking https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/hybrid-manufacturing-patent-automates-additive-tool-docking?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

ICYMI: Math, Models, and Mysteries Solved: How Additive Manufacturing Helped Find the Answer to Schrödinger’s Color Theory https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/math-models-and-mysteries-solved-how-additive-manufacturing-helped-find-the-answer-to-schrodingers-color-theory?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

Prusa has upgraded its high-end desktop 3D printer lineup with new versions of the CORE One, CORE One L, and XL. The updates include a nozzle wiper, 360-degree cooling system, and tool offset sensor. Chamber temperatures reach 60C, enabling better ABS printing. https://3dprint.com/330435/prusa-upgrades-its-lineup-core-one-gen2-core-one-l-and-xl/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Desktop3DPrinting

Federal judge strikes down ATF 'ghost gun' rule for 3D printed parts — says restrictions violate Fifth Amendment and historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/federal-judge-strikes-down-atf-ghost-gun-rule-for-3d-printed-parts-says-restrictions-violate-fifth-amendment-and-historical-tradition-of-diy-gunsmithing

ICYMI: Could PAC Bayes Make Learning Based 3D Printer Control More Trustworthy? https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/pac-bayesian-control-could-aid-robotic-additive-systems?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

@biggeordiegeek Same here - I use this little #3DPrinted holder for tight spaces

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/52jDqa93DCE-screwdriver-14in-bit-holder

#3DPrinting

3D Printing Could Help Pack More Energy Into Tiny Devices https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/microscale-storage-still-needs-additive-manufacturing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

In the meantime, here is a gist that includes my Keycap Playground preset for generating the key caps, and my #OpenSCAD script for chamfering, tilting, and supporting them for #3DPrinting:

https://gist.github.com/haliphax/fe6539847075be7aba19247d5e1a10c8

And if you've never used Keycap Playground before, you should check it out!

https://github.com/riskable/keycap_playground

Aha!!!

Hex grids are *not* zig-zag arrays...

Hex grids are *two* offset arrays!!!

Now the math is simple. Odd row counts too.

#3DPrinting #FreeCAD

A design student has created a system to turn discarded tennis balls into footwear. Soroosh Riazi Isfahani uses 3D-printed cutting guides to accurately slice the balls, then shapes the pieces over shoe lasts and stitches them together with old racket strings. Manufacturers produce 300-400 million tennis balls annually, with less than 1% recycled. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/slice-used-tennis-balls-turned-into-sneakers/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials

Ukraine Turns 3D Printers Into Battlefield Edge for Drones

Thousands of desktop 3D printers across Ukraine produce drone parts in hours instead of weeks, transforming how the military adapts to frontline needs.

https://pulseofnations.lol/ukraine-turns-3d-printers/

#3dPrinting #Battlefield #Defense #Drones #Innovation #Technology #Ukraine

Printed a dice case with tray for playing Knucklebones including glow-in-the-dark lettering.

Clasp ended up too tight so trimmed it down a bit; no dice getting lost from this thing!

Now to teach the kiddos how to play :)

https://cult-of-the-lamb.fandom.com/wiki/Knucklebones#How_to_play

#3dprinting #3dprint #boardgames #gaming