In this post, I write about wall profiles in 3D printing, and I will explain why they are essential to creating stable parts with minimal filament use. Also, I will show common mistakes that result in ugly prints and discuss this topic by designing a simple 3D-printed box. Preface I am no 3D printing expert,…
Category: 3D Printing
The Hinges and its Secrets for Perfect PETG Print
A while ago, I published the models for three different strengths of print-in-place hinges. If these are printed with PETG or ASA, they are incredibly strong and durable. This post explains why these objects print so well with challenging materials. Preface I am no 3D printing expert, and the topics I discuss here are nothing…
Better Bridging with Slicer Guides
I got questions about a particular feature you find if some of my 3D models. In this short text, I will explain why I add it and why you should add features like this too. How the Features Look Like Please check out my latest modular lantern design if you want to see the technique…
Stronger 3D Printed Parts with Vertical Perimeter Linking
One issue with fused filament fabrication is the weakness introduced into the parts at the layer boundaries. I had this simple idea of how especially straight sections of 3D prints could be improved on regular printers. Now I found time to test my idea. Linking Two Layers at the Perimeter The principle is simple. A…
Three Ways to Integrate LED Light Into the Modular Lantern
After creating the modular lantern system, I experimented with different cheap ways to integrate LED lights into it and turn it into a decorative lamp. In this post, I describe the three ways I found the cheapest and easiest to implement that all create a wonderful result. Preface When I set up real light installations,…
The 3D Printed Modular Lantern
I designed a very modular 19th-century-style lantern. You can print it in its simplest form as a simple candlelight to put on a table or a shelf. By printing additional elements, you create a wonderful LED lantern with a stand that looks slightly like a street lamp. In this post, I share details about my…
Rail Grid Alternatives and More Interesting Updates
I published another large update to the storage boxes project in the last two weeks. All buyers who subscribed to update emails already got a summary of the changes. If you read the email, you can skip this post unless you are interested in even more detail. The new and updated models are downloadable from…
Update to the Storage Boxes System
Last week I sent all subscribers a small update to my storage boxes system. There are new split boxes for the tall boxes (LR2052-300C-S) and a new extensive PDF catalogue with a great overview, but also all details of the models. I also added more models to the free set to provide better coverage of…
Build a Sustainable Refillable Active Coal Filter
If you ever used air filters to keep smells, fumes and dust at a low level in your workshop, you for sure came in contact with these expensive throwaway active coal filters. While throwing-away the used active coal seems to be unavoidable, all the thrown away plastic and packaging of the filter can easily be…
How to Create a Large 3D Printed Artwork
I recently built a relatively large (100cm × 80cm) 3D printed artwork, which features a painted relief of mathematical functions. Read how I prepared the data, converted it into 3D printable tiles and converted them into printable gcode. All the images and previews are from the proof of concept I created. The final artwork is…