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…
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Candlelight Emulation – Complexity with Layering
In this blog post I explain the microcontroller firmware that emulates candlelight in more detail. You can apply the explained techniques in similar situations to get organic effects on CPU and RAM-limited platforms. I will focus in my description on emulating a convincing random effects with minimal resource usage. Demo The following video demonstrates the…
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…
Large Update to the Circle Pattern Generator
Today I published a significant update to the circle pattern generator. Version 1.4.1 of the application is available for macOS and Windows for download. This new version adds various shapes, rotations, colours and a generator for circular or elliptical canvases. Shapes Circles are great, but different shapes may be better. The new version contains a…
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…
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…
Huge Storage Boxes Update
Today I release a huge update of my storage boxes system for 3d-print. This update not only further improves the geometries of the models, but also extend the available sizes and variants. There are now 1000+ model files in the full set you can buy in the shop. As a buyer of one of the…
Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C Enclosure (LR2165)
I made a simple 3d printed enclosure for Adafruit’s PowerBoost 1000C and a 1200mAh or smaller LiPo battery. This post contains all the files you need for the print, a list of components, and assembly instructions. My design uses three simple parts with tight tolerances. They are held together with two M3 screws and two…