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,…
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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,…
Build and Heat Treatment of a Carbohydrate Source
In this short tutorial, I will explain step by step, how you can build a solid carbohydrate source. You will find the bill of materials and all required tools. I will use SI units to simplify all measurements. This is no quick build, the substances require long reaction and activation times. For this reason, the…
How to Assemble the MicroMaTch Connectors with a Hammer
I mentioned in one of my posts how to assemble the MicroMaTch connectors using a hammer, but never explained the rather simple method in detail. So I made a short video, explaining the exact technique I use. If you have any questions, missed information, or simply want to provide feedback, feel free to comment below…
19″ Rack Fan Controller [1/2]
When I migrated several servers into a new server rack, I put my Arduino Uno based fan controller into a new enclosure. Not a great solution, but good recycling of this existing project and way better than the built-in, on/off temperature controller. Now, when the rack’s space got low, I had to find a better…
Decorative, Massive, Modular Box
This design is not for everyone. 😅 A decorative and modular, but quite massive box. Built from 3d-printed parts, 5mm plywood panels and plenty 3x10mm wood screws. The instructions in this post show a basic box with the inner dimensions 240×360×84mm, but in the download, you find all files required to build larger boxes in…
Let’s Print a Cat/Pet Feeding Device
On this page, you find all links to the posts of this project. Part 1 – Print the gearbox and base plate Part 2 – Assemble the gearbox Part 3 – Enclosure parts and rotary table platform Part 4 – Lids and front panel Part 5 – Turntable and back panel Part 6 – The…
Let’s Print a Cat/Pet Feeding Device (Part 2)
In this part, we assemble the gearbox. It is the second part of this series. If you missed the first one, read it here. Requirements for this Part You will need the printed objects from the previous post: LR2051-101B.stl LR2051-102B.stl LR2051-103B.stl LR2051-104B.stl LR2051-105B.stl LR2051-107B.stl LR2051-108B.stl LR2051-111B.stl LR2051-112B.stl LR2051-121.stl LR2051-122.stl LR2051-123.stl LR2051-124.stl LR2051-401A.stl Also, these components:…
Build a 3D Printer Enclosure
Today, something slightly off-topic. This post is a short tutorial on how to build a heavy and solid 3D-printer enclosure. It uses a fully parametric design, where you can adjust the important dimensions – therefore it should work with a wide range of 3D-printer and materials. Update 1: Added some photos, illustrating the process.Update 2:…
A New Modular CMake Based Toolchain for Feather M0 HAL
In the past months, I developed firmware for a few Adafruit Feather M0 based projects. The reason why I use the Adafruit Feather platform, instead of using an MCU directly, is for modularity. By using a board on sockets, it can be replaced at any later time with a more powerful one – or by…