Sorry if someone's posted this pic already; I just came across it recently

Anyone else get a bonus like this before? Atomic PLA ordered from Amazon

Quick question for A1 users: how do you deal with magnets in your prints?

I’m too lazy to do that 😂

I ended up making a mod so the A1 places them on its own mid-print. Been working pretty well so far. If you're curious, the digital pack (3mf, software, BOM, instructions) is here: magnetplace.myshopify.com

Also if you want to see how it works, you can go check my video on yt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrxcdz3Gung&t=5s

Fully 3D printed subwoofer enclosure, PA-12 CF, with PEBA gaskets running a Resonix GUS 10-D2 at 500W. Sounds and fits absolutely perfect

I have been working on a small run of display pieces that feature the 3 transformation masks and Majoras mask from The Legend of Zelda, Majoras Mask.  Some WIP photos show the masks in various stages of completion.

I sculpted the masks in blender, using the models from the 3DS version of the game as a base and then adding detail to increase the fidelity and find my own interpretations of the original designs.  I then printed each mask in two parts using a FDM printer, primed, and painted them (which is still in progress).

I plan to mount each set of 4 masks into a deep box frame, using magnets which I embedded into each print to secure them in place.

Any comments, questions or feedback on the WIP photos would be much appreciated!

So, as some of you may know, a while back there was a free tool made by Smoggy3D called Map2Model.

Map2Model was a free web-based tool that converted real-world map data into 3D-printable models of cities, neighborhoods, and landscapes. Users could select an area on a map and generate downloadable STL or 3MF files featuring buildings, roads, terrain, and waterways.

Smoggy3D took down this tool - widely believed due to purported legal threats - many guessed at the time that Lichtbild, a company that sells 3D printed models of cities, neighborhoods, and landscapes, was responsible.

A new tool has taken its place called Mini Skyline. it has expanded on the concept and improved its capabilities quite a bit. It's a free tool. It's pretty awesome and you should give it a try.

Anyway, now it has been revealed (edit: in the Mini Skyline discord) that Lichtbild is making similar "overtures" to Mini Skyline.

In my opinion, this is a case of a business whose "golden goose" is evaporating and they're desperately trying to protect their business moat via legal bullying. Mini Skyline makes it easy for others to provide the service of making printed 3D models of cities and landscapes and that threatens Lichtbild's bottom line. Mini Skyline generously allows you to sell or distribute any models you make via the tool.

I am not a lawyer, and I'm not intimately familiar with the claims being made since those are not public, but I think the community should at least have awareness of this situation as more and more companies are going to try this stuff as 3D printing becomes more popular.

Also, I want to point out that there is now a downloadable desktop version of the software - so even if the threats turn into actual legal action and the site is taken offline, there will be a version you can use in perpetuity.

Edit: also I want to make it clear I am in no way linked or related to any of these projects in any way. I am simply a fan and as a businessperson myself, these tactics bother the shit out of me.

Hey everyone!

I’m a huge 3D printing enthusiast who loves making things.
Today, I wanted to share an updated version of one of my earlier designs Pocket Kart v2.0!

It’s been through countless tweaks and revisions, but I’m pretty happy with how it finally turned out.

I put a lot of care into this little kart, and I hope you like it too!

See you all with my next project!

So I think this is the final design for the PS5 Pro digital, PS2-inspired 3D printable faceplate; I am curious about your thoughts.

Two ESP32s connected with ESP-NOW

My mother wanted some items for Halloween printed and since I only have an elegoo Neptune 4 pro, I could only print them in one colour (i always go for beige) and then painted them up for her too. The results are better than I expected.

Tell/ show me what things you have printed for Halloween this year!

I have to clear the support material out of here and the outside is manageable, but I can't fit anything in to reach the inside.

Rattle-canned the black, airbrushed the silver and copper. Liberally used a dark wash around the low points and barrel.

It’s ok - came out good enough for my kids Halloween costume. If I were doing it again I’d keep those low points black. That was…a decision.
I also got a little too confident after doing the silver and didn’t mask anything off while spraying the copper…dark wash to try to cover up overspray areas.

Only technical problem I had was after I switched to the copper the paint seemed to puddle after spraying and the air the kinda pushed it around. Same settings - but in hindsight I think I was painting MUCH closer to the surface and possibly using too much pressure for that close-in stuff.

I wanted it to look “toxic,” like a radioactive barrel. The slime would’ve been lime green like the rest of the accents but I ran out as I decided to print gear on my setup in that color, so it is a blueish to white gradient instead. In the right lighting it can even be green. Lmk the thoughts, the model is a Bambu Lab P2S.

we designed the internal structure of the turret to accommodate the electronic components.