Pocket-Tactics (apparently the hyphen is important) is awesome on so many levels. First of all it’s a strategy game reminiscent of Star Control 1’s full game, always a turn on for me. Secondly, it’s an open source game. That’s like putting peanut butter in my chocolate. Finally you get to paint the pieces yourself. That last one is not as exciting for me but …
Using 3D printing in place of traditional manufacture
One of the promises of 3D printing is the ability to make customized parts in place of doing traditional manufacture. Alice Taylor of Makie Lab is doing just that and it’s awesome. Go watch that video and be amazed with the awesomeness. Seriously, go watch it. The problem, as is reoccurring with this sort of thing, is that the less limited the customization …
The evolution of an idea
Being a geek growing up in the 80s I was naturally a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Being a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation I am naturally a fan of Wil Wheaton. Being a fan of Wil Wheaton I am naturally a fan of his new web series Table Top, which is good because I’m also …
A risky maneuver
My first roll of blue filament was almost out so instead of maybe fail to print my first batch of new design TARDIS rings I decided to print something a bit more frivolous, something that’s come to be called the “Cymon Split Pyramid puzzle“. It’s kind of silly but since I’m no associated with it I figure I should probably have …
Back in the saddle again… mostly
Many thanks to Jason in Makerbot support who pointed me to the menu options that I haven’t noticed yet that got me back to printing. There’s still a small issue with the main menu sometimes, but for the most part I’m alive again. Plus I just got a shipment of filament in so let the good times roll!
This should really be a comment on the previous post…
In the continuing discussion linked to yesterday: On Thursday, September 6, 2012 10:51:30 AM UTC-6, 66tbird wrote: BTW, A little off topic here but to those of us that are getting great prints regularly, have you seen prints of equal quality and consistency made on other brands of hobby 3dprinters? I ask because i know of one gentleman that has …
A great review and discussion on the Replicator
Here’s an excerpt from a review posted on the Makerbot Users Google Group: TECHNOLOGY – The technology of the Makerbot Replicator is unsurpassed. It is cutting edge. There are only 3 dual extruder 3d printers on the market currently; Leapfrog Creatr (Netherlands), Bukobot 8 Duo (USA), and Makerbot Replicator (USA). …EASE OF USE – …The Makerbot Replicator is not very easy …
Disney providing custom dolls with 3D printing
So it looks like they’re using a photo booth so they’re using a 123D Catch like software to create the 3D models then they’re using a powder sintering printer so they can print in full color, which is going to be the costliest and slowest part of the whole process. To be clear I don’t think this isn’t printed as …
Well, there go my plans
So the plan for this past long weekend were to switch filament, test the diameter, finish work on my new type TARDIS ring, test a few models so I can upload them to thingiverse (like K-9 here), and gear up for a week of producing chess sets for sale. The short version is that my Replicator is broken again. It appears …
Enclosing the Replicator part 1
Enclosing the replicator is the best way to prevent drafts and other environmental elements from effecting your prints. With that in mind I bought a $10 acrylic sheet and a $3 tool. I printed out side clips and front hinges. Then I just waited. Since the weather’s been so warm my prints weren’t really feeling it. However, this weekend it was raining …