Here is is, the final iteration of my brick dice tower. The door on this one is much bigger than the last version and can comfortably roll several dice. The walls of the door area may be a bit big. I’ve still got to test it out. This print actually had some issues with the PLA getting twisted and pulling, making …
3DHacker Round Up 4
For those new to this blog, I tend to keep my pontificating to a minimum here and instead house those rantings on 3DHacker’s blog where Andrew Mazzotta has graciously given my ramblings a home. It’s been a while since I’ve done this and a lot has happened on 3D Hacker. Andrew has recruted several new bloggers who are making excellent …
3D Printed gun stock
I’ll just come out and say it. I have no problem with 3D printed guns. There are laws, be aware of them, follow them. But besides that it’s just another way for hobbiest to make guns. Very ineffective guns, by the way. But it’s not about efficiency, it’s about he craftsmanship and having fun. And one day I will probably …
Chessbots sold out, long live Chessbots.
Was it the time of year? Was it the price? Either way I am now sold out on pre-printed RoboAction Chessbot Chess Sets. Now the price is back up a bit and I’ve switched to print-on-demand, meaning give me a week or two when you order. In other words there is about zero chance of a Christmas delivery at this …
HIPS experiment 1
Got some HIPS from ToyBuilderLabs.com and I’m starting experiments with it. This is experiment #1 where I just dissolve a printed piece. Keeping it simple, but it was educational. Conclusion: HIPS dissolves completely in d-Limonene, a orange peel extract solution for cleaning that can be slightly harder to get a hold of than, say, acetone. It does dissolve very well …
The next best thing to 3D printing…
…is having someone else print your designs. I love getting pictures and notifications of people printing my designs. And this has been a good week for it. gopedunderground’s nephew is going to love this Chessbot vs Chessbot prime this Christmas. 999dom999 is going to be making some beautiful music. And I think everyone who christnachun knows is going to have a …
I’m getting real tired of jams
I’m nursing a burn on the top of my left index finger that I am reminded of every time I type T, R, G, F, B, or V. And, yes, I hate myself for typing that just now. The reason I have a burnt finger tip is because my left nozzle jammed… again. In the process of unjamming it and …
New pegs for a jumping game
While at the family’s this Thanksgiving they had an old (I mean really old) jumping pegs game with little plastic pegs, many of which have been lost to time. So to pass the time I decided to model them. It actually turned into a bonding experience with Grandpa-in-law. Now that I’m back I can print them out and they turned …
New Dice Tower, Version 1
Dice towers are cool things that help you roll dice fairly. If you play a lot of board games with children or are just concerned that you’re playing with someone evilly talented dice towers are great. I’ve made them out of pringles cans, and printed a few for my immediate family. After printing kid_entropy’s design on Thingiverse I immediately wanted …
Joe’s Makerbot will now be Joe’s 3D Workbench
Joe’s Makerbot is now Joe’s 3D Workbench. http://joes3dworkbench.blogspot.com/ This has been a long time coming. I avoided it for many technical reasons, but I now feel it’s time. Joe’s Makerbot (this blog) will remain with it’s history and posts, but I will no longer be updating it. From now on all posts related to making, designing, and teaching will be on …