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Aug 16, 2022, 8:07 PM
Just an update on the status of the blog and related stuff.
Feb 26, 2022, 3:50 PM
I never really used brims when 3D printing, but I decided to give them a try with a couple of tests. These are some things I learned about when and when not to use brims.
Nov 20, 2021, 6:16 PM
Prusa, a leading consumer 3D printer manufacturer, just announced their new model, the Original Prusa XL. It has a ton of interesting new features that may not mean much to people who just started printing, or are still just learning about the field. In this article I will break down some of what we know from the announcement in a way that printerers and non-printerers can follow, and go over some 3D printer anatomy in the process.
Nov 11, 2021, 8:17 PM
Thinking about getting a 3D printer for yourself or someone else? Here are a few basic things to consider when making the decision.
Oct 20, 2021, 9:20 PM
When I design, I break things up into smaller chunks, and tackle them one at a time. This is a brief description of the "iterative design process" I follow, with some reasons why I think it's useful for anyone working on 3D designs, or pretty much any other kind of design too.
Sep 25, 2021, 7:12 PM
A look back into how I personally got into 3D printing.

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