Tag: DIY
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DIY Filament Dry Box – The Top Filament Storage Solution
A DYI filament dry box is an effective way to keep your filament spools fresh, dry and protected. One of the most common banes in 3D printing is having wet filament. Wet filament not only causes filament to become brittle and prone to snapping, but also leads to awful printing issues. If you’ve ever experienced…
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SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Battery Replacement Made Simple
Is your SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Headset is dying after only a few hours of use? If so, it may be time for an Arctis 1 wireless battery replacement. Chances are, your Arctis 1 headset’s original battery is barely clinging to life. For my headset, the original battery was only lasting 2 hours and the…
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Harbor Freight Storage Containers: 3D Printed Parts Bins
Harbor Freight storage containers are great. They are affordable and pretty decent quality. The only issue with them is that sometimes the parts bins are a bit too big and they do not sell replacement bins. But what if I told you there was an amazing Harbor Freight hack to get more space for your…
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13+ Handy & Useful 3D Printed Tools You Have to Print
One of the best ways to utilize a 3D printer is to create your own 3D printed tools. A 3D printed tool has many advantages over traditionally manufactured/store bought tools. For one, the tool can be created in the comfort of your own home. Also, it is dirt cheap to 3D print tools! For some…
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Commonly Used 3D Printing Hardware for Projects
What are the most commonly used 3D printing hardware parts for projects? A lot of 3D printed projects require additional hardware and having those parts on hand, be it 3D printing fasteners or otherwise, will ensure your projects go smoothly. It really stinks needing a part and not having it. Then having to order it…
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DIY 3D Printed Light: Make Your Own 3D Printed Neon Sign
Are you looking to make an awesome 3D printed light? How about building a custom made 3D printed neon sign? By utilizing some rope LED strips, creating a 3D printed neon sign shell, and a bit of soldering, you can have your own custom neon sign! Learn how to easily design your own custom 3D…
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3D Printed Lithophane Lamp: Beautiful Color Photos on the Bambu X1C
A recent project I undertook was a 3D printed lithophane lamp. For this project, I wasn’t looking for a plain black and white lithophane. No, I wanted one in color that was bright and vibrant. That is where my Bambu Lab X1 Carbon came to the rescue and I was able to created this amazing…
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Le Potato Home Assistant Setup: Supervised Step-by-Step Guide
If you are looking for an affordable solution to home automation, a Le Potato Home Assistant setup may be exactly what you need. The Le Potato is a single-board computer similar to the Raspberry Pi that can run Linux and nearly anything a Raspberry Pi can. A Le Potato board makes for an excellent Home…
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Awesome 3D Printed DIY Photo Booth Backdrop
A DIY photo booth backdrop is an excellent way to take great, professional looking photos, without having access to expensive camera gear. Really, all you need is a simple infinity wall and some soft lighting. With this basic setup, you will be able to churn out amazing photos with any camera made in the past…
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Awesome Bambu X1C Upgrades You Have to Try!
Did you just get a new Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and are now looking for the best Bambu X1C upgrades? I just recently made the switch from an Ender 3 Pro to the light-years ahead, X1 Carbon and couldn’t be happier. Naturally, as a lifelong tinkerer, the first thing I did was find, print, and…