Category: Prototyping
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Safest Fibre Optic Cable Stripper
After incorporating valuable feedback on my original RFOD fibre optic cable stripper, I am excited to introduce a new, pocket-sized version. This updated model is not only significantly smaller but also safer and stronger, offering enhanced accuracy in cable stripping. Safety was a top priority in the design process, ensuring that the cutting surfaces are…
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Lightest Runout Sensor
I didn’t like the filament runout sensor that I had purchased early on in my 3D printing days, it was based on the ender style end stop as it seemed to add some resistance. It could get annoying when changing filaments especially when changing to a different colour whilst attempting manual multi-colour prints. I wanted…
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Time-lapses again
The camera I was using for my Mercury Zero G printer was only a temporary one, as there were many other things that needed doing to complete the build. The ancient web camera I had used was good enough for me to remotely monitor my prints… until recently. Perhaps it was the frequent heat cycles…
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Yutong Bus Ventilation repairs
During my 3D printing adventures, I have found myself working on varied projects but this one has been the most fun yet. A good friend of mine runs a fleet of busses and coaches, and part of the responsibilities is to ensure they have a source of replacement parts for those that are regularly broken.…