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18 votes
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Turning buildings into batteries? Concrete battery storage explained.
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A machine that can only draw one line patterns
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Electric ice skates that can also be a meat grinder
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The real first 3D printed buildings (1930s)
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A 3D printer that can print designs in jello shots
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Getting an odd number of cogs in a loop to turn
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3D CAD software provider Dassault Systèmes announces Solidworks for Makers and Solidworks for Students
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3D-printed guns are getting more capable and accessible
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The machine that erases what it creates
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Low cost metal 3D printing by electrochemistry
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The FBI says ‘Boogaloo’ extremists bought 3D-printed machine gun parts
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Programmable filament gives even simple 3D printers multi-material capabilities
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Scientists are 3D printing miniature human organs to test coronavirus drugs
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KFC will test lab-grown chicken nuggets made with a 3D bioprinter this fall in Russia
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Adding a 3D printer to the garage might finally make sense
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Porsche found a way to 3D-print lightweight pistons that add even more horsepower
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3DSen: A NES emulator that makes games playable in full 3D and VR
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A tale of two 3D printers (and all additive manufacturing processes)
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On the Moon, astronaut pee will be a hot commodity. Urine can be used for landing pads, gardens, and drinking water. But will there be enough to go around?
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Volunteers 3D-print unobtainable $11,000 valve for $1 to keep Covid-19 patients alive; original manufacturer threatens to sue
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ETH researchers used a 3D printing process to produce complex and highly porous glass objects
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Recent advances in 3D content understanding
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The world’s largest 3D metal printer is churning out rockets
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The FGC9 is a 3D Printed firearm that is built from unregulated components and costs 100$ to make
@fuggguncontrol: The FGC9 is a (mostly) 3D Printed firearm that is built from unregulated components - using the EU definition of what a "regulated component" is. This makes it just short of an entirely scratch built firearm. It costs 100 dollars to build. #GunControlNow #3Dprinting #DIY https://t.co/gPxoFHzHvd
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noclip.website - A website that lets you view famous levels from all kinds of games in 3D
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Epic Games supports Blender Foundation with $1.2 million Epic MegaGrant
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How 3D printing could help shape surgery
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Amazon is 3D-scanning people's bodies in exchange for gift cards
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The first 3D colour x-rays
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Neri Oxman's new glass printing technique could lead to 3D-printed glass building facades
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The 3D light printer C.A.L. newest proven concepts in 3D printing
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3D Printed Dungeon Tile Recommendations
So I'm running a D&D 5e campaign, and so far have been doing "theatre of the mind". But it has it's limitations when I want the players to use actual combat strategy in some areas. I have...
So I'm running a D&D 5e campaign, and so far have been doing "theatre of the mind". But it has it's limitations when I want the players to use actual combat strategy in some areas. I have experience a few years ago with using a 25mm paper grid for 3.5e and Pathfinder, which worked well because it was quick to draw a map with whiteboard marker.
Now I have a 3D printer, and I'm wondering if anyone has any dungeon tile recommendations, considering the following:
Firstly, are there any systems that are quick to assemble/disassemble as the players discover new rooms, or we need to clear table space?
Second, stability of the map is important. If a player knocks the map with their hand, will everything collapse, simply shift slightly, or is it rigidly held together?
Third, community: A larger community that contributes (and takes contributions) would be better than a propriety system that doesn't allow homebrew designs.
I've seen a few systems (openlock, openforge, and almost any keyword combination that I can think of is on kickstarter), but I'm finding it hard to get a feel for how popular the systems are, and how well they actually work when on the table.
Does anyone have any recommendations on a good system? I guess i'm most interested in the game flowing smoothly, but I'm not opposed to going to a blank paper grid if that's really the better solution.
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The patents behind pasta shapes
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How 3D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing
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Cat tongue spines help smear saliva and inspire new 3D-printed brush
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How to build an amazing seaside diorama – Realistic scenery Vol.14
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Inside the world of DIY ammunition
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Texan who published 3D guns plans jailed on sex assault charge
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Has anyone used FreeCAD, Kicad and other foss software?
The recent post on foss software got me thinking about viable foss alternatives, particularly non programming related. I just came across FreeCAD and am wondering if anyone has experience using...
The recent post on foss software got me thinking about viable foss alternatives, particularly non programming related.
I just came across FreeCAD and am wondering if anyone has experience using it, how it compares to Solidworks, Autodesk, Rhino or Catia?
I was shown Kicad at uni by a ladtech and was very impressed, way easier and more flexible then whatever microchip software they where teaching.
On a broader level what other professional ffos alternatives do you guys know about?
Is anyone using this stuff on a professional level or is it more hobby at the moment?
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Cody Wilson, 3D printed gun advocate, charged with child sexual abuse
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3D printable guns as free speech?
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Why are 3d printed guns just now an issue?
This has been around for a long time. Why just now after years are they cracking down? What new tech was invented? Sorry for being ignorant :(
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Internet publication of 3D printing files about guns: Facts and what's at stake
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DIY guns, like eighty percent lower kits, are a much bigger threat than 3D-printed firearms
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US judge blocks attempt to post blueprints for 3D guns
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The rise of the downloadable gun in America could have dark implications for Australia
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Interview: Studio Eallin Japan and director Kenji Kawasaki
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First 3D colour X-ray of a human using CERN technology
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Anyone interested in 3D printing?
If there aren't many 3D printer hobbyists here, still feel free to comment if your interested. It's a great hobby open to all price ranges and skill levels. If you can't afford a printer, many...
If there aren't many 3D printer hobbyists here, still feel free to comment if your interested. It's a great hobby open to all price ranges and skill levels. If you can't afford a printer, many libraries and schools have printers open to public use.
What are your projects? What do you like to print? Materials? Printer? Etc.
I've been getting into 3D printing more seriously. I have worked with cad software for many years but only printed on occasion, never personal stuff. I bought the Prusa Mk3 kit at the end of last year and patiently waited for its mid-spring arrival. It's a fantastic printer worth every bit of waiting. I print in PLA for fun stuff & online models and PETG for functional & outdoor models.
My most recent print was a window fan mount for my car for car camping. I designed it to create some airflow to keep the car from getting stuffy while keeping bugs and water out. It's very low power, so no issue there.
I am currently printing the pangolin awareness toy from thingiverse in white PLA for fun.
What do you like to do with 3D printing? or what do you think of it?
18 votes