Monthly Archives: September 2012

Despite some initial problems, I’ve managed to make a few good prints.   I get a lot of the 3D files from http://thingiverse.com, by the way.  Lots of stuff there,from trivial to utilitarian to just-for-fun.  One really neat thing is … Continue reading →

My latest toy is a 3D printer.  Basically it prints 3D objects using plastic extruded through a hot nozzle.  They’ve been around for years, but have cost tens of thousands of dollars.  In recent years, however, a variant has emerged … Continue reading →