by Jon Bondy | Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
While the low end 3D printers (like the ones that I have) cannot print arbitrary shapes (they need a fairly broad base to stick to the printer bed during printing), they can print shapes that would challenge normal manufacturing techniques. One example may be found...
by Jon Bondy | Mar 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
I ordered a Solidoodle 3D printer this summer, and received it in November. I managed to acquire another one along the way (long story: see my blog posting about how UPS handles packages). The last few months have been exciting, challenging, and often frustrating....
by Jon Bondy | Jan 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
I brought some home-made magnetic spin toys to the Champlain Maker Faire last year, and they were a real hit with the kids. This was before I purchased my first 3D printer, so the only fabrication approach I could take was cutting disks out of plexiglass and...