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  • Using matter controls slicer matterslice.exe

  • I have started to use matterslice.exe include wiith matter control as it makes amazing support structure that is easy to remove.I have been having trouble making it work off off a a settings ini file via the command line. Any help would be apreciated. ...
  • Idea for a new contest

  • I have an idea for a new contest. Build apparatuses that once won the Nobel Prize in physics. For instance, an X-ray tube, Wilson cloud chamber, Geiger counter, transistor, or a scanning tunneling microscope. The winner will receive a 3D-printed gold...
  • "Lulzbot is going gangbusters"

  • Hackaday wrote:"Lulzbot is going gangbusters. They saw 800%  growth over the last two  years. and $15M in revenue in 2015. They did this all with open source  hardware and software, and using 3D printing in a manufacturing context. ...
  • What can be embedded on HAD.io

  • I did see that someone had a 3D render embedded into a page. Is there a list somewhere? What about bb codes - which are accepted? I am temped to come back here but as HAD.io don't even allow file uploads - I will have to setup a supporting server....
  • Has anyone already built a welding purge chamber?

  • Hi,on my Wire 3D Printer project I noticed a problem with oxidation while I'm trying to print with welding wire and I'm thinking about using a purge chamber to keep the shielding gas consumption low. The machine should print for hours with minimal gas...
  • Gifts for Maker kids?

  • Hello! first time commenter here, please be gentleI have 3 boys (9, 11 and 14) who have all asked for various maker type presents this year. The youngest wants Lego Mindstorms, having taken a week long course in the summer at the local rec complex. The...
  • Making molds - suggestions on where to start

  • Hi, for my next project (boring perhaps - replica of old computer) I would like to make a custom frame. The picture below kind of defines my question: if I would plan to make 250 units of the white plastic frame in the picture, what technology should...
  • Google Sketchup into Adobe Illustrator - HELP!

  • My #Pi/Arduino Prototyping workstation project has hit a snag, and I'm hoping someone can help.The workstation is all designed, and is ready to be lasercut - problem is, it is designed as a 3D model in Google Sketchup but to get it cut need it to...
  • Regarding Smoothie Board

  • Hi,While  searching for some high speed 3d printers, I got to know about theSmoothieboard %xC 3Dprinter. I like to know about few details:1. What is the print speed in mm/sec or mm/min?2. Which is the control board in use in this printer?3....
  • Midwest MakerFest

  • Midwest MakerFesthttp://midwestmakerfest.com/Saturday, August 13, 9am - 5pmPeoria Civic Center201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602=============================Are you interested in DIY? What about Technology? 3D Printing? Drones? What about Art? Well...
  • Chinese SmoothieBoard Clones - Experience?

  • So, I'm thinking about replacing the Replicator-style electronics in my CTC 3D printer with a smoothieboard.  It turns out you can get a smoothieboard from a European supplier for €186 (http://robotseed.com/index.php?id_product=13&controller=product&id_lang=2)...
  • Project Idea

  • Just had an idea for a project. It's 1:50am and I'm about to sleep, so just noting here so I don't forget.Bluetooth keyboard, 3D printed wedge like case for it to sit in, with a Pi Zero (w) and an Arduino Mega under. Lcd displays (one for pI, one for...
  • Software for inverse parallel kinematic equations

  • Hi, I am looking for some software to help code the inverse kinematics of a parallel robot. I looked at OpenRave but every example is a series robot. I am happy to learn a new language to achieve this, Python seems common. The link is to the...