Today I 3d Print the parts needed to repair a broken garden hose. Specifically, I had to cut the end off of my perfectly good garden hose after using it to tunnel under a sidewalk to route some drip irrigation. I initially started by ordering a brass replacement part that unfortunately didn’t fit. Fortunately 3d …
Today we touch on the subject of filter material for use in your Coronavirus masks. This applies to 3d printed masks, and face masks in general. When using furnace filters, it’s important to use one that does NOT contain fiberglass, and that is at LEAST a MERV 16 rating. To download the latest designs and …
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Today we dive into a fundamental problem in 3D printing. How to get the perfect first layer. The solution isn’t always just to calibrate the first layer by adjusting the Z-axis. Sometimes there are other variables involved that complicate matters. As usual, we dive right in and tackle the problem from multiple angles until we …
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Today we’re taking a look at the Nooie Cam 360, an indoor security camera with 355 degree panning ability, full HD video, motion and sound tracking and a host of features that satisfy my inner geek. Pair this with your favorite smart home assistant for a complete home automation setup. I’m going to compare the …
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If you have followed along, I have 3d printed dozens of different coronavirus mask designs. My current favorite design is the BolivAIR mask designed by the fantastic people here: https://www.keithstestgarage.com/respirators/ One issue I had was finding suitable straps that were easy to take on and off. Fortunately, the BolivAIR team had a solution for that …
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If you have 3d Printed anything before, you have probably run into stringing. Stringing is where strands of filament are pulled across your 3D printed object, leaving a less than desirable finish. In this video I show you how to fix 3d print stringing when 3d printing Bolivair Coronavirus masks that blend both PETG and …
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Today we take a look at the high lift blade for the EGO LM2100 21 inch deck battery electric mower. We test against the standard blade that comes with the mower to see if the high lift blade design makes a difference when mulching the lawn, if it improves general cut quality and if it …
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After 3d printing more than 100 Coronavirus masks for hospital workers and trying out over a dozen designs, I have finally found what I would consider to be the best design to date. This mask provides a large surface area for superior breathability, the filter holder has a solid lip that securely holds the filters …
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Today we discuss 3D printed Coronavirus (COVID-19) masks, and how you can use layer height modifiers in your slicer program remove top and bottom solid layers exposing the infill pattern in between. This tip doesn’t just apply to these Coronavirus masks, you can also use it to get some cool effects like the sample Space …
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How to print a Coronavirus mask from a 3MF file using Prusa Slicer to export an STL file or GCODE for a Creality Ender 3. This video is for those just getting started that want to learn how to manipulate a 3MF file in slicer, reduce the number of masks to fit the print bed …
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