Featured image of Rat Rig Discontinues V-Minion 3D Printer, Releases Planned Update as Open Source
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Rat Rig Discontinues V-Minion 3D Printer, Releases Planned Update as Open Source

While the DIY kit is on "pause", a new version of the machine has been open-sourced, with CAD files, STLs, other documentation available on Rat Rig's website.

by Adam Kohut Oct 25, 2024
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Phaetus Releases EndCoat and Silicon Carbide Hot Ends for Bambu Lab and Other Major Brand 3D Printers

New high-temperature, high-flow, abrasion-resistant hot ends for Bambu Lab, Prusa Nextruder, select Creality, and generic nozzle 3D printers.

by Adam Kohut Oct 25, 2024
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Create a Working ‘Gramophone’ Player for Kids With This Open-Source Project

The Gramik, created by designer Jiří Kupka, is a five-button device that runs on a Raspberry Pi Pico and leverages an RFID reader to play your child’s favorite music.

by Adam Kohut Oct 23, 2024
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This Kickstarter Wants to Automate Your Bambu Lab A1 Mini

The "Swapmod" kit was originally shared on Bambu Lab's forum, and is now a Kickstarter campaign seeking to automatically load and unload build plates during printing.

by Adam Kohut Oct 22, 2024
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This Bicycle Features a Fully 3D Printed Titanium Frame

Ribble Cycles’ Allroad Ti features a LPBF-printed titanium frame, invisible welds and cable routing, and boasts “carbon-like” performance.

by Adam Kohut Oct 17, 2024
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This Australian Theme Park’s Spooky Ride Was Refurbished Using Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Designer Edward Felix and his team used Bambu Lab machines to create new components and parts for Luna Park Melbourne’s beloved Ghost Train attraction.

by Adam Kohut Oct 16, 2024
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Unlock Pro 3D Scanning with the Revopoint MetroX: The Blue Laser 3D Scanner for Only $649! (Ad)

The MetroX is built for professional applications, with up to 0.01 mm precision, accuracy of up to 0.03mm, and four powerful scanning modes

Oct 15, 2024
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Bambu Lab Launches AI-Powered ‘PrintMon Maker’ Tool on MakerWorld

The tool, which has been in beta since August, allows users to create full-color 3D printable Pokémon-like characters with a text or image prompt in just a few clicks.

by Adam Kohut Oct 15, 2024
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Revopoint to Launch New MetroX 3D Scanner on Kickstarter

A hybrid – and handheld – device that leverages multi-line lasers and full-field light, the MetroX offers four scanning modes and “metrology-grade” accuracy.

by Adam Kohut Oct 14, 2024
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You Can Make This Modular Computer with a Raspberry Pi 5

The Pilet features a touchscreen, two 8,000 mAh batteries, and will arrive in five-inch and seven-inch versions, the latter of which can be customized.

by Adam Kohut Oct 11, 2024
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This Kickstarter Wants to Make Sure You Never Run Out of Filament

The Infinity Flow S1 features two rollers that automatically feed filament into a Bowden tube, ostensibly enabling "seamless" switching between spools.

by Adam Kohut Oct 9, 2024
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Penta Machine Company Announces Pocket NC V2-8Lite Desktop CNC Machine

The device is the "lowest-priced entry into 5-axis machining", Penta Machine says, with a top spindle speed of 8,000 RPM and a $4,900 price tag.

by Adam Kohut Oct 9, 2024
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Creality Raptor X: The World’s First Hybrid Blue Laser and NIR 3D Scanner (Ad)

With 41 blue light lasers and NIR technology, the Creality Raptor X 3D scanner boasts metrology-grade accuracy of up to 0.02 mm, a four-hour battery life, and wireless capabilities

Oct 8, 2024
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E3D Releases Roto Vitamins Standalone Gearbox

Designed for custom toolheads, the Roto Vitamins features a plastic cover instead of a metal heatsink, automatic tensioning, and compatibility with third-party hot ends.

by Adam Kohut Oct 4, 2024
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Creality Launches Blue Laser RaptorX 3D Scanner

Using 41 blue lasers, the scanner can capture objects between 5-4,000 mm at a claimed accuracy of 0.02 mm, with a three-hour battery life and wireless design.

by Adam Kohut Oct 2, 2024
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Phrozen Delays Arco 3D Printer and Chroma Kit MMU Again

Design changes, such as a switch from one to four feeding tubes on the Chroma Kit, and Chinese New Year account for the delay.

by Adam Kohut Oct 1, 2024
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INTAMSYS Unveils FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO: Desktop Industrial High-Speed FFF 3D Printer (Ad)

Balancing speed and quality, the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO features high printing speeds, a heated chamber, compatibility with engineering-grade materials, and more

Sep 26, 2024
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Arduino Introduces New Power Management Library for Low Power Consumption

Users can track and monitor their devices' battery performance, adjust charging settings, set sleep and standby modes, and more.

by Adam Kohut Sep 26, 2024
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Prusa Launches Annual ‘Printables Awards’ With $50,000 Prize Pool

Three main categories honor designers and 3D models, while additional, specific categories spotlight more niche areas of model design.

by Adam Kohut Sep 24, 2024
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iFixIt Launches USB-C Soldering Iron

The latest addition to the Power Series lineup, the FixHub Smart Soldering Iron can heat up in less than five seconds, and boasts features like automatic cooling and re-heating.

by Adam Kohut Sep 23, 2024
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