What sticks to what, Shrinking, Proforge KS CampaignBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Filament Drying, Limits of Armadillo , BeatBuddy Switch projectBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

3D Toolpaths Vs Multi-axis, Discover Thingiverse, The trick to HueforgeBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Auto Pauses on the XL, Sketch Drawing quirk in Fusion360, Don’t make DragonsBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Sharing sites lately, Stuck Sensors on the XL, Sketch Drawing quirk in Fusion360By Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

STEP Sample prints, Conditional GCODE, Another rabbit holeBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

You can build a dedicated macropad for controlling your 3D printing slicing software with snap-part NeoKey switches, a CNC rotary encoder and the Feather RP2040 running CircuitPython.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/cnc-rotary-macropad/ CNC Rotary Encoderhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5734https://www.adafruit.com/product/5735Snap Part NeoKey…

Polishing a Turd, TPU Supports, STEP TechnologyBy Andy Cohen & WhitneyPotter

Build a BLE media controller for your iOS device with a touch screen and a Feather ESP32-S3 running CircuitPython. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/esp32-s3-ble-ios-media-controllerFeather ESP32-S3https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323 TFT FeatherWing 3.5in https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651 This project displays audio track and album informatio…

Use case for TPU, Budget 3D Printer with PVC Pipes, ABS RantBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

In this episode of the Meltone Podcast, Tom and Stefan dive into their recent experiences at the Open Source Maker event in San Francisco. They discuss the latest in 3D printing technology, including the acquisition of Micronics by Formlabs and a revolutionary FDM filament that boasts strength beyond aluminum. The episode also covers the dishearten…

To upload a design or not, Freezing to dry, HX Stomp AccessoriesBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Solid splashes, CES 2014, Nozzle clogs

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-filament-sensorYou can build an IoT sensor for your 3D printer so you can be alerted if you’re out of filament. We think this is a great proof-of-concept that can help prevent failed prints. This project uses an IR Optical Sensor that can detect whenever an object passes by the sensor. The breakout is mounted t…

The paradox of updating Firmware, Moisture Activated Filament, The two ways to print color in FDMBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Petg Issue with support, PLA Sylk stuff, Bad Filament, More issues with Paint-on colorBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

3D Printers that faded and some that are starting to., New Immersive Tech, Gun debate yet again.By Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Build a fun soundbox project using CircuitPython and Adafruit PropMaker Feather RP2040!This massive arcade button plays different sounds each time it's pressed. Embedded inside the arcade button is a NeoPixel strip that lights up when pressed.Assembly Tutorialhttps://learn.adafruit.com/soundbox-rp2040/overview Code on GitHubhttps://github.com/adafr…

Unavoidable defects, Lobo’s CnC design contest, Market for Used Printers, The issue of Technical dependency via WANBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Build a Worm Thumper from the movie Dune! motion activated servo powered by CircuitPython and the Prop-Maker Feather RP2040Guide: learn.adafruit.com/dune-worm-thumperVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

High end industrial machines auction, Part curling, CoastingBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Is this our 3D Printing future?, The limits of paint on color in Prusaslicer, Standby TemperatureBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

This is a USB HID device that is set up to play media and adjust the volume of your speakers. Underneath the knob is a NeoPixel strip that changes color whenever it’s turned up or down.You can single-click to play and pause media, double-click to skip to the next track. If you long press, it’ll mute the speaker's volume.The electronics are housed i…

VisionPro, Object that just cant be printed... yet., Scarf joint seamsBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Halo Energy Sword with motion activated sound effects powered by CircuitPython and the Prop-Maker Feather RP2040 https://learn.adafruit.com/halo-energy-sword-rp2040 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

CAD UI Rust, Nextruder, VisionMiner’s IDEXBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Must you learn gcode?, Fusion 360 Gripe, PrusaSlicer Infill issueBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Build a prop replica of the Memory Gun from the Gravity Falls TV show. Powered by the Feather PropMaker RP2040 and CircuitPython, this 3D printed prop lights up and plays blaster sound effects!Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/gravity-falls-memory-gun Feather RP2040 PropMakerhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Blue 3V LED Noodlehttps://www.ad…

Should you secure the lead screw top, Voron Toolchanger, Armadillo TPUBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Making full contact support in Blender, Prusa XL prints TPU, The down side to the automation in the XLBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Display Adafruit IO data on any DVI or HDMI display with the Raspberry Pi Pico W and Adafruit’s Pi CowBell DVI Output!Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/dvi-ioUsing this Pico DVI AIO project, we’re able to display data from multiple sensor nodes on our HDMI monitor. This is a great way to display sensor data on any HDMI TV especially for workshops o…

Making full contact support in Fusion360, Paint on limitations in PrusaSlicer, HollowingBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Current draw for limit stop, Full contact support alternative in PrusaSlicer, Glueing TPUBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Build an internet connected battery charger and monitor with Feather ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT, CircuitPython, and Adafruit IO. The on-board MAX17048 LiPoly battery monitor chip reads the batteries voltage and is displayed on the Feather ESP32's built-in color TFT display. Use the on-board button to cycle between icons and text. The project uses Adafrui…

In Episode 74 of the Meltzone Podcast, Tom and Stefan revisit E3D’s extruder testing, debate the pros and cons of AC versus DC power for 3D printer heating elements, and discuss the contentious issue of patents in the 3D printing industry. They explore the challenges and implications of patents that may hinder innovation and affect content creators…

A slight problem with an XL nozzle scrtubber, Are we aiding and abetting?, Printing 4 colors on an IDEXBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

You can develop Raspberry Pi Pico W projects with Adafruit’s PiCowBell Proto Boards.Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/PiCowBell-Doubler-Brick-PlatesThe PiCowBell Doubler features STEMMA QT, a reset button, socket headers and lipo battery charging.Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE C…

PrusaSlicer does not actually support mulitple materials, Making ornaments on the XL, Making 3D Parts 2DBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

You can build an internet connected bird feeder camera with Adafruit IO and CircuitPython.This project captures images of birds that you can view on an Adafruit IO feed or dashboard.We designed and 3D printed a bird feeder to house the Adafruit MEMENTO, a large battery, and a PIR sensor. It’s got a tray for holding bird seeds and a perch so birds a…

Multicolor PETG on the XL, Speed Vs Accuracy and the melt zone., Hemera XS/Revo E3D toolchanger mountBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

This is MEMENTO, Adafruit’s DIY programmable camera dev board. With MEMENTO, you can take photos using the Fancy camera software with CircuitPython.You take photos and save them as JPEGs or animated GIFs. You can even apply image filters like this GameBoy-like effect. You can use the built-in buttons to change settings like the photo resolution and…

This episode kicks off with Stefan sharing his recent trip to Cologne, aimed at discovering new products for his online store. They briefly discuss Tom’s video on threaded inserts, including testing methodologies and Stefan shares his story about tackling a TikTok impostor. A significant portion of the episode features an in-depth discussion with e…

Nextruder Temperature, Printing Baubles, When 3mf is not z good way to goBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

Build an interactive robot that tracks your face using Memento Adafruit's DIY camera dev board! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/face-tracking-robot-with-mementoA servo moves the robot's head and actually follows your face. When the robot detects your face, a NeoPixel ring lights up making this feel like an interactive companion robot.Visit the Ad…

Prusa’s Problems, Why is all the stuff kinda useless?, Hemera XS/RevoBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

3D Print an enclosure to fit the ItsyBitsy ESP32 with a wFL antenna! https://learn.adafruit.com/itsybitsy-esp32-wfl-caseWith a WiFi connection, you can use CircuitPython Web Workflow to program and debug your dev board. This works great with any WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device!It’s also compatible with the WLED firmware so you can build adva…

XL and translucent PETG, Rebuild or Replace, FrankenprinterBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

XL Speed, Kits, What moisture actually does to filamentBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

You can build a digital clock with a large 7-segment display, a Feather RP2040, and CircuitPython -- no internet required! For time keeping, this build uses the DS3231 Real Time Clock module for precise and accurate timing. Full Tutorialhttps://learn.adafruit.com/digital-clock-with-circuitpython/ Code on GitHubhttps://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_L…

News: Cuts at Desktop Metal https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/desktop-metal-announces-staff-cuts-as-part-of-latest-cost-reduction-plan-227886/ Segments: XL Nozzle, Spool Joining, How to make money Thing of the Week: Soft Tape Measure Spool https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6445721 threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com or Search for 3D Printing Today whe…