Best Dimension Software Podcasts (2024)

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433: Riffing with Kasper Timm Hansen 37:20

26m ago37:20

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Have you ever wondered how improvisation can revolutionize coding? In today’s episode, Stephanie sits down with Kasper Timm Hansen to discuss his innovative “riffing” approach to code development. Kasper is a long-time Ruby developer and former member of the Rails core team. He focuses on Ruby and domain modeling, developing various Ruby gems, and …

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432: The Semantics and Meaning of Nil 38:13

4d ago38:13

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The term ‘nil’ refers to the absence of value, but we often imbue it with much more meaning than just that. Today, hosts Joël and Stephanie discuss the various ways we tend to project extra semantics onto nil and the implications of this before unpacking potential alternatives and trade-offs. Joël and Stephanie highlight some of the key ways progra…

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308 Whoosh, where did that go? 50:04

7d ago50:04

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It’s the time of year for moving things: motor racing at Le Mans, soccer's Euros championship, Wimbledon, puppies 😀... How do we cpature these amazing sights? how do we anticipate, position ourselves and make quick decisions? How do our tools help us out? And what will it all be like in t…

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Worn Nozzle? Multi Color Systems, Printing PETG and MORE!! 46:12

8d ago46:12

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This Episodes Questions: How do you know when a nozzle is worn out? if printing normal PLA and PETG, do you have an expected lifespan such as X kg of filament? Comparing cheap AliExpress nozzles of basic material with name-brand or special alloys or coatings, is longevity increased or is the gain primarily on performance and heat transfer? Ben Than…

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431: Developers Are Professional Question Askers 38:54

11d ago38:54

38:54

Stephanie shares her newfound interest in naming conventions, highlighting a resource called "Classnames" that provides valuable names for programming and design. Joël, in turn, talks about using AI to generate names for D&D characters, emphasizing how AI can help provide inspiration and reasoning behind name suggestions. Then, they shift to Joël's…

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307 The Third Dimension (3D Printing in Photography) 41:52

18d ago41:52

41:52

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode of The Future of Photography, Chris and Jeremiah explore the integration of 3D printing with photography. They discuss how 3D printing is becoming mainstream, with affordable and user-friendly options that offer high-quality outputs, multi-color printing, and can handle va…

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430: Test Suite Pain & Anti-Patterns 40:57

18d ago40:57

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Stephanie and Joël discuss the recent announcement of the call for proposals for RubyConf in November. Joël is working on his proposals and encouraging his colleagues at thoughtbot to participate, while Stephanie is excited about the conference being held in her hometown of Chicago! The conversation shifts to Stephanie's recent work, including comp…

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Ender 5 S1 Mods, Printing ASA, .06 or .04 Nozzle? and MORE!!! 51:48

23d ago51:48

51:48

This Episodes Questions: Just finished the latest episode where you guys talked about FreeCAD. I almost snapped when Guy said it was not parametric, or that "just recently changed". It's been like that since day one, almost 22 years ago. What Guy referred to was the Topological Naming Problem, the thing that happens when you remove a feature that a…

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306 The Joy of Magazines 44:54

26d ago44:54

44:54

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week we celebrate photography magazines. And special shout out to [Amateur Photographer]() for having inspired this episode of TFOP. Browsing through a print magazine is a wonderful experience and the nature of their content is often far broader than a focused, algorithmic feed. So y…

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429: Transforming Experience Into Growth 43:38

25d ago43:38

43:38

Stephanie has a newfound interest in urban foraging for serviceberries in Chicago. Joël discusses how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to generate creative Dungeons & Dragons character concepts and backstories, which sparks a broader conversation with Stephanie about AI's role in enhancing the creative process. Together, the hosts delve into professio…

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305 Depth Discoveries 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode, Chris and Jeremiah explore the fascinating world of 3D. They discuss various topics, including anaglyphs, 3D photo apps, and innovative technologies. Learn how to create stunning anaglyph photos with Anaglyphs by Jeremiah and watch a YouTube tutorial on making your own. O…

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428: Ruminating on Ruby Enumerators 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

Joël explains his note-taking system, which he uses to capture his beliefs and thoughts about software development. Stephanie recalls feedback from her recent RailsConf talk, where her confidence stemmed from deeply believing in her material despite limited rehearsal. This leads to a conversation about the value of mental models in building a compr…

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Favorite Prints, Printing PETG Fast, Print Dimensional Accuracy and MORE!!! 1:03:39

1M ago1:03:39

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This Episodes Questions: I got into the hobby in the last year or so, and have been looking at lots of different printers for my second machine. I'm fascinated by the design of them. I have an older, second-hand, FlashForge educational model the "Inventor", and I rarely have to re-level my bed once it's dialed in. Why does the larger Voron design u…

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304 Hands On 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris is back! And he has lots to share from his annual [Klostergesiter Workshop]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ-err4Euwo). It's definitelt a hands on experience and hugely creative - freedom to do your own projectsor work with others, good mix of tech, creative and explorative. Some…

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303 What Do I Do With All These Pixels? 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! "All the pixels". Fuji just released the XT50 consumer camera with their 40MP sensor. So what is the average consumer going to do with all those pixels? What is the future of photography when we all have 100MP to play with? And who in the TFOP team is still susceptible to the megapixel ra…

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427: RailsConf Recap and Conversing About Coupling 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

Joël and Stephanie talk RailsConf!. Joël shares how he performed as a D&D character, Glittersense the gnome, to make his Turbo features talk entertaining and interactive. Stephanie's talk focused on addressing test pain by connecting it to code coupling, offering practical insights and solutions. They agree on the importance of continuous improveme…

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13' Printed Light Saber, CAD Software, Printing Side Hustle and MORE!! 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

This Episodes Questions: Hey I want to get my first printer and can’t decide what to get. I am a cnc machinist and program parts using CAD softwares daily. I’m looking to start a little side hustle and produce practical parts/be creative with prints. I would prefer an enclosed printer but definitely can be persuaded otherwise. What printer is best?…

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302 Hitting The Streets 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! As spring fights its way into the UK (late, as usual) our hearts and minds turn to getting out and about to make some great images, some of them in the streets, with people and architecture and light and shadow and all that. See the photos we talk about Picks of the week:Luminar Neo Twili…

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301 Backdapicup 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! So what happens when that carefully crafted backup solution no longer fits your needs? Or stops working? When was the last time you tried to recover from a backup? Adrian needs a new backup method. What’s out there right now? Mentioned in the show. We have no affiliations with any of thes…

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426: Bringing "Our Selves" to Work 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Joël shares his preparations for his RailsConf talk, which is D&D-themed and centered around a gnome character named Glittersense. Stephanie expresses her delight in creating pod-related puns within thoughtbot's internal team structure, like "cross-podination" for inter-pod meetings and the adorable observation that her pod resembles "three peas in…

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Lulzbot Printers, PETG in the car?, Solid Printer Foundations and MORE!!! 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

This Episodes Questions: Hey fellas! I live in stony plain Alberta and the temp like to swing a solid 80 degrees celcius over the year. I'm doing a new stereo build for my car and want to put my lowly ender 3 neo to work! It's modded to all heck and I can put it in my workshop if I need a heated chamber. Now here's my question. In the summer it's n…

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300 Odd Cameras 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week we indulge ourselves - in a conversation about cameras out there on the edge, with funky designs, interesting features and some that are just plain silly! Mentioned in the show:Nice Film ClubSlash GearPocket LintTechradarCameravilleMiroslav Tichy Picks of the week:Testing the Ca…

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425: Modeling Associations in Rails 29:39

2M ago29:39

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Stephanie shares an intriguing discovery about the origins of design patterns in software, tracing them back to architect Christopher Alexander's ideas in architecture. Joël is an official member of the Boston bike share system, and he loves it. He even got a notification on the app this week: "Congratulations. You have now visited 10% of all docki…

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299 Faster Than A Speeding Puppy 46:26

3M ago46:26

46:26

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian has a new puppy. She moves at speed. So how do you photograph that? How come a phone is better at this than a big camera? How can you make sure to get the image? A discussion of both technique and a little craft to take pictures of puppies, dogs and other pets. (Might also work for…

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424: The Spectrum of Automated Processes for Your Dev Team 36:47

3M ago36:47

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Joël shares his experience with the dry-rb suite of gems, focusing on how he's been using contracts to validate input data. Stephanie relates to Joël's insights with her preparation for RailsConf, discussing her methods for presenting code in slides and weighing the aesthetics and functionality of different tools like VS Code and Carbon.sh. She als…

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New MultiColor Printers, Building Vorons and MORE!! 53:45

3M ago53:45

53:45

This Episodes Questions: I'm really looking forward to hearing about Guy's experience putting together his latest Voron. If you guys could build your “ultimate Voron”, what would it be and what would be your application for it? James Are the phrozen machines any good or are they just bambu lab replicas? Tobias Raynor I am debating between a dual hy…

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298 Scale 50:06

3M ago50:06

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! scale. SCALE. ScAlE! This week we talk about how scale influences photography at all stages of the process. From capture on a tiny digital sensor to 8x10 film. Considering how scale of output changes the impact of an image. How planning for capture and output influences composition. And h…

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423: Cognitive Strategies for Coders 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Stephanie is back with a book recommendation: "Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows. This book has helped to bolster her understanding of complex systems in environmental, organizational, and software contexts, particularly through user interactions and system changes. Joël describes his transformative experience watching last week's total solar…

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JJ's Orange Storm Giga, Shiny or Matte?, Filament Standards and MORE!! 48:06

3M ago48:06

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This Episodes Questions: Hey guys! seems like you guys cant stop talking about Bhaam-Booo printers. so this question is about filaments. I like how manufactures clearly label their filaments what type of filament it is(PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA so on) but what I dont like is how different brands/manufactures filaments differ from one another... NOT ALL P…

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422: Listener Topics Grab Bag 35:23

3M ago35:23

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Joël conducted a thoughtbot mini-workshop on query plans, which Stephanie found highly effective due to its interactive format. They then discuss the broader value of interactive workshops over traditional talks for deeper learning. Addressing listener questions, Stephanie and Joël explore the strategic use of if and else in programming for clearer…

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421: The Idealistic vs. Pragmatic Programmer 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Stephanie revisits the concept of "spiking"—a phase of exploration to determine the feasibility of a technical implementation or to address unknowns in feature requests—sharing her recent experiences with a legacy Rails application. Joël brings a different perspective by discussing his involvement with a client project that heavily utilizes the dry…

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Prusa Worth The $$$?, Money For Your Models, PLA or PETG? and MORE!!! 53:18

4M ago53:18

53:18

This Episodes Questions: Howdy! I just wanted to comment about the last podcast it was mentioned when you put a Bambu printer in LAN only mode bypassing the cloud it asks you for the 10 digit code. It doesn't do that anymore, you just have to enter the code once and it remembers it now. Leith In Canada today, a Prusa MK4 is $1099 CAD, Bambu's A1 is…

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296 From the Show Floor 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What did Adrian see at the Photography and Video Show? Canon VR looks cool! Can “felt photography” innovate the way photo competitions are run and exhibitions curated? And how about using all that grip and hardware as a construction set? Picks of the week:Canon's SatelliteOlympus Pen Lite…

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420: Test Database Woes 28:16

4M ago28:16

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Joël shares his recent project challenge with Tailwind CSS, where classes weren't generating as expected due to the dynamic nature of Tailwind's CSS generation and pruning. Stephanie introduces a personal productivity tool, a "thinking cap," to signal her thought process during meetings, which also serves as a physical boundary to separate work fro…

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Making the House Move With Jack Water 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Hidden away in Jack Walter’s basement is a treasure trove of vinyl records and audio equipment during a youth spent scratching and remixing through house parties and the techno scene. In this episode of 5 to 9, Jack discusses how he keeps his DJing days alive despite his workload as an engineering leader, and how you too can get started spinning vi…

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295 Kill Notice 43:55

4M ago43:55

43:55

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris and Jeremiah delve into the pivotal moments shaping the photography and digital content landscape. We celebrate the 24th anniversary of RSS, a key driver in content distribution and podcasting, and dissect the market-shifting acquisition of BorrowLenses by Lensrentals. Additionally,…

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419: What's New in Your World? (Extended Edition) 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

Stephanie introduces her ideal setup for enjoying coffee on a bike ride. Joël describes his afternoon tea ritual. Exciting news from the hosts: both have been accepted to speak at RailsConf! Stephanie's presentation, titled "So, Writing Tests Feels Painful. What now?" aims to tackle the issues developers encounter with testing while offering action…

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Cloud Printing Bad?, Alternate Filaments, Troodon vs. Voron? and MORE!! 53:01

4M ago53:01

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This Episode's Questions: It seems to me that the 3D printer market is going to split into two types; the enclosed ecosystem (Apple) and the open source type (Android). Companies like Bambu want the enclosed ecosystem to build appliances that maximize profit potential. I'm OK with that because there is good value to consumers for products that “jus…

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294 Nikon bought RED 40:14

4M ago40:14

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Nikon snagging RED is stirring the pot, mixing Nikon's photo heritage with RED's cinematic flair. While skeptics eye the potential culture clash, Nikon's leap into pro video, wielding RED's 8K and global shutter tech, can't be ignored. Is Nikon stretching its wings, eyeing a spot in the c…

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418: Mental Models For Reduce Functions 42:50

4M ago42:50

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Joël talks about his difficulties optimizing queries in ActiveRecord, especially with complex scopes and unions, resulting in slow queries. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing subqueries in unions to boost performance despite challenges such as query duplication and difficulty reusing scopes. Stephanie discusses upgrading a client's app to R…

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Achieving “Ultimate” Excellence With Jon Palmer 35:23

4M ago35:23

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In the office, Jon Palmer is the SVP of Developer Experience at Fidelity Investments, but on the Ultimate Frisbee field, he’s known for his deft handling of discs and his team-player attitude. A long-time Ultimate player, Jon still finds time to engage in his favorite sport through regular tournaments despite a busy family and professional life. He…

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293 Shots and Bots 41:03

4M ago41:03

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What happens when robots are trained in the classic laws of composition? When they can assess an image and physically move to make a better shot - based on rule of thirds, godlen spiral... Is it art? Are they better than us? What impact does this have on the philosophy of photography? Pic…

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417: Module Docs 39:32

4M ago39:32

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Stephanie shares about her vacation at Disney World, particularly emphasizing the technological advancements in the park's mobile app that made her visit remarkably frictionless. Joël had a conversation about a topic he loves: units of measure, and he got to go deep into the idea of dimensional analysis with someone this week. Together, Joël and St…

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New Ender 3 V3, Why .STL's?, Printer Safety and MORE 50:13

5M ago50:13

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This Episodes Questions: I want to make this printer as safe as possible but it will require a lot of power. AC powered heat beds are getting more and more common but every video I watch on the topic makes a point to talk about SSRs failing with the power on (closed circuit?) even when talking about high quality and over-spec SSRs. A thermal fuse w…

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292 Lone Lens or Shared Scenes 43:23

5M ago43:23

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Last week someone on the show said: “what good is it if it’s not a shared experience"? That was specifically about media consumption and the prospect of everyone having different and personalised media in the future, but let’s take the thought and dive in. Why do we take photos?Is it for …

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416: Multi-Dimensional Numbers 39:31

5M ago39:31

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Joël discusses the challenges he encountered while optimizing slow SQL queries in a non-Rails application. Stephanie shares her experience with canary deploys in a Rails upgrade. Together, Stephanie and Joël address a listener's question about replacing the wkhtml2pdf tool, which is no longer maintained. The episode's main topic revolves around the…

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Cooking Up Cultural Understanding With Jonathan Tushman 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Cooking is part of HI Marley CPO Jonathan Tushman’s DNA. While the rest of us were struggling with pandemic sourdoughs, he was serving up multi-cultural culinary delights for his friends and family. From spatchcocking a wet-brined bird for a Thanksgiving feast to week night dinners with his Korean-style Mapo Tofu, hear how Jonathan keeps calm and c…

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Print Farm Printers?, New Printing Technologies,Engineering Filaments and MORE! 51:52

5M ago51:52

51:52

This Episodes Questions: Hey guys, so, I wanted some advice. I've been looking to get a Bambu Lab printer but I'm wondering if it's worth the jump from the P1S to the X1C. For me, I run a small print farm for a vendor fair/craft show business. I print primarily PLA, PETG, and TPU but I enjoy enclosed printers so the P1P and A1 are out of the pictur…

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290 Apple Apparatus and Art 38:38

5M ago38:38

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Jeremiah unveils his latest gadget, a camera unlike any other—equipped with spatial capabilities and wearable tech: the Apple Vision Pro. This episode dives into its unique role in photography, dissecting the opportunities and constraints it introduces. We'll explore how it integrates wit…

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