HeyJaredTim Brookes
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Fins are the best 3D printing supports you’re not using (opens the original)
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Supports are a frustrating but often necessary part of 3D printing. They make it possible to print overhanging elements, but they can feel wasteful and leave behind unsightly marks. While you might be used to standard or tree-like supports, fins are another option that don’t (currently) exist within your slicer of choice. Most of us will go out of our way to avoid having to use supports where possible. This can often mean orienting a print in a manner so that it supports itself by minimizing or
What LoRa actually is, and why it can send messages miles without cell towers (opens the original)
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If you’ve spent any time in hobbyist electronic spaces, you’ve probably come across the term “LoRa” before. Like Wi-Fi and cell networks, LoRa can be used to send and receive data through the air. But there are some big differences that make LoRa a very different technology. The term LoRa is short for “long range” and, like other wireless forms of communication, LoRa relies on radio waves to send and receive data. LoRa was designed with efficiency in mind, maximizing range and minimizing power c
Your Ryobi drill is overheating because you're doing these 5 things wrong (opens the original)
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Overheating tools can really slow you down, and you might be to blame. Let’s take a look at some of the main reasons your brightly-colored bargain of a drill might be running hot and what you can do about it. I recently bought a Ryobi impact driver and I’m really happy with it, but I’m not going to forget why I bought it over a pricier model. Ryobi tools are typically cheaper than higher-end brands like Bosch, DeWalt, and Makita. Some might say that Ryobi is a brand aimed squarely at weekend war
5 clever ESP32 weekend projects you can only build if you own a 3D printer (opens the original)
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A 3D printer can open so many doors, especially if you’re a fan of spending your weekend flashing microcontrollers and soldering wires to contacts. While many projects benefit from a 3D printer, these absolutely require one. The Open-SmartWatch project combines hardware like an ESP32-powered printed circuit board (PCB) and battery, open-source software, and 3D-printed housing. It’s available in two versions, the light edition and the GPS edition, with a variety of watch faces, tools, and games a
6 modular 3D-printed projects to build and customize this weekend (Sep 25 - 27) (opens the original)
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Modular 3D-printed models are designed with customization and future expansion in mind. By adding additional modules or printing just the parts you need, you can expand on a project in the future or make something that feels tailored to you. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privac
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