3D Printing Tips

I have a Qidi Tech Q1 Pro 3D printer, purchased in December 2024. With it I have purchased: Using the Q1 Pro Maybe these things are common knowledge, or maybe I missed the information somewhere. But I feel it was nowhere, so sharing it here. Remove Filament Correct me if I do this wrong, but… Continue reading 3D Printing Tips

3D Printing Communities

Here is a list of 3D printing communities with models suitable for printing in a 3D printer: Not primarily for printable models, but you will find those as well: Other sites of interest:

3D Printer Filament Storage

The thermoplastic filaments used for 3D printing are more or less hygroscopic, meaning they absorb moisture from the air. High levels of moisture in the filament can ruin a print by affecting extrusion quality, cooling behavior, and layer adhesion. Furthermore, UV light can cause discoloration and brittleness. In short, we want to store filaments dark… Continue reading 3D Printer Filament Storage

Outdoor Games

When I was a kid we played outdoor games all the time. I grew up in Norway, so I’ve gotten some help from ChatGPT to find the English names of some of these games. The most recently played game was «Kick the Can», which we played as grownups. It was pretty intense—one of the players… Continue reading Outdoor Games