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A super cute tiny FFF 3D printer by RobertGcode using E3D Roto extruder. Source: dwuk3d on Discord

MakerCAD by Marcus Wu is a new open source CAD software where you write code to create 3D objects. Unlike OpenSCAD, you can sketch on a surface and then “extrude” it in 3D. It’s just like Autodesk Fusion but with code! ...

The Mynd is a commercial open source Bluetooth speaker from the German company Teufel Audio. It’s a true open source product without false advertisement, the firmware is under MIT license and the native CAD files for the mechanics and electronics are available ♥️ ...

A smart technique to design and print a perfect cube by Slant 3D. Link: youtube.com/watch?v=3VUQd_Tl5x0

Ben from the YouTube channel NightHawkInLight has shared a very inspiring video about building objects out of cardboard. He presents a variety of techniques for joining, reinforcing, gluing and waterproofing cardboard. Drawing on his experience in chemistry, he also reveals how to make your own biodegradable glue and waterproofing product. ...

Wow time flies, RepRap is already 17 years old! Thank you Adrian and Vik, for your invention and all your hard work. 🙏🎁 Bluesky post from Adrian Bowyer about the 17th anniversary About RepRap

Oh no, Openbuilds® goes out of business 😓 The CEO Mark Carew invented the V-Slot® open source aluminum extrusion in 2013. The ingenious idea was to be able to convert it into a linear motion axis by adding V-Wheels. It’s cheap, quiet and the 45° angle of the wheels provides a high contact surface with self-centering. ...

Maker’s Muse has recently shared a list of beautiful mechanical sources for inspiration. Check his video Here are the links shared in his video: Ebook 507 Mechanical Movements Website 507 Movements Ebook The Engineers’ Sketch Book Ebooks Mechanisms In Modern Engineering Design Volume I Volume II - Part 1 Volume II - Part 2 Volume III Volume IV Volume V - Part 1 Volume V - Part 2 Youtube channel thang010146 Youtube channel S.CRAFT Youtube channel Engineezy