3D Printing & DIY 3D Printing Projects with My Kids: What's Worked for Our Family
Turns out my family owns a 3D printer. This time I want to share how I've turned that hobby into projects with my kids — from choosing the right design tool for the job, to the builds that were a hit, to using it for kanji learning. Here's a rundown of what's worked well for us.
3D Printing & DIY Before Buying a 3D Printer, I Tried Outsourcing the Printing First
I've actually gotten interested in 3D printing lately. Before buying a printer, I tried designing parts myself and outsourcing the actual printing. Here's that experience and a sense of the costs involved.
3D Printing & DIY What I Learned Choosing 3D Printer Filament (PLA vs. PETG vs. TPU)
Since starting 3D printing with a Bambu Lab A1 mini, I've picked up real-world lessons on when to use PLA, PETG, or TPU, plus the 0.2mm nozzle and how to store filament properly.
3D Printing & DIY What Is Gridfinity? Getting Started with 3D-Printed Desk Storage
A record of how I used Gridfinity, an open-source storage standard, together with my home 3D printer, the Bambu Lab A1 mini, to organize my desk drawer and my kids' study supplies. Here's a rundown of how the system works and how to get started.
3D Printing & DIY How I Picked the Bambu Lab A1 mini: Process, Size, and Solo vs. Combo
I actually started a new hobby a while back: 3D printing. This first post covers how I decided on the Bambu Lab A1 mini — the process type, the size, solo unit or combo set, and even the timing of the purchase.