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WebCam shutter from 3d printer

In order to not always feel like I’m being watched (because the webcams at work unfortunately don’t have their own shutter), I unceremoniously built and printed a new cap for them. The attachment makes it hold well to the very smooth housing, and it’s a better option than the previous attempts with a cap just for the front part. So now I’m a bit more data-protected on the road and have already made these for other colleagues on ...

Spool holder replacement

Sometimes you have to replace even the best 3D prints. Unfortunately, I got my foot caught on the spool holder, and not without consequences. But luckily, thanks to "hand feeding", I was able to print a replacement and get right back to work :). Here’s a different design approach: 2 sides, which are then joined together by cable ties. Unusual, but effective :). So it can go on now :).

3D Printing: Clothing rod holder

My closet grew under far too many T-shirts from years of keeping and so at some point need the plastic piece that should hold the clothes rail. Since of course first, at least until a new closet can be purchased a replacement part to fix the problem at least temporarily. This worked so well that I’m almost tempted to keep the wardrobe, but since there are other construction sites on the wardrobe and it really is already 20 years old, it will ...

3d printing: stove button replacement

We have an older stove that unfortunately has a somewhat fragile design with its knobs. At some point, a small part broke off, which unfortunately causes the whole knob to spin, leaving you with no way to properly control the heat. So I built a replacement design and printed it on my FDM to replace the broken off knob. It works great by the way :).

The small award

Since our apprentice graduated last year and now leaves for further tasks in the world, I have a small award in 3d printed by FDM process and assembled from two parts and given away as a farewell gift. You can see the result here (or a version. The final version also had the holes already integrated, because it was easier than drilling the holes afterwards): All the best and I hope you have a lot of fun and interesting challenges ahead ...

Happy New Year 2022

I of course wish every reader a happy and prosperous 2022 :). This small print along with a small second 3d print of a pants clip for a phone ushers in this year 3d print wise for me :). Hope you also find a good start and have fun in the new year 2022. Here’s to a wonderful 2022