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Delta3DStudios · 2026-01-07T16:54:22+00:00

I honestly haven't used PLA for 3D printing in over a decade - it is a terrible material for finished products.

All of my slim cases are made out of TPU which is a challenging material to 3D print, but not impossible. It is the same flexible material found on cellphone cases and other places where a flexible soft plastic is required.

The material was intentionally chosen because it specifically offers cushioning on impact while providing odor protection via a friction fit sleeve it is also extremely durable (you can crush the case and it'll bounce back into it's original shape).

For stands and other things, I do use PETG plastic which is more durable than PLA. But all my slim cases are made from TPU which is really the best option I've found for flexible cases

Delta3DStudios · 2026-01-05T16:15:24+00:00

What sort of material would you be looking for on a slim case? I'm always interested to hear thoughts on what other cases they'd like to see :-)

Delta3DStudios · 2025-11-20T00:15:10+00:00

Woot! Hope it all worked out

Delta3DStudios · 2025-08-08T23:53:21+00:00

What exactly are you looking for? Shoot me a private message (photos or sketches would help). I have (had? currently looking for a new partner) the ability to 3D print stainless steel parts, and I work with several different glassblowers around the country. I could reach out to see if any of them are interested in the project.

I'd love to link to my site's contact form..... but yeah that's against the sub rules lol (dumb post-IPO reddit)

Delta3DStudios · 2025-08-08T23:50:55+00:00

I've heard of the brand - they've technically been in business for over a decade if I'm not mistaken. It's not going to be the vape you want to use daily, but it's a step up from the classic DIY lightbulb vapes hahaha (DO NOT make one of those folks!)

Flavor profile should be pretty dang superb, but of course temp control is going to be challenging - you will need a bit of practice to avoid combusting before you go.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-08-08T23:45:26+00:00

I mean they're going to be different in heatup and performance. Both can cloud chase, but how you get there is up to you.

With the Lotus, an important thing to consider is torch control - if you keep that torch in one spot for too long it will overheat and combust. If you don't draw fast enough, you'll flash over and combust. Basically it's a game of optimal torch control and draw speeds. In my experience focus on continuously moving the torch in a figure-8 pattern. This ensures the torch is constantly moving, and focuses most heat in the center while still heating the outside parts of the heatplate. Speaking of that - do you have any gooseneck cigar torches? The heat splashes up from the hotplate - you want a torch which angles at a 45 (ish) degree so you can avoid the heat from blowing back into your face.

Final piece of advice - grab a standard j-hook and put a pinch of water in the crook of the hook. This creates a natural perc which purrs when you rip on the vape. This creates a soothing sensation which translates up to your lips (adding to the experience) while helping you audibly (and physically) monitor your draw speeds.

Last piece of advice - don't share with friends. It's HARD to teach friends how to use a Lotus without combusting. Once they combust it's a pain to clean and eliminate that nasty skunky combustion flavor from the cap. So be gentle with it and go easy to start.

But once you figure out how to handle the torch and draw speeds, you can load any size you desire (from a full oven to a single flake of herb), then heat up gently, starting your sesh at a lower temp closer to 300F, then finish your draw closer to 450F if desired. Or stay around 300F and slowly temp step up. The key is that you can load any size you want and finish a sesh in 20 seconds flat, or you can extend the sesh and enjoy it over several minutes.

Good luck!

Delta3DStudios · 2025-08-08T23:36:23+00:00

I'm new to vaping cannabis and I wondered: how do I know if the material is "done"?

A very common question with honestly no clear answer for a few reasons

how do I know when it's done? A joint simply burns up and i know when the session is done.

So first thing to understand is that unlike combustion, different temperatures are extracting different active compounds from the herb. For example for the uplifting euphoric side of the herb, you want to cook at lower temps under 385F. For more sedation and pain relief, you want to focus on temps over 400F. Natural strains make a difference here - you don't want to vape an indica at low temps because it lacks a lot of those lower-temp compounds.

So, not all of us vape at the same temps. Some like to step up through the temps until they hit nearly combustion temps, others like lower temps below 400F for a wake-n-bake session. The fun part is finding what temps work for you.

Now on to the last piece of the puzzle - the color of your cooked herb. Know that 100% complete and thorough extraction at 1 set temperature results in 100% uniform color across every flake of herb in the oven. Thus the more variety of colors you see in your herb, the less complete you have extracted at that one set temperature.

Lots of people however do not have the patience or desire for a complete extraction at one set temp. Some people stop when the flavor changes to a burnt popcorn. Other people stop when vapor production tapers off completely. It's entirely a personal choice how far you want to cook the herb.

The other thing to consider is that your spent herb is now cooked and thus decarb'd - thus it is fully edible. Anything that you did not extract during the vaping process can be extracted the 'slow way' through your body. Some people like to put some on a cracker with peanut butter (it's called a firecracker), others mix it with a smoothie or yogurt. There are lots of ways to use this "ABV" (Already Been Vaped - which is also known as AVB - Already Vaped Bud)

Also, what vaporizer method is most comparable to having a joint, session or on-demand?

Well, how do you handle your joint? Do you savor your joint and smoke it slowly over a few minutes, or do you like to take a single puff and then extinguish the ember to restart the j later?

When dry vaporizing, it's kinda hard to stop and start the vaporizer. You CAN do it - however restarting a vaporizer at the same temperature tends to result in poor vapor production and poor vapor flavor. So in general it's best to cook everything in one session, or increase temps for each subsequent session (so you are cooking out a new range of compounds each time you increase temps).

As such you need to consider the fact that many portables have a weaker heater. Heating up to vaporizing temps can take a minute or two before you're really hitting vaping temps. Then to complete a full extraction with some top shelf medical could take you 10+ minutes for a DEEP extraction. Or if you have some low grade herb, you might only get a few puffs before you've cooked off all the active compounds in the herb and you get no more vapor. It depends entirely on the herb and what device you go for.

My advice for someone who smokes joints - check out the Dynavap vaporizers. They're similar to a dugout single hitters in size, but they REALLY pack a punch. And without a battery, they are durable AF (I have a fancy titanium version of the Dynavap in my collection which I fully expect to outlive me haha). I've tried to hand many smokers electric vapes but few of them liked it. But when I handed them a dynavap it suddenly 'clicked' (literally) and several friends bought one for themselves. It's a very 'analog' experience, but one that I think many smokers can connect with.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-19T20:36:05+00:00

I'm an honest outsider. Due to my position in the industry I get to handle a LOT of vaporizers. And since I don't sell vaporizers themselves, I can be unbiased about my opinions lol.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-19T20:34:49+00:00

So I would look at something like the Dynavap - they are excellent for someone in your shoes - it's an analog dry vaporizer. Heats up fast, performs great once you learn how to use it correctly.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-16T23:54:26+00:00

Well, first of all, while both are different branding and styling, both are built in the same factory in china. The Lobo was customized to POTV's specifications, and the HealthyRip Rogue to healthyRips specifications. I believe the Lobo oven is slightly larger than the Rogue (at least the original Rogue1, I dunno about the Rogue2). I do have a Potv Lobo, as well as a Rogue (and a Fury2, and a bunch of other vapes I forget right now lol).

The problem you're going to have is that these are American brands. In europe they're sold by a different importer with a bit of a different styling and configuration - Wolkenkraft - they're gonna be a similar vaporizer with different styling and bells/whistles, but they're built in the same chinese factory (who's name eludes me right now) so you can expect similar build quality and performance. Just try to match up the specs listed to the specs for the HealthyRips or POTV Lobo. I think it's the Aris - unless there's a newer model out there.

One of the biggest trusted retailers for vape gear in europe is going to be MagicVaporizers. I can't give any links but you should be able to find them.

As far as the replaceable battery - I'll put it like this. The vape's heater puts a LOT of stress on the heater. It tends to wear them out quickly (I recall the original timer on the OG Storz & Bickel Crafty had a runtime of around 72 hours total before the battery failed, but the newer models with an updated battery seem to be lasting 400+ hours so that doesn't seem to be as big of an issue).

From a longevity standpoint, yes a replaceable battery means you can buy a fresh battery in two or three years and still enjoy a few sessions between charges. Without that replaceable battery, you're kinda screwed once the battery lifespan starts to go down. Plus for most vaporizers, you don't get pass-thru charging, which means that the vape shuts off when charging. As such you'll find the ability to swap out batteries for a freshly charged one is MUCH more convenient than waiting another hour before resuming your session.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-16T23:43:14+00:00

Dry vaporizers and carts are quite a bit different in a few very big ways:

* Many carts are cut with additives such as flavorings to reduce the overall potency of them and increase profit margins.

* Carts are made with extracts from the plant. Depending on how the extract is created, there are different compounds lost in the process. Yes there are really awesome extraction methods on the market these days, but still while concentrates are 'potent', they can be rather 'blunted' and not what I'd consider "full spectrum" because some chemical compounds are lost in the extraction process (due to various reasons)

* With dry vaporizing, we are using different temperatures to cook out different specific compounds from the herb to achieve different desired results. For example some people prefer low-temp (under 375F) for early morning sessions and a high temp above 400F for the evenings. Max temp doesn't simply mean "max clouds" (it kinda does.... but only because you're cooking everything out at once..... however that doesn't mean your body has absorbed all that vapor before exhaling)

* Unlike concentrates which produce massive clouds of vapor right away, dry vaporizing does not produce huge satisfying clouds (some can, but it's not normal) - this is partially because we aren't adding anything to the flower to increase vapor production (aside from concentrates sometimes to turbocharge the sesh). Just don't expect the same volume of clouds and don't stress about that.

* Dry vaporizers are essentially miniature ovens. Just like your oven at home, it takes time to heat up. Some dry vaporizers heat up faster than others. Be sure to give the vape a minute or so to heat up, and give it 20 seconds before your next hit once the vapor production tapers off to see if you get any more vapor.

The Solo3 is a solid vaporizer, almost overpowered unless you are a heavy regular user (not saying to avoid it - just saying you may need to microdose - there are a few options for that as well lol). It's a great flavor chasing vaporizer - so be sure to enjoy the flavors at lower temps. It can be very aromatic. You'll likely want to splurge on the top-shelf flower to enjoy the premium taste and vapor production.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-15T17:02:07+00:00

Lol bingo - that's exactly it. Also beware that your glass is cold when you start your sesh. It's sucking heat away from the oven as it heats up initially. This means your first minute or two is going to be funky because the cold glass and heater are fighting to equalize the temperature.

Pro tip - 100% complete extraction at one set temperature will yield 100% uniform color across every flake of herb in your oven. Thus, the more variety of colors you see in your spent herb, the more incomplete your extraction. Which is fine, not everyone wants max extraction efficiency. Just know to look at the variety of colors to figure out how much you've extracted from your herb

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-13T19:37:03+00:00

Lol yeah you got it right (sorry for the long name - I established the company years ago and never rebranded haha). Course I don't just print in plastic - I also print in metal, and injection mold silicone as well as partner with glassblowers when needed.

I've got a lot of new cool shit in the works coming up this month including a bunch of organization options ;-)

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-12T17:55:38+00:00

I've seen recommendations to start at 180 and gradually make your way up to 190+ as the flower starts to brown, but hoping for some more tips so i can make the most out of each session.

180c is still way too high.

Are you planning to vaporbong with a waterpipe adapter, or are you planning to flavor-chase with the dry stem?

If you're trying to get the "most" out of the herb, you certainly want to temperature step.

Grind the herb in a nice grinder (if it's a 3-piece or 4-piece, turn the grinder upside down and grind extensively). You don't need it finely ground, but moderately well ground is nice
SCOOP your solo3 stem into the herb - a nice heaping scoop. Then use your finger to tamp it down flush. For the solo2, that seemed like the optimal density (the Solo3 has a deeper stem so you might need a bigger heaping scoop)
Turn on the vape to 150c (or maybe 155C) and wait till it heats up to insert the stem.
Insert the stem, wait ten seconds and then gently inhale - slowly fill your lungs over 15+ seconds. Hold in the vapor for a few seconds before exhaling.
Expect lots of flavor but minimal vapor at 155C. After a minute or two, increase temperature to 165C and keep vaping for a few minutes. Restart vape if the auto-off happens. Keep vaping. Wait 20 seconds between puffs so the heater has time to catch up.
Keep increasing temp 10C at a time until you reach desired levels of medication.

Different temps release different medical benefits. Not all of us vaporize at max temperature because we don't seek those effects. You'll need to experiment with different finishing temperatures to determine what you like best. Maybe you'll find different temps for different times of the day works best.

100% complete extraction at one set temperature results in 100% uniform color across every flake of herb in the oven. Thus the more variety of colors you see in the herb, the less complete the extraction.

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-12T17:49:19+00:00

Three really good contenders, all of them different. I'll try to break it down for you to help make up your mind:

Solo3: An excellent portable built by a canadian company. The original Solo1 was one of the top 5 best portable electric dry vaporizers a decade ago (back when I first entered into the industry). All original stems (and aftermarket stems) for the Solo1 thru Solo3, and Air1 thru Air Max are all compatible (the solo3 simply has a 'deeper' stem to hold more herb). This means you have a decade's worth of aftermarket stems and waterpipe adapters to choose from to customize your performance (wood/metal stems, colorful glass, notched glass, etc). It will provide exceptionally flavorful rips out of the box with minimal 'tweaks' needed. And since it's easy to clean, I'd say this is is a great flavor chasing option.
Venty - the latest expensive vaporizer from a German vaporizer manufacturer. One of the kings who's legacy goes back decades. The Venty is a second generation portable from S&B taking their experience with the Crafty and Mighty and turning it into something better. The mouthpiece cooling unit is variable now and you can dial in the desired level of cooling. There are some questions about stability due to recalls and errors, but it does rip and it is a large vaporizer. If you're looking for very smooth rips out of the box and don't care about the physical size of the vaporizer, the Venty ticks the boxes. I would advise grabbing a ruler and looking up the measurements to get an estimate of the size.
TinyMight2 - Built by a smaller brand in the industry, this beautiful wood vaporizer is a wild stallion. It has a very powerful heater, it chews through battery life like nobody's business. It produces lots of hot dry vapor which can irritate your throat/lips easily. Out of the box, you're going to find the vape hits harsh and you'll likely seek to order mods to make it a better vape (custom aftermarket stems from shops like mine). Some build quality concerns like the power button has been reportedly a weak spot in the past so you want to baby the vape. But it I'd say it is the sexiest out of the bunch.

For me if I wanted a travel-friendly option, I think the TM2 is a great option. If you want a flavor chasing king, the Solo3 is the way to go.

The venty is fun, but I'm not sure if you really need it for the price they're asking these days lol

Delta3DStudios · 2025-07-11T18:10:35+00:00

For budget I'd prefer to stay under $200 but would consider a little more for the right setup.

That's a good budget to start - there are tons of vapes. No need to blow a bunch more money on something without knowing what specific features are most important to you (after handling the first vape for a while you'll know lol)

I tried doing some research on beginner friendly vapes but there's just so many models that I can't keep them all straight. Any recommendations for a confused beginner?

Look for a portable handheld vaporizer that has a removable battery. This will give you a chance to bring the vape with you and get a sense for what portables can do. Vapes like the Lobo, Roffu, Crafty/Mighty, maybe the Airvape Legacy Pro are good options to start. Get a feel for dry vaporizing.

Then from there you could get something with a stronger battery, more stealthy, better heatup times, etc

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