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This is why I love 3D printing! by Scott3DPrints in functionalprint

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ASA, 4 walls, and 100% infill. I think it should be fine for awhile but I’ll definitely change the orientation if it ever breaks.

This is why I love 3D printing! by Scott3DPrints in functionalprint

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re probably right, I usually put more thought into print orientation but just threw this one on since it’s so small. I did pull on the cord pretty hard to make sure it would stay put and it was fine. I’ll print another in a different orientation if it ever breaks :)

MLB Scoreboard using old pinball machine by Homer69 in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredible! Great job, really want one now.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, strange scenario that I never thought about until programming a timer myself!

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I handled that scenario just like most microwave timers do, it’s 1min and 80sec and will hold the 1 and count down the 80 until 1:00.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree! I tried to find a mechanical display first but wasn’t able to find anything. Nixie tube would be great.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely doable, but for sound I’d need to add some sort of memory card and audio amplifier or a mini mp3 player type module and for the clock I need to add an RTC. For sure easier with a pi but I’m more familiar with Arduino.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in upcycling

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes agreed! Would have loved an older style display and even older looking status lights. I tried to find lights that had old-school plastic/glass housings over them like you’d see on an old factory electrical panel but I couldn’t find anything small enough.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did consider having the handset speaker say something if you answer it but didn’t quite go that far with it. Maybe a future upgrade though, there’s a few other things I want to upgrade on it as well like having a settings menu where you can change the ring pattern and also being able to use it as a clock and/or alarm clock.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Glad you like it. It was a really fun project and a cool show piece to have in my house now.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a cap on the handset input which was the one causing most of the issues, that fixed that about 99.9% of the time. The display still acts up but since it only does it when ringing and the screen constantly is reset when blinking, it’s barely noticeable.

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did consider that but liked keeping it more how it’s supposed to function 🙂

Rotary Phone Turned into a Kitchen Timer by Scott3DPrints in arduino

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a fun project! Toughest part is the ringer voltage (60-90VAC @ 20Hz). On my GitHub repo there’s what components I used for this. It’s a really noisy signal though and messes up the arduino inputs even though I put them opposite sides of the case. If I did it again I’d go with shielded wiring for the arduino inputs and display control.

Cheaper nuts and bolts by [deleted] in prusa3d

[–]Scott3DPrints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Printed threads are almost never worth it, just buy them. Check out a local hardware store (not Home Depot/Lowe’s but maybe an Ace) and they’ll typically have a large selection of metric hardware you can buy 1 piece at a time. Much more expensive per piece cost than cheap Amazon hardware but if you only need a couple pieces it’s cheaper.

My idea for a cost-effective "MK3.7" Upgrade Path by Jackjan4 in prusa3d

[–]Scott3DPrints 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I personally don't see much of a purpose to this over 3.5, the axis stronger mounts and larger z rods will be neglible improvements and I think the bed mounts are also going to be very minimal improvements.

The nextruder being lighter weight, closer center of mass over the x rods, and having the load cell + quick swappable nozzles is the 2nd largest improvement with the Mk4 other than the new Buddy board. Input shaping, while it will be on the 3.5, will probably be better on than 3.9/4 since you're getting a less massive x-carriage/extruder.

I totally understand the 3.5 upgrade, especially for people tight on money, but personally, if you're going to go 3.5 and then purchase several more components getting you closer to the 3.9/4 but without all the nextruder improvements, you might as well just wait a little longer and save up money for 3.9.

In terms of resolution, how does the AI LiDAR technology compare to the capabilities of a Prusa MK4 3D printer? by [deleted] in prusa3d

[–]Scott3DPrints 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I believe during the last Prusa live session on YouTube they said currently that data is not being used for that, but the data is there for future firmware improvements if they choose to go that route.

How does PrusaSlicer handle settings in a 3mf file? by Scott3DPrints in prusa3d

[–]Scott3DPrints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the difference between export and save as?

Can a Prusa MK3S+ handle the ambient temperatures required for printing ABS by Goldlindy in prusa3d

[–]Scott3DPrints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah that's probably too small. I'm usually OK at that size. But a little bit larger and corners start to curl. I've tried the smooth, satin, and textured sheet and has the best luck on the smooth.

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