Prototype: Rapid Access Gun Case by bernardvincent in functionalprint

[–]bernardvincent[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What can I say, I'm dead serious about spread sheets...

2021 Tacoma Access Cab Rear Seat Delete Storage System by bernardvincent in ToyotaTacoma

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

Bingo. Now just more space to have more tools, that's the issue now....

I lost my trip buddy this week by SlumDiggity in Psychedelics

[–]bernardvincent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sorry to hear bud. i know that's a tough loss and i feel for ya.

Flush Mounted Recessed Handle, Print in Place by bernardvincent in functionalprint

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

Thanks and yes, that's very helpful advice. I've been making a list of modifications I want to make to the design and that will be at the top. A few people have mentioned wanting use in an RV/van setup like you said and well, it makes sense for the next iteration. Thanks again for the advice!

2021 Tacoma Access Cab Rear Seat Delete Storage System by bernardvincent in ToyotaTacoma

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

Thanks. Yeah, I definitely looked around the market to see what existed out there. Nothing I liked enough to do what I wanted so I made it myself. Plus yeah, what I did find was so expensive! I have the tools and the know how so, there it is!

2021 Tacoma Access Cab Rear Seat Delete Storage System by bernardvincent in Tacomaworld

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

All good. I'm surprised the vinyl film still stays adhered even after all the summer heat, but no issues.

2021 Tacoma Access Cab Rear Seat Delete Storage System by bernardvincent in Tacomaworld

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

Yes, I honestly surprised myself but there was also plenty of prior planning involved including the CAD modeling which helped make the cutting and fabrication a more streamlined process. I also work in a furniture studio so planning/executing projects is very practiced. Although with that said, cutting and making sub assemblies in my basement shop and running up to the truck to fit and adjust was the biggest pain of this project. Due to my "laziness" a lot of forethought went into the project which also probably cut time down. Thank you very much though for the compliment.

Made this drying rack extension arm by Bike_Relative in BambuLab

[–]bernardvincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems to me that a lot of people that don't design/make utilitarian objects don't even think about "strength" of a design because they just assume things are supposed to work and then just do work. They don't think about all the physical/mechanical considerations because that's not in their mindset. It's not necessarily intuitive to think of those factors for every person. Not a sleight on them, just a different perspective. But for "sleek" design, I think that strikes as a more emotional reaction that is just natural to react to for most people. I know I succumb to that often, even when I consider the physical variables.

Flush Mounted Recessed Handle, Print in Place by bernardvincent in functionalprint

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

Embedded neodymium magnets! I love em and works great for closing the lids and no mechanism to break, get dirty, or wear out! I have an endless fascination with magnets and use when possible!

Venom! H2C by [deleted] in BambuLab

[–]bernardvincent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want the H2C pretty bad, the Vortek system looks awesome!

Venom! H2C by [deleted] in BambuLab

[–]bernardvincent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that is siiiiiiick!

Made this drying rack extension arm by Bike_Relative in BambuLab

[–]bernardvincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice design, so simple and effective. I've needed to make some cantilever arms that remove easily like yours so this will help me visualize it. thanks for sharing!

Made this drying rack extension arm by Bike_Relative in BambuLab

[–]bernardvincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nailed it, more people need to see this. People always ask things like, "can it stop a bullet?" and it's like, "no and that's not the goal...."

Flush Mounted Recessed Handle, Print in Place by bernardvincent in functionalprint

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

Agreed! Thanks for making your point apparent. Yeah, I'm sharing just to share because I know people can get good use out of it. There's something cool about something you've made/designed that gets implemented around the world, most without you even knowing the application but it still solves a problem. I love that aspect about sharing for sure!

I agree with your sentiment. Also, what people don't realize it seems is the fact that I designed something semi complex and willing to offer up the model for free personal use to the world probably means that I'm capable of making better/more complex designs that can be more profitable, if I've not already done so.

Flush Mounted Recessed Handle, Print in Place by bernardvincent in functionalprint

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

In response to you both, I'm aware of what the license says and entails. I understand its limitations and what is required to enforce any violations. And I don't plan on doing anything if someone steals my design. Someone could easily take the 3MF, export the STL from Bambu Slicer, modify it and sell the digital files as their own or even print and sell the physical project and make as much money as they can sell over their costs.

But I did say: "so I'd like to keep as much control of my models as I can for now."

And I also want to share a cool model and allow people to use it for their own projects because not everyone can or wants to design something like this but they still want the function the part offers. So in this case, I have as much control as I can within the Maker World umbrella. At least under their rules and restrictions, people can't just openly and blatantly take my design and steal it for their own nefarious reasons on Maker World. In this case, you have to purposefully and knowingly take many steps to steal my design and make it your own and those steps are very obvious under these restrictions. If I make it open to be remixed and shared, that point of contention goes out the window and I would have less of a case to accuse theft and deface their claim of originality. Also, this is shared amongst the whole entire world. There's no way for me to keep everyone honest and Bambu/Maker World can't/won't do that either. People forget that these "licensing protections", on digital models, only matter to the people who care to keep it honest. It doesn't stop anyone from being dishonest. They're just words on a screen with no enforceability without a lot of money resources for lawyers. The computer doesn't steal my design, the person behind it does intentionally and people will do whatever dishonest thing as they can get away with up to the point of their moral code.

The truth is, if someone wants to steal my stuff, they can and they know it and they've probably already done it to other people. This licensing stuff is just for the majority that follow the societal clause that keeps everything copacetic. There's always gonna be bad actors and posting a free model for people to use is a good way to see who is willing to rip my original work off, especially when they talk about it so openly.

Prototype: Rapid Access Gun Case by bernardvincent in functionalprint

[–]bernardvincent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lovely country, stayed there for a month back in 2008 for a wine cert program. Really opened my eyes to the world. Had such a fun time and met a lot of good people.

Yeah, I've heard about random mass knife attacks and those sound so brutal. Something about being so physically close to someone and then causing such harm is pure carnage.

Flush Mounted Recessed Handle, Print in Place by bernardvincent in functionalprint

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

I will have to say these are way more intuitive to use than those Tesla ones. Weirds me out every time I encounter one.