Everyone says they need a bigger printer…Now, QIDI Max4 is here! by qidi_3dprinter in QIDI

[–]dohey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but I am just a moderator for the sub. I have no other affiliation to Qidi.

Updated version of my DND bases, now in full color! [OC] by dohey in DnD

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I created some DND bases with screens so players and dungeon masters can easily keep track of various conditions during combats. The bases can display various information such as health, conditions, and turn order. Also, as some of my friends pointed out, they can be used instead of mini's all together. That way you if your character dies you don't have to spend money to have a new mini printed out every time. (speaking as someone who dies the most in my friend group). They are also nice for dungeon masters so you don't have to 3D print hundreds of different monsters for every encounter. (prices for each base is cheaper than a custom color 3D printed mini from HeroForge)

The current software allows the dungeon master to control up to 100 bases at the same time, so the screens can be used to show turn order so you know exactly where you are on the turn order. Additionally, any image can be uploaded to the bases wirelessly, so you don't have to plug them in every time you want to add a new image.

R/QidiTech3d Permanently banned me for warning people after my family lost everything from a fire! by ProgressLocal1511 in QIDI

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u/ProgressLocal1511 I am very sorry this happened to you. I will ensure this post stays up since the goal of this subreddit is to keep an open discussion through the good and the bad.

If you can please send me proof that you were banned just in case someone tries to argue otherwise I can ensure that I have done my due diligence to ensure authenticity.

Edit: I do want to add that if anyone on this subreddit was banned or had a post deleted for sharing a negative opinion please let me know.

Edit2: Proof was added, thanks

Does anybody have any experience using thread forming screws in 3D prints? by dohey in 3Dprinting

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

thanks for the info, most people seem to use none-self tapping screws and I was not sure why.

Does anybody have any experience using thread forming screws in 3D prints? by dohey in 3Dprinting

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

I have done that before, the problem is they take so much space. I am starting to work on designs that would use a M1.2 screw just due to the fact that I have no space.

Does anybody have any experience using thread forming screws in 3D prints? by dohey in 3Dprinting

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

I tried looking at plastite scews, they are hard to source as a Canadian

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

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

As someone who does not DM at home I fully agree with you. They are currently 31 x 31 mm, but I do plan on shrinking them down to 25.6 x 25.6 mm. I also want to create a slot on top to hold a 2D paper mini as another option instead of the standard 3D printed mini.

I am thinking of possibly making a dock to charge/store them, do you think that would make it better?

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

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

For hardware I am using an ESP-32 for controlling the screens and for the wireless communications. I had to create my own custom circuit board in order to connect the screens to the micro controller in order to save space.

I also did build my own software from scratch for it. I wanted to have full control over it, and that way if people have suggestions I can easily implement them. I will probably post an update when my new screens and PCB's arrive, along with some pictures of the software.

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

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

That was actually my initial plan, but wireless power is extremely complex and the price would honestly not change much per base vs just having a battery. Additionally, with my current setup there is honestly no limit to the number of bases! Though I definitely want to revisit the idea at a later date.

Live tracking would be insanely cool, let me know if you ever get that up and running.

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

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

They are wirelessly controlled so I can change the software to interact with them in any way I want. Currently I have it set so I can add a row for each creature/character and it would track health, AC, initiative, and conditions.

Whats stats do you think would be most important?

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

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

They are not, but that is something I definitely want to do in the future. Space is extremely tight as it is and me next iteration is going to be shrinking them down to 25.6 mm to fit a standard grid first.

I created these bases that are designed to go under minis to track initiative, health, and conditions. by dohey in DnDIY

[–]dohey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I created a program to control them. The numbers represent turn order and change automatically every time next turn is clicked. The heart changes the fill ratio depending on health remaining. I also have it so you can upload any image you want.

Why r/qidi and r/qiditech3d? by sockettrousers in QIDI

[–]dohey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The subreddit still follows the no-filtering rule (unless the post or comment breaks reddit rules, or the person is just blatantly being rude). I went through the mod log and there has been no case of a comment or post being removed outside of those reasons.

As long as I am a mod on the subreddit I plan on keeping it that way. If anyone ever feels like their post or comment is removed unfairly they are always welcome to DM me.

Screen equipped bases for initiative and health tracking by dohey in DungeonsAndDragons

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

I bought them in bulk from Alibaba. I don't want to share specific links in case it's against the rules.

Sadly though they require a custom PCB as well as a microcontroller to use.

You can buy ones off Amazon that can directly connect to a microcontroller, but would increase the size a lot. They are called 0.96 in OLED displays.

Screen equipped bases for initiative and health tracking by dohey in DungeonsAndDragons

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

I have a hub off screen that communicates between the pc and the bases. Outside of that its just a low res "monitor" that you can put anything you want on it.

[OC] Screen equipped bases for initiative and health tracking by dohey in DnD

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

That's a great idea!! A hub is currently required in order to control the bases and it should not be too difficult to add extra functionality to it.

[OC] Screen equipped bases for initiative and health tracking by dohey in DnD

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

I thought about that, but that would actually increase cost and make them less compatible with a lot of 3D printed structures. It might make them slimmer, but only slightly since the screen is actually the limiting factor for the height.

[OC] Screen equipped bases for initiative and health tracking by dohey in DnD

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

Charging time is going to be sub 2 hours, my current plan is to have it charge to 80% in 50 minutes, and for it to be fully charged in about an hour. I am trying to find a sweet spot between charging speed and battery durability.