OpenSCAD and Multicolor
I recently bought my first multi-color 3D printer — the new Snapmaker U1. As a long-time OpenSCAD user, my first thought was to adapt some of my scripts to take advantage of this machine’s abilities.… OpenSCAD and Multicolor
New publication: Diner Rovers of the Milky Way
In 1950, the aliens came to Earth. They did none of the things science fiction stories had predicted — they didn’t come to conquer, didn’t want our women, didn’t even particularly seem to want to… New publication: Diner Rovers of the Milky Way
The Hunt (An Easter Story)
“Pay attention, girl!” Celina’s new assistant, Zula, tore her eyes from the field where a group of children assembled for the hunt. She had a more important job now. Celina held out the bowl of… The Hunt (An Easter Story)
Wallplate utility
This post is an unpublished work in progress. Comments welcome by email at tyler@tylertork.com. I’ve recently been improving my script to create customized 3D-printed outlet covers. I had requests that it support more types of… Wallplate utility
Key Sleeve 3D Project
One of my overabundance of projects is to design 3D-printable parts that others may find useful. Of course, I start with something I can use myself, so the key sleeve project came about because I… Key Sleeve 3D Project
Tipsheet for new Sovol SV06/SV06+ users
This is the sheet I wish Sovol had put into the box for people new to 3D printing and those unfamiliar with the specific printer. Don’t use the slicer program that comes with the unit… Tipsheet for new Sovol SV06/SV06+ users
Designing cut and fold projects in Cricut
Recently, I’ve been creating 3D cut and fold patterns for Cricut, and it’s been a learning endeavor. Here are my current suggested best practices. Initial Design in Inkscape The Cricut Design Space program is completely… Designing cut and fold projects in Cricut
Dwarf Star?
Khurshid Ahmed asks, What does it mean when my best friend says I’m a dwarf star to him? Khurshid, Is your friend an astronomy buff? Dwarf stars are common, small, and not all that bright… Dwarf Star?