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Snap Custom Eyeglass Case

This post contains an OpenSCAD script for creating a custom-sized eyeglasses case for 3D-printing. The case has a magnetic closure, and can be operated one-handed by squeezing the hinged long edge to open, or the… 

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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.… 

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cover: Diner Rovers

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… 

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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… 

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Wallplate utility

I’ve recently been improving my script to create customized 3D-printed outlet covers. I had requests that it support more types of devices and connectors, and to allow the addition of labels. I also wanted specifically… 

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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… 

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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… 

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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… 

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Zombie standing next to empty pizza box

New artwork: Zombie Tip #1

Picture of zombie and empty pizza box with caption, “Survival tip: Zopbies crave brains, but can be distracted with pizza.”

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