I found the Adventurer 3 to be a perfect fit for the burgeoning crafter. More importantly, I discovered that even I could learn to 3D print. Read More
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Category Archives: 3D Printing
2018 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide: DIY and Tools
As geeks, many of us enjoy creating, building, and fixing things. Here’s a list of some of the things we use to make our lives a little easier. Read More
Kickstarter Alert—Tavern-Born: 3D Printable Kingdoms
Funded immediately, Hobgoblin 3D’s newest Kickstarter features oodles of 3D print patterns for your tabletop RPG. Read More
Geek Links REMINDER: Dragons Here, Dragons There, Dragons Everywhere!
There are two new Kickstarters related to gaming and dragons, and there’s still plenty of time to back them if they interest you. Read More
Geek Links: Dragons Here, Dragons There, Dragons Everywhere!
There are two new Kickstarters related to gaming and dragons, and there’s still plenty of time to back them if they interest you. Read More
Real-Time Monitoring and Control of My 3D Printer
My 3D printer runs constantly. C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-L-Y. This means during the days when I’m not around and at night while I’m sleeping. I fire it up… load some G-Code… and let it go. Read More
Get Kids Designing With ‘3D Printing Projects’
If you’re a camp instructor or parent who is looking for something to help with learning 3D modeling, you’re going to want to check out DK’s new book, 3D Printing Projects. Read More
CES News: 3D Printers for the Consumer
Ahead of the excitement of this year’s CES, XYZprinting has announced new 3D printers that will be debuting at the show in Las Vegas. Read More
Finally, Full-Color 3D printing… da Vinci Color
New da Vinci Color 3D printer is the first to produce full-color across printed layers in finished products. Read More
Building ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ Ezra Bridger’s Slingshot
Follow along on my build of Ezra Bridger’s slingshot and wrist comm. Read More
STANLEY Model 1 3D Printer Review – Plus a Fidget Spinner Giveaway!
Stanley Black & Decker has partnered with South Korean printer company Sindoh to create the STANLEY Model 1, an easy-to-use 3D printer for beginners and experts alike. Everything about the Model 1 appears to have been developed with the idea of making 3D printing as simple as possible, allowing anyone to go from unboxing to printing in a matter of minutes. Read More
Ten, Ten, Ten! New Cool Things: { DeviceDiary } Vol. 10
The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category. Read More
‘PJ Masks’ Toy-Line Expands at Toy Fair
At this year’s New York Toy Fair there were a range of different ‘PJ Masks’ toys on show with a variety of tech and design tricks. Read More
Go from Fantasy to Reality With the Monoprice Mini 3D Printer
Bring your dreams to life with the Monoprice Mini – the #1 bestselling 3D printer. Read More
Beginners’ 3D Printing Made Easy With the Micro 3D
Entering the world of 3D printing has never been easier and more accessible for everyone. Learn why the author (who had never 3D printed before), is addicted now, and how it’ll actually save him money. Read More
Sci Chic Offers Products and Subscription Boxes for Nerdy Jewelry Wearers
If you or your kid likes science jewelry, education, or subscription boxes, Sci Chic deserves a look. Read More
The Rain Gauge Project
A 3D-printed custom rain gauge is an oddly satisfying project. Read More
3D Printing for Tabletop RPGs from Hobgoblin 3D
In the search for increased gaming satisfaction, Hobgoblin 3D’s designs stand out. Check out 11 of the author’s favorites. Read More
3D Print a ‘Tomb of Horrors’ Themed Dice Tray
A recent teaser from Fat Dragon Games included a picture of a new 3D tile for the FDG’s DRAGONLOCK 3D printable terrain series… and that image prodded me to warm up the 3D printer and create something. Read More
Get a Personalized Figure With Shapify My Life
I had the pleasure of checking out the Shapify My Life booth at Rose City Comic Con recently. Shapify My Life does a full body scan from which you can get several sizes of 3D prints done. Read More
Experience 3D Printing at Its Finest with the Form 2
The Form 2 SLA 3D printer was a breeze to use and produced amazingly detailed prints with ease. Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: BH Cosplay
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview BH Cosplay. Read More
New Kickstarter – 3D Printed Buildings From Fat Dragon Games
I’ve got a large post coming up in mid-September featuring a number of fantasy RPG gaming aids, and I’ll be covering Fat Dragon Games’ new Kickstarter in a bit more detail in that post. The Kickstarter, however, has already started and there are a number of stretch goals and surprises in store for backers. Read More
New Matter MOD-t 3D Printer
Interested in getting started with 3D printing at home? The MOD-t may be the unit you’ve been looking for. Read More
Completed Cosplay: Keith From ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’
Against all odds, I managed to finish my plain clothes Keith ‘Voltron’ cosplay for SDCC 2016 last week. Read More
Make Your Own 3D Shapes for the Classroom
My 6-year-old’s first grade teacher gave all the parents a flier during orientation: “This year we will continue to identify shapes and polygons, such as a parallelogram and trapezoid, as well as some of the more common 3D shapes.” My 3D printer and I could definitely crank up the geek factor for this one! Read More
GeekDad Daily Deal: M3D Printer Bundle
We’ve all dreamt of owning our own 3D printer. Read More
GeekDad Daily Deal: FlexBot DIY Camera-Drone Kit
Fly your own drone with the FlexBot DIY Camera-Drone Kit: 33% off! Read More
LulzBot Mini: Opening up a World of Creativity
The LulzBot Mini is a 3D printer that anyone can use. No special knowledge, skills, or aptitude are necessary. Though, with the included Cura’s software having a multitude of advanced settings to tweak, and the many other compatible printing packages, the Lulzbot is excellent for the advanced user as well. Read More
Southwest Maker Fest Happening This Weekend
Mesa, Arizona, will once again host the Southwest Maker Fest, a collaborative one-day festival and gathering for a community of makers seeking to achieve the “vision of a connected community, empowered by creativity.” The event will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the heart of downtown Mesa from 12pm to 7pm and is free to the public. Read More
