Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, we will be looking at how we used 3D printing and design to solve a tool storage problem in the new shop! We turned to Fusion 360 and designed this rather simple yet effecitve bract to mount a tool caddy to the bench! Its simply amazing the practical application of 3D printing when building out a project as it provides a new level of ability to archive outcomes never before possible!
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In this episode, we will be looking at how we used 3D printing and design to solve a tool storage problem in the new shop! We turned to Fusion 360 and designed this rather simple yet effecitve bract to mount a tool caddy to the bench! Its simply amazing the practical application of 3D printing when building out a project as it provides a new level of ability to archive outcomes never before possible!
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![Design Talk - Better Flange Design and Printing!
In this episode, we will be at designing flange / adapters and I will be sharing some of my tips and tricks with you as this is one of the most common 3D printed solutions which I create to solve household challenges! Also for most part these are printed in TPU (see more here: perimeters ) as this is a super strong as well as stable thermo-plastic.
Note: After editing the video I realized there a couple of additional points worth adding so, I have included them here in the description:
1. The number of perimeters is a function of the pressure. In the video, I discuss 3 perimeters and this is for static pressure or say just gravity feed water. As you increase pressure, you need to also increase perimeters. So three (3) perimeters is only a starting point, not an end point.
2. Annealing: Geometric transitions can lead to leaks because of gaps in filament adhesion. To address we can anneal the part and this does not have to be fancy. We typically use a heat gun to soften the TPU which causes the filament to fill in the gaps.
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![Ortur Laser - 3D Printed Laser Focus Knob!
In this episode, we will be looking a focusing knob we created for the Ortur Large Format Diode Laser to assist in finely focusing the laser. The 18mm knob was hard to and stiff, so the larger knob adds leverage and makes it easier to focus. The knob uses an M3 bolt ( see more here: https://amzn.to/3fBpuQ6 ) to cinch the knob tight. Worth note is that this knob will likely fit other diode lases of the same size other then the Ortur. Also if your looking for high quality professional grade laser safety glass for violet/blue visiavle light lasers, these are worth checking out: http://diy3dtech.com/Professional_Violet_Blue_Laser_Safety_Glasses
Thnigiverse link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487510
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![Ortur Laser - Upgrading Wattage with New Laser Module!
In this episode, we will be unboxing a new HIGHER power laser module which we will install in a later episode on the Ortur Laser Maser II (see more here: https://diy3dtech.com/ORTUR_Laser_Master ) . We currently have a 15 watt (input) laser and we will double the size (to 30watts input or ~7.5 watts out put).
This is an Oakeroo 7.5 W Laser Module which seems to have it rooks in the NeJe laser line as the NeJe is $10 dollars more on Amazon. However if your willing to wait you can these a lot cheaper from eBay out of China (like $30 to $50 cheaper). We will list the various links below for you shop as the control may very however they all appear to be the same laser module:
Link: https://diy3dtech.com/7-5-watt-diode-laser-modules/
Also be sure to check our Ortur Laser Resource Page: http://diy3dtech.com/ortur-laser-resource-page/
Our Preferred 450nm laser safety glasses: http://diy3dtech.com/Professional_Violet_Blue_Laser_Safety_Glasses
Diode Laser Lens:
Must have G8 replacement lens: http://diy3dtech.com/G8-Laser-Lens
Handy lens for thing stock: https://diy3dtech.com/G2-Laser-Lens
3D Printable Ortur Large Format Laser Upgrade Parts:
-Leg Retainers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487570
-Cable Management: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4488811
-Laser Focus Knob: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487510
-Laser Air Assist: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4575561
Other useful parts:
-9mm x 0.5mm lens barrel tap: https://amzn.to/3ld5CpA
-Slicone tubing for air assist: https://amzn.to/2Qd8xAh
-Small Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3iZ5nfU
SVG Grid: http://diy3dtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ortur_Grid_02.zip
Ventilation Components:
-4 Inch Desktop Hood: https://amzn.to/3eETmcI
-4 Inch x 25 Foot Hose: https://amzn.to/2OyhXp1
-4 Inch Blast Gate: https://amzn.to/3eDxjDh
-4 Inch In-Line DC Fan: https://amzn.to/2CkUuFp
-4 Inch Adjustable Clamps: https://amzn.to/397sjWv
Preferred Control Software (LightBurn): https://lightburnsoftware.com/
Also if you want to learn more about laser safety, we have linked a PDF form Laser Vision which we recommend as well as their products too: http://diy3dtech.com/guide-to-laser-safety-glasses/
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![Design Talk - Creating Fun Desktop Art!
In this episode, we will be looking at something difference as having been held under house arrest for over two month by a governor with some strange ideas about how we should spend our time (and not have our grass cut). We decided to design up some Fun Desktop Art! Call it a conversation piece, an executive toy, or desktop art, it was Fun to design and print! Also if you have some Fun loving friends or family this could make a great gift them as to take away the 3D printed look simply us some textured spray pain (see more here: https://amzn.to/2BAWAjG ) to give it that store bought look and they will never know the difference as they will be simply having too much Fun with it!
Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4421726
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![eBay K40 CO2 Laser - Upgrading The Intensity Control!
In this episode, we will be upgrading the Intensity control (a potentiometer) with higher grade carbon film unit which ordered form Amazon (see more here: https://amzn.to/2Tw0XTN ). Also as covered in a prior video, failure of this existing low quality potentiometer is the number one reason I have bumped into from view as to why their k40 lasers fail.
Update:
As mentioned in the video, I initially used the large lock washer as a spacer because the potentiometer has a small protrusion to lock into place which is not used. So you could snip off, or spacer it out. Since I have a bunch of 3D printers. I printed a custom spacer as well I decided I did not like part of the original graphics showing the face with the new scale so I designed new cover also as you saw both as insets in the video. I have placed both of these on Thingiverse and My Mini Factory (see links below) in case you guy also want to try them out!
Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4209286
MyMiniFactory:
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![Shop Talk - Affordable Industrial USB Camera!
In this episode, we will be looking at the SVPRO USB Web Camera with a 5-50mm Manual Zoom Varifocal and supports varous frame rates (see more on the camera here: http://diy3dtech.com/SVPRO_USB_Web_Camera ) as this USB based industrial camera is packs an amazing amount of performance for a very affordable price point.
SVPRO USB Web Camera Features:
2.0Megapixel 1080P Resolution
Sensor 1/2.7 CMOS OV2710
1920(H)x1080(V)pixels/Max. Resolution 1920X1080
Picture format MJPEG or YUY2 optional/USB Protocal USB2.0 HS/FS
Auto exposure AEC Support/Auto white blance AEB Support
Effective Pixels:
1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixels/1280 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels/1280 (H) x 720 (V) pixels/1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixels/800 (H) x 600 (V) pixels/640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels/352(H) x 288 (V) pixels/320 (H) x 240 (V) pixels
Performance: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixels MJPEG 30fps YUY2 6fps 1280 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels MJPEG 30fps YUY2 6fps 1280 (H) x 720 (V) pixels MJPEG 60fps YUY2 9fps 1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixels MJPEG 30fps YUY2 9fps 800 (H) x 600 (V) pixels MJPEG 60fps YUY2 21fps 640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels MJPEG 120fps YUY2 30fps
Adjustable parameters Brightness/Contrast/Color saturation /Definition/Gamma/WB
Night vision optional, Support IR Cut and IR board for night vision
Voltage DC 5V/current 150mA/work temperature
DEGREES(-20~70)/Size 32x32mm/38*38
Support OS WinXP/Vista/WIN7/WIN8/Linux with UVC/Mac-OS X 10.4.8 or later/Wince with UVC/Android 4.0 or above
Looking for the best deals on 3D Printers or maybe just want to see what new, this link is for you: http://diy3dtech.com/Current_GearBest_3D_Printer_Deals
Also if you looking for a crazy affordable 5 Axis (yes you read that correctly) CNC, then check these out: http://diy3dtech.com/affordable-5-axis-3040-cnc/
One of the handiest tools as a maker I have is the CO2 laser as they are VERY affordable, check these out for yourself: http://diy3dtech.com/purchase-laser/
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![Ender 3 Modifications - Precision Z Axis Support!
Since Creality was running a special on the Ender 3s I purchased a number to refresh our print farm here at DIY3DTech and with this converted to them direct drive extrusion using this kit (see more here: https://amzn.to/2DsqPuI ). Because the Ender 3 has only one Z-Axis and we are adding weight to the moving hotend with motor and extruder we wanted to provide additional support to the Z-Axis lead screw. Now there are a lot of Z-Axis bearing based retainers out there however all of the ones I have used in the past where fixed and designed to fit the creators machine. Now these would fit in general other machines, however we want one where we could adjust the fit in a precision way so we designed this one!
Here we use two common 20mm bed leveling springs (see more here: https://amzn.to/31FdDKK ) cinched with two (2) 25mm long M3 bolts (see more here: https://amzn.to/31zMh8V ). Worth note is the design has modeled threads or you could use inserts (see more here: https://amzn.to/2DrT3pp ) for a more secure fit. The bearing is a common 608ZZ skate bearing (see more here: https://amzn.to/31y8Ivj) so nothing fancy. Note, that the base bracket mounts to the 20x40 upright via two M5 (important they MUST be hex / cap heads and NOT button head).
**Warning!** the M3s are spring load and if not printed correctly could come fly out so use at your own risk! To avoid this, we suggest inserts (see more here: https://amzn.to/2DrT3pp ).
**Note:** While this was designed for the Ender 3, it should also work with most other printers which uses 20x40 extrusion.
Direct Drive Kit: https://amzn.to/2DsqPuI
608ZZ Bearing: https://amzn.to/31y8Ivj
M3 Inserts: https://amzn.to/2DrT3pp
M3 x 25 Bolts: https://amzn.to/31zMh8V
M5 T-Nets: https://amzn.to/31BvgLx
M5 x 8mm Bolts: https://amzn.to/3fMAKrU
Bed Springs (20mm): https://amzn.to/31FdDKK
The STLs and Fusion 360 file can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4565977
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![Design Talk - 3D Printing Solves Home Automation Problem!
In this episode, we will be looking at a bracket we designed for use with a Z-Wave Garage Door sensor (see more here: https://amzn.to/2VxdPtz ) for use with my Hubitate Hub. As we needed it to trigger when just one panel was lifted.
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![eBay K40 CO2 Laser - Why it is Important to use Distilled Water!
In this episode, we will be
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