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I've got some hard to get car parts I want to try and replicate, so I got a 3D scanner. Thats as good a justification as any I suppose.I...

I've got some hard to get car parts I want to try and replicate, so I got a 3D scanner. Thats as good a justification as any I suppose.

I have a lot to learn, so practicing on different objects.

Here's my first decent scan, a Mac 128k motherboard. Medium resolution of about .3mm. ~170,000 points. I need to figure out lighting requirements and tracking dot placement. Pretty good for about 10 minutes of work though.

Getting better at Fusion 360. Couple of hours of design, an hour of printing, and I now have a pretty nice hand grip for the controls for my...

Getting better at Fusion 360. Couple of hours of design, an hour of printing, and I now have a pretty nice hand grip for the controls for my DIY lure course rig.

I lost the knob for the speed control, but I can probably print a replacement.

Next up, make a nice box for the batteries, speed controller and motor.

Obligatory Benchy and an outer radius gauge.

Obligatory Benchy and an outer radius gauge.

First print on Bambu X1-Carbon. This thing feels like science fiction. It just works, unlike every other printer I’ve owned.

First print on Bambu X1-Carbon. This thing feels like science fiction. It just works, unlike every other printer I’ve owned.

Just got the notice that 1Password is deprecating sync for version 7. Guess it’s time to completely drop them.

Just got the notice that 1Password is deprecating sync for version 7. Guess it’s time to completely drop them.

Also makes damn nice drawer labels, but weeding the excess vinyl around the letters is super time consuming.

Also makes damn nice drawer labels, but weeding the excess vinyl around the letters is super time consuming.

I got a vinyl cutter machine for Christmas, so I'm making important safety signs for the shop. #safety

I got a vinyl cutter machine for Christmas, so I'm making important safety signs for the shop. #safety

Special delivery from my mom in Texas! I wish we had Wienerschnitzels here…

Special delivery from my mom in Texas! I wish we had Wienerschnitzels here…

I wonder if drone sales are spiking… seems like a good time to take up nighttime drone flying.

I wonder if drone sales are spiking… seems like a good time to take up nighttime drone flying.

Picked up a bunch of Squares from Twinkly on sale. Now I have to figure out a good tile layout for living room mood lighting. Meanwhile,...

Picked up a bunch of Squares from Twinkly on sale. Now I have to figure out a good tile layout for living room mood lighting.

Meanwhile, makes a fun pixelated display…😀

Another day of questionable decisions. Replacing 20 year old stereo and speakers. Mini didn’t design with replacement in mind. I could...

Another day of questionable decisions. Replacing 20 year old stereo and speakers. Mini didn’t design with replacement in mind. I could have made more compatible new component choices. Time to make it work. 💪

Saw Green Day last night at Providence Park. Possibly the best concert I’ve ever been to.The live video production was excellent, but...

Saw Green Day last night at Providence Park. Possibly the best concert I’ve ever been to.

The live video production was excellent, but I’ve not been to a concert in years, so maybe that’s normal now…

Turns out the reason I’ve not gotten into adult coloring books in the past is they weren’t adult enough. Very much enjoying this one....

Turns out the reason I’ve not gotten into adult coloring books in the past is they weren’t adult enough.

Very much enjoying this one. #adulting #relaxing

Was sick with a cold this week, first time I’ve been sick with anything since 2019. I’d forgotten what it was like.I’m surprised I...

Was sick with a cold this week, first time I’ve been sick with anything since 2019. I’d forgotten what it was like.

I’m surprised I made it that long. Masked during the pandemic, but otherwise didn’t do anything special other than working from home.

I’d be happy if I could go another 5 years without being sick again. 😀

Doing the 100k mile service on the Mini since I have no idea what the service history is. Wagon load of parts for: timing chain, tensioners,...

Doing the 100k mile service on the Mini since I have no idea what the service history is.

Wagon load of parts for: timing chain, tensioners, water pump, supercharger oil change, spark plugs, and all manner of fluids, gaskets, and filters.

And I learned about Front End Service Mode. Real thing! You remove the front of the car to get to everything.

Waking up while the power is out is always freaky!<eyes open> why can’t I see or hear anything?? WTF??

Waking up while the power is out is always freaky!

<eyes open> why can’t I see or hear anything?? WTF??

Was not expecting ChatGPT to make a sick burn…

Was not expecting ChatGPT to make a sick burn…

Took the Cobra to pick up groceries, as one does on Father’s Day. #totallyNormalThings

Took the Cobra to pick up groceries, as one does on Father’s Day. #totallyNormalThings

Good: the Mini has a washable air filter.Bad: I don’t think anyone has ever washed it. Should look like the new one on the right. 😬

Good: the Mini has a washable air filter.
Bad: I don’t think anyone has ever washed it. Should look like the new one on the right. 😬

The new iPad Pro is almost too thin. Not something I’d expect I would have ever said…Also, it is 2024 and Apple still has not mastered...

The new iPad Pro is almost too thin. Not something I’d expect I would have ever said…

Also, it is 2024 and Apple still has not mastered the task of copying data from old device to new device seamlessly. Now on attempt number two.