For quite some time now I’ve been running my Wanhao Di3 with the cover of the console/controller box removed so that the stone age Melzi controller board and its rat’s nest of cables is visible. I don’t recall exactly why I removed the cover in the first place. Maybe I was concerned with airflow aroundContinue reading “Upgrading the Wanhao Di3 V2.1 with a BTT SKR E3 Mini V2.0”
Category Archives: Andy’s Maker Musings
3D Printed Part Zooms Underwater
It is a sad statement of fact that no matter how much gear we own, in the days leading up to the departure for a major trip we manage to identify something that we absolutely, positively must have before we fly. This time was no different. It’s May of 2022 and the world is emergingContinue reading “3D Printed Part Zooms Underwater”
Sewing Machines
For a number of years now I’ve wanted to learn how to make things on a sewing machine. But let me be clear — I’m not talking serious sartorial aspirations here. Rather, I’m talking very simple things like utilitarian bags and dust covers and maybe a better fitting protector for the dome port of theContinue reading “Sewing Machines”
Making Gazebo Hold-downs
Introduction We recently purchased a ‘gazebo kit’ and installed it on the raised deck attached to the back of our house. The structural components, e.g., columns, roof supports, etc, are made of extruded aluminum, and as can be seen from the photo, it has a cloth, tent-like roof. So far we’re fairly satisfied withContinue reading “Making Gazebo Hold-downs”