Anson Liu
My Colorado 3D Topographic Maps are used as supporting locator maps at the Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder exhibit at the History Colorado Center in Denver, Colorado. These maps were printed in multiple colors presenting a light base map and dark rivers. Labels were placed on...
Anson Liu
My maps and models continue to be available Printables. You will find my latest uploads and updates on Printables but not on MakerWorld. The 3D map of China got reported on MakerWorld so the account got banned and models delisted. You will find my models previously available on MakerWorld on...
Anson Liu
You can add elevation contour lines and color changes to your 3D printed maps with a new script that I created. The Map Feature Modifier (MFM) script is compatible with Prusaslicer, OrcaSlicer, and Bambu Studio. It is also open source and free to use! Download it here. Elevation Contour...
Anson Liu
Choosing a reliable start G-code that primes a dual extruder printer is difficult. There are different extruder prime techniques and my adaptive priming start G-code for Cura uses a mix of these techniques to properly prime the most single/dual nozzle printers. Prime Techniques Too little...
Anson Liu
If your print fails due to an extruder error you can usually resume printing from the last successful layer if your print has not detached from the bed. Manually creating the resume G-code may be needed if your printer does not have a built in recovery function. The exact steps need some G-code...
Anson Liu
The default Creality start G-code for the K1 printer in Cura does not automatically set the correct extruder and bed temperature and you can change the start G-code to automatically set the right temperature for your material. Creality Slicer is now based on Orcaslicer instead of Cura but you can...
Anson Liu
Sometimes you just have to go off the rez (in a fun exploratory way). Ultimaker 3D printers usually print 3D files sliced using the Ultimaker Cura slicer software. Cura has more user exposed settings accessible through the GUI compared to Slic3r forks such as PrusaSlicer and Bambu Studio. Cura...
SSilver2k2
Hey All, I write this with such relief that my family was able to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This week we both got our second shots. Decided I had to model a COVID Buster pin to let the world know Mac Mini Classic In other modeling news, I have started to work on a 3D...
SSilver2k2
Hey All, Last post I talked about completing projects…and I’ve got an update on my First Order Stormtrooper helmet! 99% done! I just need to do a little more touchups, paint the vent silver, and add the lenses! Here’s what it looked like as I was touching it up: Hopefully...
SSilver2k2
Hey All, So, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and the past month, the things I’ve made and the things I haven’t. I’ve come to the conclusion that for this year I only want to put my energy into projects I know how to complete or have the capability to do. I know that sounds wishy washy...
SSilver2k2
Hey All, Well this has been a week! Here’s to hoping President Biden can usher in some new progressive policies and finally have a government that takes the Coronavirus Pandemic seriously. All I want is my vaccination ASAP! Tryign to take my mind off everythign I’ve been throwing myself...
SSilver2k2
Hey all. Happy New Year! This year I resolve to blog once a week again. Every Friday I will post what I’m working on. I’ve become creative again (I think…) and I want to put out to the world what I’m working on. Raspberry Pi StepMania Dance Pad Right now I’m working on a CNC’d...
SSilver2k2
So, like my last post stated, I did some things while stuck at home. My absolute favorite project was this: I followed this guide (https://github.com/geaz/simplyRetro-D8) and built this awesome 3D printable desktop arcade cabinet. It of course uses a Raspberry Pi running RetroPi and...