BillDem3D

Now that I'm "retired," I design gadget prototypes in Fusion 360 then print the objects on one of my 3D printers. Mostly, I print them on my current favorite printer - a Type A Machines Series 1 Pro printer. That machine is a workhorse which has been far more dependable than my Ultimaker 2 ever was, with the same print quality and speed. (I've had maybe 3 nozzle clogs on my Type A during several years of using it.) So, my UM2 sits collecting dust most of the time. I've owned 4 3D printers so far and I'm looking to add another with a huge build volume. (500x500x500mm minimum) Lately, I've been creating little gadgets using micro-controllers, servos, steppers, sensors, plus custom created 3D printed mechanical parts like gears, pulleys, supports, and casings. When I finish my current projects, I'm planning to build my own CNC machine to precisely cut plastic, tile, wood, plexiglass, polycarbonate, copper, aluminum, or anything else that's softer than steel. By eliminating the ability to machine steel from the required feature set, the price of the machine is MUCH lower. During long 3D print runs, or when I'm not at my desk using Fusion360 to design my next print, I am teaching myself high-end audiophile speaker design/construction. I'm even using 3D printing to create many of the parts for my speaker designs. I love building up a wide variety of skills over time. Skills are the best type of collection to have. Never stop learning and life will always be interesting