Category Archives: 3D Printing

Darwin’s Polyhedra

Posted on 2019-12-31 by M. Eric Carr

Genetic algorithms can be used to evolve regular and nearly-regular polyhedra. Here’s how. Continue reading →

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Which Way Is Up?

Posted on 2019-09-21 by M. Eric Carr

The way parts are oriented in a 3D printer can greatly affect their strength. Continue reading →

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CoreXY

Posted on 2019-08-31 by M. Eric Carr

Talk about a curb alert. A friend of a friend had a 3D printer which needed some repairs, so he was planning to put it out on the curb. He contacted me at my friend’s suggestion and gave it to … Continue reading →

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Multi-material 3D Printing with Palette+

Posted on 2019-06-09 by M. Eric Carr

Mosaic’s Palette+ adds four-color capability to most 3D printers. Here’s how the process works. Continue reading →

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