Split picture showing two different versions of a computer model of a Reuleaux Tetrahedron. The top version is an older model with less polygons. The bottom is the rebuilt model with higher polygon count and a lip for attaching the two halves together.

Can you spot the difference?

This was supposed to ba a quick 3D print project while I deal with the side effects from a new medication. But I decided I wasn't satisfied with my old Reuleaux Tetrahedron files. 4 versions later....notice the change? #lulzbot #3dfuel #3ddesign #stem #3dprinting

Picture of a 3D computer model of a Reuleaux Tetrahedron.

What is this?

If you were thinking Reuleaux Tetrahedron you're correct. IRL they're shaped like a pyramid but roll like a ball.

1 state change and 3 moves later, I can't find the Reuleaux tetrahedrons I 3D printed so I'm printing up some new ones. #lulzbot #3dfuel #stem #illusion #science

Composite image of the stages of preparing and welding two 3D printed parts together. The upper left corner are the two original parts. The lower left corner shows the edges to be connected are beveled. The image on the right side shows the finished connection using a 3D print t pen to weld the two parts together.

Keepin' it together. My technique for welding 3D printed PLA parts? First, bevel the edges then, use a 3D pen to lay down a bead of PLA. Match the 3D printer's temperature and move slowly. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #cosplay #sentai

Split picture. Top half shows a lip to align two halves of a helmet together being designed in a 3D program. The bottom half shows a tab being designed in a 3D program.

Don't gimme no lip. Designing a lip to align two halves of a helmet together is proving more difficult than I thought it would. Building tabs is looking much more attractive.

Engineering's not my strong suit but troubleshooting is.

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Picture of me holding 3D printed parts. One part has a hole in it that corresponds to a peg on the other part.

Commitment issues. Making a model smaller also shrinks the space between the parts that allows them to fit together. Before I commit to a fulI 3D print I often print sections as a test to see if the reduced parts still fit together. This time they did. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dartist #3dprinting #cosplay

Composite picture of 3 images. The first is a computer model highlighting the modeled supports. The image below that is the 3D print on the print bed. And the right half of the image is the finished piece. The piece is a Menpo or face mask from a set of Samurai armor.

Good supports are hard to find. Some of the supports for this 3D print I modeled, and some of it was automatically generated. It was kind of a hassle but his technique gave me more control over how the supports connected to the 3D printed model. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprint #samurai #armor

My guess worked. Managed to keep the deep stair stepping confined and off to the side. Also kept the supports to a minimum. Now to print the other half. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #tokusatsu #sentai

Composite picture of a different ways I tried orienting a part in Cura, a slicer program used for 3D printing. There are red x marks on the ideas I didn't go with and a green check mark on the idea I decided to try.

Trying different ways to print this part to reduce deep stair stepping and supports. Ultimately, decided to split the part into two halves and print at an angle. Fingers crossed. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dartist #3dprinting

Composite picture showing the use of 3D filament as an alignment pin to align two pieces together. The image is separated into four sections. The first section shows the pin being inserted into the first half. The second section shows the pin in place. The third section shows the first half will fit to the second half. The fourth section shows both halves together.

Getting my ducks lined up. I often print parts in pieces. Doing that means parts have to align properly. My preferred method is using alignment pins. But instead of 3D printing holes and pins. I print holes and use scrap filament as alignment pins. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #3ddesign

Composite picture of a computer model and the resulting 3D print. The 3D print shows how the computer model was divided into two halves and smaller accent pieces.

More than one way to 3D print a part. Adding diamonds to Raijin's Fukigaeshi (blowback on the side of a Samurai helmet).

Instead of designing the part in one piece, I broke it down into smaller parts.

More work up front but easier to clean up. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dartist #samurai #raijin #japanese

Picture of 3D printed parts for a model of Murphy's head from the movie RoboCop. The parts re on a white surface next to a bottle of acrylic paste.

Finding ways to continue projects in spite of chronic health issues. I've been looking for more streamlined ways of finishing 3D prints. Up on the testing block: acrylic paste to smooth prints. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #murphy #robocop #3dartist

Split pictureof a 3D printed part. The top shows the 3D printed part with a defect on a thin area. The bottom shows the same part but the defec is almost completely gone.

Fix it in post. Wasn't sure if this area of the 3D print was salvageable. But 100 grit sandpaper and a half hour later and it's already cleaned up pretty nice. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #murphy #3dprinting

Composite image of a coaxial cable upcycled and used as the ends of a replica of Murphy from the RoboCop franchise.

I'm not a hoarder, I'm an upcycler. I end up keeping a lot of things that I would normally throw out like this broken coaxial cable. I kept thinking, one day I'll find a use for it. I did. It's the perfect size for Murphy's servos. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #murphy #3dprint #upcycle #scifi #replica

This sucks (fumes). Just about done with my fume hood 2.0. big improvements from the first version. Bigger work volume, more light, more powerful fan. But I'm still keeping it green - up cycling boxes and shipping bags for the vent. #lulzbot #3dfuel #upcycle #3dprinting #3dartist #repurpose

3D print or Murphy's head from the 1987 movie RoboCop. The pieces of the 3D print are spread out on a table with a grid pattern on it. The 3D printed face has its eyes lit up with red lights.

Murphy deconstructed. Took time out to do some photography while I set up my paint/exhaust booth. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop #murphy #80s, #cyborg

You gotta have balls to do a 3D print like this. Ball joints for the RoboCop Murphy head. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop #murphy #funny

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More RoboCop parts. This grill panel is proving deceptively tricky to print. Picture of a 3D printed grill plate for a RoboCop replica. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop

More RoboCop parts. This grill panel is proving deceptively tricky to print. #lulzbot
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3D printing long cylindrical parts supported only by tip. These parts are 3D prints of the servos on Robocops unmasked neck.

Gambling in Vegas. Took a chance 3D printing these parts supported only by tip. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #3dprinting

Progress. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop #murphy

Shift happens. This layer shift is odd, only part of the layer shifted. Will have to fix this in post. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #3dartist #robocop #replica

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Greeblies! Now that I've got the frame of Murphy's head done I'm printing up some of the detail pieces. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #3dprinting #greeblies

Greeblies! Now that I've got the frame of Murphy's head done I'm printing up some of the detail pieces. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #3dprinting #greeblies

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Got the 3D printed sections attached and did a test fit. Finally starting to look like Murphy from Robocop's head. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #murphy #3dprinting

Got the sections attached and did a test fit. Finally starting to look like Murphy's head. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #murphy #3dprinting

This looks like scrap parts but it'll look cool when it all comes together. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #3dprinting #replica #3dartist

This is the cursed part...or maybe it's the miracle part. A miracle I was able to 3D print this thing. First the computer memory failure, then Maya glitches while saving the file, and then a Cura glitch that mimics a clogged nozzle. The last two problems I've never seen in over 25 years of 3D modeling and printing. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dartist #murphyslaw #murphy #robocop #3dprinting #autodesk

This is the cursed part...or maybe it's the miracle part. A miracle I was able to 3D print this thing. First the computer memory failure, then Maya glitches while saving the file, and then a Cura glitch that mimics a clogged nozzle. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dartist #murphyslaw #murphy #robocop #3dprinting

WTF! Is this part is cursed? After fighting through a computer memory failure and glitches the 3D printer does this on the first layer. It should be solid. Turns out, it's the computer file and not a 3D printer jam. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop #murpyslaw #wtf

WTF! Is this part cursed? After fighting through a computer memory failure and glitches the 3D printer does this on the first layer. It should be solid. Turns out, it's the computer file and not a 3D printer jam. #lulzbot #3dfuel #3dprinting #robocop #murpyslaw #wtf

Easy peasy. Two down one to go and 3D printing this section of my Murphy RoboCop head is done.

Easy peasy. Two down one to go and 3D printing this section of my Murphy RoboCop head is done. #lulzbot #3dfuel #robocop #murphy #portrait #3dprinting #easypeasy

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