Chip

My name is Chip and I am the trophy husband to my wife Melani and blessed father to 4 wonderful children! I definitely score very high on the geek / nerd spectrum assessment test and have a wide variety of interests. Deep down I think I aspire to be a true renaissance man!

Joined: January 1, 2020
Articles: 38
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Cool Ideas!

Best Mechanical Toys & Models to 3D Print for Kids!

15 of the most interesting, fascinating & fun mechanical models you can print with your 3D printer. We have found it a little tedious to search & navigate Thingiverse lately. So we decided to build & publish our own hit…

Chip
February 2, 2020

Peripherals Add-ons & Extras, Safety

Remote Control Your 3D Printer! Making an OctoPrint from a Raspberry Pi

How to Build an OctoPrint from a Raspberry Pi 4 & Install it on Your Creality Ender 3 Pro to Remote Control Your 3D Printer! A Step-by-Step Guide (with pictures) to 1) Making an OctoPrint for your 3D printer from…

Chip
January 30, 2020

General

What Do People Print with 3D Printers & How Do They Obtain the Models to Print?

My daughter has been wanting a 3D printer for over a year – so we began to watch videos and do some research to find out just what people were printing with their 3D printers and how models and objects…

Chip
January 28, 2020

General

The Features Your First 3D Printer SHOULD Have (& Some Other Factors to Consider too)!

There can be a seemingly overwhelming number of things to consider when purchasing your first 3D printer! I know! We had to sort through it all before we bought our first 3D printer! Unfortunately, the process of deciding on what…