Another bunch of 3D models

[Irishman]

so inspiring I am ready to boot up blender again --- they have probably gone through who knows how many updates,.. thanks for posting--

edit: omg they are at 3.0.1 I am updating yes,.. from 2.92.0 so yeah that is hopefully a big jump

Yup, from 2.92 to 3.0.1 is between 2x faster and 10x faster in Cycles rendering, depending on your hardware.

 

[Irishman]

Around the 2.9 mark, Blender finally fixed its atrocious interface, anything after that is mostly just a never-ending avalanche of useful features.
Just check out Rekkert's Blender work on ArtStation and you'll have more than enough inspiration to get back into it. https://www.artstation.com/tadeodoria

Oh, you’re right about the never-ending avalanche of useful features, although I don’t think the Asset Browser is an improvement.

I still just append.

 

[lennier1]

First print turned out too thin and the fibers in the front/back surfaces didn't fully fuse.
Not sure if it's because I'm not used to working with PETG filament (Ender 3, printed at 230/70°C) or if it's a settings thing.

 

[lennier1]

Had to rework the Shell to fit my new choice in components (preliminary list):
-18500 battery module (takes care of voltage regulation, charging and 5V and 3.3V output
-Arduino Nano
-DFPlayer for audio playback
-passive speaker
-magnets (3x1 round) to hold the shell together
-5V LED strip to provide backlights for the display
-white LEDs to blink/pulse

Any advice or alternative recommendations?

 

[One of None]

First print turned out too thin and the fibers in the front/back surfaces didn't fully fuse.
Not sure if it's because I'm not used to working with PETG filament (Ender 3, printed at 230/70°C) or if it's a settings thing.

I usually print at 230/85 first layer and 240/90 for all other layers for PETG on my Prusa. I usually use Sunlu and Eryone filaments in PETG so your setting of course could vary. I am using a Nozzle X and that may affect temps also.

 

[lennier1]

Well, I can't print the shell right now (until a fresh hotend arrives), but at least the demo setup of the electronics is working.

 

[lennier1]

Exhibit one that I suck at soldering:

 

[Professor Moriarty]

Ah, this brings back fond memories of when I was but a boy, soldering my RadioShack electronics experimental kits. Little micro burns just about everywhere from the solder or soldering gun — stupid clumsy hands!