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   Show HN: CAD model of the saturn V rocket on the 55th anniversary of Apollo 8(makezine.com)

   20 points by sliceform 4y ago|0 comments
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   I'm on the hardware side, so this may or may not be relevant to your question but I'll share it anyway. I run CAD Class ( https://www.cadclass.org ) as well as a small 3D print farm selling custom clips and connectors fo
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   Super cool. I'm a fellow midwesterner and love to see this in Indiana.
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   Hacker Lab was a non-profit. The barriers remain the same. How to pay for the space, the upkeep, equipment, etc to keep it running. It's not cheap..
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   Fair points about tech shop, it was a different beast compared to most spaces, had VC funding, and had many other issues. Unfortunately, it’s not just their model that failed. We watched our two closest in proximity “competitors” go out of
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   I largely agree with the other reply here. The value increases as the users knowledge of tools, techniques, and community increases. This, however, takes a substantial amount of time. Most people simple aren’t willing or are unable to pay f
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   I worked in senior management for a “successful” makerspace and have intimate knowledge of how difficult they are to both run and make profitable. If they are profitable, they tend to operate on razor thin margins. It’s sad because they als
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   by sliceform 4y ago

   I’m a big fan of Fusion360. It’s easy enough to learn, full of online resources, and is free for tue first year. It’s also powerful enough to do machining (CAM), which is incredibly useful for manufacturing and scaling down the line.
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   Ask HN: Tips for starting a profitable online course in July 2022?

   1 points by sliceform 4y ago|1 comments
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    by sliceform 4y ago

    I used to be the education director at a makerspace and now run a 3D printing company selling small plastic parts and teaching entrepreneurs how to start small manufacturing businesses at home. Few thoughts: - Focus on your hobbies and othe
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    by sliceform 4y ago

    I've had a pretty solid experience with Autodesk. Curious though, why's that?
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    by sliceform 4y ago

    Hey hacker news, Josh here of Sliceform 3D printing. I'm looking for feedback on my mini series here. Let me know what you think!
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    Show HN: Sliceform – Learn CAD for 3D printing from scratch(youtube.com)

    5 points by sliceform 4y ago|3 comments
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    by sliceform 5y ago

    3D Design, 3D Printing, Product Development, CAD Tutoring, $150/hr.
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    by sliceform 5y ago

    I'm the education director at a large makerspace and have some ideas for you. First, if you'd like to take another step forward, I recommend silicone molding your 3D printed part. You'll need to spend a lot of time sanding&#x
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    by sliceform 5y ago

    Yeah I've seen a few people doing that. Nerf mods are popular too. I have 3 Ender 3's. They're easy to mod and work great if set up well.
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    by sliceform 5y ago

    I started a 3D printing company generating on average about 2k/month printing small plastic clips and connectors for collectors as well as a few other adapters and jigs sold on eBay. I'm now working on building out a 3D printing c
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    by sliceform 5y ago

    I run the education department of a large makerspace in southern California and also teach a 3D printing course and run a 3D print farm as a side hustle. I enjoy reading the comment sections for the thoughtful commentary. Hacker news is my