RanchOnPancakesJul 12, 2023

What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected?

https://lemmy.world/post/1400491

What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? - Lemmy.world

I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bet. It didn’t work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver. Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam! It went from stupid purchase to something I’d gladly replace if it broke.

Show threadDathknightJul 13, 2023

A 3D-Printer, I thought I just play around with it and get bored, but you discover so many things that you can do!

The handle on the fridge broke? Print new ones. Need a Flowerpot? Just print one. The router needs a wallmount? I have one ready in a few Hours.

Also I can watch it print for hours, very fascinating and calming.

Show threadShooBoo
I got one to print parts for my drones thinking it would be no big deal and it turned in to a hobby in itself.
Jul 14, 2023 at 2:29amWeb
Show threadmomentaryJul 14, 2023
I’ve really been resisting getting into drones via my 3d printer. I just love the idea that I could print out parts and make my drone better and better!
Show threadShooBooJul 15, 2023

I only use it for things like guards, wire/cap/cameral holders… gopro case… things like that. but the frames are all carbon fiber. There are templates to print the entire drone out off the printer but I have not done that.

You can get the electronics pretty cheap. It might be a fun project for you :)