Tinx

@tinx@jit.social
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I do IT and Maker stuff.
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Tinx5d ago
Show threadTinxJul 25

@FreeCAD I made my own toothpaste tube squeezer.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7100717

#FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #DIY #3DPrint

Tinx6d ago

I recently broke my custom filament sensor mount while changing the filament.

I took the opportunity to refine it further, making it more sturdy.

The model is designed for the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer, and allows using both spools of filament. Yes, the original one did not. 🤷‍♂️

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7101605

#3DPrinting #3DPrint #FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #Elegoo

Show threadTinxJul 23

To try it yourself, click on the layers icon and select Shortbread or add &layers=S to the URL:

https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map&layers=S

TinxJul 23

Congratulations to @openstreetmap on launching Vector Tiles 👏

https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/07/22/vector-tiles-are-deployed-on-openstreetmap-org/

#openstreetmap #osm #floss

Vector Tiles are deployed on OpenStreetMap.org | OpenStreetMap Blog

TinxJul 22
netzpolitik.orgJul 21

Die ARD sendet ein Sommerinterview mit Alice Weidel, das durch lautstarke Proteste torpediert wird. Die Aktion richtet sich auch gegen die ARD und durchbricht die freundliche Normalität. Ein Kommentar.

https://netzpolitik.org/2025/sommerinterview-protest-wer-hilft-hier-der-afd/

Sommerinterview-Protest: Wer hilft hier der AfD?

Die ARD sendet ein Sommerinterview mit AfD-Spitzenfrau Alice Weidel, das durch lautstarke Proteste torpediert wird. Der Protest richtet sich auch gegen die ARD selbst und ihre normalfreundliche Behandlung der rechtsextremen Partei. Doch die will das nicht wahrhaben. Ein Kommentar.

netzpolitik.org
TinxJul 20
Show threadTinxJul 18

@FreeCAD I have completed my outdoor sensor enclosure.

I learned that creating a smooth surface from an FDM print is not easy. I sanded and coated with acrylic paint at least five times, and there is still some surface structure from the printing process left.

#FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #IoT #HomeAutimation #DIY #3DPrint

TinxJul 16
Show threadTinxJul 11

Hey @FreeCAD, I have continued my light saber project.

In theory, this structure should hold a PCB with three LEDs to illuminate the blade from inside the hilt.

#FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #3DPrint #StarWars

TinxJul 8
LibreOfficeJul 8
More good news! Another government is freeing itself from tech giants and vendor lock-in. The Danish Ministry of Digitalisation is dropping Microsoft Office/365 and moving to #LibreOffice, to get back control: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/07/08/danish-ministry-switching-from-microsoft-office-365-to-libreoffice/ #foss #OpenSource #freesoftware
TinxJul 6
Show threadTinxJul 4

@FreeCAD I have finally printed the blade for my light saber in transparent PLA. I have started optimizing the hilt for printing as well. I have also started on the electronics for illumination but it will take some more free time to complete the project.

#FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #3DPrint #StarWars

TinxJun 26
Work Chronicles comicsJun 26
(comic) Temporary fix https://workchronicles.substack.com/p/comic-temporary-fix-efc
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Show threadTinxJul 18

@FreeCAD I have completed my outdoor sensor enclosure.

I learned that creating a smooth surface from an FDM print is not easy. I sanded and coated with acrylic paint at least five times, and there is still some surface structure from the printing process left.

#FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #IoT #HomeAutimation #DIY #3DPrint

Show threadAri [APz] SovijärviJul 18
@tinx Did you just sand it down? I learned that spraying it with automotive filler spray and then sanding gives near-perfect result and eliminates the FDM layer lines. The stuff fills the gaps and sands down faster than the plastic.
Show threadTinxJul 18
@apzpins thanks for the tip!
I was going to look for some kind of primer for my next project. I think there are epoxi primers specifically marketed for that purpose. But I naïvely expected the spray paint to fill the gaps after one to three layers.
Show threadAri [APz] SovijärviJul 18

@tinx A car painter guy tipped me off about that stuff and it seems to do what it promises.

Prints turned out to be more difficult to paint than I had originally anticipated. Especially spray paints seem to react very badly to the layers but the filler seems to somehow dig its way in there.

Show threadxavitronJul 19
@apzpins @tinx Yes, the filler spray is key to a better paint job. It is important to apply the primer coat a couple of times, allowing it to dry thoroughly between each application by lightly sanding to ensure a smooth and even surface for the paint. In my experience, this process significantly improves the overall quality of the paintwork.
Show threadDJGummikuhJul 19
@tinx @FreeCAD you can also smooth surfaces (depending on Material used) relatively nicely to a shining finish using Acetone vapors
Show threadTinxJul 19

@DJGummikuh thanks! I was kinda aware of that but I didn't like to meddle with chemicals 😵‍💫

Does that work well with PETG in your experience?

Show threadDJGummikuhJul 19
@tinx unfortunately no. However, if your printer supports it (enclosure recommended, 100C bed required) I woule suggest for outdoor parts to switch to ASA, especially when you have direct sunlight