Making Awesome - 3D Printing, Inventing, Making, Small Business
A podcast about 3D printing, 3D scanning, small business, and inventing. Hosts Grant Posner of 3D Musketeers and Jacob Lord of Construct 3D provide insights from both manufacturer and service provider perspectives. Episodes are also streamed live on YouTube. The show aims to help listeners turn ideas into reality.
Episodes
Prusa's INDX Response, and the Sovol M1D!!- Making Awesome 268
@Prusa3D has an official announcement regarding the Nozzle situation with the @bondtechab INDX and the Founders + Prusa edition kits. @Sovol hits kickstarter with the M1D, a nozzle changing IDEX printer, which is a unique offering in the market. Want edited versions of these shows? Check out @makingawesome for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors
Why 3D Printing Laws Won't Work (w/ Marleen Vogelaar) - Making Awesome 267 (BONUS)
Marleen Vogelaar, CEO of @Shapeways and @Thangs3D joins us for a SPECIAL episode on the 3D Firearm debate. Marleen, not only being a boss babe herself, knows a thing or 2 about the tech proposed to limit your ability to own your machines, and has some opinions about it. She has stood alongside of folks like @davidtobin , @rossmanngroup , @SteveBuilds and many others fighting for the rights
UV Printers are INCREDIBLE (great for business too!)- Making Awesome 266
UV printers like the @HeyGears G1, @eufyMake E1, @Morpho3DPrint , and @xToollaser OM1 are all the rage right now and they present a pretty interesting business opportunity as well! Lets talk about it!Want edited versions of these shows? Check out @makingawesome for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors of these streams, @printedsolid and @3dprim
INDX IS SHIPPING (but there are problems)!!- Making Awesome 265
The @bondtechab INDX units, including the @Prusa3D Founders Editions are shipping to consumers, but, unfortunately the start has been far from perfect. From badly printed parts on Prusa's farm to nozzles that were sold as hardened, but nowhere near as hard as they should be, the launch of INDX has been wrought with controversy. So, in Making Awesome Podcast fashion, lets talk about it. Jac
JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE For Charity?!? ft. Andrew Allshorn!!- Making Awesome 264
Andrew Allshorn, a Subject Matter Expert, AMUG Dino, and @SanjayMortimerFoundation supporter, mentor, and advocate joins us today because he is going to be JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE to raise money for the SMF! DONATE DIRECTLY: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9q9K9MJcCgWith a career spanning more than 30 years in the design, engineering and additive manufacturing industries; Andrew's work has alw
WE SCREWED UP (And Now We Have A Mess To Clean Up)!!- Making Awesome 263
UNEXPECTED damage can grind your business to a HALT, and it is happening to one of our own, Jacob of Construct3D has had issues shipping his amazing new product, AllClean, to international buyers. We are going to go through what is exactly happening and how we have dealt with things like this in the past! @Formlabs released their newest, and largest machine, the X1 @voron_design officially has r
New Machines from Creality and Bambu!! (Klitek, A2L and MORE!!)- Making Awesome 262
@Creality3D and @BambuLab have been BUSY this past week!! From Klitek (a clear @bondtechab INDX clone), Falcon T1 (a 5in1 laser), Falcon A1C (is it diabetic??), and even the Bambu A2L leaking to us from multiple distributors! So much to talk about this week!Want edited versions of these shows? Check out @makingawesome for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Fila
Bambu Has REALLY Upset the Community! - Making Awesome 261
From threatening solo devs to actual house fires, it has not been a great couple of weeks for @BambuLab @BambuLabSupport . And this is the time to break it ALL down, LIVE. From Open Source Violations to an actual house fire from a burned NTC Thermistor there is a lot to talk about. We have been covering the NTC issue for over a year, so we absolutely have some details to share. Ask your questio
3D Printing Laws are CHANGING ft. David Tobin!! - Making Awesome 260
David Tobin from @3DPrintingNerd , designer of the @zellerfeld D7, and 3D Printing lawful advocate will be joining us for a more in depth discussion on the laws regarding 3D Printing Regulation happening all over the USA. As a resident of California, David is in the middle of it and is one of the figureheads of protecting the rights of users, makers, and businesses nationwide. The laws David is wo
MASTERING PRINT FARMING ft. Slant 3D !!! - Making Awesome 259
Gabe from Slant 3D joins us after a hiatus to talk all about what it takes to make one of the most successful 3d print farms in the USA. From custom printers to filament made in house, his tips and tricks will help you grow your business FAST. Check them out: https://slant3d.com Want to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DMWant edited versions of these s
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN??!! - Making Awesome 258
3D Printing Gun Legislation HAS PASSED.. and that is NOT GOOD. It is more than just firearms, it is about your freedom. Let's talk about it in this long form, live episode where a resident FloridaMan and a British bloke get into the details of what this means for you, and their opinions on it! CO Law: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1144https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClien
New Printers, DIY Filament, and Cleaners!!- Making Awesome 257
TCT Asia just wrapped up and many companies showed off some amazing new products! @Creality3D with their new shredder and filament machine, @flashforge3d with their toolchanger, @BambuLab with their H2D Pro capable of PEEK, and even @construct3d with their new bed cleaner formula! Lots to talk about this episode!Topics to cover:Creality M1 and R1 filament machineFlashforge toolchangerBambu
LIVE FROM SMRRF!! (with hot sauce!!)- Making Saucesome 256
SORRY, the audio on this one is crazy as there is upwards of 4-6 people talking, NOTE THERE ARE LOUD PARTS AS WE ARE EATING HOT SAUCE. That means, Nermin, don't listen to this in bed! <3 Enjoy our sufferingWe are LIVE at The @SanjayMortimerFoundation SMRRF annual event at the @ManMetUni raising money for charity!!Watch me get ABUSED for charity! We are doing Heat in the Hot Seat this year
Why YOU Should Attend Community Events!!- Making Awesome 255
The @SanjayMortimerFoundation SMRRF annual event is NEXT WEEKEND, so CLEARLY we have some things to talk about! From the Heat in The Hot Seat where Grant puts his body on the line, again, for raising money for charity, to the awesome event at the @ManMetUni again for 2026!Topics to cover:SMRRF 2026 PreparationWhy events like SMRRF and others are importantThe value of these community eventsWhat
Thingiverse Has Been BOUGHT By MyMiniFactory?!- Making Awesome 254
Big news in the industry that @Myminifactory has acquired @thingiversewastaken from @Ultimaker and @Stratasys while also committing the platform to their Soul Crafted brand which means NO AI. The community has been pretty split on this one, so no better time to talk it out than live! We also saw Printed Solid raise their prices this past week and it is definitely something to discuss!Topic
Are you CRAZY to DIY a 3D Printing Business?!- Making Awesome 253
Starting your own business making money with 3D Printing SOUNDS easy, but it is far from it. In this episode Grant and Jacob will dig into the most common startup mistakes in the 3D printing industry and how YOU can avoid them! This info does not just apply to 3D Printing though, it can be useful for anyone looking to start any type of business!Topics to cover:How to start a businessHow to know yo
You Could End Up In JAIL For This!!- Making Awesome 252
With legislation on the floors of New York and Washington State it is time to have this talk, live, with a certified Floridaman and a Brit, all about 3D printing firearms, the laws proposed, how your rights could be impacted, and how this could even be possible in a realistic stance. Join Grant and Jacob as they get into the nitty gritty of 3d printing guns, why some states are looking to pass the
Make MONEY 3D Printing WITHOUT Being The Cheapest!!!- Making Awesome 251
Many of you got 3D printers for the holidays and that means, you want to make money with them! Lets talk about how to do it properly WITHOUT simply competing on price!It is also fundraiser time for the @SanjayMortimerFoundation and Steve along with the @voron_design team are raffling off the Serial number 0 (yes the FIRST MACHINE) of the Voron 2, you can bid on it here: https://go.dojiggy.io/7
Looking back, BIG Open Source Changes, and 2026 predictions!!!- Making Awesome 250
2025 was filled with some amazing machine launches, but many of you may remember our 2025 predictions episode, how did we do?? @Prusa3D released the Open Community License, AKA OCL, and we have some opinions on it and how it really impacts open source, their competition, and ultimately the future of prusa machines. And of course, it is 2026, so we have to make some predictions for the 3d printing
Should YOU Attend TRADE SHOWS?!?! - Making Awesome 249
The recent @Formnext left us with a LOT to think about, including how, for your first time, should you attend trade shows like this. Be it personally, or for a business, there is a good way to ensure you enjoy your time at the show and come out of it saying it was time well spent. Want to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DMWant edited versions of thes
Formnext was AMAZING!! Live at Prusa!! - Making Awesome 248
We are in Prague after @Formnext , so obviously we will be visiting @Prusa3D !! A few questions later, and we have access to their sets for filming to do the podcast LIVE IN PRAGUE AT PRUSA. From the @bondtechab INDX on Prusa CORE One to the H2C and so much more, Formnext had some amazing announcements we will be talking about, live! Want to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link:
CORE One L, VFA's, Vortec, and INDX - Making Awesome 247
With the release of the @Prusa3D CORE One L we have had some hands on time with it, and it is absolutely worth talking about! VFA's have been a big subject with this machine and we will be talking about it heavily. There is also @Formnext looming with likely announcements of @BambuLab 's Vortec system, @bondtechab 's INDX on Prusa machines, and more. Want to check out the newest
Prusa Core One L, Construct 2, and SHANGHAI!! - Making Awesome 246
SO much has happened since our last episode, including going to Shanghai to check out @Fibreseek3D !! @Prusa3D released the Core One L, XL Silicone Toolhead, an open RFID system and teased the Wooden Core One as well as Prusaslicer 3.0! @construct3d also publicly released the brand new Construct 2!! We will be talking about it all!! Want to check out the newest Prusa?? click here: https://b.l
That Was Fast!! - Making Awesome 245
It seems @ElegooOfficial got the message and released SOME of the code for the Centauri Carbon, but the work is not yet done. We will be going over @_3DPrintopia , the awesome we saw, food consumed, and will be sharing some AMAZING news with you all towards the end of the stream, so stay tuned!Want edited versions of these shows? Check out @makingawesome for edited down shows and clips as wel
FOLLOW THE RULES!! - Making Awesome 244
DO THINGS RIGHT! Don't violate open source licenses, give credit where it is due, and, ultimately, help further the community development of software and hardware. That is the goal of Open Source, for everyone to benefit from community development. Since its launch, the @ElegooOfficial Centauri and Centauri Carbon have been in violation of GPL v3 open source as they are built on Klipper, how
Prusa has been BUSY!! - Making Awesome 243
The past week @Prusa3D has been INSANELY busy between opening up EasyPrint to other manufacturers, new Prusa Slicer releases, CORE One VFA firmware updates, and even FREAKIN @BorderlandsGame 4 and @Printablescom working together of official 3D print files from the game! Lots to talk about!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printe
Choose Wisely!! - Making Awesome 242
When it comes to business, knowing who is your target audience is KEY to success. Without this, any marketing, advertising, or even events are a crap shoot at best. In this episode Grant and Jacob dig into what it takes to identify a target audience for a business, keeping eyes open to the world around, while also making sure your message is clear and understood!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sp
Bambu's Vortek Vs Bondtech's INDX!! - Making Awesome 241
This past week was FILLED with released and teases from the @BambuLab H2S going public and mere hours later Bambu showing off, in a video, their Vortek nozzle changer system that many say looks like a @bondtechab INDX Clone. THEN a few hours after, @Prusa3D joined in the fun teasing a photo with what many have said is INDX on a CORE One, and while we do not TECHNICALLY have any confirmation,
What 3D Printer Is Right For YOU?!?! - Making Awesome 240
Choosing the correct 3D Printer can feel DAUNTING, in this episode Grant and Jacob will dig through different machine classes, where different machines fit, and how you can make sure that money you spend, is spent correctly. They will also be discussing @Snapmaker 's record breaking @kickstarter and further leaks of the @BambuLab H2S.A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @pr
Does Size Matter?!?! - Making Awesome 239
Community, the foundation of the 3D Printing industry, but does it actually matter? Jacob and Grant will dig deep into @BambuLab 's latest venture, which directly competes with Hue Forge, a community project that is funding the dreams of a small team to leave their day jobs and pursue filament painting full time. They will also delve into nozzle sizes and how they can impact 3D printing, and i
What Filament You Use Matters!! - Making Awesome 238
With 3D printers becoming ever popular, the question of: What filament should I use for this? is something we see and hear often. From PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA along with the blends that exist from them, there are many options out there from even more numerous manufacturers. Add into it like new machines such as the @Fibreseek3D FibreSeeker3 to the mix with Continuous Fiber printing, and your opt
3D Printers SHOULD NOT CATCH FIRE!! - Making Awesome 237
It seems MORE @BambuLab machines have been catching fire. As a follow up to Print Fix Friday 203 (https://youtu.be/UgOmVXXLN-A) Jacob and Grant will dig into why this could be happening, and what can be done for the future and current users to try and ensure their machines are as safe as possible. 3D Printers SHOULD NEVER catch fire, be it from QC issues, bad design, over current, voltage, etc.
SnapMaker and the RETURN of the TOOLCHANGER!! - Making Awesome 236
Recently @Snapmaker has been showing off their latest machine, a toolchanger, sitting handily in the same market as the @Prusa3D XL, and even the @MakerTech Proforge machine on @kickstarter currently. Is 2025 the age of the 3d printer toolchanger? Is the Snapmaker U1 better than the Prusa XL? That one will be seen in time!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printed
Bambu's PRINT FARM Software is FREE?!? - Making Awesome 235
Between @BambuLab releasing v1 of their Farm Software FOR FREE, to new leaks of the H2S, and of course the Games Workshop vs. @GalacticArmory debacle, there is MUCH to talk about this week! And yes, that includes our midnight emergency scan in Florida to help a Vet's office!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to
AI GENERATED 3D Printer Out Of METAL!? - Generative Machine - Making Awesome 234
How the heck can you METAL 3d print a 3d printer, but also make it as lightweight as possible??? This week we are talking with Ric from Generative Machine, the company behind one of the craziest printers we have ever seen!Ric Real is the founder and CEO at the generative machine company which is developing multi axis 3D printing technology. Before embarking on the start-up journey Ric was a resear
Are PERFECT 3D Prints POSSIBLE?? - Making Awesome 233
Perfect Prints. Are they worth it? On this episode of The Making Awesome Podcast, Grant and Jacob discuss the value of perfect prints and if they believe it is worth the effort in the long run, where they believe corners can be cut, and some of their tips and tricks to the ultimate 3D Printed part. A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://
Is Etsy AT WAR With Makers??? - Making Awesome 232
Recently @Etsy had a ToS update that has some VERY concerned about their ability to print and produce parts. After our video on Friday about the subject (https://youtu.be/cswvhff3dmU ) we thought a more long form show was in order so we can talk about the business side of this, how we believe it will actually impact things, and have a more serious talk about IP in the 3D Printing industry. A HUG
Could This Change 3D Printing FOREVER??? - Making Awesome 231
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world!AI, or more specifically, LLM's, have become a hot commodity lately between companies opting for a computer program over humans to now the integrations of AI into 3D Printing
The Next BAMBU PRINTER?!?! - Making Awesome 230
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world!A photo leaked online of potentially the next @BambuLab ! What do we see, and what are our thoughts??? Could this be the next P series, X series, or even a more modestly priced H
Sovol's MASSIVE SV08 MAX and Companies Going Out of Business!! - Making Awesome 229
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world! @Sovol teases the SV08 MAX a massive 500mm3 Voron 2.4 clone that is open source and solves many of the gripes about the original SV08. What do we think about this new machine??
INDX and RMRRF!! The COOLEST Things we saw!! - Making Awesome 228
Back from a wild few weeks between @bondtechab , checking out the INDX then to @rmrrf for the annual show, there is a LOT to talk about! 5 Axis metal 3d printed machines, FREAKIN INDX IN PERSON, and even a DIY Ultem printer we saw at the show! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastes
Mother's Day Special With JACOB'S MUM LIVE IN SWEDEN!!! - Making Awesome 227
It is Mother's Day in the USA, and we have Thérèse Lord from @construct3d (Jacob's Mum) joining us today on the show LIVE at Bondtech as we talk all about what it was like raising Jacob, how starting a business with family can actually be done well, and provide insight into how they run their business, manage to still have family time, and of course provide tips and tricks for new parents
THE BONDTECH INDX LIVE IN SWEDEN!!! - Making Awesome 226
We promised a special Episode and thanks to @bondtechab we are in SWEDEN looking at the INDX LIVE! Thanks to Bondtech for flying us out to show this to you LIVE! More coverage coming soon! check them out: https://www.bondtech.se/__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and
Creators are BEING THREATENED For BEING HONEST?!?! - Making Awesome 225
Well, @elyarchi6981 sent a threat to @ThePrintHouse over their video where they were not only honest, but gave them the benefit of the doubt. Should companies even be allowed to do this??? Creators are trusted for our opinions, that is the only thing we have, our integrity, and part of printer reviews and first looks is that we have full control over what is said and why. Yes, we often want to
What is THE IDEAL 3D PRINTER?!?! - Making Awesome 224
FINALLY We get confirmation that the IN in the @bondtechab INDX Means INDUCTIVE!! This sparked a chat about what our ideal 3D Printer could be, so why not do it with you all!?We will be asking questions like:What makes a perfect 3d printer?What price point makes the most sense?What level of accessories and 3rd party support would we like to see?What about open source?A HUGE Thank you to the Filame
Kickstarters - Necessary, or Just Evil?!?! - Making Awesome 223
Quite a few major companies, and smaller ones have announced @kickstarter s recently. We will talk about the in depth reasoning behind it, how it looks from a manufacturer that has done a Kickstarter before, and why even major players still seem to choose it, for seemingly no reason! (Hint: its marketing)We will answer things like: Is Kickstarter right for my business? Why do big businesses still
Rapid Roundup! - Indx, Trackit, SLS and MORE!! - Making Awesome 222
SO MANY THINGS were released at Rapid TCT 2025 in Detroit. We have compiled a list of some of our favorites. Time to run through them! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out @construct3d https://b.link/Construct3D_____________
How to Make YOUR 3D PRINTER SAFE!! - Making Awesome 221
With the recent @QIDITech Plus 4 fire, an with one of the hosts being a 3D Printer Manufacturer, lets dive into safety and why it is so important. From the basics, to UL, to fire suppression, expect a detail heavy show! Get your snacks, I have a feeling we will have lots to say! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant
3D PRINTERS AND LASERS?!?! Bambu H2D - Making Awesome 220
The @BambuLab H2D is now public and we have a ton to discuss about it, from the safety concerns around the marketing, the amazing engineering, and the troublesome laser system. This is one you will not want to miss!Also, if timing is right, we should cross 50k on stream!!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get
Do You Need MORE or Just BETTER?!?! - Making Awesome 219
The @BambuLab H2D specs were revealed and the brand new @bondtechab INDX tool changer system as well! Time to talk about how quantity and quality do not always have to be apart! The idea of more machines make for better business can be valuable, but when does having quality matter more than quantity?? Does more always mean more better??A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,
Prusa XL Tools and Bambu LEAKS!! - Making Awesome 218
BIG news this week with @BambuLab LEAKS and teasing of new toolheads for the @Prusa3D XL bringing even more functionality to the toolchanger 3d printer. A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out @construct3d https://b.link/Construc
Tools YOU NEED for Your 3D Printer!! - Making Awesome 217
Inspired by a recent @XDAVideo article on tools every 3d printing enthusiast should have, we are going to not only talk about it for enthusiasts, but also for businesses! If you are looking to start or grow your 3D Printing Business, you will definitely enjoy this talk! OUR LIST: https://b.link/MA217ToolListA HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out:
Will The Centauri Carbon CHANGE 3D Printing?!?! - Making Awesome 216
The folks at @ElegooOfficial once again shook up the market with their aggressively priced Centauri and Centauri Carbon. Are these machines worth it? How do we feel as users, and manufacturers?? It's time for some real talk!Wanting to get one of the new Elegoo printers?? Use our AFFALIATE LINK and support the show: https://b.link/CentauriCarbonhttps://b.link/CentauriA HUGE Thank you to the F
What Has Bambu Done NOW?!? And the Prusa CORE One!! - Making Awesome 215
Hanging out with Jacob @construct3d talking all about the updates to the not updating @BambuLab 3D Printers, the community backlash, and how Bambu has responded. We now also have an official statement from @OrcaSlicer @softfever5570 regarding continued support for the Bambu Ecosystem in the future. Many creators have made videos, with varying opinions, so we will be digesting it all an
DO NOT UPDATE YOUR BAMBU!!! - Making Awesome 214
Hanging out with Jacob @construct3d talking all about the latest firmware update from @BambuLab , its implications for users, as well as its implications for businesses! This latest update bricks users' ability to choose which slicer they want without using a new software from Bambu, further making it more difficult to use something other than Bambu Studio, with many users preferring @Orc
3D Printing Trends For 2025 PREDICTION!!! - Making Awesome 213
First stream of 2025, lets go over my predictions from last year, how those actually played out, and what my thoughts will be for the #3dprinting industry in 2025!
Video from last year: https://youtube.com/live/Iq2fM0MkEAw?feature=share
Topics to cover:
better scanning software
bambu clones
multi materials
open source ams's
Year of Ecosystems ( @James.The.Printer )
sls competitors
high temp
env
Prusa's Core One and FUNDRAISING for SMRRF24!!! - Making Awesome 212
BLAME SPECTRUM FOR THIS ONE, I AM SORRY!
With @Prusa3D releasing the CORE ONE and @SanjayMortimerFoundation 's SMRRF 2024 right around the corner, lets talk all about new releases and fundraising for the event!
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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Bambu RFID HAS BEEN CRACKED!!! - Making Awesome 211
The @BambuLab RFID system for spools has been CRACKED and we have Mitch from @polarfilament to talk all about how it was done and the massive benefit to manufacturers and consumers that can come from an OPEN RFID STANDARD!
https://github.com/Bambu-Research-Group/RFID-Tag-Guide
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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Beta Testing and WHY IT MATTERS!! - Making Awesome 210
It seems the Plus 4 issues are behind us, so lets talk about why beta testing is so dang important, discuss my professional vs personal views on it all, and more!
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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TINY BELTS and CROOKED CROWS With Rob Mink!! - Making Awesome 209
This week we have on @RobMink of Printcepts, a company responsible for the ADORABLE Baby Belt and Crooked Crow 3D Printer designs! Check out everything Rob is working on here: https://github.com/robmink and https://www.printcepts.com/
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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I HATE CROWDFUNDING!!! (sometimes) - Making Awesome 208
This week with the big chats around @makewithloop and other 3D Printing @kickstarter s I want to talk about how the platform and idea of crowdfunding has changed over the years and why it simply is not a good thing for consumers!
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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Hurricane Milton - After The Storm!!! - Making Awesome 207
This week we will be talking about going through a Category 3 Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, as it made landfall about 45 minutes south of 3DM HQ bringing over 110MPH winds to our property causing some damages.
We will go over what happened, how we dealt with it, and how we plan to do awesome things with 3D Printing to solve these and other issues! From our Off-Grid solar setup working mostly wel
3D Printopia and Racing Hurricanes!!! - Making Awesome 206
SO MUCH AWESOME at @_3DPrintopia this past weekend, so lets go through some of the amazing things we saw!! From outrunning hurricane Helene now to hurricane Milton things are interesting here...
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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Input Shaper 101 - Unicorn Chasing with Reth!!! - Making Awesome 205
This week we have one of the Unicorn Chasers talking all about Input Shaping, how it works, and how to look at the graphs and know what is going on! Reth, AKA, Vince is known for dialing in Input Shaping PERFECTLY!
If you would like to support Reth's Charity, you can do so here: https://www.3dprintingelves.org/donate-now
Some about Reth: Vincent Wall is a Primary Patent Examiner at the Unite
Stratasys vs. Bambu Lab - Prior ART?!? With a PATENT LAWYER!! - Making Awesome 204
SO MANY OF YOU ASKED FOR IT!! And we deliver! This week we have @ChristaLaser on, not only a Patent Attorney, but also a PROFESSOR for patent and IP law to talk all about Prior Art and what it means for patents, specifically the @BambuLab and @Stratasys lawsuits that are currently ongoing.
Christa has an event for makers Oct. 9th at 11am ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intellectual-property-
Stratasys vs. Bambu Lab - Talking With An ATTORNEY!! - Making Awesome 203
We have @CovenMTG 's Seth Polansky, an ACTUAL IP ATTORNEY on to discuss the implications of the @Stratasys vs. @BambuLab lawsuit from a legal perspective!
Some about Seth:
Seth Polansky has been a member of the Foundry General Council team since 2017, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in intellectual property, corporate, and contract law. On the corporate side, Seth’s extensive back
Stratasys vs. Bambu Lab - What it Means For Makers - Making Awesome 202
Building from our video this past week and building up to having a REAL IP LAWYER on next week, we are going to discuss the implications of the @Stratasys vs. @BambuLab lawsuit from a maker's perspective!
Main channel video on Stratasys vs. Bambu Lab: https://youtu.be/ZrNMiSZPsNA
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printed
Level UP Collaboration & Teams (no pizza parties required) - Making Awesome 201
Never have I worked with a PROFESSIONAL team builder before, until this past week and WOW it was amazing! The value it provided is something I want to share with you all and maybe you can apply a technique or 2 in your day jobs or businesses!
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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EPISODE 200!! All about Content and Cosplay with FranklyBuilt!! - Making Awesome 200!!!
Guess who's back, back again! Frankly Built! Keeping up with the tradition of every 100 episodes Frank joins us for a talk all about content, cosplay and more! Check him out: @FranklyBuilt
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com
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Resin is Toxic, BUT WHY?!? With Atlas3D and 3DResinSolutions!! - Making Awesome 199
Digging further into materials this week with Atlas 3D and 3D Resin Solutions to talk all about the basics of 3D printing resin and how to not only use it, tips and tricks, but also how to avoid exposure, because as we all know, RESIN IS TOXIC!!
Check out @Atlas3D here: https://atlas3dss.com/?v=b0c4bc877c29
Check out @3DResinSolutions here: https://3drs.com/
A HUGE Thank you to the Filament
Making Filament Was NOT IN THE PLAN with Polar Filament!! - Making Awesome 198
This week we are joined by Mitch of Polar Filament. A filament manufacturer that did not actually intend to start making filament, but they make some awesome materials right here in the USA! Based in Troy, Michigan, near Detroit, Polar has an interesting history surrounded by industrial manufacturing and realizing that if they wanted the PERFECT tolerances and to be able to control filament, they
Is RAW Better?!?! 3D Printing Material Basics - Making Awesome 197
We will be doing some dives into filament and resin in the coming weeks, so I think it is important to talk basics before we have experts come in and talk about specifics!
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Is DRM Any GOOD?! Making Awesome 196
This week, lets talk about DRM and its implications on the 3D Printing market, both good and bad!
ALSO, we will be giving away from Printed Solid JESSIE FILAMENT. Check the pinned chat comment!
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Shapeways Closed, Micronics Bought, and Printed Solid Prusament!! Making Awesome 195
This week, a solo stream, all about the market consolidation. From the @Shapeways bankruptcy, the @Formlabs acquisition of @micronics3d , @NanoDimension buying @DesktopMetal , and @printedsolid starting to produce @Prusa3D 's Prusament. LOTS to talk about!
ALSO, we will be giving away from Printed Solid JESSIE FILAMENT. Check the pinned chat comment!
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Making a 3D Printer BACKPACK with Mitch3D !! Making Awesome 194
This week we are joined by THE BACKPACK 3D PRINTING GUY, Mitch 3D!! Mitch is best known for being at conventions like @opensaucelive , @rmrrf , and @_3DPrintopia walking around with his fully portable 3d printer strapped to his back. Let's discuss the intricacies of what makes something like this work!
Check out Mitch on Twitter, IG, and TikTok via @themitch22
https://mitch3d.com
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Empowering INVENTORS with the Cade Museum !! Making Awesome 193
Join us for a SPECIAL CADE PRIZE Episode with Phoebe Cade-Miles and Richard Miles from the @CadeMuseum as they discuss everything from how the prize started, to what it was like being the daughter of the inventor of @gatorade
Some about Phoebe:
"Phoebe Miles is the co-founder of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The museum, named after Gatorade invento
Making CUSTOM Buildplates with YOUR LOGO with Ember Prototypes!! Making Awesome 192
This week we are joined by Phil of Ember Prototypes, a company that makes custom build plates for your 3d printer with ANYTHING printed on it that you may like!! They are also known for their CXC calibration camera that is especially useful for toolchanger 3d printers like the @Prusa3D XL and @E3DOnline toolchanger.
Those of you who own a small business and want to brand the bottom side of you
Celebrating Maker Fathers with Daddy Wazzy!! Making Awesome 191
NOTE: This episode has QUITE a bit of cussing in it, you have been warned! It is still a good one, that has a charitable purpose, so enjoy!
This week we are joined by Daddy Wazzy, AKA Chris, who we recently met for the first time at RMRRF 24 (thats where the photo comes from!). We have been friends online for a while now and he is an exemplary individual to others and the community, so today, on
3D Printed SPEAKERS with Deposition Sound!!- Making Awesome 190
This week we are joined by Iwan and Waldo, the dynamic duo behind @depositionsound , a company focused on 3d printing speaker enclosures that sound AMAZING! From the FDM 5's, FDM Geo's and now the FDM 4's they are challenging the norm for how speakers should be made and how 3d printed speakers actually sound!
Their mission: To provide the absolute best sound experience at a budget pri
OPEN SOURCE AMS!! The Armored Turtle 8-Track!!!- Making Awesome 189
This week we are joined by Robert of @Armored_Turtle-RK who we met at @rmrrf where he showed us his awesome project 8-Track, an OPEN SOURCE AMS compatible with ANY Klipper Printer! We figured a podcast is better than a short interview, so buckle up as we dive into what makes this possible!
From the Owner:
Robert Klotz - I make and share a wide variety of 3d printed projects, most notably 8-Tra
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