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Framework 12 Vertical VESA Mount

I was browsing the Framework Community Forums and came across a post about mounting the Framework 12 laptop vertically that caught my interest. Alternative Solutions Another member on the forums suggested using a large tablet mount for the laptop. As they pointed it out, it’s “Easily off-and-on-able” but the laptop is quite heavy so I have my doubts on whether a clamping mechanism (as pictured) would be able to hold it without dropping it. Other suggestions floated were a different tablet mount and a laptop tray. Neither of which are exactly what Jo_Hannes was talking about (I think). As a…
HTTP 418 (Proof of Concept)

If you’ve browsed the internet for a while, you’d prolly be familiar with the HTTP status code “404 Not found” but have you ever come across “418 I’m a teapot“? This code was an April Fool’s joke that got codified into the protocol and it inspired me to make a voice assistant in a teapot that only replies in HTTP status codes. Utah Teapot The choice of teapot models to use had only one obvious answer. The Utah teapot is a standard reference test model used in 3D modelling and is used as an in-joke in the computer graphics community.…
Blowback Portal Gun (Proof of Concept)

As far as I know, no one has ever attempted to create an Aperture Science Quantum Tunneling Device (The Portal Gun from Portal) with a blowback mechanism. So I created a very rough prototype to remedy this. Static of the Field There are plenty of recreations of the iconic item from Valve‘s masterpiece ranging from the official Neca Replica, to handmade props to 3D printed designs. Most designs include lights and sounds operated with toggles or tactile switches. However, all of them are static and do not move when firing. Personally, I find that the lack of tactile feedback makes…
Framework 12 Joycon Rail Expansion Card

As seen on As soon as Framework announced their Framework 12 Laptop, I new I had to make controller expansion cards and turn it into a Steamdeck(-style handheld gaming computer). About the Framework 12 Framework are a computer company that focuses on making repairable, upgradable modular laptops (and now desktops) and one of their defining features is their expansion card system. Unlike most laptops, the I/O of the laptop are modular; as a part of a laptop that undergoes some of the most wear, it’s great that these can be easily replaced The modularity also allows each laptop to fit…
Pepe LED Neon Sign

A friend wanted to decorate their room and suggested a neon Pepe the Frog sign to hang on their wall. I decided to make one for them. Initial Research The very first step is to find out what LED strips to use. Real neon signs are made using glass tubes filled with neon gas and extremely high voltages but diffused LED strips make for a great substitute. They can be inserted into 3D printed tracks, wired together and mounted on a wall. Much cheaper, lighter, safer and easier to make. I found a listing on Aliexpress (apologies if listing goes…
Lefty HyperX Pulsefire Saga

Printables is, at time of writing, holding a 3D printed design contest Shape Your Saga: HyperX Mouse. The partner company HyperX tasked participants design parts for their Pulsefire Saga mouse, with emphasis on new top shells for different grip styles. I’ve worked on and off on left handed ergonomic mice and this contest was a great motivation for me to actually finish a design. HyperX provided models for the shells and buttons as well as a subtraction body. I started by mirroring the side buttons and joining them with a double lever mechanism. The levers connected to the mirrored side…
Leatherman Crunch Horizontal Holster

I made a belt holster for my EDC multitool. The Leatherman Crunch The Leatherman Crunch is my dream multitool. It’s the last tool designed by founder Tim Leatherman and what a banger it is. A folding pair of vise grips? As someone who often finds themselves tearing apart plastics and thin sheet metal, I need that ability to progressively chomp down on parts and wrench them apart. The Crunch is an absolute beaut piece of engineering: a competent pair of locking pliers with an adequate selection of tools that folds down into the most compact package among its competitors because…
Horizontal Headphones

Here in the sun cancer capital of the world, going outside means I have to choose between wearing a hat or wearing headphones. My favourite hat is a broad brim kangaroo leather hat, while the headphones I put up with are over ears. I prefer them over wireless earphones and the like because they’ll never be as good at noise cancelling without proper ear cups. But I’ve always wondered what if the headband didn’t have to be vertical. The clamping force of headphones seems adequate to keep them on my head so what if it ran horizontally across the back…
Rapid Access Zipper Pull Tab

One of the YouTube niches I binge on are tactical gear reviews. One day I came across PrepMedic’s review of the Vertx Ready Pack and found out about their signature Rapid Access Tab. But when I found out that they went for an outrageous $35 kangaroos, I searched online for a 3D print file for one and surprisingly came up with nothing. So I got to work. Essentially, it’s an oversize zipper that makes bags easier to open, which in hindsight, probably be helpful for people with poor motor function such as those with Parkinson’s. I wanted it to be…
Animatronic Crow

Inspired by Mr Chicken’s Animatronic Raven, I created set out to create an animatronic crow of my own. At time of writing as well as when I was researching for the project, his DIY kit for it is sold out. Prototype For the outer shell of the shell, Mr Chicken uses a vacuum formed shell to minimize weight without sacrificing detail or strength. Unfortunately, not only did I not have access to a vacuum former, I also did not have a 3D model let alone a buck to form over. As my 3D sculpting skills were not quite up to…