December 9, 2024

Balancing Innovation, Viability, and Mission Alignment: The MAE Framework in Practice

Executive Summary The Mission-Aligned, Acquisition-Viable, and Engineering-Realizable (MAE) Framework provides a structured approach to navigating the trade space in product and project development. By balancing mission objectives, acquisition constraints, and engineering feasibility, the framework helps avoid common pitfalls that arise from overemphasis on a single pillar. This white paper explores the significance of the MAE Framework, integrating insights from complementary […]

Leadership 0 13 min read
November 18, 2022

G-Code Post Processor with Embedded JavaScript

A JavaScript implementation of a GCode (CNC, 3D printer, Laser Cutter) post processor for programmatically adjusting GCode via inline-JavaScript and global transformation. Extensive documentation and a local computer (Node) version available: replicantfx/gcode-post-processor Created by: Emily A Shilling First Release: 6 NOV 2022 Description:This is a gcode post processor for standard and 3D printer flavored gcode. An input file is processed […]

3D printing 0 1 min read
November 4, 2022

Comprehensive Guide to Post-Surgical Dilation: Tips for Comfort, Healing, and Long-Term SuccessEssential Guide to Post-Surgical Dilation

Introduction Welcome to your guide on post-surgical dilation. This is a journey that I, too, have been through, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. There’s so much to navigate: from understanding why dilation is important, to figuring out how to make it part of your routine, to learning how to manage any discomfort that may arise along the […]

Personal Care 0 45 min read
October 13, 2022

3D Printing Calibration Tools

This guide is focused on using Prusa Slicer for 3D printing, but many of the files and concepts translate directly to other slicers. As with any tool or information you find on the internet, proceed with care. At least during calibration, DO NOT leave your printer unattended. You are testing the envelop of your machine, treat that fact with the […]

3D printing 0 3 min read
March 26, 2020

Glowing 3D Printed Flowers

I made a promise to my younger self to always have fresh flowers in the house. Self quarantining and social distancing wont put a stop to that. Since I can’t respectfully go to the store for flowers I decided to build my own at home. I used a 3D printer to print a vase full of Tulips and Lillys, my […]

3D printing 0 9 min read
November 27, 2019

Filament Health Monitor (Part 4 – Software)

Quick Links Part 1 – Filament Health Monitor Part 1 – Bill of Materials Part 1 – 3D Printed Parts Part 2 – Mechanical Assembly Part 3 – Electronics Part 4 – Software Tools – Rediscovering Wire Wrapping Tools – Arduino Development in Visual Studio Code Config – How to setup the Arduino IDE for the ESP8266 Config – How […]

3D printing 26 6 min read
November 24, 2019

Filament Health Monitor (Part 3 – Electronics)

As an Amazon Affiliate I get a portion of all qualifying sales to help support this site. Quick Links Part 1 – Filament Health Monitor Part 1 – Bill of Materials Part 1 – 3D Printed Parts Part 2 – Mechanical Assembly Part 3 – Electronics Part 4 – Software Tools – Rediscovering Wire Wrapping Tools – Arduino Development in […]

3D printing 1 2 min read
November 23, 2019

Filament Health Monitor (Part 1 – Introduction)

Introduction / Summary The Filament Health Monitor is a Web Enabled 3D printer Filament Monitor System and spool holder. This setup will monitor and report the following to a custom web view/api: Weight of filament left (upto 5kg) Humidity Temperature Color of material loaded It also includes a small LCD screen which reports the weight, humidity and the current IP […]

3D printing 4 5 min read

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