I’m a big fan of Google Sketchup. I know it’s not open source, but damn it sure is easy to use. The other day I noticed this blog post about a new Sketchup STL Importer plugin. Earlier I had posted about other useful Sketchup plugins, and this one will probably make my list too. I’ve installed it, but not tried it out yet, so caveat emptor.
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Winner: BEST RepRap Quote of the Day
A shout-out to Professor Phunk’s Tri-Dimensional Printarium for the best damn RepRap quote of the day:
This will probably drive the price of my Mendel up into “WTF territory” but I am past caring. I am having too much fun.
New thing idea
I want to design a printable plastic wall anchor. I’m posting the thought here in case I get hit by a bus and don’t get around to modeling one of these.
Like my zip tie (seriously, it was totally worthless – don’t bother to print it), I like the idea of having a library of every day stuff I could print if I suddenly have the need. For instance, remember that day last week when you were wandering around your place wishing you had an extra SD chip blank?
Anyhow, it reminds me of the matter compilers from Neal Stephenson’s The Diamond Age.