3D Printing·6 min read
How to Get Crisp Details on Multicolor 3D Prints
Fuzzy color boundaries and blobby text on multicolor prints? Here's how I dialed in my Bambu A1 settings for sharp details, plus an Illustrator trick for thin fonts.
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Stories from the Shop
Engineering deep dives, behind-the-scenes updates, and tutorials to help you start making.
3D Printing·4 min read
Two-Color Prints in Bambu Studio: Fix the Grayed-Out Change Filament Button
If the 'Change Filament' option is grayed out in Bambu Studio, here's the fix and a quick walkthrough of printing a two-color Celtic coaster.
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Celtic·10 min read
Irish Words & Phrases to Use at a Makerspace or Workshop
A collection of Irish words for the makerspace, from ceardlann (workshop) to priontáil 3T (3D printing). Learn a cupla focal (couple of words) while you work on your next project.
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3D Printing·10 min read
5 Colors, 4 Slots: Working Around the Bambu Lab A1's AMS Lite Limit
I wanted to print a 5-color Celtic keychain on a 4-slot AMS Lite. Here's every approach I tried, what failed, and what actually worked.
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Celtic·5 min read
Maker's Song – An Anthem for the Maker Pub
The Maker Pub theme song and its roots in the Celtic 'óró' call-and-response tradition, from Jacobite anthems to Scottish waulking songs.
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3D Printing·7 min read
Which 3D Printing Filament Should You Start With?
A breakdown of every filament type you'll run into, from basic PLA to specialty materials. Includes brand recommendations and where to buy.
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3D Printing·8 min read
Your First 3D Print Failed? Here's Why (and How to Fix It)
Failed prints are part of the process. Here's what went wrong with our first prints at Maker Pub, from the blob of death to bed adhesion disasters, and how to fix each one.
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Celtic·5 min read
Seán Gabha – Blacksmith John
A traditional Irish song connecting the blacksmith's forge to Celtic craft traditions and the modern makerspace.
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Behind the Scenes·9 min read
The Vision for Maker Pub
Maker Pub is a third space for people who want to hang out, connect with the maker community, and learn new skills. Here's where we are and where we're going.
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3D Printing·4 min read
Getting Started with 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to start 3D printing: choosing your first printer, understanding filaments and slicers, and getting your first successful print.
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