Kadhrin
@kadhrin.bsky.social
chaotic lawful pixie dwarf
docs for client/server & complex systems; DITA xml
medieval music, clothing, fiber arts
SW, ST, costuming
art supplies dragon
3D printing all the things
docs for client/server & complex systems; DITA xml
medieval music, clothing, fiber arts
SW, ST, costuming
art supplies dragon
3D printing all the things
I did not expect the print head to agree that the warped first attempt was junk and try to take it to the waste chute when I paused the print.
Sometimes you just need a brim when #3Dprinting stuff.
Sometimes you just need a brim when #3Dprinting stuff.
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I did not expect the print head to agree that the warped first attempt was junk and try to take it to the waste chute when I paused the print.
Sometimes you just need a brim when #3Dprinting stuff.
Sometimes you just need a brim when #3Dprinting stuff.
#3Dprinting research: I have been looking at 1930s #trains to decide what color of filament to use for a train model.
Now I want a car that's shaped like an art deco train. And I wonder how did I not know such cool trains existed?!?
Now I want a car that's shaped like an art deco train. And I wonder how did I not know such cool trains existed?!?
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#3Dprinting research: I have been looking at 1930s #trains to decide what color of filament to use for a train model.
Now I want a car that's shaped like an art deco train. And I wonder how did I not know such cool trains existed?!?
Now I want a car that's shaped like an art deco train. And I wonder how did I not know such cool trains existed?!?
#TwoForTuesday #3Dprinting thoughts.
I don't know why STL vendors don't do two things for their customers.
1/2: *Minimal* model simplification to reduce file sizes. I just saw one piece go from 79.5mb to 6.2mb: a 92% reduction in file size with NO visual differences. Save space & up/download time!
I don't know why STL vendors don't do two things for their customers.
1/2: *Minimal* model simplification to reduce file sizes. I just saw one piece go from 79.5mb to 6.2mb: a 92% reduction in file size with NO visual differences. Save space & up/download time!
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#TwoForTuesday #3Dprinting thoughts.
I don't know why STL vendors don't do two things for their customers.
1/2: *Minimal* model simplification to reduce file sizes. I just saw one piece go from 79.5mb to 6.2mb: a 92% reduction in file size with NO visual differences. Save space & up/download time!
I don't know why STL vendors don't do two things for their customers.
1/2: *Minimal* model simplification to reduce file sizes. I just saw one piece go from 79.5mb to 6.2mb: a 92% reduction in file size with NO visual differences. Save space & up/download time!
I just used 'spreadsheet' as a verb.
My spouse laughed.
(He's probably surprised I haven't put the current shopping project into a spreadsheet already. Price comparisons, y'know.)
My spouse laughed.
(He's probably surprised I haven't put the current shopping project into a spreadsheet already. Price comparisons, y'know.)
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I just used 'spreadsheet' as a verb.
My spouse laughed.
(He's probably surprised I haven't put the current shopping project into a spreadsheet already. Price comparisons, y'know.)
My spouse laughed.
(He's probably surprised I haven't put the current shopping project into a spreadsheet already. Price comparisons, y'know.)
#FilamentFriday has me trying to figure out what filament color to use for a new set of buildings. So, as one does, I went to Amazon to see what filaments are on sale. For inspo.
There's an Elegoo-branded set of sparkle filaments that looks IDENTICAL to the Bambu-branded set that I got last year....
There's an Elegoo-branded set of sparkle filaments that looks IDENTICAL to the Bambu-branded set that I got last year....
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#FilamentFriday has me trying to figure out what filament color to use for a new set of buildings. So, as one does, I went to Amazon to see what filaments are on sale. For inspo.
There's an Elegoo-branded set of sparkle filaments that looks IDENTICAL to the Bambu-branded set that I got last year....
There's an Elegoo-branded set of sparkle filaments that looks IDENTICAL to the Bambu-branded set that I got last year....
Reposted by Kadhrin
Hey Democrats in Congress: Want to make points with Americans on the left AND the right?
Propose that in this next budget members of Congress DO NO GET PAID during government shutdowns!
If the military, air traffic controllers, and so many others won't, neither should YOU!
You're welcome!
Propose that in this next budget members of Congress DO NO GET PAID during government shutdowns!
If the military, air traffic controllers, and so many others won't, neither should YOU!
You're welcome!
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hey Democrats in Congress: Want to make points with Americans on the left AND the right?
Propose that in this next budget members of Congress DO NO GET PAID during government shutdowns!
If the military, air traffic controllers, and so many others won't, neither should YOU!
You're welcome!
Propose that in this next budget members of Congress DO NO GET PAID during government shutdowns!
If the military, air traffic controllers, and so many others won't, neither should YOU!
You're welcome!
And if a software bug wasn't enough fun for one day, the main part fan is not working.
Support case filed. Expected turnaround time is measured in days. :-(
#3Dprinting #argh
Support case filed. Expected turnaround time is measured in days. :-(
#3Dprinting #argh
October 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
And if a software bug wasn't enough fun for one day, the main part fan is not working.
Support case filed. Expected turnaround time is measured in days. :-(
#3Dprinting #argh
Support case filed. Expected turnaround time is measured in days. :-(
#3Dprinting #argh
"Hi, I see you've just started using our new version! I'm your first bug!"
Only took 15 seconds for a bug to show up this time. It was on my third click.
They broke something that had been working in every version I've used since last December.
#3Dprinting #BambuStudio #SoftwareBugsFindMe
Only took 15 seconds for a bug to show up this time. It was on my third click.
They broke something that had been working in every version I've used since last December.
#3Dprinting #BambuStudio #SoftwareBugsFindMe
October 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Hi, I see you've just started using our new version! I'm your first bug!"
Only took 15 seconds for a bug to show up this time. It was on my third click.
They broke something that had been working in every version I've used since last December.
#3Dprinting #BambuStudio #SoftwareBugsFindMe
Only took 15 seconds for a bug to show up this time. It was on my third click.
They broke something that had been working in every version I've used since last December.
#3Dprinting #BambuStudio #SoftwareBugsFindMe
#SurfinSunday Random stuff from my browser. nalbound.com/2021/09/03/b...
But it looks like… NESAT XIV 2021
I was honored to be able to present “But it looks like… methods for differentiating non-woven looped structures” at this year’s North European Symposium for Archeological Te…
nalbound.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#SurfinSunday Random stuff from my browser. nalbound.com/2021/09/03/b...
#FilamentFriday thoughts are really about Saturday. I can't march due to health issues. My role must be that of a supporter, a cheerleader, a cleric, a bard. So I shall print things that will hopefully bring joy to others, so that when they take a break they can also recharge for another round.
October 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
#FilamentFriday thoughts are really about Saturday. I can't march due to health issues. My role must be that of a supporter, a cheerleader, a cleric, a bard. So I shall print things that will hopefully bring joy to others, so that when they take a break they can also recharge for another round.
Reposted by Kadhrin
Applications now open for the next round of fellowships from the Consortium for History of Science, Technology & Medicine, including both short-term research travel grants and larger Emanuel Fellowships for independent scholars -- deadline December 15th: www.chstm.org/fellowships?... #HistSTM
Fellowships | Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
www.chstm.org
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Applications now open for the next round of fellowships from the Consortium for History of Science, Technology & Medicine, including both short-term research travel grants and larger Emanuel Fellowships for independent scholars -- deadline December 15th: www.chstm.org/fellowships?... #HistSTM
#FilamentFriday sees the first *Christmas* sale ad of the year.
Yo, Sunlu, it ain't even Halloween yet, WTAF??
Yo, Sunlu, it ain't even Halloween yet, WTAF??
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#FilamentFriday sees the first *Christmas* sale ad of the year.
Yo, Sunlu, it ain't even Halloween yet, WTAF??
Yo, Sunlu, it ain't even Halloween yet, WTAF??
#WeirdWednesday brings us a Music Thought of the Day:
Counting in 7/4 is deeply weird.
OTOH, it's Rush, so 7/4 is to be expected. Along with 5/8 and whatever other oddball time signatures like "WTAF even IS that time signature?"
#Rush50
Counting in 7/4 is deeply weird.
OTOH, it's Rush, so 7/4 is to be expected. Along with 5/8 and whatever other oddball time signatures like "WTAF even IS that time signature?"
#Rush50
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#WeirdWednesday brings us a Music Thought of the Day:
Counting in 7/4 is deeply weird.
OTOH, it's Rush, so 7/4 is to be expected. Along with 5/8 and whatever other oddball time signatures like "WTAF even IS that time signature?"
#Rush50
Counting in 7/4 is deeply weird.
OTOH, it's Rush, so 7/4 is to be expected. Along with 5/8 and whatever other oddball time signatures like "WTAF even IS that time signature?"
#Rush50
Huzzah!
MLGB is back!! Delighted that Medieval Libraries of Great Britain @bodleian.ox.ac.uk is now back online. We are also working had on plans for the next phase of the resource, enhancing & adding data & functionality. HUGE thanks to my colleagues for their hard & clever work mlgb.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Huzzah!
#3Dprinting part terminology is...inconsistent at best. Knowing that the "part fan" IS the "front housing fan" would've saved me a couple of hours of troubleshooting.
October 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
#3Dprinting part terminology is...inconsistent at best. Knowing that the "part fan" IS the "front housing fan" would've saved me a couple of hours of troubleshooting.
#3Dprinter #MaintenanceMonday
Replaced PTFE tube. Forgot which way the back tube holder thingy goes on. Important? for tiny round blue clip that holds ??? in place there. Finally found video with pic.
Went to replace tube holder thingy and blue clip.
Dropped blue clip into printer. #facepalm
Replaced PTFE tube. Forgot which way the back tube holder thingy goes on. Important? for tiny round blue clip that holds ??? in place there. Finally found video with pic.
Went to replace tube holder thingy and blue clip.
Dropped blue clip into printer. #facepalm
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#3Dprinter #MaintenanceMonday
Replaced PTFE tube. Forgot which way the back tube holder thingy goes on. Important? for tiny round blue clip that holds ??? in place there. Finally found video with pic.
Went to replace tube holder thingy and blue clip.
Dropped blue clip into printer. #facepalm
Replaced PTFE tube. Forgot which way the back tube holder thingy goes on. Important? for tiny round blue clip that holds ??? in place there. Finally found video with pic.
Went to replace tube holder thingy and blue clip.
Dropped blue clip into printer. #facepalm
On all the "[#] steps to fascism" lists I've seen, at least 80% of them have happened recently in the US.
If you live outside the US: Do not go to that country while its fascist government is in power.
If you live in the US: GTFO if you can.
If you live outside the US: Do not go to that country while its fascist government is in power.
If you live in the US: GTFO if you can.
October 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On all the "[#] steps to fascism" lists I've seen, at least 80% of them have happened recently in the US.
If you live outside the US: Do not go to that country while its fascist government is in power.
If you live in the US: GTFO if you can.
If you live outside the US: Do not go to that country while its fascist government is in power.
If you live in the US: GTFO if you can.
Start of the #FilamentFriday playlist, Carly Simon's 3D printing song.
Recalibration
Re-cal-i-bray-ya-tion
It's making me wait
(it's soooo slooooow)
It's keeping me way-ya-ya-iting....
Recalibration
Re-cal-i-bray-ya-tion
It's making me wait
(it's soooo slooooow)
It's keeping me way-ya-ya-iting....
October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Start of the #FilamentFriday playlist, Carly Simon's 3D printing song.
Recalibration
Re-cal-i-bray-ya-tion
It's making me wait
(it's soooo slooooow)
It's keeping me way-ya-ya-iting....
Recalibration
Re-cal-i-bray-ya-tion
It's making me wait
(it's soooo slooooow)
It's keeping me way-ya-ya-iting....
First I've heard of this idea, but I like it.
Activities for the day could include music, reading, donating books, and the movie of the day.
Activities for the day could include music, reading, donating books, and the movie of the day.
September 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
First I've heard of this idea, but I like it.
Activities for the day could include music, reading, donating books, and the movie of the day.
Activities for the day could include music, reading, donating books, and the movie of the day.
#3dprinted on #FilamentFriday, stuff I did not expect to print when I bought the silk copper filament:
Copper pipes for tabletop miniature games.
Copper pipes for tabletop miniature games.
September 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
#3dprinted on #FilamentFriday, stuff I did not expect to print when I bought the silk copper filament:
Copper pipes for tabletop miniature games.
Copper pipes for tabletop miniature games.
The heroes meet in the town, at the Four Badgers Inn, before going into the mushroom forest and mushroom caverns. There, they meet the 🐍
September 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The heroes meet in the town, at the Four Badgers Inn, before going into the mushroom forest and mushroom caverns. There, they meet the 🐍
Spending so much time in #3D apps -- both #3Dprinting and #3Dmodeling -- that I'm finding myself trying to rotate photos so I can see what's behind something in the picture.
September 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Spending so much time in #3D apps -- both #3Dprinting and #3Dmodeling -- that I'm finding myself trying to rotate photos so I can see what's behind something in the picture.
CVS has called to let me know that I can get a covid booster the day after Gov. Pritzker signed the "anyone can get a covid shot" paperwork.
For y'all in states where they might ask about high-risk issues and vaccine relevancy, here's a helpful doctor's note.
For y'all in states where they might ask about high-risk issues and vaccine relevancy, here's a helpful doctor's note.
I like this. Since under RFK Jr, Covid shots are now for people with underlying conditions that put them at risk, Michigan’s chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian states that not having the most recent Covid shot constitutes such an underlying condition.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
September 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
CVS has called to let me know that I can get a covid booster the day after Gov. Pritzker signed the "anyone can get a covid shot" paperwork.
For y'all in states where they might ask about high-risk issues and vaccine relevancy, here's a helpful doctor's note.
For y'all in states where they might ask about high-risk issues and vaccine relevancy, here's a helpful doctor's note.
#FilamentFriday and I'm test-printing some tabletop game scenery tiles.
"Silver" filament is *sometimes* metallic, depending on brand! Thus it took 9 tries to figure out optimum settings for these.
2 brands of filament, 3 layer heights, ~80min per tile.
"Silver" filament is *sometimes* metallic, depending on brand! Thus it took 9 tries to figure out optimum settings for these.
2 brands of filament, 3 layer heights, ~80min per tile.
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
#FilamentFriday and I'm test-printing some tabletop game scenery tiles.
"Silver" filament is *sometimes* metallic, depending on brand! Thus it took 9 tries to figure out optimum settings for these.
2 brands of filament, 3 layer heights, ~80min per tile.
"Silver" filament is *sometimes* metallic, depending on brand! Thus it took 9 tries to figure out optimum settings for these.
2 brands of filament, 3 layer heights, ~80min per tile.