Mitch 3D
@themitch22.bsky.social
3D Printing, CNC, Electronics, Robotics ADHD hyperfixation. He/Him
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Mitch 3D
@themitch22.bsky.social
· Oct 21
Re-introducing myself here. Hi, I’m Mitch (he/him) I’m most known for my 3D printer backpacks. You’ve probably seen videos of it or at the RepRap festivals/Open Sauce. I also was on Team XD with Subzero and Spitfire Battlebots 2020/2021 seasons. I enjoy digital fabrication and interactive exhibits.
Finally after 6 months, I hung my reprack. I had to shorten it to 1.5m to fit above my desk. All of this I’ve acquired since I moved here, I guess working at a filament company isn’t too bad. @repkord.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Finally after 6 months, I hung my reprack. I had to shorten it to 1.5m to fit above my desk. All of this I’ve acquired since I moved here, I guess working at a filament company isn’t too bad. @repkord.bsky.social
I'm installing motherboard drivers off a DVD. Yes, physical media drivers that come with devices in 2025.
I have a Blu-ray drive for perfectly legal reasons. 🏴☠️
I have a Blu-ray drive for perfectly legal reasons. 🏴☠️
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I'm installing motherboard drivers off a DVD. Yes, physical media drivers that come with devices in 2025.
I have a Blu-ray drive for perfectly legal reasons. 🏴☠️
I have a Blu-ray drive for perfectly legal reasons. 🏴☠️
I ended up getting a new mobo because the Alienware board complained and this was a cheap upgrade. It has ARGB headers and two M.2 slots. I did some extra wire management so it’s clean. It’s much quieter and cooler than the Alienware aurora case.
December 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I ended up getting a new mobo because the Alienware board complained and this was a cheap upgrade. It has ARGB headers and two M.2 slots. I did some extra wire management so it’s clean. It’s much quieter and cooler than the Alienware aurora case.
The M1 MacBook Air (that you can still get at Walmart) is an incredible deal. Light gaming, Fusion, YouTube. The screen is amazing, the battery somehow lasts for a long time, and it barely gets warm under load. I’m not really an Apple fan but they nailed the dedicated ARM processors for portability.
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The M1 MacBook Air (that you can still get at Walmart) is an incredible deal. Light gaming, Fusion, YouTube. The screen is amazing, the battery somehow lasts for a long time, and it barely gets warm under load. I’m not really an Apple fan but they nailed the dedicated ARM processors for portability.
I’m transplanting my Alienware aurora R10 desktop into a better case with better cooling options. The AIO water cooling is getting old and getting louder so to get better cooling I went with a Fractal Design North case and peerless assassin air cooling. It’s way more accessible and maintainable.
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m transplanting my Alienware aurora R10 desktop into a better case with better cooling options. The AIO water cooling is getting old and getting louder so to get better cooling I went with a Fractal Design North case and peerless assassin air cooling. It’s way more accessible and maintainable.
My rite of passage becoming a North Easterner is buying a can of Old Bay and using it for everything.
November 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My rite of passage becoming a North Easterner is buying a can of Old Bay and using it for everything.
Typical only child, played with lego sets by myself (apparently trading potty training for lego kits since diapers were more expensive). Fascinated with our first computer (486 built from hand downs). Dad did electronics and car/motorcycle repair in the garage so I learned early on.
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Typical only child, played with lego sets by myself (apparently trading potty training for lego kits since diapers were more expensive). Fascinated with our first computer (486 built from hand downs). Dad did electronics and car/motorcycle repair in the garage so I learned early on.
I'm preparing myself for all the youtube creators making 2 hour long compilation videos because the algorithm ignores their videos. I do appreciate the maker secret santa video series.
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I'm preparing myself for all the youtube creators making 2 hour long compilation videos because the algorithm ignores their videos. I do appreciate the maker secret santa video series.
I bought a $7 tree and it was so cheap I feel like the Charlie Brown Christmas.
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I bought a $7 tree and it was so cheap I feel like the Charlie Brown Christmas.
Roots by Imagine Dragons has one of the worst bass drum tracks I’ve ever heard. I get they’re going with the the drum and bass, distorted bass sound but the rhythm is awful and it’s cut off on purpose. Anyone else hear it too? youtu.be/e4RMh7NLHPY?...
Imagine Dragons - Roots (Audio)
YouTube video by ImagineDragonsVEVO
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Roots by Imagine Dragons has one of the worst bass drum tracks I’ve ever heard. I get they’re going with the the drum and bass, distorted bass sound but the rhythm is awful and it’s cut off on purpose. Anyone else hear it too? youtu.be/e4RMh7NLHPY?...
So Prusa released their Open Print Tag standard for NFC filament management, if you look at the specs, it's an ISO/IEC 15693 NFC tag with a specific NDEF message format. One interesting thing is a reserved for transmission_distance for HueForge prints, and material properties specs.openprinttag.org
OpenPrintTag
specs.openprinttag.org
November 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So Prusa released their Open Print Tag standard for NFC filament management, if you look at the specs, it's an ISO/IEC 15693 NFC tag with a specific NDEF message format. One interesting thing is a reserved for transmission_distance for HueForge prints, and material properties specs.openprinttag.org
If I won the lottery, there would be signs.
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
If I won the lottery, there would be signs.
The laser is now setup in my garage, using a exhaust box I created to fit under the garage door seal. It works, but I need a more powerful fan to pull away the smoke. But I was able to cut some acrylic pieces.
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The laser is now setup in my garage, using a exhaust box I created to fit under the garage door seal. It works, but I need a more powerful fan to pull away the smoke. But I was able to cut some acrylic pieces.
I’m designing an exhaust vent that will let me use my laser in the garage without having to block or modify the door. I’ll have to see if it restricts the blower or I might need more positive pressure.
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I’m designing an exhaust vent that will let me use my laser in the garage without having to block or modify the door. I’ll have to see if it restricts the blower or I might need more positive pressure.
Thanks to Daniel V for coming up and helping me rearrange and organize my garage so I could get my mom’s car in with extra space. I finally got my laser setup with the iMac with lightburn.
October 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thanks to Daniel V for coming up and helping me rearrange and organize my garage so I could get my mom’s car in with extra space. I finally got my laser setup with the iMac with lightburn.
Reposted by Mitch 3D
PRUSA’s Factory in PRINTED SOLID!
YouTube video by 3D Printing Nerd
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My first shelf using the RAD system. Entirely plywood tiles, 3/8in dowels, screws and parts printed on the Positron.
September 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
My first shelf using the RAD system. Entirely plywood tiles, 3/8in dowels, screws and parts printed on the Positron.
My positron has been printing some practical prints around the house. Come to 3D Printopia and you’ll see me wearing it on my back all weekend.
September 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My positron has been printing some practical prints around the house. Come to 3D Printopia and you’ll see me wearing it on my back all weekend.
All you need is a miter saw and patience.
September 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
All you need is a miter saw and patience.
For 3D Printopia, I came up with a clever solution to makerchip storage when I walk around with the 3D printer backpack. Feel free to share, download, like, remix!
www.printables.com/model/141967... @k2designlab.com @pezliz.bsky.social
www.printables.com/model/141967... @k2designlab.com @pezliz.bsky.social
Makerchip Dispenser Belt Holster by Mitch 3D | Download free STL model | Printables.com
www.printables.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
For 3D Printopia, I came up with a clever solution to makerchip storage when I walk around with the 3D printer backpack. Feel free to share, download, like, remix!
www.printables.com/model/141967... @k2designlab.com @pezliz.bsky.social
www.printables.com/model/141967... @k2designlab.com @pezliz.bsky.social
The Positron has been busy printing something RAD.
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Positron has been busy printing something RAD.
A good design exercise for @openscad.bsky.social is to make makerchips, SVG import, text linear_extrude, and shape iteration. Don’t have an MMU/AMS? Just manually swap filament for the first and last layers with your pop color. Of course this can all be done in the slicer.
September 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A good design exercise for @openscad.bsky.social is to make makerchips, SVG import, text linear_extrude, and shape iteration. Don’t have an MMU/AMS? Just manually swap filament for the first and last layers with your pop color. Of course this can all be done in the slicer.
I got my first level of shelf, I’m getting dowels as I can (local hardware stores don’t carry a lot of them and I can’t afford to buy them all at once). It’s a good proof of concept though. I think it’ll be more stable with plywood screwed on top.
September 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I got my first level of shelf, I’m getting dowels as I can (local hardware stores don’t carry a lot of them and I can’t afford to buy them all at once). It’s a good proof of concept though. I think it’ll be more stable with plywood screwed on top.
I shrunk the dodecahedron to a manageable size. I also started building my entertainment center to perfectly fit the bay windows. It’s not the cheapest option for custom shelving, I realize 2x4’s would be the cheapest and sturdy but now I’m committed.
September 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I shrunk the dodecahedron to a manageable size. I also started building my entertainment center to perfectly fit the bay windows. It’s not the cheapest option for custom shelving, I realize 2x4’s would be the cheapest and sturdy but now I’m committed.