The Offset Podcast EP020: DIY Part 1 - 3D Printing & Hardware

The Offset Podcast

It's hard to believe but this is our 20th episode! We sincerely thank all our listeners and viewers for checking out the show. We're super excited for the next 20+ shows!

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We're big fans of customization, including things on our desk and other hardware we need around the facility. With huge online marketplaces, it's easier than ever to find those oddball parts and items to personalize your setup. But what if you can't find what you're looking for or you've found something that fits your need 80% but not completely?

In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we start a two-part series on DIY (do it yourself) approaches for postproduction. We're starting out by exploring one of our favorite DIY approaches - the power of 3D printing to make custom items for your suite, facility or anywhere else you might need a customized part.

Over the past 10 years, 3D printing has morphed from an engineering hobby for the most serious DIYers to something that's approachable for even the most tech-phobic of us.

In this show, we'll explore the basics of 3D printing to make your own hardware including:

• The power of customization & fulfilling exact needs
• What kind of things can you print for postproduction?
• Understanding the basics of additive and subtractive manufacturing
• The 50,000 ft view of the 3D printing - modeling, slicing, and 'programming'
• How a good set of calipers can help you design anything with real-world measurements
• 3D printing communities
• Farming out fabrication to a vendor

In a future episode, we'll explore DIY software approaches including custom scripting and workflow-enhancing tools.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Flanders Scientific and to our awesome editor Stella - we couldn't do the show without you!

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