The Meltzone

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Formlabs "Acquired" Micronics Jul 12, 2024

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In this episode of the Meltone Podcast, Tom and Stefan dive into their recent experiences at the Open Source Maker event in San Francisco. They discuss the latest in 3D printing technology, including the acquisition of Micronics by Formlabs and a revolutionary FDM filament that boasts strength beyond aluminum. The episode also covers the disheartening news of stat manipulation in the Octoprint community and concludes on a high note with Tom’s latest project—a homemade robot arm.

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Stefan (CNC Kitchen): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiczXOhGpvoQGhOL16EZiTg?sub_confirmation=1

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Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/11/07

### SHOW NOTES ###

OpenSauce: https://opensauce.com/
Micronics Acquisition: https://www.micronics3d.com/learn-more
Tullomer: https://z-polymers.com/product-info
Tullomer Claimed Properties: https://x.com/joeltelling/status/1806609287701316036/photo/1
Octoprint Stats Manipulation: https://octoprint.org/blog/2024/07/04/more-stats-manipulation/

AC or DC? Mar 30, 2024

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In Episode 74 of the Meltzone Podcast, Tom and Stefan revisit E3D’s extruder testing, debate the pros and cons of AC versus DC power for 3D printer heating elements, and discuss the contentious issue of patents in the 3D printing industry. They explore the challenges and implications of patents that may hinder innovation and affect content creators. The episode also touches on their upcoming travel plans, highlighting the importance of maker events and community engagement.

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Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/26/03

### SHOW NOTES ###

https://torbjornludvigsen.com/blog/
https://elevenlabs.io/
https://opensauce.com/featured-creators/

Did we do a bad job in testing extruders? (feat. E3D) Mar 12, 2024

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This episode kicks off with Stefan sharing his recent trip to Cologne, aimed at discovering new products for his online store. They briefly discuss Tom’s video on threaded inserts, including testing methodologies and Stefan shares his story about tackling a TikTok impostor. A significant portion of the episode features an in-depth discussion with engineers from E3D, shedding light on extruder testing, product development, and the nuances of testing methodologies. They discuss the challenges and strategies in developing new products, focusing on extruder efficiency, the impact of design choices on performance, and the balance between speed, quality, and reliability.

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Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/05/03

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DawidDoesTechStuff: https://www.youtube.com/@DawidDoesTechStuff

It's all gone! Oct 22, 2023

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Thanks to Peopoly and their Magneto X for sponsoring this episode! Learn more at https://peopoly.net/products/magneto-x

In this episode, the hosts start with a PSA about backing up data and Stefan’s SSD failing. Later, Tom shares his plans for SMRRF and Stefan reveals his intention to be present at both Formnext and SMMRF in 2023. The conversation then shifts towards 3D-printed salmon meat, the Hangprinter project’s challenge to the ORNL SkyBAAM patent, and Bambu’s new A1 Mini, which might impact the 3D printing industry. They discuss a proposed bill in NY that would require background checks for 3D printer owners due to the perceived risk of creating firearms and the concerning case of 3D Printing Generals channel being deleted without notice. Lastly, they talk about the disappearance of @Naomi-Wu from social media after getting into trouble with Chinese authorities.

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Tom: https://www.patreon.com/toms3dp
Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/22/10

### SHOW NOTES ###

Samsung 980 Pro SSD problem: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-980-pro-ssd-failures-firmware-update
SMRRF: https://www.sanjaymortimerfoundation.org/smrrf23
Formnext: https://formnext.mesago.com/
3D printed salmon: https://www.salzburg24.at/news/oesterreich/wiener-lachs-ersatzprodukt-aus-3d-drucker-kommt-in-den-supermarkt-145171360
Hangprinter patent challenge: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/hangprinter-inventor-successfully-challenges-ornl-skybaam-patent-attempt-223803/
Bambu Lab A1 Mini (affiliate): https://geni.us/BambuA1Mini
Caribou going out of business: https://3druck.com/industrie/caribou3d-webshop-05120359/
Prusa Mini Input shaping: https://github.com/prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy/releases
3D Printer Background Check Bill: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8132
3DP General deleted: https://x.com/3DPrintGeneral/status/1712205411489554922?s=20
Naomi Wu going Offline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei7OQDVOYDY

OpenSauce & New Ankermake M5C Jul 25, 2023

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Stefan has just returned from OpenSauce, a recent Makerfair/Vidcon event held in San Francisco. He shares his thoughts about the event, including what he saw and missed out on. Tom and Stefan also chat about their six-week experience driving their new Tesla EV, and touch on the topic of solar charging. The duo then discuss the Ankermake M5C, which is a more affordable version of Anker’s first 3D printer, the M5. They also ponder how long it’s reasonable to hold a grudge against a company over a controversy. Later, they share their personal experiences with the Prusa MK4, and mention that Prusa has requested Tom’s machine back for an inspection. Finally, they explore some current applications of 3D printing in the industry, and attempt to explain why Marlin Firmware is referred to as “Marlin.”

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Tom: https://www.patreon.com/toms3dp
Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/07/24

### SHOW NOTES ###

EVCC Solar Charging: https://evcc.io/
Ankermake M5C: https://www.ankermake.com/m5c-is-coming?variant
Ankermake M5 “Review Controversy” (German): https://3druck.com/diy/ankermake-m5-3d-drucker-review-24107720/
EUFY Controversy (German): https://www.golem.de/news/anker-eufy-kameras-waren-nicht-so-sicher-wie-beworben-2302-171655.html
3D Printed Spaghetti: https://www.3dnatives.com/en/barilla-spaghetto-3d-3d-printed-spaghetti-040720234/
Worlds Largest Sand Printer: https://3dprint.com/298270/gms-cadillac-celestiq-relies-on-worlds-largest-sand-3d-printer-to-cast-car-parts/
BMW S58 Engine: https://www.voxelmatters.com/bmw-s58-engine-3d-printed-cylinder/
Why is Marlin called Marlin?: https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/9899/where-did-marlin-get-its-name
Why is GRBL called GRBL?: https://github.com/grbl/grbl/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions

The man behind Marlin: How an open source project works! Jul 06, 2023

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Join Tom and Stefan in this episode as they chat with Scott Lahteine, the mastermind behind the Marlin 3D Printer firmware. They delve into the workings of an open-source project, covering topics such as Scott’s role, time commitment, funding sources, and common challenges he faces.

Support Scott and Marlin firmware: https://marlinfw.org/docs/development/contributing.html#donate

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Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023-07-03

SHOW NOTES

Marlin firmware: https://marlinfw.org/
Ulendo: https://www.ulendo.io/
Rook MK1 3D Printer: https://www.printables.com/de/model/387431-rook-mk1-3d-printer
AutoBuild Marlin: https://marlinfw.org/docs/basics/auto_build_marlin.html

3D Printer Manufacturer Shenanigans Jun 07, 2023

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Thanks to Mintion for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Beagle Camera V2 at https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-beagel-v2-3d-printer-camera and use code BGV2CAMSAS for $5 off!

On this Podcast episode, Stefan asks Tom about his experience about dubbing his 3D Printing videos with a German audio track and why uploading to a new channel might be a better option. The episode is also well-filled with discussions about intellectual property, both in video and in software form, as rebranding open source projects as your own work is a concerning trend. 3D model sites are now introducing subscription services to combat some of this.

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Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023-06-01

SHOW NOTES

E3D and CHT’s patents https://e3d-online.com/blogs/news/revo-high-flow-intellectual-property
AnycubicSlicer https://twitter.com/josefprusa/status/1663150337543340032
Tesla referral links:
Stefan https://ts.la/stefan42485
Tom https://ts.la/thomas27305

Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival & Prusa MK4 May 04, 2023

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On this Podcast episode, Stefan shares his latest acquisition, the Vectorfinesse’s 3D-printed headphones. The discussion then shifts to his recent trip to Loveland, Colorado, where he attended the Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival. Stefan shares some of the projects he witnessed and highlights the differences between this new event and MRRF and ERRF. The conversation moves on to the upcoming REVO high flow and their experience with Prusa’s new MK4. Stefan also recounts his exciting experience driving a Tesla 3 rental in LA and collaborating with William Osman for a video. Lastly, the hosts tackle a listener’s question about how to dispose of a solar battery and give pointers on building one.

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Tom: https://www.patreon.com/toms3dp
Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/05/02

### SHOW NOTES ###

3D Printed Headphones: https://shop.vectorfinesse.com/
Prusa MK4 (Affiliate): https://geni.us/PrusaMK4
Revo High Flow Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8KQqWI2tzE
OpenSauce: https://opensauce.live/
Stefan on @WilliamOsman2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VsjAvXkinU

Sweet 3D Printers & FreeCAD Mar 24, 2023

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After a skipped episode due to a COVID break, Tom and Stefan are back talking about PV systems, irrigation systems, and electric snail fences. Tom started posting a couple of shorts, and Stefan is doing his first step in delegating work and will have an intern. Then they talk about the sweetest 3D printer, the Cocoa Press, and how the Kickstarter campaign of the DIY EDM machine blew up. After that, Tom discusses his findings from trying out FreeCAD. Next, there is a bit of Prusa talk with the Prusa Link integration in Home Assistant, news that the XL finally starts shipping, and their new Tungsten Filament. Lastly, Stefan explains why his recent experiences with ordering on Aliexpress were so good. The episode is closed with an answer to why everyone praises Prusa Organic supports, and nobody talks about CURAs tree supports anymore.

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Tom: https://www.patreon.com/toms3dp
Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/03/21

### SHOW NOTES ###

Electric Snail Fence: https://elektro-schneckenzaun.de/index.php/de/
Jantec YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @JanTec3D
Cocoa Press Chocolate Printer: https://cocoapress.com/
DIY EDM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CeCxkFVCdM
Home Assistant Prusa Link: https://github.com/home-assistant/core/tree/dev/homeassistant/components/prusalink
Prusament Tungsten (affiliate): https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-tungsten-75-1kg/#a_aid=CNCKitchen
Cura Christmas Release: https://ultimaker.com/learn/cura-christmas-tree-support

Back again! Rotary CNC & Simplify3D V5 meme is over Feb 22, 2023

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Tom and Stefan are finally back with a new episode. They talk about why they were gone and what projects Tom recently enjoyed working on, like the NERF he used as an intro in his last video and rotary machining on the Snapmaker. Then they discuss all of the recent developments in Slicers with PrusaSlicer 2.6 and, believe it or not, Simplify V5. To top that off, the formerly known resin slicer Lychee now also supports FDM printers. Finally, Stefan tells Tom his plans about attending the RMRRF in Denver, CO, and hints that he heard rumors about an upcoming maker event in San Francisco.

Drop your questions for upcoming episodes in the comments below or tweet them @TheMeltzone (https://twitter.com/TheMeltzone).

Support us on Patreon
Tom: https://www.patreon.com/toms3dp
Stefan: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen

Intro Jingle by Thomas Herrmann: https://raise-uav.com

Recording date: 2023/21/02

### SHOW NOTES ###

NVIDIA Insta NERF: https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/getting-started-with-nvidia-instant-nerfs/
Prusa Slicer 2.6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP2_Asz7xK8
Simplify3D V5: https://www.simplify3d.com/simplify3d-releases-version-5-0-with-breakthrough-performance-automation-and-intelligence/
Lychee Slicer: https://twitter.com/LycheeSlicer/status/1595806211651272705
Rock Mountain RepRap Festival: https://rockymountainreprapfestival.com/
San Francisco Maker Faire: https://youtu.be/-Tn8wfPIIRM