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What are some (realistic) things you wanted to get for a while, just for fun? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I've got 3 on my list.

  1. BT-PAN Access Point - Kinda ridiculous, but I'd like to have one. I've also found a few BT-PAN-enabled dial-up modems, but I'd have no way to connect those up. Some of those could even be connected to USB printers for wireless printing. Not particularly useful anymore, I just find those devices interesting.
  2. Dot matrix printer - This one isn't even as ridiculous. I really love that sound and how the text they print looks. Sadly, if I am looking for new ones, a basic 9-pin Epson dot matrix is around โ‚ฌ200. But the ribbons are cheap as chips. In fact, often even cheaper. Just imagine casually handing out a document printed on dot matrix to someone nowdays.
  3. Nano pocket drone - Something like FQ777-124. Maybe a toy like that is a bit childish, but it still can be fun. In fact I already tried to order this one. From 4 different sellers, twice on AliExpress, twice on Amazon. I never got it :(
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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fixing and adapting things around the house is what I like most about having a 3d printer.

I'm pretty sure the first printer is now paid for itself by doing that. Just because of things I haven't had to pay to replace. As of this summer I'm up to 3 printers and I can't claim I've paid for all 3.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I have a CNC router for work, but I do use it for random things around the house occasionally. Building shelves is suddenly a lot easier...

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you give some examples of things you've replaced? I'm just curious

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sure.

I'm about to design a new ceiling lamp nut for our kitchen, because the original has gone missing after a light bulb change. I'll use a spare metal nut then print a cover to go on it so it looks intentional.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That's amazing, thanks!