Max Funkner

I had a blast 3D scanning and repairing RC boat parts with the @Revopoint3d MetroY Ultra. I think I’ve just unlocked Level 2 of 3D scanning… thanks to a few tricks. 😄 Full article next week.

That's a very helpful post, Marcidy. Thanks. I wish we could cover more about specific printer mods.

We’ve published an article about Bittele Electronics and turnkey PCB assembly services. The topic may be useful for anyone working on electronics projects, especially when moving from prototype boards to more organised production. Turnkey PCB assembly typically involves sending the design files and BOM (Bill of Materials), with the provider managing fabrication, component sourcing, assembly, inspection, and delivery. Full article: https://3dwithus.com/bittele-electronics-turnkey-pcb-assembly-manufacturing-services Have you ever ordered assembled PCBs, or do you prefer to source boards and components separately? Have you tried BITTELE Electronics services?

We recently covered the InfiMaker K1, a desktop 5-axis CNC machine aimed at makers, educators, designers, and small workshops. It is an interesting machine because it combines 5-axis machining, an AI-assisted workflow, a 6-slot automatic tool changer, and an enclosed desktop format. InfiMaker also shows a range of CNC job examples, including metal parts, wood carving, resin/wax-style models, and decorative objects. Here is the full article with more details and sample images: https://3dwithus.com/infimaker-k1-desktop-5-axis-cnc What do you think about desktop 5-axis CNC machines? Useful direction for makers, or still too niche/advanced for most workshops?

Sniffing and stretching before the real work starts 🐶 The 3DMakerPro Raven has arrived. Looking forward to putting this LiDAR spatial scanner through its paces. Please share your results and ideas here.

Planning a room makeover, home renovation, or interior design idea? This space is for sharing free and beginner-friendly tools for virtual home design, floor planning, room styling, and visualization. We recently updated our guide to free home design and renovation apps, covering tools for room layouts, 3D interiors, furniture placement, color ideas, and quick visual planning: https://3dwithus.com/the-best-free-virtual-home-design-and-renovation-apps Feel free to post your own projects, screenshots, room ideas, or questions here. Whether you are testing Planner 5D, HomeByMe, Roomstyler, Floorplanner, SketchUp Free, or AI-based visualization tools, it would be great to see what works well and what doesn’t.

I recently visited TCT 3Sixty in Birmingham, UK, where I noticed new flexible materials becoming available from consumer filament brands. One example was PEBA by eSUN, shown here as a 3D printed bicycle handle grip. It had a very nice, soft feel. The Adidas 4D shoes displayed at the Carbon stand also had a pleasant, velvety texture. I know these shoes can be expensive. Even printing your own pair on an FDM 3D printer can quickly add up once you factor in quality TPU, failed prints, machine costs, and the time required to get good results. However, this area is moving rapidly, and the collection of free, high-quality shoe designs available for FDM 3D printing continues to grow. Another area of interest for me is scanning our own feet to make them more comfortable. If all goes well, I may try some scanners soon. This one is VivoBiom by VivoBareFoot.

Awesome guide. Very thorough project. This kind of stuff is worth publishing as an article on the main website. I could ask SUNLU to send you 2 spools of PETG this time instead of PLA. Do you have specific requests? (Sorry for waiting patiently until the end of the month.)

Revopoint POP 4 hands-on testing: I scanned feet for a scan-to-print shoe-stretcher experiment, tested color scanning, and even used purge towers from 3D printing as DIY marker blocks. This time, I also featured the Snapmaker U1 extensively. Purge towers proved surprisingly useful as marker blocks for 3D scanning. As for the printed foot… Halloween came early.

No spare printers here. Do you want one filament spool? We giveaway them this month.

The new @Creality3dP Sermoon P1 just arrived for hands-on testing. Teddy already completed the mandatory sniff test 🐾 and seems cautiously optimistic.

Finally completed the 3D Printed Shoes guide. Did some hands-on testing, talked to people wearing them, and explored both fully printed footwear and hybrid lattice designs. One thing I still need to complete is printing my own pair at home. https://3dwithus.com/3d-printed-shoes-guide As usual, I’ll keep updating this guide when needed as the technology evolves and more designs appear. If you think something should be added, feel free to post it below or start a new thread.

Less than a month to go until #TCT3sixty. I’ll be attending again this year, so come and say hello. If there’s anything you’d like me to cover, feel free to comment or DM. We’re proud to be a partner of TCT 3Sixty, taking place 2–4 June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. See you there: https://invt.io/1lxbjtqt86w

While the Revopoint POP 4 campaign has already broken past the $2M mark, I’ve received both the POP 4 and Metro Y Ultra for hands-on testing. Teddy, as usual, gave the packages a few barks and sniffs before approving them. Testing starts soon. Update: Hands-on testing review article is live: https://3dwithus.com/revopoint-pop-4-review-hands-on-3d-scanning-tests Feel free to ask if you want any specific test, comparison, or scan example.

Thank you. Good point! Fixed.