🖨️ My 3D Printing Journey

🚀 How it Started

My journey into 3D printing started from a need at work—though I’ll keep those details aside 😉.
I had a prototype design on paper but no way to produce it myself. Thanks to the support from our then-managing director, I ended up with a 3D printer… which soon migrated to my home.
And that’s when the adventure truly began.

🛠️ My Machines

I didn’t stop at just one printer. Over time, my lineup has grown:

• Creality CR-10 V2 – my first big machine
• CR-10 (regular) – added soon after
• Custom CoreXY build – with a Robin E3D board, Klipper firmware, and lots of tweaks
• Ender – handy as a backup and for smaller jobs

🎨 What I Print

After moving past the beginner Tinkercad stage, I shifted to FreeCAD.
I focus on functional prints rather than random trinkets from Thingiverse.
That means I design and print items that are actually useful:

• Custom parts for my F-16 simulator setup ✈️
• Boxes and holders 📦
• Household fixes and gadgets 🛋️

No plastic dust collectors here—just practical, real-world solutions.

✨ Closing Thoughts

3D printing started as a work necessity, but it has become a hobby and creative outlet.
It’s a mix of engineering, tinkering, and problem-solving—and that’s exactly what makes it so much fun.