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My latest 3D printed garbage (laptop case, saved me from having to buy a new laptop)

submitted by titstitstits to whatever 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:17:57 ago (+33/-0)     (files.catbox.moe)

https://files.catbox.moe/4ld7xl.png

https://files.catbox.moe/jngcq7.png

the screen on the laptop is cracked and i lost the keyboard. im going to be learning cnc at a facility and will need a laptop. this laptop would work but to move it around i have to pick up the power cord, keyboard, power supply, and mouse while the USB hub is dangling off of it and the screen is cracked. This makes me look like a homeless person. So option 1: Buy a new laptop. Option 2: print out some plastic garbage. In this case I saved several hundred dollars by not having to buy a new laptop. 3D printer skeptics, I rest my case.


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[ - ] lord_nougat 8 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:29:31 ago (+8/-0)

That's pretty creative.

[ - ] bobdole9 6 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 06:55:23 ago (+6/-0)

I haven't seen those colors used in consumer facing products since 1998.

[ - ] titstitstits [op] 4 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:46:19 ago (+4/-0)

thanks man :)

[ - ] rectangle 7 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:28:11 ago (+7/-0)

I love functional prints like this. 4 different filaments, big beefy hinges, and a fucking handle! Good job!

Did you design this model?

[ - ] titstitstits [op] 6 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:43:53 ago (+6/-0)

yeah, it was extremely frustrating because im not very good with autodesk. i can share the .stl's

https://limewire.com/d/4cd8db94-8524-40c5-b4c2-6c6a3d470372#qM6IJ_x58Fl6MpKWSxEe0o7AChj5JQE8gN7xFokoHcg

if you do print it BR2.stl (bottom right) is missing the groove that you see on the bottom left panel so either put that in or do what i did and add more glue.

thanks man!

[ - ] Sector2 5 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:30:54 ago (+5/-0)

3D skeptic here, how long did you have to rest your case before it was ready to use?

[ - ] Nosferatjew 5 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 02:30:12 ago (+5/-0)

Now you'll look like a homeless guy who owns a 3D printer.

[ - ] rhy 5 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 04:50:41 ago (+5/-0)

Bro I love it! I want to print something similar now, and my laptop is fine.

[ - ] mikenigger 3 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 04:30:22 ago (+3/-0)

what are those colors? are you some kind of tranny?

[ - ] NoRefunds 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:43:32 ago (+2/-0)

Wow tat looks so uncomfortable to work on

[ - ] titstitstits [op] 1 point 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 01:46:02 ago (+1/-0)

ergonomics were considered but there's things i didn't know till it was done. it's fine. not meant for heavy typing

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 06:54:36 ago (+2/-0)

I laughed hard, mostly because my laptop setup is similar with a bunch of cords and everything sitting on a sizeable cutting board.

If anyone at the job gives you shit, "need my first paycheck to buy something less ridiculous...still runs CNC!"

[ - ] kammmmak 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 07:09:57 ago (+2/-0)

You're "going places" now, with a 3d printed lapdog lol. Awesome job dude

[ - ] Master_Foo 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 07:34:45 ago (+2/-0)

Windows?
Fucking newb.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 07:45:10 ago (+2/-0)

That must have been at least 2 nights worth of printing. Pretty cool work, but I think those handles might not stand up to regular use.

[ - ] Freespeechplease 2 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 09:07:13 ago (+2/-0)

Should have made it out of K'NEX. Missed opportunity

[ - ] I_am_baal 1 point 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 13:28:48 ago (+1/-0)

Nice, I love functional prints. My dishwasher is a little retarded; so I printed a clamp to keep it shut while running. The manufacturer just gave the poor thing a really shitty latch. I've printed a bunch of computer stuff too like back-plates and hard drive caddies, case feet, etc. My little $100 Ender 3 has probably paid for itself several times over at least, and the modeling skills are very useful. You can also use this AI tool to just describe objects, and the AI takes care of modeling them. https://zoo.dev/text-to-cad

[ - ] titstitstits [op] 1 point 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 17:42:44 ago (+1/-0)

that's pretty cool. i want it to work but you'd have to describe each dimension and then ask it to make adjustments, etc. i asked it to make an extendable desk mounted arm and it just drew 4 disconnected plates. but it'll get there, one way or another, eventually.

i'm thinking cnc might be fairly safe from ai automation because of all the little things you have to do in the real world.

[ - ] TheOriginal1Icemonkey 0 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 06:46:31 ago (+0/-0)

Muh 3d printer cost more than muh laptop. Ams uh winnin' massa?

[ - ] HelenHighwater 0 points 3 monthsFeb 28, 2025 16:22:40 ago (+0/-0)

fucking sweet!

[ - ] Storefront 0 points 3 monthsMar 1, 2025 23:30:50 ago (+0/-0)

I love it - nice work OP