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What are some (realistic) things you wanted to get for a while, just for fun? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've got 3 on my list.

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.
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 €200. 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.
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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Do it! I recently purchased one and love it. Feel free to ask questions if you have any.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

it's not a priority right now, maybe when I get extra money.

I'm looking forward to it though

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Check your library. Mine has one available to use at many of the branches in my area. If I ever come up with something to print instead of buying one I'm going to try that out. Then if I decide to get really into it, I'll have practical knowledge to know what I'd actually want to buy.

Instead, I've just never done any 3D printing, which is also fine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

is this a US thing? I don't think we have these in our country.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I don't think it's necessarily universal in US libraries either. I'm not in a big city, but overall our library system is pretty good. They have a number of branches with "maker labs" so there are things like Cricuts, sewing machines, laser cutters, audio recording/production equipment and 3D printers you can rent. I'd recommend at least checking around.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What are everyday uses for a 3D printer?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Great for fixing items around the house. Anything that is plastic or could be replaced with plastic can usually be printed. Also great for hardware and jigs. I've had mine for a bit over a month now and have been constantly running it. Check out printables or thingiverse to get an idea of what people are printing. Both are websites people upload models to.