cross-posted from: https://lemmy.procrastinati.org/post/6173
I'm sure many have this problem of, what do I buy for the person who has everything I can already afford? 'cause I have that problem now. My dad has gone deep into 3DPrinting in his retirement (he handed me down my Ender 3). He's got both an Ender 3 and a resin printer, tho I can't remember what model.
I was hoping to pick the hive mind for some useful 3D printing related ideas that won't break the bank. Some useful utilities that maybe I hadn't thought of. I'd really appreciate any help.
7 Comments
CmdrShepard@lemmy.one · 6 pts · 3y
You could print a lithophane of an image of you two. I haven't done one yet but I know there are online programs to convert images to an STL.
SeeJayEmm@lemmy.procrastinati.org · 2 pts · 3y
That's a cool idea.
Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 3y
Personally the thing that comes to mind is printing something for him using the printer he gave you.
Perhaps some sort of fidget toy he can leave on his desk, a sign he can put somewhere, a fridge magnet, etc.
But with the caveat that you design it yourself.
Seems silly but he'll probably enjoy getting something from you that you made with him in mind a lot more than something you may buy.
I know personally I enjoy presents like that a lot more than stuff that you can just pick up somewhere.
apochryphal_triptych@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Spaghetti detective (obico) is a good gift idea. Also maybe a Raspberry Pi clone for Octoprint. I know Bigtreetech is selling an RPi clone for $45 that also has pinouts for Klipper.
GullibleOyster@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Create a repository of models for him or design something for him if you have the skills! He may have the tech, but that other stuff always takes a lot of time.
Either start a large collection of models for him to make, or design him something he has always talked about but hasn't made.
beibiddybibo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
If it were me, I'd like gift cards for filament, maybe some kind of storage or drying containers for filament if he doesn't have any, maybe some upgrades for his Endor 3 that he doesn't have like a BL Touch, silent board, upgraded hot end, better build plate, etc. Maybe a subscription or gift card for a service like The Spaghetti Detective (now obico) or to someplace if he buys STLs or other services. These are just off the top of my head.
Nanomerce@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I'm sure he would always appreciate more filament. You can discreetly check what brand/type he uses next time you visit him.
Since he's on the older side, something like a Helping Hands (2 holdie things and a magnifying glass) might also be appreciated.
If he likes to design things, one of the more uncommon tools that might be helpful would be a set of radius gauges.