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Reticulated faced the challenge of monitoring his 3D prints via streaming video without the supported cameras typically used with OctoPrint. Rather than resorting to a basic network-connected camera setup, he sought a more integrated solution. In his quest, he uncovered hidden features in affordable webcams. To achieve his goal without […]

Paul Bupe Jr. stumbled upon an elegant and simple bend sensor during his PhD research, which has potential applications beyond academia. His discovery came while experimenting with shining light along flexible media, such as transparent 3D printer filament. He observed that bending the filament at a point covered by electrical […]