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3D Hangouts

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Hang out with Noe & Pedro Ruiz every week and discover 3D printing! Get your 3D news, projects, design tutorials, shop talk and more each week. We’ll also share what’s on our build platforms at the moment, sneak peeks of future projects, and throughout all of it, we’ll keep on printing. Subscribe to the Adafruit channel on YouTube and follow us on Google+ to catch future broadcasts.

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3D Hangouts – Chording Keyset, LED Matrix Alarm Clock and Basketball Hoop Video 29.05.2025 57:20

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our USB chording keyset project. Prototyping a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Shop talk features 12V batteries and camera slider updates. Catching up on community makes and the time-lapse this week features a print-in-place basketball hoop designed by PrintChallenge on MakerWorld. USB Keyset Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/us...

3D Hangouts – Camera Slider, Claude AI for Blender and Tic Tac Toe Video 22.05.2025 55:28

This week @adafruit we launched our motorized camera slider video. Prototyping new projects. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mini tic tac toe game. Our rapid render segment this week highlights using Claude AI with Blender 3D. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/5qv4TInZV0k Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/612...

3D Hangouts – Motorized Slider, Cardboard Crafting and Zoo Dev AI Video 15.05.2025 1:09:01

This week @adafruit we’re launching our motorized camera slider project. Time lapse video features a 3D printed tools for cardboard crafting. Our rapid render segment this week highlights Zoo Dev AI. Also, catching up on community makes. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KBRP2040 Board: https://www.adafruit.c...

3D Hangouts – Motorized Slider, Kids Mailbox and Backflip AI Video 08.05.2025 1:04:33

This week @adafruit we discussed our motorized slider project. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mailbox for kids by BamBam Design. Our rapid render segment this week highlights Backflip AI. Also, catching up on community makes. TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KBRP2040 Board https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 1.3in TFT Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313 Tim...

3D Hangouts – Piranha Pi Camera, USB Keyset and Minecraft Bee Video 01.05.2025 1:00:24

This week @adafruit we’re showcasing the Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from Nintendo. Big updates to our motorized camera slider project. Our timelapse video features a Bee fidget designed by Tyron Makes Stuff. Piranha Plant Pi Camera Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/piranha-pi-cam/ Piranha Plant Camera Video https://youtu.be/WBJ08su91dg Raspberry Pi 5 2GB: https://www....

3D Hangouts – Piranha Pi Camera, AI Figurines and Musical Fidget Video 24.04.2025 1:07:18

This week @adafruit we’re looking at full color 3D printed figurines using AI generated tools. Prototyping a Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from SMB. Quick look at our motorized camera slider project. A few makes from the community this week. Our timelapse video features a musical fidget by Kida. Raspberry Pi 5 2GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/6007 Pimoroni HyperPixe...

3D Hangouts – Asteroid Tracker, Pi Camera, Motorized Slider and Chicken Jockey Video 17.04.2025 1:06:24

This week @adafruit we’re looking at our Asteroid Tracker project. Prototyping a new Raspberry Pi Camera project and big updates to our motorized camera slider. Catching up on community makes. Timelapse video this week features a chicken jockey inspired by the Minecraft movie. 1.28in Round Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/6178 QT Py ESP32 S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5700 EYESPI BFF...

3D Hangouts – Asteroid Tracker, Camera Slider and REPO robot Video 03.04.2025 1:03:48

This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects. First up from Pedro, a new round display project that tracks asteroids using NASA APIs. Noe is back working on the camera slider. Featuring made projects from the community. Timelapse video this week features the REPO robot by DanishFish. 1.28in Round Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/6178 QT Py ESP32 S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/57...

3D Hangouts – Severance Speaker, Round Display Case and Flexy Pangolin Video 27.03.2025 1:11:54

This week @adafruit we’re checking out bluetooth speaker inspired by the Severance TV show. Prototyping a new project using a round display. Timelapse video this week features a flexy pangolin designed by FilliFuu. Speaker Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-speaker/ Speaker YouTube Video https://youtu.be/togv3JSCk14 Feather ESP32 V2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400 I2S 3W Amplif...

3D Hangouts – Moon Phase Lamp, Severance Speaker and Save Icon Video 20.03.2025 1:05:53

This week @adafruit we’re checking out our IoT Moon Phase lamp from Pedro and Liz. Looking at updates to Noe’s intercom bluetooth speaker inspired by the Severance TV show. Timelapse video this week features a retro inspired necklace pendant of the floppy disk icon designed by Pierre. Moon Lamp Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/moon-phase-guide/ QTPy ESP32 S2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325 N...

3D Hangouts – Macrodata Pi, Moon Lamp and Severance eInk Clock Video 13.03.2025 53:56

This week @adafruit we’re highlighting Liz’s Portable Macrodata Refinement Terminal project. Looking at Pedro’s IoT moon phase lamp and Noe’s intercom bluetooth speaker inspired by the Severance TV show. Timelapse video this week features a severance inspired case for an eink clock display. Pi Terminal Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/portable-macrodata-refinement-terminal Raspberry Pi 5 4G...

3D Hangouts – Matrix Display, Moon Lamp and Dragon Eggs Video 06.03.2025 1:08:23

This week @adafruit we’re launching our 16x16 NeoPixel matrix display with Sparkle Motion running WLED animations. Prototyping a moon lamp. Catching up with Makes from the Community. Timelapse video this week features a multi-colored dragon egg. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/16x16-neopixel-matrix-square-pixel-display/ Sparkle Motion: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 16x16 NeoPixel LE...

3D Hangouts – Cases for Sparkle Motion, Angler Fish and AI Generated Blinka Video 27.02.2025 44:07

This week @adafruit we’re launching 3D printed cases for the Sparkle Motion boards. Prototyping a 16x16 NeoPixel matrix display with WLED animations. The Rapid Prototype segment features an AI generated Blinka purple python. Timelapse video this week featuring a Flexy Angler fish. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/cases-for-sparkle-motion/ Sparkle Motion: https://www.adafruit.com/product/610...

3D Hangouts – Iconic Coat Hanger, Sparkle Motion, AI CAD and Lattice Bowl Video 20.02.2025 1:06:58

This week @adafruit we’re highlighting our new learn guide project of custom add-ons for an IKEA coat hanger. Checking out new demos using WLED and the Sparkle Motion board. Starting a new segment dubbed Rapid Prototype - Showcasing AI CAD tools and 3D printed generated models. Also, community makes. Timelapses this week feature a lattice bowl that works as a magsafe charger. Learn Guide: https://...

3D Hangouts – Toddler Timer, Fume Extractors and Valentine Prints Video 13.02.2025 55:38

The Ruiz brothers are back this week @adafruit Checking out Pedro’s toddler timer learn guide. Prototyping new enclosures for new fans in the shop to make DIY fume extractors. More SLA resin cases in the works! Highlighting projects from the community. Timelapses this week feature two models celebrating Valentine’s Day. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer Toddler Timer Video https...

3D Hangouts – Motorized Turntable, Visual Timer and Kawaii Cat Video 30.01.2025 53:56

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our motorized turntable learn guide. Pedro’s time visualizer for toddlers now has working CircuitPython code. Checking out projects from the community. Our Timelapse for this week features a print-in-placed articulated cat designed by Salvadori.  Turntable Video https://youtu.be/w7RCZIHGNE4   Turntable Learn Guide https://lea...

3D Hangouts – Turntable UI, Visual Timer and Robot Grabber Video 23.01.2025 48:33

This week @adafruit we’re checking out the menu UI for our motorized turntable project. Pedro has a working prototype of our time visualizer for toddlers. Quick shop talk segment showing a spool holder for silicone wire spools. A single make from the community this week. Our Timelapse for this week features a print-in-placed robot inspired grabber designed by PatoPato Design.  TMC2209 Dr...

3D Hangouts – SLA Cases, Motorized Turntable and Air Rocket Video 16.01.2025 45:15

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our SLA snap-on enclosures in the Adafruit shop. Noe is prototyping the motorized turntable using the TMC2209 stepper driver and a lazy susan from IKEA. Pedro is working on a visualizer time for toddlers. A few makes from the community this week. Timelapse this week features an air pressure rocket designed by PatoPato Design.  Snap Cases on YouT...

3D Hangouts – New Year New Projects Video 09.01.2025 45:27

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at a new project using an A4988 stepper driver and a lazy susan from IKEA. Quick look at our last project released during the holiday break. Catching up on community makes from the holiday break. Timelapse this week features an auto reloading dice tower designed by Rossero.  Holiday IoT Switch https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-iot-switch &#13...

3D Hangouts - Pi Touch Case and Grumpy Cat Angel Video 19.12.2024 1:06:47

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 case. Prototyping a new case for the BQ25185 5V solar charger. Shop talking about printing thin parts with overhangs on the Bambulab X1C and if there’s time, 3D printing a jig for CNC wood project. Timelapse this week features the infamous grumpy cat as an angel. Pi Touch Display 2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/6079 Pi...

3D Hangouts – Motorized POV, Pi Touch V2 Case and Flexi Snowman Video 12.12.2024 1:15:57

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at the Motorized POV LED Display. Prototyping a new case for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display V2. 3D printing a jig for CNC wood project. Quick look at a new SLA case for the BQ25185 solar charter. New 3D models added to our GitHub repo. Timelapse this week features a multicolor snowman! Motor POV Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-pov-led-display/ Fea...

3D Hangouts – Bambu X1C, Multi-color prints and Snowflake Dragon Video 05.12.2024 1:07:57

This week @adafruit we’re talking all about the Bambu Lab X1C 3D printer. Prototyping a new SLA resin printed snap fit case for the Adafruit USB Solar Charger breakout. New 3D models added to our GitHub repo. Timelapse this week are multi-colored prints! Timelapse Tuesday Snowflake Dragon By Vixvvo3D https://makerworld.com/en/models/813014 https://youtu.be/sGv2Po6CuDY 3D Parts Library on GitHub -...

3D Hangouts – ANO Pod, Motorized POV Display and Frosty Bones Video 21.11.2024 48:57

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our BLE controller project for an Apple Watch using the ANO Rotary breakout and a Feather ESP32-S3. Prototyping an update to our motorized POV display. New 3D models added to our GitHub repo. Timelapse this week features a Frosty inspired holiday ornament designed by DippyEggs. Feather ESP32-S3 8MB: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5885 ANO Rotary Encoder...

3D Hangouts – NFC Movies, ANO Pod and Holiday Tree Video 14.11.2024 28:07

This week @adafruit we’re releasing the Raspberry Pi NFC media player project. Continuing our prototype of a POV LED display. Prototyping a BLE controller for Apple Watch. The timelapse Tuesday video this week features Christmas tree feet designed by 3DeepPrinting. NFC Movies YouTube Video https://youtu.be/wYxXHPFWsRQ Raspberry Pi 5 8GB: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5813 NFC Breakout: https://...

3D Hangouts – ANO Pod, NFC Movies and Jumping Gifts Video 07.11.2024 55:52

This week @adafruit we’re showcasing a new raspberry pi project. Continuing our prototype of a POV LED display. Starting a new prototype of a BLE controller for Apple Watch to make a iPod like device. The timelapse Tuesday video this week is a jumping gift designed by Tomo Designs. Raspberry Pi 5 8GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/5813 NFC Breakout https://www.adafruit.com/product/364 Motor Feat...