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Diary with a 3D printer: Modding

3D printers are like cars from earlier generations in that they are ripe for upgrading and modifying; ‘souped up’ is/was the common expression. Sometimes, only small changes are needed, but big changes can be made, too. Some changes are to improve print speed or quality, some are more to improve the ergonomics of

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