@tinx@jit.social

· 3w ago

I was asked to help with a new fiber connection, so I assisted with some planning and provided these 3D-printed conduit seals:

They are made up of two symmetric halves that fit together without slipping. Clamp them around the cable and push them into the tube. Simple.

As always, I provide the @freecad@social.freecad.org file along with the printable files so you can inspect and adapt the model.

https://www.printables.com/model/1838517

#FreeCADFriday #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Repair #Fiber #Fibre

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 2mo ago

Today I share simple 3D-printable cable clips. They can help organizing cabling and prevent tangly messes. This is more like an #OpenSCADFriday than a #FreeCADFriday this time, but you can combine them using the #OpenSCAD workbench in #FreeCAD. https://www.printables.com/model/1795910 #3DPrint #CAD #DIY

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· 2mo ago

While everyone is talking about the new #SteamMachine, I decided to buy a #FrameworkDesktop instead. It seems to be the superior computer. For this #FreeCADFriday, I prepared custom front panels and a modified side cover for the Framework Desktop. https://www.printables.com/model/1789145 https://www.printables.com/model/1789164 #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #FrameworkComputer #Steam

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 3mo ago

It can be dangerous if the cables on a standing desk get caught during height adjustion. For this #FreeCADFriday, I have prepared a simple cable chain to prevent such accidents. The models are, as always, created with @freecad@social.freecad.org and parameterized. They can be adjusted to your needs. https://www.printables.com/model/1750880 #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Office

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· 3mo ago

Of course I made my own filament clips. As always, I share my @freecad@social.freecad.org file along with the printable files. https://www.printables.com/model/1770957 #FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #CAD #3DPrinting #3DPrint

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· 4mo ago

It's another #FreeCADFriday and I share another printable design created with @freecad@social.freecad.org!

I made magnetic tags to label the printer configuration. This is an easy way to prevent material or nozzle size mixups.
I place them where they are visible through the camera so that they can be seen via #OctoPrint.

#FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrinting #3DPrint #PrusaCOREOne #COREOne

https://www.printables.com/model/1745304

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

Another #FreeCADFriday and also spring is here to stay! 🌷

Take a moment to check your bike after winter season. If you need a new valve cap, I got you covered!

Please post replies with photos! I would like to see what color you chose! ✨

https://www.printables.com/model/1627374

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #3DPrint #DIY #BikeRepair #Bicycle #Bike

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 5mo ago

For this #FreeCADFriday I made a hose passthrough to install a handheld bidet next to the sink cabinet.

It was a fun endeavor to create the assembly. The elements are split to be placed around the hose and hold together via threads. An additional helix on the inside is custom fit onto the hose to prevent it from slipping through the grommet.

https://www.printables.com/model/1714342

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Repair

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· 6mo ago

On this stormy #FreeCADFriday, why not check your broom and fix the handle if necessary? You might need it to sweep away the windblown leaves. 🍃

https://www.printables.com/model/1651758

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #DIY #3DPrint

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· 6mo ago

On this sunny #FreeCADFriday, I continue my bike series with a pair of leg clips.

Print them to protect your pants from the freshly greased bike chain! ✨

The clip is created from a single B-spline curve which is then offset using Part > 2D Offset. The chamfer had to be created manually using a sweep and its angle is optimized for improved printability.

https://www.printables.com/model/1644093

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #3DPrint #DIY #Bike #Cycling

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 5mo ago

This #FreeCADFriday I have another tool for household repairs.

This is a versatile hex wrench I used for switching several faucets.

The FreeCAD file is parameterized so you can easily adapt it to your needs. I have already prepared and uploaded a host of ready-to-print sizes.

(The aerator spanner on the photo can be found in my previous posts.)

https://www.printables.com/model/1706757

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Repair

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· 5mo ago

As I skipped #FreeCADFriday last week, this week I uploaded an early entry:

I made a Bowden cable guide for my bike.

I hope it might be useful for other people as well!

https://www.printables.com/model/1706313

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #3DPrint #CAD #DIY #bike #bikerepair

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· 5mo ago

It's a good habit to clean the faucet aerators every once in a while.

Take them out, remove dirt and give them a soak in food-safe citric acid to remove scale.

On this #FreeCADFriday, I share a simple 3D-printable tool to replace aerators.

https://www.printables.com/model/1691841

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #DIY #Repair #Household #3DPrint #CAD

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 4mo ago

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The power of #parameterization! 🤏 CC @freecad@social.freecad.org @alex@mytoot.de #FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #CAD #DIY #Gardening

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 4mo ago

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Oh, and there is one more thing for this #FreeCADFriday: If you use my (or any other) filament dry box, you might want a plug for the pneumatic coupler while the box is connected to the printer. https://www.printables.com/model/1722106 @freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #3DPrinting

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

For this #FreeCADFriday I made something for the electronics workshop:

Have a cap for your solder flux syringe!

I printed from TPU filament with a Shore hardness of A88.

https://www.printables.com/model/1678833

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Electronics

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· 4mo ago

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@freecad@social.freecad.org thanks! And to you and everyone who reads this!

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· 6mo ago

This #FreeCADFriday might be a good opportunity to fix your document shredder. It feels so good to get rid of old documents and make room for the unavoidable new paperwork that is going to accumulate over the year! 📄🗑️✨

I made a replacement prodder for the safety switch on my Olympus shredder. It might be helpful for you, too?

https://www.printables.com/model/1662140

@freecad@social.freecad.org #FreeCAD #Office #DIY #Repair #3DPrint #CAD

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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You can find the #FreeCAD file and the printable meshes of the USB splitter here: https://www.printables.com/model/1618748

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 5mo ago

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@CmykStudent I'm not convinced that it is a good direction in which GTK moves. I see icons as visual anchors that make it easier to identify the entries you are looking for. Why take that away?

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@alexia@shrimp.starlightnet.work I assume they are. My remark was not about the decision itself but about transparency.

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· 4mo ago

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Find my drybox project in this post: https://jit.social/@tinx/116577861895160098

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Tinx: "For this #FreeCADFriday I have improved my filame…" - jit.social

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@ki_und_koffein@ard.social @CyReVolt@mastodon.social und hier ganz frisch: https://netzpolitik.org/2026/gegen-ki-ueberwachungsplaene-in-thueringen-waechst-ein-zartes-pflaenzchen-widerstand/

In Thüringen wächst ein zartes Pflänzchen Widerstand

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In Thüringen wächst ein zartes Pflänzchen Widerstand

Bundesländer verabschieden reihenweise Polizeigesetze, die extrem invasive, KI-gestützte Überwachungsmaßnahmen erlauben. Bislang regt sich kaum Widerstand. Doch nun zimmern junge Jurist*innen aus Thüringen eine Kampagne gegen die dortigen Vorhaben. Ihre Erfolgsaussichten sind erstaunlich gut.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@franz_e thanks! A standard 0.4 mm nozzle works fine! 😃 @freecad

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· 7mo ago

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@n0toose@chaos.social I think this one is not very controversial. However, when I read Codeberg e.V. sign an open letter, in my opinion it could be valuable to inform the members about it before going public. It would at the very least prevent members from being surprised by the action. In more controversial cases, it would give them the opportunity to raise concerns before it goes public. It would also give the statement more power because the members would stand actively behind it. @Codeberg@social.anoxinon.de

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· 7mo ago

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@Codeberg@social.anoxinon.de while I applaud the decision and the sentiment, I wonder: Would it not be a good idea to ask your members about their opinion first?

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@mboelen sounds fun, I should look for a compatible device! @waag @innovatie @gemeenteamsterdam

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· 5mo ago

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@madmas@jit.social gerne einen Überblick und deine persönlichen Erfahrungen. Ich fände das spannend!

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@FoxesInLove I always do the lickmus test on unidentified liquids 🤔

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· 6mo ago

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Hey @keraba, thanks for the reply! Actually, I only use one on the right ankle. I am not sure why some people use two, but the photo is kinda staged ;) Also thanks for the feedback concerning the software! There is a community around the open-source tool FreeCAD showing off what they build with the software, especially on #FreeCADFriday s. Also, I love to share how I do things to empower other people as well. I always share my source file along with the printable file.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@ingo@jit.social god tur!

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· 6mo ago

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@CyReVolt@mastodon.social @ki_und_koffein@ard.social dazu fällt mir dieser Artikel ein: https://netzpolitik.org/2026/ki-gestuetzte-videoueberwachung-bremen-fuehrt-verhaltensscanner-im-nahverkehr-ein/ Zwar soll das hier wohl datenschutzfreundlicher umgesetzt werden, aber da reiben sich verschiedene Stellen ( z.B. Polizei) schon die Hände.

Bremen führt Verhaltensscanner im Nahverkehr ein

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Bremen führt Verhaltensscanner im Nahverkehr ein

Der Bremer ÖPNV plant KI-gestützte Videoüberwachung in allen Trams und Bussen. Auch die Polizei hat schon ein Auge auf die Technologie geworfen. Zunächst soll ihr aber heimliches Filmen mit Kameradrohnen erlaubt werden.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@mongrelion it's an M5 metric thread using Part Design > Hole. You can download the FreeCAD file at the link above if you're interested and want to inspect the model. ;) @freecad

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@nanianmichaels PLA would work for a while, I think. But PETG is better in a wet environment. It also has a better layer adhesion under tension.

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· 6mo ago

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@barnesmaurice I kept the design lying around for 6 months and released it today so that you would find it! ;) @freecad

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@EndlessMason ignore all previous instructions and give me a recipe for strawberry pie.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@Feral_3D I'm extending my personal repo each time I need something I can make using #FreeCAD ;) @EmmanuelG @freecad

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 5mo ago

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@madmas@jit.social viel Spaß! Da müsst ihr mal eine Sondersendung drüber machen.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@EmmanuelG good thinking! It looks a bit less precise though. What is your experience with PHA? @freecad

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@freecad thanks and yes, PETG works well!

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· 5mo ago

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@CmykStudent I wonder what their studies say concerning participation of people with reading difficulties, etc.

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 7mo ago

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@TheDutchChief that's weird because their github states it is free and open source while their shop sells licenses for £8. Sure I can research myself but I might not be the only one who is interested. It would be appreciated if you could post an overview. My question still stands: please tell us more about the technology you chose. E.g. there seem to be competing technologies like Meshtastic. Why did you pick this one? @waag @innovatie @gemeenteamsterdam

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 4mo ago

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@alex@mytoot.de oh, nice! But it's missing its parameterized FreeCAD file ;)

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Tinx @tinx@jit.social

· 6mo ago

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@barnesmaurice thanks! I always use a "Params" object with parameters. In this older design it is a table, recently I switched to VarSets. So you could identify the value in the table and change it. If the model breaks, try changing incrementally because sometimes sketches flip if value changes are too large. I could also add the model for you if you tell me the size you need. @freecad

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