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What are some (realistic) things you wanted to get for a while, just for fun? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by user224@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've got 3 on my list.

BT-PAN Access Point - Kinda ridiculous, but I'd like to have one. I've also found a few BT-PAN-enabled dial-up modems, but I'd have no way to connect those up. Some of those could even be connected to USB printers for wireless printing. Not particularly useful anymore, I just find those devices interesting.
Dot matrix printer - This one isn't even as ridiculous. I really love that sound and how the text they print looks. Sadly, if I am looking for new ones, a basic 9-pin Epson dot matrix is around €200. But the ribbons are cheap as chips. In fact, often even cheaper. Just imagine casually handing out a document printed on dot matrix to someone nowdays.
Nano pocket drone - Something like FQ777-124. Maybe a toy like that is a bit childish, but it still can be fun. In fact I already tried to order this one. From 4 different sellers, twice on AliExpress, twice on Amazon. I never got it :(

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[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fixing and adapting things around the house is what I like most about having a 3d printer.

I'm pretty sure the first printer is now paid for itself by doing that. Just because of things I haven't had to pay to replace. As of this summer I'm up to 3 printers and I can't claim I've paid for all 3.

[–] davefischer@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I have a CNC router for work, but I do use it for random things around the house occasionally. Building shelves is suddenly a lot easier...

[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you give some examples of things you've replaced? I'm just curious

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sure.

Feet for my keyboard
Some shims for an over door set of hooks that were too wide for all our doors
A knob for my garage door
A chock for the same garage door
The screw rings that hold the shades on a floor lamp
A cap for some antique bellows that my grandfather made (so it can go in storage and not end up full of rodents)
All sorts of screws and rods and covers of various sorts.

I'm about to design a new ceiling lamp nut for our kitchen, because the original has gone missing after a light bulb change. I'll use a spare metal nut then print a cover to go on it so it looks intentional.

[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago

That's amazing, thanks!