Maker Spotlight: Kanrog Creations - "Never Say No" to Building Printer Kits and Fixing Things with Zip-Ties

Discovery & JourneyHow did you first discover 3D printing, and what was your "aha" moment that made you realize this was more than just a hobby?Way back in 2013/14 I was building drones and RC planes and I started seeing people having 3D printers online and thought that this looks like a good tool for my hobby. I never built another drone or plane after I got my first printer…Walk us through your current workspace setup - what machines, tools, and software form the backbone of your making process?My main tool is my PC, but I have a separate workshop with most of my printers, 5 Rooks(in various sizes), a Enderwire, and a couple project printers that I tinker on from time to time.What's the project you're most proud of, and why does it stand out among everything you've created?I'm really proud of the work I've done with Rolohaun on the various printers we have published, but the Rook and Delta flyer kits have to be a shared number one, having actual kits out there for people to pick up is still something I can't believe is happening.Describe a spectacular failure or challenge you've faced in your making journey and what it taught you.I've done plenty of mistakes, and I learn by doing, but the biggest one must be when I incorrectly connected a printer board to 24v in reverse and fried it. I then ordered another board, waited 3 weeks for shipping and did the exact same thing again. I haven't touched the project since, but I have the 3rd board ready.What misconception about 3D printing or making do you find yourself constantly correcting when talking to newcomers?That it's as simple as some makes it seem, and that "everything can be printed". Also, IPA don't belong near a printers bed. (dish soap FTW)Technical Deep-DivesWhat's your go-to troubleshooting process when a print goes wrong, and what's the most unusual fix you've discovered?Analyze the print itself, there's a lot of information there if you know what to look for. I have fixed printers with zip-ties while it's printing and saved a multi-day print. On multiple occasions.How do you approach the design-to-print workflow? Do you design everything yourself, remix existing models, or combine approaches?I mostly design everything myself, it's kind of the main thing I like about 3D printing, but if someone has a really good design, I'll rather save myself some headache.What material or technique do you think is underrated in the maker community, and how do you use it in your work?Cardboard. It's the best CAD tool there is (Cardboard aided design). Making a quick template or mockup of something you are about to make to help you visualize your idea is so helpful and can save you a lot of time and filament.Community & PhilosophyHow has being part of the maker community shaped your approach to creating and sharing your work?When I started I never shared any of my designs, mostly because I thought it wasn't good enough, I have since realized that sharing helps everyone learn, even as the creator you can learn from feedback and the community's ideas.What advice would you give to someone who's interested in making but feels overwhelmed by the technical learning curve?Start with one thing. If you already have a 3D printer, maybe start looking at designing your own stuff, the feeling of printing your own designs never gets old. TinkerCAD is amazing.Where do you see personal fabrication and 3D printing heading in the next 5 years, and how are you preparing for those changes?More automation. Less time spent calibrating your printer and more time printing. I don't think 3D printers will be a normal house appliance anytime soon, but something that is a tool more than a burden.Personal TouchWhat's currently on your workbench or in your print queue that has you excited?I'm working on a fully 3D printed computer case and I have some printers taking up space on my bench that I really should get to finishing, my Revival project is probably the most important one.Outside of making, what influences or inspires your creative process?Food and frustration. Food because it's another way for me to experiment with processes and techniques, and frustration because it fuels my creative engine. There's nothing better than to fix something that's broken.If you could only keep three tools/machines in your workshop, what would they be and why?My Anycubic Kobra S1, it's my workhorse printer. My bitset that LDO gave me as a gift is the only complete bitset that I have. Any of my work or filming lights, you can never have enough lights when working on printers, it's such a luxury.Lightning RoundFavorite filament brand and why in 10 words or less: Any filament that does the job is the best one.Most underrated tool under $50 every maker should own: Small electric screwdriver.STL/model website you visit most frequently: PrintablesDream tool or machine you'd buy with unlimited budget: Prusa XL with 5 toolheads.Most played podcast/YouTube channel while working in the shop: I mostly listen to

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Maker Spotlight: Kanrog Creations - "Never Say No" to Building Printer Kits and Fixing Things with Zip-Ties

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Maker Spotlight: Kanrog Creations - "Never Say No" to Building Printer Kits and Fixing Things with Zip-Ties

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