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Apparently something changed in my configuration, and my linked post to Facebook yesterday changed the site url from http to https. This of course led to a warning when that link was followed, that the certificate was invalid (since I have no SSL configured), rather than opening the site directly. For various reasons, it is not possible to automatically forward to http, and I have no justification to add a SSL certificate (at an increased yearly cost). Fortunately, the “fix” was fairly easy – just delete the connections to Facebook and re-create. After a simple test, this appears to have…
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With the latest 3d printer design, I decided to dabble a bit into the Etsy scene, and see if this machine might be able to pay for itself somewhat. If you play Star Wars: Armada (or eventually other games), consider stopping by and placing an order. Or just take a look at what I have to offer, and perhaps leave a comment. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Halfling13Hobbies Right now, I only have the Armada Squadron plates available, but I have some big ideas for Zombicide, Armada, and likely a few other games.
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As I continue to tinker with the 3d printer and create miscellaneous tools for various games, I created what I believe is a fairly nice tool for Armada, specifically around the use of Squadrons. A common issue is that when you have to adjust damage, it is difficult to adjust the model, without moving other pieces and putting it back down accurately. So I had seen an idea which created a tracking system that stays on the sideline, but allows for the same tracking. My modification, beyond designing a new template entirely, is that rather than using custom dials and…
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Got a bit bored printing boxes for game storage, so I decided to print something fun, and ended up with a bust of Batman as a desk decoration. Final print is about 6 1/2 inches tall, which sizes well for my desk. It was printed from a Thingiverse design, with a 0.15 mm resolution and 15% infill. You can see in the timelapse that the right hand side supports started to fail – I ended up sealing them to the bed with some superglue (probably not the best option, but I needed a quick fix). The model still needs some…
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We attempted a Star Wars: Armada game as part of our bi-weekly TableTop group (Huber Tabletop), which met with mixed success. Since there was a lot of interest, I had decided to up the typical fleet size from 400 pts to 800 pts, so that we could easily handle multiple players per side. What I didn’t account for unfortunately is that most of the players were novice commanders, so rules had to be explained, and with double the fleet size, it brings double the setup time (which is already lengthy for Armada). My son and I arrived an hour early,…
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Spent some more time tinkering with plugins on my OctoPrint environment for the 3d Printer, and ended up loading a new plugin or two. In particular, I added one called OctoLapse, which provides a much more consistent and stable timelapse for the printing. Basically it enforces a standard location for each snapshot, and allows a snapshot to be taken once for every layer. A small tweak to the overall process, but the result is pretty interesting. Once the video is processed, the result is what appears to be the constructed part “growing” out of the bed, rather than being printed. …
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As I tinker with 3d printing, I have been coming up with a few miscellaneous designs. One of my more useful ones is a token holder for Zombicide: Black Plague, which I created a few days ago. Zombicide, like many games these days, has a lot of miscellaneous cardboard tokens. They are challenging to organize and store, and still be able to use quickly during a game. I wanted a way to keep them organized, while also storing easily inside the accessory box that comes with the game, since my main box is filled with foam to protect the painted…
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Yesterday the time came for my long lasting best friend and pet Gwenivere to pass away. She was my first “on my own” dog, and a steady companion since she was just a puppy some 17 years ago. For a Labrador, she had a very long and filled life, she never gained weight that is typical of the breed, and was always eager to play. She was very intelligent, having house trained herself, and teaching herself to knock on the back door whenever she wanted to come back in. As a younger dog, she would play hard and run fast,…
Halfling13 Hobbies
Something about nothing – a collection of miscellaneous hobbies
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