Matter Haus
By
MichaelAtOz
My hobby, Turning ideas into Matter.
Learning 3D design and the web techologies to support it.
Learning 3D design and the web techologies to support it.
About
Matter Haus - I do this for fun.
5% of sales from my designs will be donated to deserving causes.
This includes donations to charitable organisations and contributions to other not for profits.
Donations/Contributions:
My Story
I had been interested in 3D modelling for some time as an IT guy. But after invalidity retirement I was limited in the things I could physically make. However with the advent of 3D modelling there is practically no limit to what can now be made. As an IT guy, I found the OpenSCAD programmable 3D modelling software a perfect match. I had been investigating REPRAP style 3D Printers, when I discovered a Kickstarter for a cheap 3D Printer kit by PrintrBot*, so I put my money down.
That was the beginning of my journey to Shapeways. I developed a holder for my Dyson Handstick/Cordless vacuum, which I shared on Thingiverse for others to use. Someone without access to a printer wanted one, so I gifted one for a donation to the Red Cross. As there seemed like a demand, I came across Shapeways, made the holder available, and it grew from there. So now it is a serious hobby providing a creative pursuit and a sense of accomplishment, and hopefully helping you with practical designs to meet common problems.
Most of my designs are produced using the Free Software OpenSCAD, a programmable 3D modelling tool. If you program it may suit you.
* PrintrBot - I can recommend them and their products, Brook Drumm has founded an ethical company that cares about their products, customers and the community, particularly their support for education.
5% of sales from my designs will be donated to deserving causes.
This includes donations to charitable organisations and contributions to other not for profits.
Donations/Contributions:
- Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund funding the treatment and prevention of obstetric fistulas suffered by women in developing countries.
- OpenSCAD supporting ongoing development of the free software which allows me to produce my designs.
- The Internet Archive "Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge."
- Wikipedia - I suspect you know about this one...
My Story
I had been interested in 3D modelling for some time as an IT guy. But after invalidity retirement I was limited in the things I could physically make. However with the advent of 3D modelling there is practically no limit to what can now be made. As an IT guy, I found the OpenSCAD programmable 3D modelling software a perfect match. I had been investigating REPRAP style 3D Printers, when I discovered a Kickstarter for a cheap 3D Printer kit by PrintrBot*, so I put my money down.
That was the beginning of my journey to Shapeways. I developed a holder for my Dyson Handstick/Cordless vacuum, which I shared on Thingiverse for others to use. Someone without access to a printer wanted one, so I gifted one for a donation to the Red Cross. As there seemed like a demand, I came across Shapeways, made the holder available, and it grew from there. So now it is a serious hobby providing a creative pursuit and a sense of accomplishment, and hopefully helping you with practical designs to meet common problems.
Most of my designs are produced using the Free Software OpenSCAD, a programmable 3D modelling tool. If you program it may suit you.
* PrintrBot - I can recommend them and their products, Brook Drumm has founded an ethical company that cares about their products, customers and the community, particularly their support for education.