How I Build
Little Cube Part 2: Engineering a Compact CoreXY
The design challenges behind Little Cube - solving the 30mm hotend constraint, engineering a belt-driven Z-axis with 1:10 ratio, and sourcing compact components from AliExpress.
How I Build
Habits, systems, and ways of solo work
What I Build
From Old Tires to Reading Station: A DIY That Grew Step by Step
What started as a simple need for a tea table became an evolving DIY project. Using three 175/50 R15 tires, I created a mobile table with hidden storage and integrated lighting through step-by-step problem-solving.
How I Build
Fixing My Daughter’s Jewelry Box with Tissue and Super Glue
A quick DIY repair using tissue paper and super glue brought my daughter’s broken jewelry box back to life. A simple weekend fix - and a happy one.
How I Build
ABS, PLA, PETG: My Journey Through FDM Materials (And What Each One Taught Me)
My honest experience with ABS, PLA, and PETG filaments - from costly failures to finding the perfect material for each job. Learn which FDM materials work best for different projects and budgets.
How I Build
What I Learned About Heated Beds (The Other Half of FDM Temperature Control)
After a melted power cable and a dozen surface experiments, I found what actually works for a 3D printer heated bed.
What I Build
What Makes a 3D Printer (FDM Basics & Core Components)
A beginner-friendly breakdown of FDM 3D printing and the essential components behind every printer build.
Why I Build
Why I’m Starting looong-made
After years of building things quietly, I finally started looong-made — a space to share what I’ve made, why I made it, and what I’ve learned along the way.