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by blorenz 638 days ago
The real gem on this site is the Make Pipe Minis! What a great way to prototype your idea before committing to the real build.

https://makerpipe.com/collections/modular-pipe-fittings/prod...

edit: I did not even see when I posted this that they had made this open source with the downloadable STL to print your own connectors. Great move on them!
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epiccoleman 638 days ago
With coffee stirrers! That's such a cool idea, to be able to print the connectors and then use something cheap, off the shelf, and easily cut as the "pipe". Brilliant!

I can see that being a pretty fun cheapo building toy for the kids. Might have to grab a pack of stirrers and run off a couple handfuls of connectors. Very cool.

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catapart 638 days ago
With the added benefit of built-in upscaling! I would have loved, as a kid, to design my own "clubhouse" with coffee stirrers before going out in the yard and building a full sized one to chill in.
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breakfastduck 638 days ago
That is an absolutely fantastic idea and what a brilliant way to help inspire confidence in your product.
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