Why I Chose FreeCAD Over Fusion
What is FreeCAD, and why I chose it over "professional" software like Fusion
3D Filament Cheat-Sheet
A general overview and reference for various filament properties and types
Welcome to the Grind!
My name's Demetrioz and, for over a decade, I've worked in IT. "The Daily Grind" is my new mission - where I'll forge my own path and share my maker journey
MTG Life Counter
A 3D Printed Life Counter for Magic: The Gathering
Cordless LED Lamp
My first (completed) 3D printable electronics project - a cordless LED table lamp
Working with Multi-Part STEP files in FreeCAD
Expanding on a STEP file inside of FreeCAD was a bit more involved than I thought it would be - especially when the STEP file contained multiple parts! This is how I went about it.
Building My Home Lab
In my first "Behind the Scenes" post, I share how I'm finally starting to self-host everything and build out my home lab.
MicroPython and Pycharm
I had been looking for some alternatives to Thonny, and found an easy way to work with MicroPython using Pycharm
Stop Washington State's 3D Printer "Ban"
HB 2321, out of Washington state, would force "blocking software" for 3D printers and scanning of all 3D printed files - but it's actually worse than that.
Reference Images With FreeCAD
A simple way to use reference images in your FreeCAD sketches and designs
Gridfinity Baseplate
A simple Gridfinity baseplate designed in FreeCAD
2025 - A Review & Looking Forward
A lot happened in 2025. Here's a small reflection on what I accomplished, and some initial plans for 2026.