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Print Settings for the Modular Fiddle

Musical instruments are extremely sensitive to very small changes. Naturally then, your materials and print settings are super important for making a great Modular Fiddle! In this post, I’ll go over...

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3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures for Lapidary Work

If you make a thing, 3D printing can help you make it better. 3D printed jigs and fixtures are low-hanging fruit for additive manufacturing. Let’s highlight some 3D printing applications in the most...

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How to Make a Truly Durable Violin

This blog post will walk you through how to print, process, and prep Modular Fiddle parts to build the ultimate go anywhere, do anything 3D printed durable violin. Before you do anything, you should...

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What is a Five String Violin, Really?

You’ve heard of the five string violin. Maybe you saw one at a violin maker show, or maybe you know a violinist that plays one. Shoot, maybe you’ve played one yourself. But what is a five string...

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Electrify your Modular Fiddle: How to Make an Electric 3D Printed Violin

Play the best electric 3D printed violin out there -- here are three ways to electrify the Modular Fiddle. The post Electrify your Modular Fiddle: How to Make an Electric 3D Printed Violin appeared...

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Seizing Static Simulation for a Super Sized 3D Printed Sphere Stand

One of the most popular items in my Etsy store is a 3D printed sphere stand for polished rock and mineral spheres, but it is on the smaller side. Several reviewers mentioned that they would like a...

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How to Buy a Modular Fiddle

Modularity breeds variation, which means options, which means a surprisingly complex product to list on your website! This post will guide you through how to buy a Modular Fiddle and how to get...

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Why Remix or Upgrade Your Modular Fiddle?

The Modular Fiddle is a modular string instrument platform that allows easy changes to the instrument. What does this mean for you, the player? Well, you can remix and upgrade your Modular Fiddle...

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Ordering a Custom Modular Fiddle

I get a lot of inquiries about options for a custom Modular Fiddle build, so let’s break it down. What decisions do you need to make? What are the color options? Here’s everything you need to know...

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How To Manage Product Assemblies in Fusion 360

I’m going to answer the top question I get from product managers and designers with whom I consult: “What’s the best way to manage product assemblies in Fusion 360?” Update to Fusion Team You’ll have...

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