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 about ordering a custom Modular Fiddle. How Much Will it Cost? Let’s tackle this one at the top! […]
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 however you like! But what does that look like in reality, especially if you don’t have access to a 3D printer? Let’s […]
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 different levels of customization for your build. If you are having trouble or have questions, please get in touch! You can call/text […]
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 larger version. So let’s do it! In this post I’ll show you how I use simple static simulations […]
Play the best electric 3D printed violin out there — here are three ways to electrify the Modular Fiddle.
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. But what about a five string viola? How is a five string violin different from a five string viola, and which is right for you? A violin is a thoroughly […]
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 know that this is hard. Printing the body with scaffolding well enough is hard. Keeping the neck straight during and immediately […]
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 unlikely of industries — lapidary! Lapidary work is the practice of shaping stone (especially semi-precious stone) into pretty pieces. It usually involves […]
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 the materials and print settings that I use, having printed, built, and played dozens of Modular Fiddles. Note: links I provide to Proto-Pasta materials […]
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 to do it eventually, so just do it now and you’ll be set up really well to manage assemblies in […]