• technomad@slrpnk.netOP
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      4 days ago

      Underrated comment

      I remember seeing your original post on the 3d printing community too! Thanks for sharing here, I’ll definitely be exploring those options. Love the idea of the belly stand!

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      4 days ago

      Those look very close to the Mechanism offerings, what are the advantages of your connector over theirs?

      In reality, I love the belly stand.

      • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com
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        Mechanism’s stuff is great, the main differences between Twystlock and it are:

        • Twystlock is an open connector, it can be used for anything
        • Twystlock doesn’t require any springs or heat-set inserts
        • Twystlock doesn’t require any supports when printed
        • Mechanism latch may be more durrable, but I’ve tested the Twystlock wall hanger for over 1K mounts and it’s still going strong
        • I don’t sell anything, and everything on https://nowsci.com/ is given away for free

        So basically, I don’t ever intend to compete, because I don’t care. I made these to improve my CAD and engineering skills, and because I wanted them, as I do most things, and then send them out into the world 😉