Aki

Happy Saturday everyone! Here’s a sneak peek of the wind tunnel I’m working on.

Tonight was a tough one. The PETG-HF filament I used turned out to be pretty wet and full of moisture, so the prints didn’t come out very clean. I had to do a lot of sanding and trimming to clean things up. Still, I’m glad I pushed through and printed it because it helped me spot a few dimensions that need tweaking.

I also realized not everyone is using the same printer as me (I’m on a Bambu Lab P1S), and some people have smaller or larger print beds. So I redesigned the part into smaller sections with connection points so it can be printed more easily across different setups.

Overall, the new prototype is working! I’m super exhausted, but really excited to see this come together.

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

Aki

Hi, it’s Aki here 👋
Hope you have a nice weekend — and if you’re in the Northeast US, stay warm and safe with the upcoming storm.

Just checking in on the next wind tunnel build project. It’s a 3D-printing Friday night for me, and this weekend I’ll be designing a brand-new vapor generator.

I’m curious what you all think about this. The pictures show the previous design, but this time I’m doing something completely different. The goal is to make it fully 3D printable at home with no third-party parts to order, which I think will make things a lot easier.

Here’s the question for you:

Do you prefer the vapor generator to be built into the wind tunnel, or as a separate unit you can position freely?

I kept mine separate before because I like the flexibility, and with water it’s easier to refill and dump. But integrating it into the tunnel would make the whole system feel more cohesive. I’m also considering some kind of detachable integration.

Let me know what you think — would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

Aki

Hey guys, just checking in on the wind tunnel build project 👋
I wanted to get some of your opinions out of curiosity. One thing that’s really important to me is how we generate the smoke for aerodynamic flow visualization.

Personally, I try to avoid using actual smoke because I don’t want to trigger alarms or deal with lingering smells—I just want to relax and enjoy experimenting with the tunnel.

I’m curious what you all think. What’s your preference?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Hi guys, quick status update on the new desktop wind tunnel I’ve been working on 👀
The prototype is about 75% functional right now — mostly just doing touch-ups and dialing in some stylistic choices.

I’m also thinking about putting the STL file on Kickstarter to get a sense of how many people are actually interested. If you have a 3D printer at home, this would let you build your own wind tunnel. Let me know if that’s something you’d be into, or if you have any suggestions — I’m all ears.

I know this channel kind of jumps around between tech, cameras, and office setup stuff, but I always seem to come back to 3D printing and the wind tunnel project, so… yeah thx for sticking around. -- AKI

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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Hi guys, I’ve started working on the next iteration of my 3D-printed wind tunnel project. This one’s a full redesign with a completely new mechanism—I’m still ordering parts and dialing in the overall aesthetic, so it’s very much a work in progress. Stay tuned, and thank you nerds for being into this project with me 🤓 it’s been a fun ride so far! Feel free to drop a comment on what you’d like to see next around the wind tunnel (build, how-to, DIY, testing, etc.) 👇

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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Would you like to see more 3D print wind tunnel built series?

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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Got my first 3D printer from Bambu Lab, the P1S. Honestly, when I saw it in action, it looked just like the homework robot I always imagined and wanted when I was a kid!

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

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Just finished setting up my filming corner! What's your take? Also, please share with us your go-to content creation tool other than camera and lens. Would love to know!

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2 years ago | [YT] | 2