https://aftermath.site/3d-printing-air-purifier-corsi-rosenthal/
"3D printers are one of the few pieces of technology in the last 30 years that
are as revolutionary as they were pitched. It is easy to miss that fact, in
part because 3D printing itself is a dorky little habit that produces a lot of
embarrassing trinkets with visible layer lines, a technology that launched a
thousand Iron Man cosplay masks. But the quality and speed of these machines
improves yearly, and you can get a fantastic printer that handles multiple
colors for less than $600 dollars and even cheaper if you go with eBay or know
someone who is moving at just the right time. Access to a 3D printer can be a
great way to repair an existing device, replace something you would otherwise
buy commercially, or create something that the commercial market would never
provide you.
I have been 3D printing more than usual. I do not own a printer, in part
because I live in New York City and anything that takes up that much space must
be considered with the gravity of adopting an animal. I probably would have
caved at this point if I did not have something debatably better: a local
community space that has a few 3D printers. If you live in a place where space
is at a premium and do not have a weird friend who does this for fun, this is
an underrated way to do it. It is also a great excuse to get involved in your
local community space, which in turn could lead you to other forms of mutual
aid, learning and skill sharing that can benefit you. Though it comes with the
many pitfalls of communal property, a shared printer, when properly maintained
and loved, can be a unifying force.
For a long time I’ve wanted another air purifier for my home. I am slightly
allergic to dust mites and so air quality is a source of concern. The perennial
pick for air purifiers is the Coway Mighty, a perfectly OK purifier that has
been the eternal go-to for Wirecutter since well before COVID. I have one, it’s
mostly fine, although at its top speed it’s far too loud for me and it’s very
much a non-smart home device. I could theoretically just get another used air
purifier — there’s no shortage of ones that people and governments bought
during the peak of the pandemic, and you can often find them on Facebook
marketplace and government surplus sites. But that is neither fun nor
interesting, and lord knows I love a little project. What’s more, the
technology to create air purifiers has gotten far more interesting over the
last few years."
Via Violet Blue’s
Threat Model - Covid: April 9, 2026
https://www.patreon.com/posts/155159308
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
