I needed to test some 3D printed mechanical components for my project. I have used "pegboard" from Ikea as testing "platform". Now I have new side project - "kinetic picture" to hang on the wall in my workshop :)
I was looking for some "pegboard" for prototyping 3D printed components. Skãdis seems to be really great for my use case. I think, I'll keep it in my office for 3D printed mechanics demonstration. 🙂⚙️
About a year ago, I shared our father-and-son project here - a 3D-printed automatic staircase for a Slinky (Mr. Slinky).
Since January of this year, I’ve been working on this project full-time. My goal was to produce and ship assembly kits worldwide, handling everything from manufacturing, packaging, and logistics to marketing and customer communication. (My 12-year-old son generously stepped into the role of Chief Creative Advisor :)).
It didn’t take long to realize that life on the business side of physical products is tough. As an engineer at heart, I quickly learned that while I love designing, prototyping, and mechanical problem-solving, managing the daily grind of e-commerce, shipping logistics, and low-margin sales was draining. The product itself was refined, but getting enough reach and conversion to cover minimum expenses proved to be a massive uphill battle.
Instead of burning out, I’m making a shift.
I’m stepping back from actively selling assembly kits and moving 100% of my focus toward turning these builds into mechanical art, engineering content, and satisfying ASMR builds. I want to spend my time designing new 3D-printed mechanisms, refining the audio and visual presentation, and sharing the engineering process with people who appreciate it.
I'm now putting my energy into YouTube and sharing my builds here, though I'm still figuring out if Reddit is the right place for this blend of #3Dprinting, #engineering, and #satisfying #ASMR attempts 🙈
If you’ve been following the project or just enjoy mechanical 3D builds, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. And if you’d like to support this new direction, checking out our YouTube channel would mean the world to us!
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mr.Slinky3D
Thanks for all the support and feedback along the way!
Martin from engineering & Jonas from Creative Advisor Board :)