Welcome to my Week 9 2025 Updates! This week was packed with projects pulling me in all directions, and I loved every minute of it.
First up, I dusted off my Prusa 3D printer after what feels like forever—maybe a year, maybe two. I can’t even remember the last thing I printed, but I’m determined to bring it back to life. I started with some basic maintenance: cleaning and lubricating the z-rods. Then, I tried printing a Benchy (the classic 3D printing benchmark), but the results were less than stellar. The printer needs some serious tuning, and I’m still troubleshooting why it’s not laying down filament properly. Fingers crossed I’ll crack the code this week—stay tuned for progress!
Next, I’ve been sketching out plans for an ambitious new project: a robot that solves a Rubik’s Cube. After building websites for so long, I’m ready to flex my skills on something tangible and mechanical. This robot will need a vision system to ‘see’ the cube, arms and grippers to manipulate it, plus a control system, power setup, and a sturdy structure. I’m particularly excited to use my freshly revived 3D printer to create the arms, grippers, and base. It’s a fun challenge, and I can’t wait to see it come together.
On the digital front, I spent time enhancing my site, swfl.io, by adding a new Traffic page. Phase one was straightforward: integrating Google Maps with live traffic data. Phase two is where it gets interesting—I’m using my own AI setup to scrape news content from the site and extract traffic and event-related info. The proof of concept is working, though I’ve got a few bugs to squash. This project’s got legs, and I’ll keep refining it in the coming weeks.
Oh, and I also dipped into graphic design this week, creating a business card for my landscaper. I used Adobe Express to design it and VistaPrint to get it printed. The cards should arrive soon, and I’ll share a photo once they’re in hand.
That’s the rundown of my Week 9 2025 Updates. It was a whirlwind of 3D printing, robot planning, web dev, and design. Let’s see what I can tackle next week!
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