Why is this on hacker news? This is the kind of feel good story I would expect on reddit and doesn’t leave anything to be discussed or learned.
Dad makes teddies with health conditions to help children with medical disorders
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#12Why is this on hacker news? This is the kind of feel good story I would expect on reddit and doesn’t leave anything to be discussed or learned.
He uses 3D printers to create unique designs that would otherwise be economically unviable. Seems pretty hackerish to me.
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#13What kind of 3D printer is required to make items that are safe for young children? I imagine the material needs to be durable and non-toxic if swallowed, but I know very little about both 3D printers and child safety standards.
The standard PLA plastic is fine. It is non toxic although may provide a surface for bacteria to grown on. Although the whole toy does as well
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#14Why is this on hacker news? This is the kind of feel good story I would expect on reddit and doesn’t leave anything to be discussed or learned.
He uses 3D printers to create unique designs that would otherwise be economically unviable. Seems pretty hackerish to me.
3D printers have been in the public’s hands for about a decade now. They aren’t exactly new or interesting technology and the use here isn’t particularly novel or interesting.
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#15Why is this on hacker news? This is the kind of feel good story I would expect on reddit and doesn’t leave anything to be discussed or learned.
Not the main reason most of us come to HN, but given the last year or so, many are ok with the occasional feel good story.
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#16Earlier quoted context omitted.
He uses 3D printers to create unique designs that would otherwise be economically unviable. Seems pretty hackerish to me.
3D printers have been in the public’s hands for about a decade now. They aren’t exactly new or interesting technology and the use here isn’t particularly novel or interesting.
If you feel that way, I suggest you imitate Wittgenstein and pass over the article in silence.
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#17Why is this on hacker news? This is the kind of feel good story I would expect on reddit and doesn’t leave anything to be discussed or learned.
Inventiveness.
Decision for action.
A startup.
Not following or depending on big business to make what you want,
Imagination.
Design and production.
Sounds like hacker news to me!
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#18I really love the Sigikid "Erwin little patient" toy - you can take out all the organs and start explaining. Available only in Germany? https://sigikid.de/shop/spielen-kuscheln/rollenspiel/lerntie...
Unfortunately, the girl version is discontinued
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#19Great story. The Teddy Bear is really a wonderful thing and ought to be considered one of the most important “inventions“ of the last ~century. They’ve brought a lot of joy to a lot of kids (and adults too.) I came across this link recently and bookmarked it, as it reminded me of the fun and quirky articles that used to be more prevalent online. A time capsule from the 90s, almost. “10 Common Misconceptions About Ted…
Ah, what could be more important than a mechanical device which simulates human presence! It liberates the parent to other pursuits, just as mechanical reproduction simulator devices liberate the partner.
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#20What kind of 3D printer is required to make items that are safe for young children? I imagine the material needs to be durable and non-toxic if swallowed, but I know very little about both 3D printers and child safety standards.
The standard PLA plastic is fine. It is non toxic although may provide a surface for bacteria to grown on. Although the whole toy does as well
PLA is only fine if it’s food-grade and only if the extruder and hotend have never been used with any non-food-grade materials.
Otherwise, there is no telling what additives and dyes are in those filaments, or what they do to a child after prolonged exposure.