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What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago* by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bed. It didn't work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver.

Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam!

It went from stupid purchase to something I'd gladly replace if it broke.

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[–] 7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I got one to print parts for my drones thinking it would be no big deal and it turned in to a hobby in itself.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    I've really been resisting getting into drones via my 3d printer. I just love the idea that I could print out parts and make my drone better and better!

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I only use it for things like guards, wire/cap/cameral holders... gopro case... things like that. but the frames are all carbon fiber. There are templates to print the entire drone out off the printer but I have not done that.

    You can get the electronics pretty cheap. It might be a fun project for you :)

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