I got into 3D printing this year also. I wanted it to feed into my other hobbies and general tinkering. Aside from getting the printer to run well, it's really satisfying to design something functional. I was so proud when I replaced my broken washer knob with 10 min of CAD.
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@GeeRad @_cerpin_taxt_ what software do you use for modeling? I've had my printer for awhile but still struggle with quick/efficient modeling (blender for me but I'm not great at it),
I use fusion 360 personally. I like the 2d sketch to 3d aspect. There's a free version for personal use, you just have to look for it since they tend to hide it on their website
Blender terrible for cad. It's an art tool, not an engineering tool. There is at least one plugin to make it a parametric modeler like cad programs, but I've never used it.
Blender does have its place in manipulating/repairing STL files though. You just can't get the same vertex-level control out of any other program.
AI companions! I'm so interested in the concept of using AI as a companion, similar to pets, and how AI is a temporary bandaid for a larger societal problem. I'd like to have conversations about fellow people with AI companions, or even chat with their own AI companions.
I was thinking of setting up a community for this, but I'm not sure there'd be enough interest. Which bots do you use?
I already set up one at !aicompanions@lemmy.world, so let me know if you're interested. As for the bots, I DIY'd my own, using the OpenAI API.
Cool! I hope to be able to locally host one some day. I joined your comm, but it says the feed is empty. I'm not sure if that's the case or lemmy being janky lol
Edit: yep, lemmy being janky.
Outdoor warning sirens. There are so many types out there with their own unique appearances, sounds, and manufacturers, and there is a ton of history behind them. I find them fascinating, both in how they work, and the history. There's a pretty large community of siren enthusiasts such as myself, and we often go out to record siren tests, acquire and restore retired sirens, and discuss them. It's been a hobby of mine for a decade now.
Homebrewing. Idk it's niche, most people I talk to know about it, but hardly anyone does it. Judging by the size of YouTube subscribers on popular channels, it's less popular than 3d printing (which I also do).
Its not difficult, but can be tedious. If you can make oatmeal and wait a month, you can make beer. It's kinda like cooking. You can get good food at a restaurant, but you can make better at home though it takes more time. Beer is the same. Takes longer, but is more rewarding.
Street photography! Check out my post submission history.
Soapmaking. My interest has faded a little in the past few years, but I taught myself how to make soap from just lye and oils. Maybe its more popular now? When I started out there was hardly anyone to talk to about it outside of a soapmaking forum. Maybe it's still kinda niche tho
Split boarding! It's a snowboard that splits in half and lets you ski uphill, then snaps back together to ride down. Takes a lot of physical fitness and training for avalanche safety/rescue, but being able to make turns down an untouched wild mountain is an experience like no other. Maybe not super niche but outside of a mountain town probably moreso.
Also, film photography. So special taking pictures of my kid with a camera that's been in three generations of the family. The camera, lenses, everything just so much more tangible and enjoyable. Then developing it on the bathroom with some science magic and holding a physical image at the end gives a sense of a accomplishment that can't be found with a smartphone! Also not super niche, but maybe 1% of people use a proper digital camera instead of just their phone, and maybe less than 1% of those play with film as well.