Quickie shout out to 3D printing

I bought a pack of Post-Its yesterday and wanted a little holder for them, but ideally they wouldn't just be in a simple box, making the individual colors hard to get to. Searching Makerworld, I found just what I wanted in the model above. An hour and a half after I started the print, I had this cute tray, printed in the filament I wanted.

I think, at least for my needs, 3D printing shines when it's addressing niche concerns, because you wouldn't be able to find objects like that in a big box store. It's the exact opposite of what you'd find in retail, given how small-scale such items would be. And even though you can find Post-Its holders at the store, you would have to accept the form factor and materials used, which may or may not fit your needs and preferences.

I never got around to writing about when I first got my Bambu A1 Mini a couple Decembers ago, but I at least wanted to post this short missive showing my appreciation for it. Maybe sometime later I'll elaborate on my thoughts on the A1 Mini and 3D printing in general.