Christoph Laimer
@TheGoofy
I was born in Zurich, Switzerland, grew up nearby. After finishing my studies in Electrical Engineering at the ETH in Zurich with a masters degree, I was working as a software developer - initially in semiconductor industries, and later many years in life science. Designing and creating innovative software, interacting with customers, and managing a small team of software developers was my big pleasure. As a hobby I aleays designed and experimented with model airplanes. When 3d-printing became commonly available, a door for a new type of creativity was opened. I had to open this door, and immediately my focus was attracted by mechanical watches and machines, and I stopped my former job.
I believe, future mechanical objects will be highly customisable - not only engraving but also mechanical function. Hardware becomes Software.
By sharing valuable functional designs, I'd like to demonstrate the future potential of the new technology.
Lego Train curved Rack
by TheGoofy
Summary Curved Racks for a Lego Cog Railway ... living in Switzerland, it's no surprise that my k...
GoPro Hero Session Mount for Ultimaker
by TheGoofy
Summary Did you ever want to record a time-lapse with your GoPro Hero Session when 3d-printing so...
Slew Bearing Conic, with Spacers, parametric Design with Fusion
by TheGoofy
Summary This variation of my other Slew-Bearing has spacer-elements between the rolls. Rolls have...
Slew Bearing, parametric Design with Fusion 360
by TheGoofy
Summary Ball-bearings are very popular for 3d-printing. However they often fail for real applicat...
Ultimaker 2 - Print Head Top Replacement Part
by TheGoofy
The top part of the print-head of my Ultimaker 2 did break (probably I over-tightened the th...
CNC Base for ANOTHER Machine Vise
by TheGoofy
Summary This is a variation of my OTHER Machine vise. Modified base halves for Nema 14 mount. Inc...
Horizontally printed rods for ANOTHER Vise
by TheGoofy
Summary The vertically printed rods are sometimes a problem. If there are badly printed layers, t...
Yet ANOTHER Machine Vise
by TheGoofy
Summary This is a quite robust 3d-printable machine vise. It's 100% 3d-printed - no screw or othe...
3D printed mechanical Clock with Anchor Escapement
by TheGoofy
This mechanical clock demonstrates that 3d-printing is not just for decoration. It's possible to ...
Victorinox Pocket Knife Replacement Scales
by TheGoofy
Summary Did you ever try to clean your Victorinox pocket knife by throwing it into the dish washe...
Lego Train Track Adapter
by TheGoofy
Summary When I was a (younger) child I used to play a lot with my Lego train. Today my own childr...
Lego Train Track Mini Crossing
by TheGoofy
Summary My son complained that there was no railway crossing for the new Lego City Train - only a...