ABOUT
ABOUT ME
Welcome to Ktronics3D
I first started 3D printing in 2020 but I’ve been 3D modeling for many years. My interest in 3D modeling began when I first got into PC gaming. I started by creating levels and mods for games, later getting into more advanced High Polygon Modeling, Texturing and Rendering. Mostly as a hobby with some freelance work.
I’ve always been interested in the arts and I’ve practiced many forms. From traditional to digital, from pencil to paint, but overall, I think I would consider myself as an Industrial Designer because of my love for creating cool products.
My goal is to expand my current collection and offer a large variety of quality gaming accessories for the casual gamer to collector. All of this while providing the best customer service possible.
I think of the products I create as works of art and I’m always working on improving my designs and learning new techniques. I spend many hours doing research, experimenting, prototyping, and testing and it’s all worth it because I’m doing what I love. When customers love the products I make, that makes it even more worth it!
-Kehlan A.K.A. “ktronics”
PRODUCTS
All of my 3D printed products are designed in-house, by yours truly!
I print using PLA filaments. PLA is made from renewable and natural raw materials such as corn or sugarcane. It is strong, rigid, and biodegradable.
Items are printed in layers and therefore you will notice small print lines. When I first started 3D printing, I wasn’t too impressed with the fact that I would have lines everywhere. But now I love it and try to incorporate the lines into the design. I think it gives the items a nice texture and without the lines, it would look plain and boring.
I use different techniques and print at different angles to get the best look. I also like to print my designs in parts and assemble everything. I feel this gives the item a more “manufactured” look.
Most items are printed using infill which gives the item a lightweight feel. But everything is designed to be strong and ridged by using thick walls and top/bottom layers.
WORKSHOP
I think it’s funny when I hear about all these “small” businesses because a lot of them are huge compared to mine. I run my small business from home and do everything myself, from designing the products to printing, assembly, packing, and delivering your items to the post office. Not to mention maintaining 3 online stores and responding to emails and messages.
I first started with just one 3D printer and gradually added new ones over time. I’m currently running 8 printers and they operate 24/7 to get orders out to customers as quickly as possible.
3D printing is a slow process, but I try to optimize my print times without sacrificing the quality. Most average size controller stands take about 6 hours total print time. That’s pretty fast!
ARTWORK
Here are some of my past 3D modeling projects. They were done before I started 3D printing and would need some serious reworking if I ever decide to print one. Although, I have been playing around with the M41A model. The code03.net on some of the images was a website I had back in the day and is no longer around.
You can view some of my 3D modeling projects here.