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I’m Mike. Engineering + Art = Magic primetowerdesigns.com
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MakerWorld Guardian
Active more than 20 days out of last 30 days UTC time
Contest Winner
Won 3 model contest awards.
Featured Creator
7 models are featured by MakerWorld.
Maker's Supply Contributor
4 models with Maker's Supply Model Kit achieves 500 successful prints.
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More than 1,000 followers.
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Rate or Comment 325 different models
Pioneer Maker
Print successful 269 different models and 9,147 hours
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20 posts featured by MakerWorld
This app has become my not-so-secret weapon to stay on top of things.
How I keep tabs on my MakerWorld daily stats
How I keep tabs on my MakerWorld daily stats
I've been quietly working on this for longer than I'd care to admit. It started when I caught myself opening my MakerWorld profile on my phone way too often, just to see what changed. Did anyone download the new model? Did i gain more followers? How did today compare to yesterday?  I'm a developer by day, so I did what developers do: I built a small companion app to scratch my own itch. I called it MakerStats, and over time it has grown into something I genuinely use every day.  I figured I'd share it here in case other creators might find it useful too.  What it actually showsMakerStats pulls together the public stats from any MakerWorld profile and lays them out in a way that's easier to scan than tabbing around on a small screen. For your own profile, you can also sign in to see your earnings data, with regular and exclusive points combined, which I always found a bit fiddly to add up manually.The things I personally use the most:Daily increase counters for downloads, likes, follows, boosts, prints, and points, with a clean baseline that resets at midnightHome Screen widgets, Live Activities, and lock screen stats, so your latest numbers are always one glance awayModel performance with color-coded badges for trending, featured, and exclusive designs, so you can spot which of your prints are catching onPoints tracking in your local Points Shop currency (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, KRW, CNY), with automatic detection of withdrawalsCrowdfunding tracking for active, upcoming, and past campaigns, with cumulative-raised charts and reward-tier breakdownsInteractive growth charts across 7-day, 30-day, 180-day, and 365-day views, with tap-any-bar to see exact values for that dayMulti-account support, in case you manage more than one MakerWorld profileConfigurable notifications for follower milestones, model trending events, and new pledgesA note on dataEverything  MakerStats shows uses publicly available data that MakerWorld already exposes on profile pages. You don't need to sign in at all to look up a profile, browse a creator's models, or check stats. Signing in is only there for your own points and earnings, since those aren't public.And on the app's side, there's no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. Your data stays on your device.  Where to find itIt's on the App Store and Google Play, just search for MakerStats. A macOS version is in the works for anyone who'd rather glance at numbers on a bigger screen.If you try it and something feels off, or there's a number you wish it tracked, send me a note. I'm a creator on here too, and pretty much every feature in the app today came from someone else asking for it. P.S. App is paid, but it is a one time payment for lifetime ownership. I did not want to make it into subscription and i did not want to have annoying adds.  Happy tracking,  Minimal.
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I'm very excited and proud to announce that my 2nd official Maker's Supply kit (my 1st Premium Model kit) is now available in the Bambu store! https://store.bambulab.com/products/cryptatrope-adventure
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I reached out to Professor Akiyoshi Kitaoka, whose work played a big role in first drawing me toward visual perception many years ago. To my surprise, he took the time to look at my work and suggested exploring a stereokinetic direction. Combined with the Cryptatrope’s stereoscopy, it produces an even more convincing sense of depth. I’ve added the design as a print profile under Cryptatrope FX.(Edited)
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Custom Cryptatrope generator is coming along really well. I stress tested it with 16 lines of text - 4 lines on each of the 4 perspectives. Stay tuned.
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What an honor to have Cryptatrope FX chosen as a featured model on MakerWorld. Thank you for all the support!
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Just released a FREE version of the invention. Fully stereoscopic 3D + parallax (4 perspectives). 3 designs. No electronics. #Newmodel
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Cryptatrope is now live. After a successful crowdfund, my optical maker adventure is ready. #Crowdfunding Feature
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Winner Announcement: Old World Magic
Winner Announcement: Old World Magic
I'm proud to announce the winners of my hosted contest, Old World Magic! My hope was to capture the feeling of childlike wonder that comes from experiencing something new and quietly magical. I never expected to receive over 600 entries, and I was blown away by the sheer variety and creativity. I already have a few on my desk as a reminder to myself and to spark the imagination of visitors. But only a handful could win, so without further ado…First Prize(receives $500 of my MakerWorld points) Aetheroscope – The Kinetic Moiré Instrument by StudioPrint.3DA truly outstanding concept brought to life with exceptional execution. In use, the moiré effects beautifully exemplify Old World Magic, creating a low-tech illusion that felt as if reality itself were subtly glitching. The result is not just visually striking, but deeply evocative, resembling a device a scientist from centuries past might have used to study parallel worlds.Second Prize(receives $300 of my MakerWorld points) Codex Volante: The Master’s Projection Archive by FreyaA highly engaging, tactile model that projects both light and a genuine sense of wonder. Piecing together the cubes felt like uncovering a slightly ominous secret, and setting it up had a ritualistic quality. The concept becomes even more compelling with the potential for additional projection designs that support interactive storytelling.Third Prize(receives $200 of my MakerWorld points) Puzzle Cube by MaroniAn ornate puzzle cube that evokes a strong sense of mystery and accomplishment. The design and accompanying instructions are impressively detailed, especially for what the designer describes as their first complex 3D model. It is an exciting debut, and I look forward to seeing how their work evolves from here.Honorable Mentions(each receive two of my favorite filaments)Dead Man's Cove - magic treasure mapby Dakine StudiosDur-Kharaz Ulgrim - Ark of the Mountain’s Giftby garrellmcroyLunar Pointer — A Celestial Instrumentby JZ3DMechanical Gear Prototype by Galileoby Centauri3DstudioSteampunk Chronometer - Planetary Geared Calendarby BakermakesDaVinci's Cryptic Lanternby ag1320TalXoma - The Guiding Stoneby Flavia The Magic ContinuesBeyond the prizes listed above, all winners and honorable mentions receive access to my print-at-home adventure, Cryptatrope, which aims to create a bit of Old World Magic of its own.Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring the magic to life.
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Going live tonight at 8pm (ET) on How Would You Slice That.
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Holographic animation demo (no electronics)
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It's a PopSocket MakerChip adapter. What more needs to be said?
PopSocket MakerChip Adapter
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Big Cryptatrope News
Big Cryptatrope News
First Stretch Goal UnlockedWe did it! 100 backers have now supported the project, unlocking the first stretch goal. When the adventure concludes, you’ll have a relic holder designed to showcase the artifacts you uncover along the way. Thank you for the incredible support. It was never clear how this project would be received or how many people would truly “get it.” Blending escape room mechanics, ARG elements, and optical illusions into a print-at-home adventure isn’t exactly standard crowdfund territory.Progression RewardsIn other news, the completion token concept has evolved into a full progression mechanic. Instead of receiving a single token at the end, you now unlock one at the close of each chapter, each themed to commemorate the challenge. Chapters 1 and 2 award special mini tokens, while the final Chapter 3 token remains a full-sized MakerChip. The deluxe cryptatrope stand will include dedicated slots to display the complete progression set.Real photo (not AI)
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I'm super proud of what my son Eric (9th grade) is already designing with Fusion 360. We're going to get him set up with his own MakerWorld account soon so he can share his educational / mechanical toys with the community. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrZRiMJ9TfY #Comingsoon(Edited)
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Cryptatrope Is Funded
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Cryptatrope Is Funded
For all the early backers, fans of escape rooms, ARGs, sci-fi puzzles, and unusual maker projects: Cryptatrope is officially funded. 3 chapters. Coming soon. https://makerworld.com/crowdfunding/190-cryptatrope-an-adventure-in-time
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It's my pleasure to host the Old World Magic design contest, which is now live. Enter by Mar 15. You can read more about it at: https://makerworld.com/en/community/post/1455730 Enter at: https://makerworld.com/contests/131 #Contests #PrintOldWorldMagic #HostedByCreator(Edited)
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