The Infill Podcast™ - The Place For 3D Printing, Makers, and Creators!

In this episode, we are joined by Everson Siqueira of Geek Detour. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).Everson's career is a fascinating blend of creativity, innovation, and technology. Starting his journey in Electronics and Advertising, he worked as a Web Designer and Programmer for tech giants like AOL and Yahoo! in Brazil, creating CD-ROMs, Flash games, and iOS apps.After relocating to Spain, Everson pursued a Master's in 3D Game Design, marking a turning point that deepened his love for creative technology. This passion inspired the launch of his original YouTube channel, "YouHaveAniPad," which later transformed into "Geek Detour." Today, "Geek Detour" focuses on the incredible world of 3D printing, Arduinos, and maker culture, showcasing Everson's journey as a tech enthusiast and innovator.In this episode, Everson shares his unique career path, insights into 3D printing and Arduino projects, and how his background in game design influences his maker mindset.🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥00:00 Introduction00:21 Meet Everson Siqueira02:19 Everson's YouTube Journey04:54 The Evolution of Content Creation06:20 Sponsorships and Reviews09:00 Challenges in the 3D Printing Community34:27 The Bricklayers Debate41:59 Z-Hopping and Layer Printing Techniques42:59 Patents and Innovation in 3D Printing43:14 3D Print Strength and Material Properties44:04 Show and Tell: Wireless Projects and Camera Setup45:06 YouTube Algorithm and Content Discovery47:41 Challenges of Maintaining a YouTube Channel49:11 Functional 3D Printing Projects51:01 Preferred 3D Printers and Materials54:34 PETG vs. ABS: The Debate01:01:34 Future Innovations in 3D Printing01:07:43 Bambu Lab Leak and Tool Changers01:09:13 Prusa XL and Market Dynamics01:15:28 Closing🎁 Get $5 off your first order at PCBWay: https://jle.vi/pcbway 🎁 Get 3 Months of FREE Premium Perks at OctoEverywhere: https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: 🔗👉 Support Everson: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDetour👉 Subscribe to Geek Detour: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeekDetour👉 Geek Detour's website: https://geekdetour.com/👉 Follow Geek Detour: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDetour/ | https://x.com/GeekDetour🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing📍 Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker📍 My favorite 3D printer right now: https://jle.vi/voronkits📍 My favorite BUDGET 3D printer right now: https://jle.vi/sovol📍 Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links