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  • Printer recommendations

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  • I like many here can recommend Prusa but honestly if you wanted to shop around this is the specs you are looking for:

    Core XY is the new hotness thanks to Bamboo. But unless you want to print fast and loud a bed slinger still works.

    What makes the biggest difference is the horned style and a direct drive printer is a game changer to print consistency. MK4s planetary gear is scary how much torque is in it but if you find any printer with a motor in its print head it’ll be worth it.

    The other major improvement is auto bed levelling. Again Prusa’s nozzle solution is amazing, while magnets sensors are outdated but still works great if you printing on steel and the venerable plastic stick works but harder to recommend.

    Finally magnetic sheets is a nice to have but finding a durable print bed like Garolite is better, just know that no one makes a Garolite bed so you’ll need to craft your own.

    Other gimmicks you’ll find is ways to accelerate printing but I’ve honestly haven’t seen much improvement by using them and prefer the print quality when printing slower.

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • I think it’s limited in use but if you have a flat and thin stretch on your part, it could work.

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • So the whole process.

    1. Print the first part, the first part has an interfacing slope which is 3d printer friendly. Which results in some stair stepping, but this time this is what we are trying to get.
    2. Remove the first part from the print bed.
    3. Start the second print.
    4. Auto stop the second print after the first layer, and align it with the first print. The first print has a notch which is used to align the 2 parts.
    5. Resume printing. The second print is design to print over air without supports, but with the first print in place it now prints on top of that and fuses the 2 parts together.

    The reason I am doing this is so I can print parts which is larger than my print bed, without using fasteners or adhesive to bond them together. This method basically welds the parts together. This was just a small test print to prove the theory

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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    Yes I am trying to print 2 separate items, this was a test print but the idea would be a print larger than my print bed. I would use this to fuse them together.

    The design isn’t the box but the interface. It’s a long slope which causes stair stepping. But while this is considered a defect I am using it to mate 2 parts. First is a slope which is printer friendly then an adjacent slope which would print in the air but I stop the print after the first layer so it’ll print ontop of the already printed part which I position after the first layer.

    The models are designed in cad since this is going to be apart of a bigger part. Don’t want to share that yet because it’s not designed yet.

    The parts are designed to fuse, that’s the point of this design. Again it’s designed for parts bigger than my print bed.

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • Of course, who else will I brag to 😛

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • Look closely in the middle and you will see a nook. That said the clear TPU is helping hide it

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • No noticeable difference between the TPU printed like it. I am sure if we had infill there would be more

  • I know it doesn't look like much, but this is 2 separate prints fused into one

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  • CAD, got the parts designed up, then made 2 prints.

    Print 1 is one half while print 2 I only printed the first layer. Aligned the 2 prints, then resumed printing.

    I used magnets to hold the finished part down as to not move.

  • My attempt at locating my iPhone from my Pebble Watch using Bluetooth Latency (It didn't work)

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  • If I am right I don’t think Pebble watches has Bluetooth LE, it has the ability to broadcast itself but once connected uses Bluetooth. The OS doesn’t expose LE so I don’t think getting the signal strength is possible

  • My attempt at locating my iPhone from my Pebble Watch using Bluetooth Latency (It didn't work)

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  • Yes Pebble OS is now open source, however I think adding RSSI might only work on newer devices, since classic pebbles are just Bluetooth and Bluetooth le. Though they may have Bluetooth le as a part of pairing?

    Still a fun experiment and a good way to see why Bluetooth headphones actually are as reliable as they are.

  • My attempt at locating my iPhone from my Pebble Watch using Bluetooth Latency (It didn't work)

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  • The issue is:

    1. PebbleKit JS - doesn't have access to the sound or vibration motor on iOS. Since Apple blocks that functionality unless it's directly interacted with via the user
    2. PebbleKit iOS - Might pull it off but you'll need a separate app on the App Store, however the Pebble watches are just Bluetooth so no guarantee that you'll get a reading.
    3. iOS Apps are $100/year to keep up, and for that functionality... not worth it.

    There are already apps which do this on Android and works without issue.

  • Linux 7.1 Expected To Begin Removing i486 CPU Support

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  • Good night sweet prince

  • It doesn't look it, but this bag is partially 3D Printed

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  • How does it feel to touch? It feels good it’s a bag. The plastic makes it feel stiff but yeah it’s nice.

    Is it durable? No clue, feels like it is but I can’t tell until I’ve used it for a while. That said, the plastic nor the stitched edge on the plastic isn’t going to be the weakest link.

  • It doesn't look it, but this bag is partially 3D Printed

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  • It’s the learning cad and having good special awareness which really benefits it. Not many others doing this

  • It doesn't look it, but this bag is partially 3D Printed

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  • Added more photos to the post like this one

  • It doesn't look it, but this bag is partially 3D Printed

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  • Added more photos to the post like this one

  • Perfectly dry filament, as all filament should be

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  • They are Polydry boxes. And I don't dry by beads often enough. Though we haven't hit summer yet here. So I can't say how well they seal. Should be good though since my oldest box kept 15% all winter.

  • Perfectly dry filament, as all filament should be

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  • I think 40-50% we just got off winter

  • Perfectly dry filament, as all filament should be

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  • PC Master Race @lemmy.world
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    Good Night Sweet Prince (2018 - 2025)

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
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    Finally found a way to get Garolite print beds for my Prusa's

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    I attempted Necromancy on some old laptops. It didn't work, so I wanted to share what I found.

  • PC Master Race @lemmy.world
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    I was able upgrade to a 12 Core CPU and a 60 series graphics card for under $600 CAD!

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
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    Designing a replacement IO plate for my GameCube

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    Remade the Bracket for my GameCube Flippy Drive so it'll accept my Micro SD Card Extender

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
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    Wanted to make my own charger for my Garmin Watch.

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
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    Autodesk Fusion 360 is moving it's cloud storage to Fusion Hub. Upgrading is Mandatory

    www.autodesk.com /support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Single-Storage-is-Moving-to-Fusion-Team.html
  • Linux @programming.dev
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    I switched back to Windows (and my experience going back after a few months of Linux)

  • Linux @programming.dev
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    Is there a way to add a custom screen resolution of 1440x960 to Linux Mint/Ubuntu

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    Wife wanted a Apple Pencil Case, so I made one

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    I designed input mounts for the back of my TV

  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    Made my own USB-C Hub after my Dongle started disintegrating.

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

  • Linux @programming.dev
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    FIXED: I've been getting this "Unable to mount" error ever since I've upgrade from Mint 21 to Mint 22. Anyone else getting this/know how to fix this?

  • Linux @programming.dev
    the16bitgamer @programming.dev

    How to Install DaVinci Resolve in Linux Mint

    www.virtualcuriosities.com /articles/1784/how-to-install-davinci-resolve-in-linux-mint
  • 3DPrinting @lemmy.world
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    Melting 3D Printed eReader cases on my deck.