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the16bitgamer

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

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  • Unfortunately I cannot install gamescope, running Linux mint, and it is not apart of the packages. And the build instructions requires multiple library downgrades, and when it was done, it spat out a Wayland error.]

    I believe this is also relevant for Ubuntu 24.04 as well.

    EDIT: Oh and after a reset I borked my Mint install. Thank you snapshots for the rescue

  • I designed input mounts for the back of my TV

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  • All the other brands went along

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  • This is the way

  • Wife wanted a Apple Pencil Case, so I made one

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  • 2 prints, swapped after the last solid infill on the bottom, and before the first solid infill on the top.

  • Do I need to learn a 3D modeling software?

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  • The commercial alternative to blender is software like Maya. But I too struggled with Blender, however I feel that's because 3D modelling is different from CAD, since modelling is like molding clay into the shape you want it in, rather than accurately measuring it out like in CAD.

  • Do I need to learn a 3D modeling software?

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  • Yeah Fusion is the way to go, especially if you are learning. Lots of hate for it around here, due to Autodesk endlessly changing their policies. But there's no point in learning the basics when you don't know if it's you... or the software.

    But if your issue is just navigating the 3D space in FreeCAD, you can set it such that it's the same in TinkerCAD/Fusion 360. FreeCAD calls it Revit, and you can set it in the lower right corner. Hold you mouse over it to show tool tips.

  • Do I need to learn a 3D modeling software?

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  • In my view CAD is always worth learning, especially if you understand what prints best on your printer.

    FreeCAD is basically the worse possible beginners tools. Don't get me wrong when you learn it, it's good and comparable to professional CAD software. But the learning curve is dumb.

    Learn the basics first. TinkerCAD is free (from Autodesk) and will get you started. But if you want something which would take you further Fusion360 is fantastic for beginners.

    The workflow of CAD is as follows. Sketch -> Action -> Sketch -> Action. Lets say you want to make a box with a hole in it. Sketch the outer box -> Extrude it -> Sketch the inner box -> Extrude/Cut it.

  • Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Harris loss

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  • Don’t vote, don’t get to complain.

    Not saying that you have to vote when you dislike the options given. But you do have other options. Like spoiling your ballot, or nullify your ballot.

    Yes the results are the same, but by voting this way, you are actively participating in your democratic process. While not voting at all you are not. And if you do not participate, in my view, you cannot complain about the results.

    Oh and if you don’t know how, on election day just ask the poll workers. They should’ve been trained on how to handle it.

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

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  • Yeah, we'll see. I presume it'll be fine... Or cool enough not to melt the PLA

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

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  • … usually comments like this imply I goofed on spelling, but I can’t see which word it was. Can you point it out to me plz?

  • Programmers of Lemmy, what are your interviewing horror stories?

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  • When I was in Uni, we had the opportunity to apply for co-op at Black Berry when they still made phones with their own OS.

    I was getting into mobile dev at this time and applied and got an interview.

    I didn't know what I was expecting but what I got was a 10-20min sales pitch for their phone and I wasn't asked a question... I don't think. From what I gathered afterwards they just wanted to hire/rehire one guy and had to interview others to be in the co-op program.

    Believe it or not I wasn't sold on black berry after that.

  • Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279

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  • Only if you live in the US or UK. Lol I didn't realize Amazon's international kneecapping of their products moved to include hardware along with software.

    For context if you are Canadian you don't get access to overdrive or audiobooks on Kindle. Fun fact this also includes their fire tablets.

  • Recommendations other than Bambu and Prusa?

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  • For me I was looking for reliability, so I ended up with Prusa. But I ended up with them thanks to a few simple rules I followed.

    1. Can the machine and it's parts be replaced with off shelf components?
    2. Does it use, or is the platform compatible with open source slicers (Prusaslicer/Cura)?
    3. Does the community support the device with mods on 3D model repositories (Thingiverse/Printables)?
    4. Does the manufacturer have a track record for support (or the lack thereof)?

    Before I got my Prusa, the Creality Ender 3 was the goto, and it was a really reliable machine. For my printing needs I need a direct drive print head, and a better auto bed leveling routine. But the Ender 3 s1 looks pretty good as an alternative.

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • I have a dell laptop with that port too. Upgraded my CD drive to a CD/DVD combo drive

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • My desktop is now unplugged, I am too terrified to plug it back in. Send help

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • At it's current pace, it might take 7.5 million years

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • As I said above

    I have a Floppy to USB adapter inside my rig, and since my motherboard has an unused set of USB 2 headers, I just plugged it into that.

    So 1 adapter and 1 usb header, and it reads it as a USB Floppy, which I believe Linux has drivers for.

    The device is shown as /dev/sdd (sda is 1TB SSD, sdb is hdd#1, and sdc is hdd#2)

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • The drive has been making noises since yesterday and it's still not loading. I'd say I'd get back to you, but I don't think it'll load.

  • I got an (almost) internal Floppy Drive working on my Mint Desktop

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  • The world may never know :D

    And totally not password123!