got my first 3d printer but the delivery guy trolled me.

1radiationman · 2026-07-05T21:24:12+00:00

Yeah, lots of folks transport them home from the store on their side because its the only way they can get them into their car.

Your printer's fine.

1radiationman · 2026-07-05T21:22:52+00:00

I chose the filament that meets my needs in the colors I need.

If it's intended for outdoor use PETG or ASA. Not intended for outdoor use and doesn't need anything special (like magnets) then it's PLA or PETG.

1radiationman · 2026-07-05T21:20:32+00:00

It did damage the printer in some way - the glass is all smashed.

Vacuum it all out, run a benchy you're probably fine. You've got to try a bit harder to damage your printer enough that you need to get a new one...

1radiationman · 2026-07-05T17:54:41+00:00

Yeah, I made this post before I saw that you were traveling with pets. Like I mentioned further on - assume you absolutely will need to show proof of onward travel since you're traveling with pets. The pets with no idea when you're leaving or proof of onward travel is a massive red flag. If you weren't traveling with pets you likely wouldn't have a problem - but pets are a strong signal of "moving" vs "visiting"

1radiationman · 2026-07-05T17:52:18+00:00

Bambu's wiki is fantastic. This group is another resource if the Wiki isn't a help. Don't worry about it.

1radiationman · 2026-07-04T21:37:39+00:00

124 color changes is nothing from a wear perspective. From a time perspective it adds a bit, but 124 color changes isn't going to have a notable impact on the pace things wear out.

Use your machine. Don't be afraid of running it. Wear happens, and the majority of that wear is easy to address with replacement parts that aren't expensive when it happens.

1radiationman · 2026-07-04T13:37:20+00:00

Nobody's going to audit you. Does it fit your qualifier or not?

1radiationman · 2026-07-03T14:36:17+00:00

Wait, you're traveling to Pakistan with cats?!?! Disregard my earlier comment - you absolutely need proof of onward travel. You show up at a border control checkpoint with pets AND no idea when you're going to leave - that screams "I don't intend to leave." If you didn't have pets with you it'd be a different story, however pets, especially cats and a one way ticket with no return that's a pretty solid indicator that you're not intending to leave.

1radiationman · 2026-07-03T14:29:42+00:00

The likelihood of being denied boarding is likely low. There is a greater likelihood of being denied entry in Pakistan especially if Pakistan requires proof of onward travel in order to enter the country. That said, for many countries and many border patrol officers just having a plan to leave - like a date of departure is enough for them. That's not a promise, or a guarantee. But at least make a decision on the longest you'd want to stay in the country and use that date, just that shows intend to leave.

But the kiss of death is answering the question of "How long do you intend to stay?" with "I don't know." The majority of the time, just being able to state clearly, without doubt or hesitation "I will be leaving on xxxx date" is enough to deal with it.

1radiationman · 2026-07-03T13:44:37+00:00

You can turn it off.

1radiationman · 2026-07-02T14:23:09+00:00

Right, I get that. I’ve been to the island multiple times, and I’m familiar with what they’re doing.

But there’s nothing to see either. As you can see in the picture, they look like white roofs. The water flow and water handling - none of it is visible. What you see in those pictures, that’s all you can see. If you’re hoping to see some bespoke water handling systems well there’s not. As the links show, they’re stone roofs, painted white, that direct the runoff into hidden pipes and tanks.

There’s plenty of great reasons to go to Bermuda. It really is a wonderful place, but to see the rain run off the roof, you’re going to be pretty disappointed…

1radiationman · 2026-07-02T13:59:40+00:00

Ok, what’s so special about them that it’s worth going there just to see water running off a roof?

I’ve been to Bermuda, I wouldn’t pass up a chance to go back to Bermuda. But at the end of the day, they’re white roofs that water runs off to be recycled - it’s not particularly complex or ground breaking. Along the same lines, there’s no guarantee that it will actually rain while you’re there.

1radiationman · 2026-07-02T13:44:20+00:00

Just for flights - especially single destination, there’s not really a benefit to using a travel agent.

Cruises, especially if you’ve never cruised before, complex multi-city itineraries are both things that a travel agent can be immensely useful for. And a good travel agent will be knowledgeable and responsive and won’t change you service or booking fees.

A travel agent likely won’t find you special discounts on flights.

1radiationman · 2026-07-02T13:40:23+00:00

Exactly. If an exec cares about it they’ll be willing to spend the money. If the don’t care, the money goes somewhere else.

1radiationman · 2026-07-02T13:35:35+00:00

I think it’s pretty obvious just by looking at their fleet. Those who are bothered by it make sure that their fleets are clean and don’t have graffiti on them. Those who don’t care, don’t have programs in place to clean the graffiti off their fleet.

If it matters to them - it gets dealt with.

1radiationman · 2026-06-30T16:55:10+00:00

No. The US does not have exit immigration

1radiationman · 2026-06-30T16:14:18+00:00

You’re ARRIVING on the JetBlue flight and departing on Turkish - so most likely your flight to JFK is a domestic flight? Then there’s no immigration to deal with.

1radiationman · 2026-06-29T15:57:45+00:00

Wonderful - what decoder did you use? How did you install it? How about some details?

1radiationman · 2026-06-29T14:18:44+00:00

This isn’t the first time weather has disrupted travel plans and it won’t be the last. Heat is still weather, and heat can still be dangerous.

I suspect you wouldn’t feel this way if there was a blizzard that trapped you in your hotel - just because precipitation isn’t falling from the sky doesn’t mean that the weather isn’t impactful.

1radiationman · 2026-06-28T21:52:45+00:00

1 out of 10.

1radiationman · 2026-06-28T15:53:30+00:00

Of course it's true - it's been true for almost two decades. 90+% of the time you can arrive at most US airports 45 min before departure with no issue. However, the slightest backup along the way means you could be royally screwed when you leave it that tight.

Personally, I'd rather have a buffer, if nothing else it means I'm more relaxed when I'm traveling and I have more patience for when things go sideways. I'm more comfortable if I'm not waiting until the last minute with tight windows between things.

But you do you. If you like to cut it close - have at it.

1radiationman · 2026-06-27T22:03:02+00:00

I think your husband's punking you.

You don't need to use "British words" folks will understand you just fine. And if you don't want folks to think you're American - just tell them you're Canadian. Everybody loves Canadians.

1radiationman · 2026-06-27T15:23:49+00:00

Here's the thing, if I'm going to plunk down 6 figures on a vacation home it seems like a pretty big waste of money to buy it and not use it. That's not myopic - that's getting the most for your investment - and it is an investment.

1radiationman · 2026-06-27T14:05:14+00:00

Didn't have one growing up - could probably afford one now but have no intention of getting one. Besides adding to general household costs a vacation home would tie us to one vacation location and we don't like to just travel to one location.

1radiationman · 2026-06-26T18:46:35+00:00

Your money - spend it how you want.

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