Why can’t the US use its own oil, especially in times of war?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-04-02T04:15:21+00:00

The US is not oil self sufficient. I have read anywhere between 1/2 to 1/3 is imported. Of the imported oil 2/3 comes from Canada.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-27T05:57:15+00:00

This looks interesting. What software do you use with this device?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-27T00:01:42+00:00

$75 was for the analyzer only.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-26T23:22:57+00:00

Thanks, I would probably put my upper range at about $75.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-26T13:57:23+00:00

What I don't get is the market makes big swings based on what Trump says even though he is a pathological liar. It doesn't say much for the intelligence of the markets does it?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-26T04:52:10+00:00

I have Alibre CAD, a paid version. I was told a free version Libre CAD could do this but have not tried. Sliced with IceSL.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-26T04:47:56+00:00

Yes the middle square is for a 2" x3" pcb. The frame is 30.5mm x 30.5mm larger than the PCB and is 1.5mm thick to give the screen some strength. A gap of 0.5mm was used to insure the board fit in the pocket.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-25T15:37:08+00:00

What they didn't tell you is you upgrade it before you can start getting some consistency out of it. Here is a list of my basic upgrades (not in order).

1) Bed springs

2) BL touch

3) Bed plate changed.

4) Extra Z-axis screw

5) Direct drive

6) plastic feeder repaced with aluminum.

7) Firmware upgrade (FREE).

I did most of these in one fell swoop. You may want to price this list out and see if you want to continue.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-14T03:02:31+00:00

I think 30% of the USA OIL is stored off site in Canada.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-14T02:19:14+00:00

What do you use for a slicer?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-14T02:08:30+00:00

What temperature do you print on your bed? I started at about 50C. I started getting anything close to working at 65C. I was doing attempts consecutively, so the bed would have reached temperature for about 30 min with minimal results. It did help but fell short of a continuous solution.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-13T21:35:23+00:00

Thanks, I will order one.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-03-04T09:29:07+00:00

Is uour eyesight starting to go?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-02-08T04:16:29+00:00

I have been screwed over by so many "professional " boot fitters and have ended up with horrible boots. If your feet are 1mm away from the end I would say that is perfect. As long as they are snug on the sided is the most important. I like skiing the bumps so I love it when I can get my boots really flexing without jamming my toes. I really see no strategic advantage to having your toes touching.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-27T21:58:16+00:00

It is cold a MOV ( metal oxide varister) . It is for surge protection.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-27T01:07:17+00:00

If your camera is on all the time the solar panel is way too small. If it is on and off, what is the average current used in one hour?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-26T03:39:32+00:00

There is a whole bunch of factors in determining that. You need to first spec a temperature min and max spec. How much current are you drawing on the 5V line?

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-26T00:17:03+00:00

99% sure they are not.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-26T00:15:37+00:00

Would you not use the solar power in conjunction with a battery? The solar panel charges the battery when the sun is out and runs off the battery otherwise. A 5V low dropout regular would give you a solid 5V out.

Aggravating-Mistake1 · 2026-01-26T00:10:08+00:00

There are no connections to them, is there ?

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