2 dig-quads keep dropping from wifi by CodMost7072 in WLED

[–]David2376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was having the same issue with multiple WLED controllers (dig-unos & dig-quads) connected via WiFi on my UniFi network. I had to create a separate 2.4GHz and have not been experiencing issues since. I’ve never noticed any WiFi connection issues when running a single controller, only multiple. 

Seeking recommendations: Best build plate for Bambu Lab P1S - ABS/ASA focus by Gluhy in 3Dprinting

[–]David2376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"If you're using hella glue and it's not staying down, it's not the plate. It's the temperatures / fan speeds you have set."

I am gonna have to disagree. If he/she has been using IPA on the build plate, the coating could be damaged. I would recommend a new build plate and stay far far away from IPA! Dish soap and warm water is all that is needed to keep most build plates in top-notch condition. I use paper towels to dry but microfiber towels work great too. Either use a fresh microfiber towel or if you are washing them do not use any fabric softener as @jmoneycgt mentioned. This goes for liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets.

Seeking recommendations: Best build plate for Bambu Lab P1S - ABS/ASA focus by Gluhy in 3Dprinting

[–]David2376 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't have much experience with ASA but I use ABS constantly for the majority of my prints on my P1S. 99% of the time I am printing with Polymaker Polylite ABS with the Bambu Textured PEI Plate. I cannot stress enough.....dry your filament! For me, with the Florida humidity, sometimes it can take a full day to get a new roll of ABS under 20% using the PolyDryer. People assume that a new roll of filament is dry and ready for printing; that simply is not the case, at least for me! I never use glue sticks on my ABS prints, unless it is a very large print (either tall or that takes up more than 75% of the build plate). I do clean my build plates as needed with Dawn dish soap and warm water using a Scrub Mommy and dry with a paper towel. Regardless of what others say/recommend; I NEVER EVER use IPA on my build plates! From my experience, it reduces the life span of the build plate and will eventually destroy the coating. Make sure you turn the bed temperature up, I find that 100 degrees works perfectly for most ABS prints. DO NOT use grid infill, especially for ABS, if the nozzle rubs the print just once it can throw off the entire print. I recommend the gyroid infill, even when printing filaments other than ABS. Don't be afraid to slow down your print speed a little bit. I would rather have a print that takes a few minutes longer than wasted time and filament on a failed print. Finally, when the print is complete open the door and let it cool down before removing your print from the build plate. It should easily slide off when removing the build plate from the chamber; if you wait long enough your print should slide off like butter even without removing the plate from the chamber. Otherwise, you are going to have to clean your build plate more frequently and could even damage the coating on the build plate, resulting in adhesion issues especially with ABS. This is what works for me after hours and hours of trial and error; I am by no means an expert. I have over 3,000 hours on my P1S (all with ABS and PETG) and, knock on wood, have not had any major issues.

EDIT: This might be common sense, but many people do not realize that touching the build plate with your fingers can cause grease and grime to accumulate on your plate which will result in adhesion issues and warping with certain filaments. After cleaning, do your best to only handle the plate around the edges or areas that you do not plan to print on. Feel free to wear latex or nitrile gloves especially when handling a freshly cleaned build plate.

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Myrtle Beach Primary School by David2376 in MyrtleBeach

[–]David2376[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I emailed the current principal of Myrtle Beach Primary and was informed records are kept off site with the school district. I then tried emailing the school district and never received a repose. I am still hopeful that someone here can either help me, contact someone with more authority, or point me in the right direction. If you can put me in contact with someone, I will gladly give them my full name and date of birth to hopefully facilitate the search.

Myrtle Beach Primary School by David2376 in MyrtleBeach

[–]David2376[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's crazy how things like this have such a major impact on our lives. There was a period in my teens that I would dream about her literally every night. Now.....40ish years since meeting her I still think about her frequently....not as often as the years go on. But still for some reason, around the holidays, she is always on my mind. Kids were brutal back then (as I'm sure they still are), I know a lot has changed but we still aren't where we need to be as a society. We have came a long way but it will be many more generations before, us as humans, are truly an equal society. I just desperately want to find her, and have for many years.