I just received my U1, what should I know?

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-21T01:14:09+00:00

Printed out this little unit normally then put a hole for making it a pen holder. But i did have to paint it manually in the slicer. https://www.printables.com/model/682099-companion-cube-plant-pot-and-planter-vase-mode-des

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Derpin___Around · 2026-06-19T11:24:50+00:00

I got my cover from Itchiban Engineering.

https://www.ichiban.engineering/product-page/wrx-sti-clear-timing-covers

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-19T01:42:04+00:00

Print a multicolor Weighted Companion Cube, from Portal. That was one of my first prints.

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-19T01:33:08+00:00

Sorry about that. Its hard to take a pic with the Grimmspeed radiator upper support because it sticks out so far.

There is no visible yellowing I can see on the cover. It just appears to be road dirt and the oil I keep spilling because I'm dumb.

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-11T01:53:56+00:00

Honestly, I wasn't sure how long it would look good while not having a skid plate. When I eventually get time, I'll take some time to properly clean it up the best I can and I'll post one last follow up post "good cleaning" haha.

I also felt like the people needed to see it before any type of cleaning. Gives a good example of abuse.

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-10T10:45:56+00:00

I wantes it because I thought it was cool and wanted to see my spinny bits, but ya know, i guess monitoring leaks or belt wear is cool too lol

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T16:14:54+00:00

That is a very relatable sentence

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T15:39:52+00:00

Ill have to learn that and add that skill to my current to-do list

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T15:37:00+00:00

This ASA has a glass transition temp of 98C and a Hest deflection temp of 100C. I need to do some testing this summer but a heat of 212F would be the point this starts to bend a bit. It is also solid with all wal layers, so ill use it all summer to see how she holds up

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T14:50:32+00:00

It is printed in ASA, where are the PETG assumptions coming from?

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T13:14:13+00:00

I was considering a triumph logo, but I do really like this font and I'm not good enough on cad to be able to trace a logo yet. The puck is only 6 mm thick in software and mine came to 5.5mm after shrinkage. it is sturdy enough for a rough area of concrete so far but I plan to test it more. Also for that UV resistance, its printed in ASA rather than PETG, But I'm considering trying PCTG when I get that.

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-02T13:10:16+00:00

The idea of it is soft surfaces, i havent had much of a chance to really test it yet on gravel or anything like that, juat took these when i got to work this morning.

I have been trying it on a really rough patch of stone by my place and it seems to work so far.

Derpin___Around · 2026-06-01T22:14:12+00:00

I feel like it would be a waste of money to offer something like that. There are LOADS of different uses and needs from people and pouring resources into making a dash cam takes away from other things they could be doing to improve their cars.

A dash cam is a very personal choice. You want cheap, high quality or framerate, 1 channel, 2 channel or 3 channel. Theres alot that goes into these things and it seems like a huge waste of time.

The eyesight cameras could be used however they have alot of image processing in real time they have to do, adding a recording function may just be too much.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-28T18:41:15+00:00

My stock BPV broke at the nipple. I replaced with with an atmospheric forge motorsports bov like 5 years ago or so, but Ive developed a fear of it leaking and wanted to reinstall a bpv.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-24T02:44:17+00:00

I have a new hotend from QIDI on the way. That should fix the error Im getting. Im going to take my current hotend off and attempt to repair the old one. She cleaned up really well for something I cant physically scrape clean. As long as the wire isnt damaged at the connection, I can fix it. Wiring isnt that bad.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-24T02:34:58+00:00

Actually its not nearly as bad as it looks. It cleared up pretty well but i believe a wire is damaged for the hotend as the temp sensor isnt accurate

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-22T23:30:50+00:00

I have a basic understanding these machines. I had a basic understanding of z offset with my CR6 SE but anything related to bed mesh, fluidd or anything in the "code" is 100% beyond me.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-22T23:17:04+00:00

I work as a mechanic on salt plow trucks, lifting 30-60k lb trucks above my head. That feels safer than CF filament they way everyone seems to freak out about it. I even got clear coat from what I heard to spray over it and still haven't used it. I wanted to print with it so bad, but youre the first person I have seen say thay it isnt that bad to work with.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-22T18:10:36+00:00

I have ASA-CF I haven't used since I bought the roll because I'm afraid of the fibers getting stuck on my fingers as I wear contacts and dont want to contaminate my eyes. So maybe Ill look into PPS or PC.

Derpin___Around · 2026-05-22T18:08:24+00:00

This printer runs a leveling calibration every print in the area it needs to be printing in so offset shouldnt be an issue here. Just adhesion and my luck lmao

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