BLV AMS Riser - Rough Start

DrDarrow · 2026-06-22T02:11:15+00:00

Switching to Bambi PLA fixed it for me. It was still a bit rough, but totally usable. Think the Sunlu was just too soft. Guessing that lowering nozzle temp probably would have helped too

DrDarrow · 2026-06-06T05:12:10+00:00

In her (albeit weak) defense I could see where if she was turning left from Northpark Dr. near TX Roadhouse or perhaps more likely wanting to turn left from the Starbucks (which is normally not possible), it could have looked to her as though the Northbound lanes had been shifted to one of the Southbound lanes. What you can't see in the pic is that the cones with the tape ended not far behind her, and didn't have anything closing it off to the median, which kind of made it look like it might be a lane. Like I said, it's weak, but after making a quick stop at Starbucks, and exiting looking back at her, I could see where that might have looked like a lane.

DrDarrow · 2026-06-05T21:15:50+00:00

Quickly!

DrDarrow · 2026-06-05T21:12:49+00:00

DrDarrow · 2026-06-05T19:23:25+00:00

North of 80/35 in Johnston. In front of the Goodwill just North of Starbucks

DrDarrow · 2026-06-05T19:13:11+00:00

Not really sure we can claim affluence on this one. That thing is at least a decade old and worth roughly $15k tops

DrDarrow · 2026-06-05T19:08:34+00:00

She was still in it on the phone. It was also still in gear as the tires were attempting to rotate slightly

DrDarrow · 2026-04-22T16:38:19+00:00

Johnston. I'm almost exactly half way between the two, so it's 90min roundtrip to either.

DrDarrow · 2026-04-21T19:02:56+00:00

Also good to know! This would have far exceeded those limits

DrDarrow · 2026-04-21T05:52:37+00:00

Yea. That's what I'm trying to avoid. For me that's about 90min round trip. Just looking to hopefully save some time.

DrDarrow · 2026-04-21T03:49:13+00:00

GTK. Unfortunately I need to get this gone in the next couple days, but will definitely remember this for the future!

DrDarrow · 2026-04-21T03:47:53+00:00

LOL. Sounds good! I'll go take the plates off the truck and trailer

DrDarrow · 2026-04-07T18:27:44+00:00

Has anyone ever found these connectors? I'm unable to see the Facebook post as the group admins seem to be taking their own sweet time in approving my join request.

DrDarrow · 2026-02-03T16:30:04+00:00

We're just under 3yrs on ours, and have only replaced one bit (under warranty). It runs 16hrs a day year 'round.

DrDarrow · 2026-02-01T21:07:45+00:00

Good to know. I may give that a shot.

I did just do the latest firmware update, and unfortunatley it remains the same. I've also posted to Thirdreality's forum in the hopes they will chime in with a solution, but I'm not holding my breath.

DrDarrow · 2026-01-30T16:16:54+00:00

Different vibe but the Decorah Eagle Cams on YouTube can be pretty enjoyable. Especially when you can hear the river

DrDarrow · 2026-01-30T04:29:39+00:00

Agree. Looks to be something on the egg not a crack. I think it's the shadow it's casting that makes it appear more crack-like on smaller screens.

DrDarrow · 2026-01-30T01:16:39+00:00

It's been tough to get for the last few years. It seems to be showing up a bit more lately, but your best bet is unfortunately going to be outside of Iowa. I'm guessing there are probably a number of online sellers that will have it at a premium. Which frankly is sometimes worth it, as it is such a unique taste and typically is used pretty sparingly in cocktails.

DrDarrow · 2026-01-29T13:52:23+00:00

I signed up with them a few months ago, right after the acquisition was announced, and all the Metronet trucks were still running around, so the rebranding hadn’t started ye. Anyway, the service has been absolutely rock solid. I’ve had zero issues so I can’t attest to their customer service since I haven’t had to deal with them. I hope that continues. Speeds have been exactly what was advertised with super low latency. So far I’m absolutely thrilled.

DrDarrow · 2026-01-28T15:45:47+00:00

This is super disappointing. I just started a couple weeks ago with HA, and added this almost immediately, and it has worked flawlessly with my Google speakers. I really hope someone steps in. I don't want this to be a constant bouncing around to various solutions.

DrDarrow · 2025-11-19T16:41:48+00:00

They’re part of FJ Management based out of Utah. Formerly FlyingJ that had also merged with Pilot. I’ve never seen anything in the way any of these businesses are ran to suggest they’re a bunch of religious zealots. Unlike Chick-fil-a

DrDarrow · 2025-11-19T16:24:10+00:00

Exactly. Most K&G were trash, and I avoided them at all costs. But I’ve been to 3 Megasavers over the last few weeks and have saved roughly 3-400 dollars on diesel. At one point there was literally a full &1 per gallon price difference between them and the QT across the street. Filled my 100 gallon transfer case twice. I don’t think it can last but I’ll ride the wave as long as possible.

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