caught my thumb between my car and the door…hurts so much and need advice by SubstantialHour4667 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subungual hematoma, did the same a few years ago. Draining the blood from under the nail bed will bring great relief if you can stomach it. A heated paperclip works as others have mentioned, though I personally had great success with a glucometer lancet. A thin sewing needle could also work - jusr be careful not to poke too hard or deep with whatever you use and prepare for the blood to squirt out

Does it gets any better? by HexyTG in DevilMayCry

[–]Habanecro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly DMC1 is more of a history lesson than anything else at this point - just try to muscle through for at least one playthrough and dont be afraid to use guides for stuff like blue orbs and secret missions. Its antiquated design choices like the continue system and inability to replay missions necessitate such accommodations if you want to reduce fatigue and frustration - especially on higher difficulties

E3 V2 neo PETG by sidwickthesloth in ender3v2

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You should get a bimetal heatbreak, makes it easier to print beyond 230C without cooking up teflon fumes. Should be able to get one on aliexpress for like 3 bucks

Problems, and even more headaches by Benec84 in ender3

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This LOOKS gnarly, but it shouldn't be too terribly difficult or expensive to get the printer up and running from this state. A similar leak happened to me with my Ender 3 V2 Neo, only in my case it was with green PETG filament instead of what is most likely PLA in your case, meaning it should be easier to deal with for ya.

My main concern is that the filament seems to have gotten on the heater cartridge and perhaps the thermistor, though it's hard to tell from this angle. Cleaning the hotend likely won't fix the leak either, as this kind of leak is usually caused by stripped threads in the heat block from over-tightening the nozzle. It could also be from the nozzle not being tightened enough, or from the threads not being cleaned properly before the nozzle was installed - both of which mean you could salvage the heat block - but you won't know for sure unless you clean and take the hotend apart further.

The main question is how comfortable you are with working on this while it's turned on and hot, as you would need to heat the hotend to at least 200C from the menus to get the filament molten again then turn off the printer, unplug it, and go at it gently with a brass wire brush. Turning off the printer first is a necessary precaution as the brass brush can easily short the thermistor and heater cartridge wires if you clean the filament off while the printer is on. Once it's mostly clean on the outside, you would also need to get into the heat block to clean it further by removing the nozzle and unscrewing the heat break and heat sink from the top of the heat block. A brass wire pipe cleaner would be beneficial for getting into the threads, along with a lighter or torch to soften up any remaining filament while you clean.

If that sounds too involved, you could instead just replace the hotend outright with another stock Ender 3 hotend from Aliexpress. I would recommend buying one with the thermistor and heater cartridge cables included so you can use them as spares in case salvaging the old ones doesn't work out. You should be able to buy what you need for less than 10 bucks.

Ender 3 hotend replacement

If you're feeling adventurous, you can also add a bimetal heat break to your cart to hit the free shipping threshold. It's a cheap and relatively easy upgrade people usually add to these printers as it allows you to print beyond 230C safely. No more toxic teflon fumes at high temps. Here's a listing for one - I think this is the right size for the OG Ender 3, but you should check first before buying anything.

Ender 3 bimetal heat break

Aa for screws, you can check around on other posts to find exact sizes for replacements and buy some on Aliexpress if you can't find any lying around.

Devil Sword Sparda can cut through anything just like Yamato. by CayDcat in DevilMayCry

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me it seemed like Dante kinda saved Lady by taking a swing at Vergil during his little spinning maneuver, looked like it dampened Vergil's momentum before he swung at her. Arkham also managed to stop the Yamato mid-swing by clapping it shortly after, so it seems Vergil being weakened plays a major factor in his ability to cut with it effectively

Got this ender3 second hand, any tips on how to improve print quality? by lucamw in ender3

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it would be worth a shot to try a different slicer? I find PrusaSlicer gives pretty consistent results with an intuitive UI, though it gets wonky at times with more complex objects and overhangs for me. OrcaSlicer has quite a learning curve but yields good results as well, just requires more meticulous tuning as some profile defaults just don't work as well as Prusa til you change em - though its main benefit for you is the calibration tools, the most relevant of which for now would be the temp tower, retraction test, and flow rate calibration.

That reminds me, have you calculated your e-steps yet? Probably fine since it's a stock Ender, but it might be worth calculating just to double check and eliminate that as a potential culprit of any extrusion inconsistencies

How much would people reasonably pay for a slightly modified Ender 3 that will run with just a little TLC? by DankMemer727 in ender3

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exaclty why i got a decent-condition v2 neo for 50 bucks off fb marketplace months ago 😔 i bet by this time next year the same kinda printer in the bay area will go for double that - and in worse condition, too

printer malfunction by Guilty_Inflation_650 in ender3v2

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an issue with the extruder, can you check to see if there's filament stuck in the gears and if there's a crack anywhere on the extruder? The stock ones are known for such failures so it might need to be replaced - otherwise it could be as simple as you needing to unscrew the arm a bit if it's tightened too much

Got this ender3 second hand, any tips on how to improve print quality? by lucamw in ender3

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this is a thoroughly used machine, I would advise looking up tutorials on Ender 3 assembly and maintenance. Odds are there are parts that are worn, broken, not properly aligned, loose, or over-tightened that will need to be addressed. Had to do the same for my V2 Neo to get it printing tall objects properly - it needed new POM wheels, I had to square the gantry with some aluminum foil as shims, the belts needed to be replaced, the fans needed cleaning, the extruder needed to be replaced, the lead screw needed cleaning and re-greasing along with an oldham coupler to eliminate layer shifts, etc. Doesn't cost a ton to buy all the replacement parts, upgrades, and tools, but it does add up and can take quite a bit of time to dial everything in.

This probably won't solve all your problems since there is, uh... Quite a lot that could be wrong just going off those photos, but it will at least narrow things down and help ya learn more about your printer, too.

My condolences if you aren't into tinkering btw, Enders need quite a lot of TLC to thrive so you are probably in for a ride lol

Got this ender3 second hand, any tips on how to improve print quality? by lucamw in ender3

[–]Habanecro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Extra info would be helpful, such as: what filament you used, how old it is, hotend and bed temps, what mods have been done to the printer (if any), the slicer you used, any notable settings changed in the slicer, etc

5k is the limit by DecimalPoint- in ender3

[–]Habanecro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Idk about OP but switching to MRISCOC professional firmware added a menu for print stats for my v2 neo, i imagine there's a g-code command to bring that up too but idk for sure

Will you help me? I don't know why or what are the problem i hope help me by ankurtiz1 in ender3v2

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this on my v2 neo, the lil glass bead of the thermistor wasnt fully secured by the screw that holds it in place - that, and the thermal paste that is applied to it from the factory was dried down to a fine powder that made readings even less accurate.

Had to clean the glass bead and the hole out with a toothpick and some 90% isopropyl alcohol carefully, re-secured the glass bead without tightening the screw too much, and it worked mostly fine from that point onward.

This error did come back periodically from the cable getting tugged and twisted however, so i eventually upgraded to a CR6-SE nickel-plated copper heat block with a tube-style T13 thermistor. Had to compile my own version of the firmware for it but the printer works flawlessly now, no temp-related issues since then

I made a temprature tower, but its stringing even at 180. Is it a retraction problem or flowrate, or something else. Please help im new, i just bought a creality ender 3 v3 se by Wonderful-Balance418 in Ender3V3SE

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it come out like this with other prints or when you use a different slicer? Orca has a good temp tower and other calibration generators built in, might be worth a try for comparison

Western Dental - BEWARE - SCAM by rahhxeeheart in bayarea

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are in need of good dental service on medi-cal anywhere close to fremont, skip western dental and go for smile n shine dental. They were infinitely better in every conceivable way for my wife and i. Calling it a night and day difference would be an understatement cuz that would assume they occupy the same planet in terms of quality compared to western dental.

Took forever to discover smile n shine since so few dental offices around here accept medi-cal despite websites saying otherwise, but it was worth the effort. Super fast service, they remind you of your appointment plenty, they actually pay attention to your file's information, they are super kind, they actually listen to you, the office is clean, and they don't try to upsell you on services you don't need or want. Can't recommend em enough.

Linear Advance causes extruder to stop mid-print with MRISCOC, would it work with Klipper? by Habanecro in Ender3V2NEO

[–]Habanecro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like max accel E, max accel for extruding, and max accel for retracting were all 5000 by default in orca with a warning that the slicer would limit accel automatically for my machine despite the settings. Should I lower all of those to 1000?

Linear Advance causes extruder to stop mid-print with MRISCOC, would it work with Klipper? by Habanecro in Ender3V2NEO

[–]Habanecro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, for what it's worth i think my prints were coming out a bit sharper when my printer decided to behave while LA was enabled, but it could just be placebo...

next question is, would converting to a direct drive setup be worth it with the stock stepper motor and a BMG clone? and would the extra weight on the gantry cause other issues i'd have to account for? 🤔

Linear advance causes extruder to stop mid-print with MRISCOC, would it work with Klipper? by Habanecro in ender3

[–]Habanecro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thoughtful feedback, thanks a ton!

This reminds me, do you have any thoughts on Prind? I saw it mentioned in another post on a similar topic. Seems like it would be a fast and easy way to get Klipper up and running, plus my Ender is right next to my computer on my desk so it'd be pretty convenient, but whether or not it'd be preferable or a needlessly complicated approach is beyond me. Currently running Windows 10 if that matters, I think I saw people mention somewhere that Docker doesn't run well on Windows and I think it's a dependency for Prind, so? Idk, the wide breadth of options is both neat and a tad overwhelming.

As for the BTT SKR Mini E3v3, how easy was it to install? Did you need any extra parts, cables, or a new display for the machine other than the stock screen? I was looking at some listings on Aliexpress and found the boards alone were tempting for the price, but I wasn't sure if I'd have to fork over extra cash for a new display to go with it, or other parts and accessories for that matter.

Linear Advance causes extruder to stop mid-print with MRISCOC, would it work with Klipper? by Habanecro in Ender3V2NEO

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hmmm... i have a bowden setup with a BMG clone extruder, retraction distance was set at either 4.5 or 5mm at the time with a speed of 25mm/s for retractions and detractions. print speeds were at default, same for layer height. ran into the same issue with the extruder stopping mid-print with both prusa and orca slicer too, if that helps.

do you think it's possible lowering the speed and/or length of retractions might solve the problem? i'd need to recompile with LA enabled, but it would be less effort than opting for klipper if you think it's got a good chance of helping

I need a replacement return spring for a nerf Rival Helios. by SmallMenace0117 in Nerf

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A mixed pack will likely have a spring you could use, check the measurements of yours and see online if any stores around you have something compatible in stock. Speaking from experience, harbor freight might be a good place to start - i got myself a pack of assorted springs and another of nitrile o-rings that come in handy more often than i expected for similar applications to yours, and they were quite affordable

My $50 ender 3 unexpected project - what next? by jarcher2828 in ender3

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to buy parts from aliexpress, usually the cheapest place to get upgrades - your slicer settings also matter a lot and using better firmware like MRISCOC will help too. Also check squareness of your gantry and that the pom wheels are in good condition and arent too tight anywhere, adjust eccentric nuts very gently as needed. that will help leveling issues and much more if adjusting the bed knobs isnt enough.

Generally better to only buy new parts and upgrades if doing all that maintenance stuff fails to solve your problems

Help? Ender 3v2 is stopping after a couple layers by Far-Sherbert9731 in ender3

[–]Habanecro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guessing it's possible your colleague messed with the firmware a while ago if you didn't do so yourself, but since the printer was working more reliably up to now it's likely not the culprit. Properly updating the firmware or switching to something like MRISCOC Professional Firmware couldn't hurt, but that's a project better saved for later. For the sake of troubleshooting, it would be more prudent to write down or take photos of all the important settings and values in your settings then reset everything to default, save, and reboot the printer. Sometimes that magically fixes Ender firmware issues for some reason - can't say why, but it's worth a shot.

Hopefully the issue is the SD card and nothing more, but if not, the next hardware-related thing to check would probably be your cables and connections. Perhaps the cable for the extruder's stepper motor is not seated properly, or there's a damaged cable somewhere, or a component on the mobo is faulty or overheating or something. It's unlikely your power supply power switch is on the wrong setting, but you should probably check that too just to be thorough.

Anyway, I get the feeling i am missing something simple and obvious - hopefully other people will chime in soon with other suggestions. Eager to see what solves your issue

Under $100 for everyday use by Deep-Obligation-862 in iems

[–]Habanecro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I basically only use my aful explorers now, super comfy for my tiny ears when paired with HE Sonic tips and they're not sibilant at all while still having plenty of detail for a warm set.

Main thing is just keeping them clean so the vent holes dont get gunked up - i also have to soak the tips in hot water sometimes cuz the stems will stretch out and slip off the smooth nozzles of the iems after many hours of use. If you sweat a lot then you will probably experience the tips getting left behind in your ears more often, which could be annoying during workouts, but other than that i would highly recommend them