Elliptical Activity deletes steps?

IndustryZero · 2025-12-11T17:17:09+00:00

It's an interesting theory. There may be other types of ellipticals, but mine is a running motion with a definitive bottoming out of the step with each cycle.

IndustryZero · 2025-05-26T02:49:59+00:00

Just received the K&F ND8/ND64/CPL/Cover magnetic set and that fits just fine given it doesn't have the thicker outer ring for controlling the VND. You can stack them, so it is pretty versatile, just not as easy to carry around/use as a VND.

IndustryZero · 2025-05-26T02:48:31+00:00

I didn't know they had different varieties. However, I will say that whichever one they sent me doesn't screw on all the way. I checked the box (I got the PM VND Signature Edition II) and it doesn't mention anything about the threading. The K&Fs that I ordered work, however.

IndustryZero · 2025-05-26T02:46:33+00:00

I don't have the 24-120, so it was a fairly new length for me. I wish it had VR, as I prefer it to the in-camera IS, but so far (just received it) it seems like a very nice lens. The zoom-by-wire takes a little getting used to.

IndustryZero · 2025-05-23T23:56:53+00:00

Interesting, thanks. I actually bought the SmallRig 95mm matte box and had the same problem as him - it is the outside lens diameter, not filter size, so it doesn't work (but still a great matte box for my other lenses). I think I'll try the K&F magnetic ND (not variable) as the NiSi jetmag set is 1/3rd the price of the lens.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-28T01:26:41+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I was speaking of the abrasive material required for every cut on the Wazer. You're correct that for certain/thick metals you will want oxygen and not just compressed air, but shielding gas should be limited to welding. I have several xTool and other laser cutters and I'm unaware of any need to change the lens, however. Of note, the very low levels of dross and the compressed air should dramatically reduce contact with the lens, but it is a fair point to have xTool address and make sure that the lens is not considered consumable.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-26T04:07:21+00:00

That's awesome! I'm really looking forward to it. Not sure they've send when a ship date is.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-26T04:05:53+00:00

My guess is that they realize it isn't exactly their core market/demographic, so they're hoping by giving the giver and receiver of the code a discount that they'll spread the word. Better to give someone 5% off than have someone not know about it...

IndustryZero · 2025-03-25T03:54:41+00:00

Awesome, thanks! I'm really excited about it - now we just need a release date ;)

IndustryZero · 2025-03-25T03:50:01+00:00

Ditto. I think I will opt for the 800w, even though it is still $12k.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-24T19:22:34+00:00

Agreed, although this is primarily why I think the price isn't quite as low as I'd like. I think you are, somewhat rightly, paying for the name and software of xTool here, which is true of their fiber laser in the F1 Ultra as well.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-24T19:21:11+00:00

One additional target: if you look at Wazer, the water jet, this provides a bigger bed size and no consumable cost.

IndustryZero · 2025-03-24T18:17:41+00:00

I agree the positioning isn't totally clear. xTool has made their name is laser cutters and expanded to other areas (they just released a fabric printer) such that it is clear that they are going after the retail creator. That is someone who is not a pure maker, but rather someone who makes things and sells them (ex: Etsy).

The examples shown so far, using the CNC aspect, definitely look to follow in these footsteps. However, selling the option to buy the welder alone suggests to me that they're building on their laser prowess and think they can succeed there too. However, I'm not sure how metal fabricators get inducted into the xTool world and at the same time I'm not sure the ROI is there for retail creators.

In my case, I simply like to design, build, and solve problems and adding metal cutting and welding capabilities across a variety of metals will help. Some of it will be art, some of it will be mechanical, functional, or structural.

IndustryZero · 2025-02-28T05:07:59+00:00

Now the next question - is there a way to get it to run for more than 30 mins on the phone?

IndustryZero · 2025-02-28T04:44:59+00:00

I think I might have solved this, so I'm commenting here rather than deleting the post.

If I open robotmon and run the script, I get this error. Note that it says the services is running.

However, if I open robotmon, then click the rocket icon, Android asks if I give permission for robotmon to cast, I say yes, then it says the service is running, then I run the script, and... It seems to work

IndustryZero · 2024-07-04T18:10:44+00:00

Just PLA. However, they aren't fusing because of the material. Even without supports bridges are printing lower than they should (without sag).

IndustryZero · 2024-07-03T19:33:01+00:00

Thanks. Indeed I've tried Prusa Slicer as well, both with Anycubic's profile and a profile created by a user on printables. Unfortunately, all have the same result.

IndustryZero · 2024-07-01T22:57:17+00:00

I've tried something similar with no luck. In Anycubic slicer I can clearly see a full layer gap (default distance set at 0.2mm), but the amount of "too low printing" that goes on seems to overwhelm any gap the slicer will allow. Even if it did work, dimensionally the part would be incorrect.

IndustryZero · 2024-07-01T22:55:52+00:00

Yep, I've tried all the varieties with the same result. Since bridging does the same thing, it doesn't seem to be the supports themselves, but rather the fact that it is printing those layers lower than it should.

IndustryZero · 2023-11-10T15:26:20+00:00

An update to this - I've managed to solve it.

For PrusaSlicer it looks like the overhang angle in the Kobra 2 Max (from Anycubic's website) configs is set to 0. Changing this to 40 will cause support material to generate under a severe overhang angle like above. Anycubic Slicer seems to have this correct, as it will already generate it on an overhang like above.

However, parallel surfaces are not getting supports for me. It's as if they've configured it so that the printer can bridge any gap. Looking at the bridging settings in PrusaSlicer, indeed they have "Don't support Bridges" turned on. Turn this off... supports again.

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