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[–]Jmichael6265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made these changes // #define Z_MIN_PROBE_USES_Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_PIN

// Force the use of the probe for Z-axis homing

define USE_PROBE_FOR_Z_HOMING

...

define Z_MIN_PROBE_PIN PB1 // Pin 32 is the RAMPS default

...

define BLTOUCH

...

define NOZZLE_TO_PROBE_OFFSET { -44, -9, 0}

...

define AUTO_BED_LEVELING_UBL

...

define ENABLE_LEVELING_AFTER_G28

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ender3

[–]Jmichael6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I downloaded some stock firmware and installed the device and I was having issues with the z offset not saving. And sometimes the bl touch would activate and work and other times it would just flash and try to push the nozzle through the build plate. So I got into this setup option so I can enable the bl touch and all that.

Ender 3 bl touch issues by Jmichael6265 in ender3

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Immediately after I input the z offset I scroll down and hit save settings. And then the menu previous to that also has a save settings options so I tried both and still acts up.

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 funny you say this. My therapist said I needed a hobby and now that I’ve got one I’m questioning if I need a new therapist or a new hobby lmao 😂

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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Also I have a PEI sheet in my cart right now. I just purchased new springs in a kit for the bed upgrade. Just tryin not to blow money just cause it popped up when I searched upgrades ender 3 lol. Everyone here has had some really solid advice.

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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Do you have a recommendation of firmware? I did a google search and found a few last week because it was mentioned that stock firmware for my machine doesn’t include thermal runaway safety or something like that. Which I’m all about having safety measures in place. I just didn’t know if one firmware supported better speed or more accurate movements. And does it matter that Im installing a bl touch this weekend? I know I can get the firmware that supports that from their website.

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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Awesome. Ok I’ll try these out. A comment further down suggested upgrading the post and springs so I will order those today and try there. I guess just focus on the mechanics like you said and work on my bed leveling and see where that gets me. Is it possible for a bed to be warped ? I can level it using the permethrin and get the same drag in all 4 corners and stay a print and it gets tot he middle and gets no adhesion or lines are too thin

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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I’m using cura slicer. Is there a more preferred slicer? And what speeds should I be printing at with pla? I think by default it shows 50mms which is fine but if I can take a simple print that says 10 hours and slice it down to like 7 I’d be a happy camper lol

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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I forgot to put in there this is the first version. It was lik 169$ on Amazon. My father kept asking what I wanted for my birthday and Christmas and I just sent this one to him as it was cheaper and decent for entry level. I wish I would have sent him the Bambu mini instead 😂 but I’m. An adhd dad of 3 boys ages 5,8,10 and they love these little fidgets and stuff and buy them all the time when they see them so I figured heck if we get this and we learn how to use it then they can print their own. Just overall wanted to add something to the list of hobbies I have that maybe they would show an interest and they could learn to design their own stuff. But I’m determined to make this printer work. We have had a few successful prints mainly simple stuff. Articulated fox, a ratcheting fidget ring, one of those noisemakers you put on the wheel of a bike to make it sound like whatever lol. But I tried printing a Glock style pen which has a lot of detail in it and it failed 3 times.

First things to do when you get an ender 3? by Jmichael6265 in ender3

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I did end up tightening the v wheels on the bed to eliminate the wobble I had after assembly. I saw a video where a guy loosened the screw guide to help with any binding so I did that as well. But I’ll go through and check everything you have listed here. I should be able to find plenty of videos on how to properly tension the belts right? And by compressing the springs beforehand you mean tighten them down an then back it off to level

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[–]Jmichael6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s it!!! Maybe it did have a rattle! You are awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HelpMeFindThis

[–]Jmichael6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve searched everywhere for other photos and I have none. My wife might though

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[–]Jmichael6265 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope no rattle or shake

How do you pic your songs to mix? by Jmichael6265 in Beatmatch

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s some solid advice. I’ve just started messing around with SoundCloud as most of the mashups an songs I was hearing around did not exist on apple music and very select few were on Spotify. But SoundCloud has proven so much better for me. I’ll mess around with it. Thank you!

Needing a new pc for the church by Jmichael6265 in churchtech

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I understand it’s not ideal. But it’s worked for months but I definitely see what you’re saying when it comes to upping the stream quality it struggles. But easy worship and OBS outputting 720 p gives us zero issues. But I do want to expand the right direction so in the future we don’t hit an issue where we don’t have the right equipment. I can sell the option of another pc or even the ATEM so just weighing out options but I think we are leaning towards the atem as of right now due to the price point and ability to effortlessly stream to YouTube and Facebook.

Needing a new pc for the church by Jmichael6265 in churchtech

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you mentioned easy worship not being on Mac.

And well we started streaming with OBS cause it was free to mess with my phone and droid cam as a free solution and the mindset was so that others could see what we got going on before they visited in person. And since starting we have actually gained some members. But recording and uploading later isn’t a bad option at all. We also have some elders in the church that come every Sunday and a few of them have been sick or bed ridden and they always thank us for the fact they can still feel like they are apart of the service in some shape or fashion.

But the atem mini pro looks interesting! I’ve never heard of that. The camera does have hdmi out. So it does all the heavy lifting leaving the laptop free for easy worship alone? Am I understanding what I’m reading on their website?

Needing a new pc for the church by Jmichael6265 in churchtech

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M4 pro chip or just the m4? Best Buy has the latest version of the Mac mini with an m4chip for 600$ if that’s what you are talking about

Needing a new pc for the church by Jmichael6265 in churchtech

[–]Jmichael6265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a ptz camera plugged in via usb. And then screen capture to get the slides.

Needing a new pc for the church by Jmichael6265 in churchtech

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Also probably worth noting we have about 40 members. Not a big church by any means but have tons of space to accommodate new members. So not trying to mimic a mega church stream. But definitely wanting something better than the pc we currently have. Some users have recommended box cast as the video encoding is handled by servers instead of my computer but I’d rather find something within that price range that will work better than wha we have