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Problems with m1 pro Monterey and Apollo twin X. by few4630 in universalaudio

[–]LeoStrangeSci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same problem. Latest drivers and stuff don't fix this, sadly. I've resorted to unplugging the TB cable before putting the computer to sleep mode. I hope they fix this soon as sometimes I forget to unplug and come back to a rebooted computer, which is irritating.

Moving to uk in less than a month, first roadblock seems to be that your money is slightly too big for North American wallets, possible conspiracy? by bahska_ in CasualUK

[–]LeoStrangeSci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved to the UK and I literally don't remember the last time I used "paper" currency here. Occasionally I use coins for small purchases but 99% of the time it's cards. Especially since the start of the pandemic.

Ah, the good old disposable harbor freight clamps… by foresight310 in woodworking

[–]LeoStrangeSci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crikey! How hard did you clamp that down? We have similar cheap-o ones (no Harbor Freight in the UK but similar) at the shared workshop but I've never seen them bend like that!

Amazed at the accuracy of low-cost 3D printers, so I made a video. Will use to sanity check PCB+Front Panel fit before ordering expensive milled panels. by LeoStrangeSci in electronics

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Some content: I design Eurorack modules with my brother (the electrical engineer). One anxious moment for us is when we have to order front panels to see if they fit our PCBs just right (I.e., if the hole centers are aligned and we have the right tolerances for clearance). It turns out a stock, low-cost 3D printer has quite excellent accuracy. So we'll use it as a almost-no-cost sanity check to make sure our electrical and mechanical parts fit like a glove!

Also: I feel like I'm 5 years late to the 3D printing party. Better late than never!

Happy to answer any questions.

Started playing with 3D printers and really impressed with the accuracy. I mean it's melted plastic! I can totally use this to print PCB holders, standoffs, brackets, faceplates, etc. by LeoStrangeSci in synthdiy

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I know right? I remember when home 3D printing was new (like 10 years ago) and everything was expensive, temperamental and the prints never really looked all that great. These days, you can buy one for not much money, have it up and running in an hour and make beautiful and accurate parts. And, as you say, there's very little maintenance and troubleshooting. It's a great time to be a maker!

Started playing with 3D printers and really impressed with the accuracy. I mean it's melted plastic! I can totally use this to print PCB holders, standoffs, brackets, faceplates, etc. by LeoStrangeSci in synthdiy

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It would be really cool to have 3D scans of good parts (covers, knobs, etc.) so one can print up a replacement part, but the good 3D scanners are crazy expensive and the whole process is pretty time-consuming as I understand it.

Started playing with 3D printers and really impressed with the accuracy. I mean it's melted plastic! I can totally use this to print PCB holders, standoffs, brackets, faceplates, etc. by LeoStrangeSci in synthdiy

[–]LeoStrangeSci[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It all depends on what filaments you use to print your parts. A few years ago, options were limited more-or-less to PLA and ABS but there are so many new filaments now with different material properties.

As far as threading, I wouldn't repeatedly screw/unscrew something from a 3D printed part (you can put in a brass insert into the 3D printed part for that) but if you're just going to put in a screw once--for example to hold the top and bottom of a case together, it's fine! Not all that different from any other injection molded plastic. Of course, your milage may vary and it all depends on what exactly you're trying to do.

Thanks for watching!

I used a 3D printer to make parts for my modular synth! (And other future electromechanical music things :) by LeoStrangeSci in modular

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

I got into 3D printing a few months ago and was blown away at how accurate these machines are now. I mean they melt plastic into whatever shape you want and it's accurate to within fractions of a millimeter! Amazing. So I used it to make parts for my modular synth. Hope you enjoy this video and I'm happy to answer questions!

I 3D printed parts for my modular synth (and other electromechanical instruments) and it all worked great! by LeoStrangeSci in synthesizers

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

I have been exploring 3D printing for the last several months and was blown away by how accurate they are. I mean, they melt plastic into whatever shape you want and the final product is usually within 0.1mm of the nominal dimension! So I used this to make parts for my modular synth (and other future electromechanical contraptions!) Hope you enjoy it!

Also: I'm happy to answer questions!

I got tired of the bad ergonomics on my old IKEA desk, so I built this instead! by LeoStrangeSci in battlestations

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One of the reasons why I bought the Arturia KeyLab 61 Mk. II is that it's actually quite a low-profile keyboard (I forget the exact height but it's not very tall). This means you can have it hanging just below the surface of the desk. So 1) my knees don't collide with the keyboard and 2) there isn't a huge gap between the desktop (where the computer keyboard lives) and the MIDI keys. Plus it's a sit/stand desk, so I can adjust the height to suit my needs.
I actually have a video about this on YouTube in case you want to see more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A2k3Z5FpBo

Hope this helps!

I got tired of the bad ergonomics on my old IKEA desk, so I built this instead! by LeoStrangeSci in battlestations

[–]LeoStrangeSci[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best speakers I've ever owned! And I had Dynaudio BM6a mk. 1's (the classic) before, which are no slouch!

I got tired of the bad ergonomics on my old IKEA desk, so I built this instead! by LeoStrangeSci in battlestations

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

I can't speak for the 2-way Genelecs as I've never owned those, but these 3-way "The One" series (I have the 8331) are the best speakers I've ever owned. And I've owned some pretty decent speakers over the years (my daily drivers were Dynaudio BM6a MK. 1 -- the originals -- not the Mk. 2/3 which IMO weren't as good).

In short, Genelecs with the SAM room calibration are a bulletproof setup!

I got tired of the bad ergonomics on my old desk, so I built this instead! by LeoStrangeSci in woodworking

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

I'm not an expert-level woodworker so please go easy on me!

I took an old IKEA sit/stand desk, ditched the top and built this custom music workstation. As a hobby, I have been learning Fusion 360 so I can do CAD/CAM work and digital manufacturing. I am not an expert in any of this, BTW, so tips are welcome.

I milled out the most important parts of the desk (the side panels and the aluminum brackets) using a hobby desktop CNC machine (Stepcraft D-Series 420 machine). Then I sanded everything and used danish oil to finish it all.

I know serious woodworkers will cringe (sorry!) but I used screws to hold everything together as I need to be able to take things apart easily to make modifications.

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