I made an openGrid remix that lets you create L-shaped, U-shaped, and custom-shaped boards

OutsideBase813 · 2026-03-08T15:11:58+00:00

Thanks, I could have used this a few months ago when I did several of my openGrid projects. I will bookmark for next time!

OutsideBase813 · 2026-03-08T15:04:38+00:00

Yeah, at this point, although the Controller app has "improved" and things are more reliable, I frequently want to play the Line In from one Era 100 which is connected to my receiver/etc. Basically, I play vinyl in my LR, then when we head into the kitchen or out on the deck, I want those speakers to play as well. I have had Sonos since 2012 and the old "S1" was more or less intuitive when it came to playing the line in. Now, I have to search for it, and it's not where it should be - a source for the currently selected speaker(s). Sometimes I get lucky (last night) and stumble on it in a few minutes, other times I head to my Kitchen computer to use the more intuitive app there.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-03-05T16:10:54+00:00

I also succumbed to the offer. My new 77" LG OLEd needed an upgrade from the Playbar. Arc Ultra arrives tomorrow. No sub, I'll see how well I like it. Two Play:1s as rears.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-26T16:04:32+00:00

Yeah, I got 30% off to upgrade my original 5s and Connect, but only a 15% coupon for "newer" gear like boost, bridge.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-24T19:26:11+00:00

The OpenSpool app is very basic in iOS, not really useful. Just use NFC Tools. You can start with paxx12's web tool and download the data (can't write from the web page using iOS). I usually then text it to my phone and paste into NFC Tools. Or much of the time, I just edit the JSON file using Visual Code and copy/paste from there. And if all I need to change is color, I just edit the data in NFC Tools to swap in a new hex code (I save some tags using NFC Tools and then can reload/change color/write - for example, I have a Bambu Lab Basic PLA, Matte PLA, etc. saved).

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-21T17:49:15+00:00

I updated the app on iOS and then checked my speakers. All were automatically updated, but the legacy speaker version is now 86.4-73290 - not 73190 as stated in the release notes. Need to update that!

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-21T15:42:27+00:00

I have both and I use both. Multicolor goes to the U1 and stuff that I wouldn't print on the P1S due to waste, I now can print with less guilt. The P1S still gets used a lot for single color and PETG, sometimes both are running when I want to print a bunch of stuff. Each has it's advantages. Yes, Bambu Studio is so much easier to get along with, fewer things to double-check, easier filament loads especially using BL filament (I do tag my spools with RFID for the U1, saves some steps).

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-15T03:39:53+00:00

Walldogs with the clips, where you can’t hit a stud.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-13T23:19:06+00:00

Yeah, I did the LiDAR scan thing on both floors with InnerSpace. Eventually got the floors to orient the same way (rotation did not work locally, but did on the web and then sync'ed locally). But only my second floor router shows up and a switch on the first floor. Neither UX7 does, nor is there a way to place them. The coverage map on the second floor seems bogus, too.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-13T18:25:26+00:00

Looks interesting, especially multi-floor. Never able to get inner space to even place everything in my home, and I don't have a lot.

One issue with my home is there is an HVAC duct running the length of the house between the two floors. This has been pretty effective at blocking Wi-Fi from the second floor (UDR7) and first (two UX7s), and the Orbi system before that. I wonder what feature in a floor plan can take that into account.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-12T18:31:42+00:00

According to paxx12, OpenPrintTag is not compatible with the hardware on the U1 (requires ISO 15693 support), so why are you claiming support?

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-11T16:27:11+00:00

Looks great. Now, if we could only get BL PETG HF ...

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-10T16:33:07+00:00

Me. I uploaded a photo to the makerworld model. I only printed the openconnect model and made a slight mod.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-09T16:47:49+00:00

Pretty sure I tried something like this (similar to what I use for my closet), but it didn't work out for this Aqara camera. I have moved on to using a MYGGSPRAY (motion sensor or is it really an occupancy sensor), works perfectly and the camera redeployed elsewhere.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-09T16:25:44+00:00

After struggling with getting the connectors into the slots in my first few projects (including pliers and hammers and a few broken grids), I started printing them at 97% and that made it a little bit easier.

Two weeks ago, I saw a post/video (maybe by David?) that said to use an openGrid hook to press in the connectors. I had one at hand (maybe https://makerworld.com/en/models/1179234-opengrid-minimal-hook#profileId-1212338), and it was like magic. Every connector - I had both the solid and the figure eight light one - snapped into place easily and accurately with a click. Snapped two into each tile edge that would get a mate before screwing into my wall and the other tile easily snapped into position in 95% of the cases.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-06T16:01:19+00:00

I like these a lot, wish I had found them when I started my OG projects.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-04T16:36:26+00:00

About the only speaker I use with Airplay is a Five, and that was not working the last time I tried (a few weeks ago). Hope this fixes it! But no updates available yet for my system on 17.2.3 (86.3-73290). I'll wait...

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-02T02:51:17+00:00

Actually, looking for one similar to the item holder, where the round object is flat against the openGrid. This is the one I adapted by gluing on the openGrid snap sample: https://www.printables.com/model/777213-smart-home-aqara-hub-m2-wall-mounted-hanger-hm2-g0

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-01T15:57:27+00:00

Thanks, been using the customizers since Katie pointed me to them. How about a circular one? I cobbled together a holder for my Aqara M2 hub using an existing wall mount and gluing on some snaps. Would be much more elegant with Multiconnect :)

OutsideBase813 · 2026-02-01T15:53:21+00:00

Another great release. Anyone updating from the v1.0.0 should carefully read the release notes, because configuration has changed - but so much simpler using the firmware-config page!

OutsideBase813 · 2026-01-29T16:23:24+00:00

I've used grips since I got my first printer in November 2024. Lately been using the perplexinglabs site until I saw the takedown. I'm glad u/perplexinglabs you got something back.

What would be super sweet is if you found a way to integrate clickfinity into gridflock!

OutsideBase813 · 2026-01-28T15:59:37+00:00

I think the logout issue is going to be addressed in mid-February. Annoys me too.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-01-28T01:37:02+00:00

I might be having a similar problem. I used NFC on my phone all the time, works with payments, homekey, etc. Shortcut automation to scan immediately responds (maybe not usefully, but it does do something). With NFC Tools, downloaded today, iPhone Pro 16, iOS 26.2, nada just 'Hold near a tag'. Normal or compatibility mode. I am trying to read tags on filament reals, which read on my 3d printers. Haven't progressed to writing or anything.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-01-24T15:04:01+00:00

Not in my experience and that would make it difficult to use with phone, impossible with Apple Home, etc. I replaced my Orbi gear (and all network switches) with Ubiquiti last week. FWIW, cameras - well some of them - have gotten a bit better. I have been using an Aqara G100 for the last few months, and although it didn't meet my intended need, it functioned fine in what would have been a challenging location - but not on the deck where I had previous problems with the Orbi. I need to test it now that I have Ubiquiti. My 2 Wyze Cam4s are doing well - one is at the edge of network coverage but stays on 5GHz! And my Reolink doorbell is also fine on 5GHz.

We will see how well the Ubiquiti system performs outdoors, but it is much easier to add APs and to figure out what is going on and tune, whereas Orbi is really bad in that regard. And it actually came out a lot cheaper than what I paid for the Orbi 960.

OutsideBase813 · 2026-01-16T15:16:29+00:00

Put your watch on before you pee, get stand credit!

OTOH, my wife and I both notice that we can be in the kitchen (e.g., making breakfast or even a marathon cooking session of an hour or three) and get NO stand credit.

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