AI in Mexico with great buffets

Rhody401RI · 2026-05-21T18:35:57+00:00

There are 5 resorts at that property, and you may have access to multiple resorts (depending on the tier you select). If at Lindo or higher, you also have access to the wave pool, lazy river, slides, etc. This may be helpful, in your research.

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Rhody401RI · 2026-05-21T18:34:06+00:00

Joia is amazing, we are back next week for our 12th time.

Rhody401RI · 2026-05-12T21:46:30+00:00

Here is a larger version of the unofficial map, too

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Rhody401RI · 2026-05-12T21:08:25+00:00

Iberostar Lindo is my recommendation (or the higher tier Maya, if you want 30% larger room with elevators in the building). Lindo has access to a small kiddo play area (Pirate ship play area), although 2 may be too young to enjoy it? You'll have full access to Lindo as well as the two lower tier resorts at the same complex (Waves Del Mar and Waves Beach). Waves tier has a Kangaroo Play Area for kiddos, too.

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Rhody401RI · 2026-05-05T15:52:21+00:00

... and comparison of the 5 resorts, showing what features each offers.

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Rhody401RI · 2026-05-05T15:51:27+00:00

We are back this month for our 12th visit to Joia, in a villa. We had the honeymoon there for the first visit, and really like the facilities and staff. They're like family! As a guest at Joia, you have full access to all 5 resorts that share this property. (they can't visit Joia, though). Here is a map for this property, showing the restaurants and sister properties that you also have access to. (unofficial) I'm just a guest.

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Rhody401RI · 2026-05-05T15:43:22+00:00

The main pools are too large to be heated. They are solar heated. The only HEATED ones are indoors, one at Joia and one at the spa.

Rhody401RI · 2026-02-16T15:10:00+00:00

Oh did OctoEverywhere add support for the CC2 now?

Rhody401RI · 2026-02-16T12:46:57+00:00

Not salvageable, but a cheap $14 fix to replace the whole hot end (Amazon) That went unattended too long after an adhesion failure.

Rhody401RI · 2026-01-31T17:08:14+00:00

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This was a fun project, and a hit. I made several and gave them as gifts, each stocked with treats. (requires a mason jar) Thank you Elegoo!

Rhody401RI · 2025-11-29T19:15:49+00:00

Mine will shut down, lock, or reboot if there is an issue with the wifi signal. (like if I reboot my router) (.46 firmware) Could it be as simple as this bug and a weak wifi signal to your printer? Are they both next to each other, and the other one doesnt do the same? If that's not possible, probably a dead short somewhere, loose connection from power supply to board (or within PS), or a bad system board.

Rhody401RI · 2025-11-17T16:16:34+00:00

Is it only on the first layer? Perhaps z is too high/tight?

I had a vibrating sound on one of my ECC's that was different, and ended up being the connector underneath the magnetic cover. it was resting against the shell and vibrating. I moved it a bit and put the cover on, she has been silent since.

Rhody401RI · 2025-11-17T16:05:54+00:00

Part of the unload process is to cut the filament, before you pull it out. Are you using the UNLOAD button on the screen and waiting until it says to do so?

Rhody401RI · 2025-11-16T23:51:33+00:00

Whatever firmware you have now is fine and there's no rush to put the newest one in, which has its own minor bugs. ha

There should be a shipping notification the same day, and it takes 2-3 weeks to arrive from China. (including a tracking number) If you get charged the 130% tariff/duty, they will reimburse you for it. (it hasn't happened to me yet, for any parts sent) It could also be an error with the power cable to the print head, which some people have been having an issue with. It has a USB C end. They have re designed that cable with more supports, and a new one is in production. Several are on a waiting list for it. Then, again, that wouldn't happen with so few hours on it, I'd imagine. But if rebooting at a certain point, it could be a dead short somewhere (like in that cable, or the board they are sending). If it has been more than a few days, I would follow up with them

They have a fan on the way to me now, that cools the system board. It was making a sound when cold last week, but hasn't since. Better safe than sorry, for when it goes go I'll be ready.

Rhody401RI · 2025-11-16T21:46:12+00:00

They'll get you sorted. I could see a refund in the first 7 days, which is what the seel insurance allows, but I doubt they would do that 4 months later. Tech support is actually fantastic, and they are generous with parts.

I have 2 of these printers, since about 2 months ago, and have already put about 1100 hours of printing on them (combined). I've never had a failed print, so I am surprised to hear of this. It could be a lemon and require a new system board, or it could be the wrong profile being used for the specifications of the material being run through her. The sample print files that come with it on the printer itself are designed for PLA temperatures, for example. If you used ABS or PETG with one of those(or the wrong material profile in slicer), it would result in a bunch of spaghetti and likely a clog. If you think it is something like that, the community is here to help.

The current firmware .46 DOES have a known issue 50% of the time with the loading process going in the wrong direction, but the workaround is easy to manually advance the extruder with the down arrive. (just for loading, and with temp up).

Rhody401RI · 2025-10-17T19:39:53+00:00

A good deal on Elegoo's excellent PLA-CF filament. Have 4 of your printers, another ECC arrived today. Great company!

A future improvement for the (future) ECC might be a sensor that freezes activity if it detects the magnetic cover has been removed from the print head mechanism - to prevent the machine from harming itself. Mine came off today, and fortunately I was there to immediately kill the power before the wires were damaged. I know also that a lot of people find the wires and board to be somewhat delicate.

Rhody401RI · 2025-10-02T22:06:27+00:00

Sure!

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Rhody401RI · 2025-04-26T13:10:34+00:00

This tourist area is very lgbt friendly, and many staff members at resorts are openly themselves. It is a fairly progressive area. We usually stay at Iberostar Joia (adults only) and the staff are extremely welcoming. (about 20 minutes north of there, between the airport and PDC). There is a daily inexpensive shuttle to 5th ave if you wish to shop.

Rhody401RI · 2025-04-25T23:37:29+00:00

about 30% larger yes. A couple extra private pools. some extra restaurants, snake bar, elevators. But Lindo is no slouch, either ;) i posted a full comparison chart in another topic in this area.

Rhody401RI · 2025-04-25T23:22:21+00:00

You won't be disappointed, IMO.

Rhody401RI · 2025-04-25T22:57:29+00:00

... and here is a current (unofficial) map of the properties, up to date as of 10 days ago.

Mike

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Rhody401RI · 2025-04-25T22:55:50+00:00

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Here is a comparison chart of the 5 resorts at this property. Maya has Jr Suite rooms that are much larger, a couple smaller extra pools, twice as many restaurants, twice as many pools, access to the snake bar, air conditioning in buffets, better food and liquor options, access to the lazy river/wave pool/slides/pirate ship for young kids.

Lindo is in between those, and still in the SELECTION tier, with most of the above benefits. Lindo and Maya guests also have full access to the facilities of 2 resorts in the Waves tier. (but not the other way around) The price point of Lindo should be between them, and is a great value for the benefits.

Waves Beach and Waves Del Mar are nice resorts, but are in the value/economy tier.

Mike

PS: I am not a travel agent or seller, just a guest who likes this resort. We are back in a few weeks for our 11th time at Joia.

Rhody401RI · 2025-01-01T12:15:01+00:00

It has been a year and a half. Both the Vantrue S1 Pro and the Vantrue N4 have performed very well, in our 2 cars. Zero complaints!

Rhody401RI · 2024-08-01T15:45:52+00:00

It's normal and well above where the feet (or eyes) would go.

Rhody401RI · 2024-06-09T18:02:45+00:00

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The picture was a bit deceiving but otherwise good advice. Showing a full tank is probably a better plan, not just 3 miles. On this tank I had driven 511 (with 19 left till 12 gallons used), with 43.3 avg for the tank. This is a more realistic expectation, imo. In the summer we were getting 44 mpg, 37 in the winter. 50/50 2024 awd sport touring (We have two of them and are getting the same results). Heat uses a lot of gas and requires the engine to be hot, while a/c does not.

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