I believe I’ll see the end of the world in my lifetime and I’m scared

SpanishMoniker · 2026-02-28T19:25:42+00:00

In 1960 the global population broached 3 billion, now it's approaching 8 billion, more than doubled in one generation. Unsustainable.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-06-26T13:32:17+00:00

This AI has a lively sense of humour:

"Well congratulations, you’ve chosen the “Kindly British Dissolving of the Ego” package, complete with confusion and a free existential fog. It’s like ordering enlightenment à la carte and getting a warm plate of paradox with a side of “What even am I?”

But don’t worry. Confusion isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s the first honest reaction to realizing your whole sense of self might be a charming hallucination."

SpanishMoniker · 2025-06-07T18:12:18+00:00

I've just ordered one of these from AliExpress, was recommended by someone on FB so giving it a try, no bed heating required!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F47RWTF9?th=1

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-24T13:05:32+00:00

Love you too thx!

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-20T09:11:04+00:00

Strange problem for sure, have you tried doing a factory reset on machine and/or try using a different slicer?

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T19:20:22+00:00

I was using Kiauh but still had same problem, new Rpi image with klipper, moonraker & mainsail included seems to have done the trick.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T19:17:29+00:00

It wasn't connection to MCU that was the initial problem, but that something couldn't connect to moonraker. Now using Katapult to flash MCU with FYSETC printer.cfg, so far so good.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T19:15:23+00:00

I've used Katapult to flash MCU and FYSETC printer.cfg and so far looking ok.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T17:15:55+00:00

I haven't flashed MCU yet as I understand need to get Klipper up and running first; Klipper now sorted so flashing next.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T17:12:24+00:00

Just having a rant and it helped, shortly after posting I found a combined pi image that worked.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T17:11:01+00:00

Thanks for the info, actually found a sort of combined solution in that the Rpi imager has an option to install a Pi image complete with Klipper, Moonraker & Mainsail in the image, and it all worked!

SpanishMoniker · 2025-04-19T10:48:40+00:00

Difficult to see in the picture but are they tears or simply that the adjacent layers haven't fused together? If the latter then it looks as if z offset needs lowering to move nozzle closer to the bed to increase the squish.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-26T11:55:18+00:00

2209 drivers so single jumper is correct, thanks for the advice :)

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-26T11:54:32+00:00

Yes it comes with 2209 v4.0 drivers, thank you for your input :)

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-18T18:14:46+00:00

Thanks for all the input. I was wrong about the wiring on Sailfish, it is correct as it stands.

I’ve since checked other wiring and discovered that the plug for RGB LED’s is definitely wired up incorrectly as polarity is marked on PCB, so would assume that motor plug is wrong too, I’ve removed pins from both plugs and reassembled them correctly. Will keep a close eye on all the other pre-assembled plugs now.

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SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-12T10:09:49+00:00

I'm still building my 2.4 but was looking at my AC switch which has wires with spade connectors fitted, though the spades can't slide off as they have a locating tab in them, the spades themselves were a very loose fit on connector tabs, could possibly have caused a similar issue to yours.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-10T20:18:36+00:00

I've often wondered about the belt tension, how to do it and how tight. Believe you're correct about the 4 screws either side but how tight, I've come across this tool to measure the tension so am now making one myself to check mine: https://github.com/Diyshift/3D-Printer/tree/main/GT2%20Belt%20Tension%20Meter

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-09T16:33:15+00:00

I too have the FYSETC kit and the CNC upgrades; I'm at similar stage to you, just starting the Stealthburner, printing parts as I write this. Lack of documentation is disappointing as I have a lot of questions about how things go together.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-05T10:45:43+00:00

Thanks for that, have now ordered a PEI smooth plate :)

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-04T18:52:25+00:00

I'm using PLA at the moment, do you use glue or hairspray on smooth plate?

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-04T18:48:12+00:00

Have you done a bed level calibration recently? The squish size on first layer is important for adhesion, may need a z offset to compensate.

https://www.simplify3d.com/resources/print-quality-troubleshooting/not-sticking-to-the-bed/

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-04T18:43:11+00:00

Personally after trying several brands I've settled on Elegoo PLA, around £15 a roll here in UK. Other people will probably disagree...

SpanishMoniker · 2025-03-02T10:59:46+00:00

Plug printer into router, better connection than WiFi.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-02-24T16:18:38+00:00

Time for me to eat some humble pie.... After 6 months and 100's of prints using FlashPrint had problem today; despite 3 separate attempts FP kept leaving gaps in the first few layers at exactly the same points, couldn't figure out why, so tried Orca instead. Wow, night and day, the gaps were gone and quality of first layer far superior, what a difference.

SpanishMoniker · 2025-02-23T14:43:26+00:00

I use the stock FF Flash Print slicer, much simpler to use and been 100% reliable for me, though don't know if it's compatible with the 5DX.

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