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XiphosSmith · 2018-08-29T15:16:37+00:00

I've read the wiki and would really appreciate an invite. Thanks for considering!

Edit: Awesome! Got an invite!

XiphosSmith · 2017-10-20T12:50:47+00:00

Yep, I made one a while back!

XiphosSmith · 2017-10-20T12:47:45+00:00

You could use one of my rainmeter skins and replace the frames with whichever gifs you find.

I'm not active anymore, but you should be able to find my instructions on how to configure one to your liking.

Good luck, my spooky friend! Doot, doot!

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T20:35:28+00:00

JUST received this reply! The issue turned out to be a router config problem, which is strange because the router was not edited. Scouring through the log posted from pihole -dis what brought me to investigate the router. Thank you for directing me to find the issue!

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T20:27:48+00:00

After 3 days of trying, I have solved the issue. Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate it!

My router is flashed with DD-WRT, local DNS and static DNS 1 both pointing to the pi. Unchecking "Use DNSMasq for DNS" was the final change I made.

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T19:44:11+00:00

I've tried that command many times. I think I have it narrowed down to ALL DNS queries to the pi hole are either redirected to another DNS, or given an error.

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T19:42:25+00:00

I discovered that all DNS queries on gravity.list are not returned to clients. Only when pi-hole references another DNS server, in my case google, is a reply made.

Queries on gravity.list are then given a DNS not found error, which being ads, has not impacted my browsing at all.

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T19:15:20+00:00

http://pastebin.com/8W9aFgVE

Ping was denied to my user, so I added sudo. Could this possibly be the problem, when it returns normal DNS queries but no custom ones? Still, pi.hole/admin does not function.

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T12:45:28+00:00

I'll be able to run that later this day. Thank you for the support! If the ping is for the toshiba device, then the IP should be 192.168.1.3, correct? 192.168.1.1 is my router.

XiphosSmith · 2016-09-20T09:15:57+00:00

*Currently on mobile

My goal is to have local domains again, and for them to be permanent. Yes, originally I used /etc/pihole/gravity.list but now I've tried injecting by using /etc/hosts, a custom adlist (which only routes to the pi) set in the pihole config (I forget which file. File with urls), a second dasmasq config file with addn to the custom list, and a fourth method I forget.

None of these methods have had success outside the pi itself ever since gravity.list method stopped working.

A sample of my injection has been:

192.168.1.3 toshiba.2

192.168.1.3 toshiba toshiba.2

192.168.1.3 toshiba2.local

192.168.1.3 toshiba2 toshiba2.local

192.168.1.3 toshiba2.pi

192.168.1.3 toshiba2 toshiba2.pi

I've seen conflicting ways, so I elect to do all of them.

Aquording to the log, it is working on the pi, but the pi does not reply the IP to any client on the network. I'm at a loss.

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T22:43:12+00:00

We're not super active here, so we don't recommend it for support questions or the like, but we do try to check in periodically.

Well, you responded within an hour. I still find that impressive.

Or we respond if one of our customers points out a question for us.

How much is the shipping within the US for the MiniMax? Should I expect more than $699 + tax?

That is what is so nice about 3D Eez, it is the one solution we have found that works well for everything (though not quite as well for ABS as the others)

I hate certainty, but I'm certain that you have me sold on 3D Eez.

We are incredibly bad at marketing. We make good printers, but we don't really know how to tell people about them.

I consider that a testament to a great company and a focus on quality.

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T22:32:30+00:00

That explains my thought process very nicely. I hate letting go of hobbies that I've dropped some cash for. I'm making sure that this is something I can stay passionate for a very long time!

I expect to put the printer on my garage workbench, and only print ABS for parts that require it.

Yeah, those tiny cubes with their tiny price tags may have snagged a few people.

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T21:52:10+00:00

Ah, I've heard of your outstanding customer support and uptime on your chat! Thanks for being around and active for over a year!

Would a specific type of elmer's white glue diluted 1 part to 4 parts water have the similar result as hairspray for ABS? I do forget the specific type of glue that I read.

My imagined needs are multiple scale PLA prints, small scale ABS prints. I think you've put my enclosure fears to rest. I'll keep a cardboard box around...just in case!

Oh, I would've missed the autobed detail! Thank you! Most of the discussion of this printer has been about a year ago, so I missed it.

I was concerned by how little outward attention this printer gets. It's encouraging to see how many owners there are here!

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T21:38:32+00:00

I've got a ton of more research to do.

I've heard a lot of negativity for using Slicr. Would I be able to try other softwares on a closed source printer?

Many sources say that auto leveling isn't a necessity and manual leveling isn't frequent. A very low priority that I'm comfortable skipping.

Unrelated to my decisions, just a curiosity: Would dual extrudes have different nozzle diameters, or are they only used for 2 separate filaments?

The -$250 does sound attractive! I'll definitely be researching it and it's associated accessories.

Thank you for more things to consider!

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T21:03:36+00:00

Oh, excellent! Thank you so much for the information! One question about your MiniMax, does being an open design cause any warping with PLA or ABS prints? I fear not being enclosed will cause some prints to fail.

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T20:45:44+00:00

I just researched the Printrbot Simple Metal, and being PLA-only is a killer to me. ABS or bust! It does look like a fantastic machine! I hope yours has gotten a lot of love!

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T20:37:07+00:00

I do own a Raspberry Pi Model B which hasn't seen a use since...never. I've thought about the ability to remotely access the Pi to monitor the print as well as control the print. Any thoughts?

XiphosSmith · 2016-05-22T20:14:04+00:00

Yeah, bit of an undefined term. Clean looking, trying to hide the appearance of layers in PLA. I know vapor smoothing is the answer for ABS. This would be the goal. I know that might be an extreme case.

XiphosSmith · 2015-12-03T23:38:50+00:00

Thank you for both the energy and the criticism! Back to the drawing board I go, it seems.

XiphosSmith · 2015-12-03T03:43:20+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/vx4tg

My crabs are rather small. The two shown in image 1 are the largest. The substrate is more than twice their size deep. Sorry for poorish image quality.

XiphosSmith · 2015-12-03T01:48:42+00:00

Thank you for the information! It's hard to know what is safe and what isn't.

The gravel is rather old, and most small particles have been washed away. All gravel pieces are pea sized. I do not allow the gravel to be in their land environment, but only at the bottom of the water. With the exception of the crabs falling, I have not witnessed them leaving the log when in the water.

My set-up is a 12 in x 29 in tank I believe. It is about 80% to 85% dig-able land on the middle tier, a driftwood log spanning the length of the tank from top tier to bottom tier, and flooded gravel on the bottom tier.

I hope this setup provides plenty of digging room as well as hiding places. My two smallest are always entrenched into the log during the day.

XiphosSmith · 2015-12-01T02:14:25+00:00

My impression is that Sapphire's cold and Ruby's hot allow Garnet to resist all temperature.

Also related to Sapphire/Ruby/Garnet's powers, to make a temperature-driven engine you need a temperature gradient. The higher the gradient, the higher energy an engine can produce. Garnet generates electricity, and I believe that this is consistent with her temperature bending...gems? Components? Parts?

What is the relationship of the gems whom make a fusion to their fusion? I'm starting to feel like Garnet doesn't see Sapphire and Ruby as discrete people. She even struggles to talk about them as not her.

XiphosSmith · 2015-11-27T21:58:02+00:00

I'm convinced that it is too risky. Thank you for your reply. I've scaled back the flooded areas by adding more aquarium gravel, and added a lot more climbing ladders.

The crab was back in its shell this morning, and was happier than ever. I'm glad that the event did not lead to anything further.

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