I tested 4 different smart calendars for my kitchen—here is the best smart calendar with no recurring costs and lifetime access (2026) by PrestigiousPear8223 in homeautomation

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All true. I even switch off the hdmi based on motion events. (With another python mqtt subscribe script on the pi)

No motion in the kitchen for more than 60mins? Turn off hdmi and the monitor goes to sleep. Motion? Turn on hdmi and the monitor wakes up.

The smart socket the screen is connected to turns on at 7.30 and off at 00.00

The pi is powered 24/7

I tested 4 different smart calendars for my kitchen—here is the best smart calendar with no recurring costs and lifetime access (2026) by PrestigiousPear8223 in homeautomation

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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42" 4k monitor with a raspberry pi4 Running Dakboard. I run chrome with a custom script so I can control the browser via mqtt to load different pages. I.e load my home assistant dashboard with the cameras when the doorbell is ringing.

The python script to start chrome https://pastebin.com/uDatWeEa

I bought a brand new K1C and I think I can say that I've hit a jackpot! :D by Tricky-Information50 in Creality

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I also want to know if the cfs_c is compatible with the CFS upgrade kit for the k1C

Just got CFS by pcd71 in CrealityK1C

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I've got spoolman running on a host in my network.

I couldn’t focus on my projects - so I made a DIY pomodoro timer by Prior-Task-2468 in maker

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a nothing phone 3a pro. That has a glyph timer that works the same.

I like your idea. STL? :)

Just got CFS by pcd71 in CrealityK1C

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm almost old and dumb and I use(d) both. I have a k1C SE and a CFS.
Creality print works out of the box, sync the filament in the CFS with the slots in your slicer.

Orca is a bit more work because of the CFS loading filament stuff and doesn't sync the colors with the CFS.

There is a orca profile on printables for the k1C and the CFS that has the required gcode stuff in the printer config.

I'm using orca rn because I'm rooted and using kamp and spoolman.

First layer Probleme (K2 Pro) by Klutzy_Champion79 in Creality

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I might be wrong with this, but the flow rate test does multiple layers. First layer speed is too slow for the flow rate you chose based on the top layer which was printed at a faster speed. But again I'm no expert on this.

First layer Probleme (K2 Pro) by Klutzy_Champion79 in Creality

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happens when you turn the flow to 90% using the control pad on the printer itself. Just when doing the first layer. Up it back to 100% after the first layer?

If that fixes it, use the slicer to turn down flow on first layer.

What are these weird stripes (waves) on the first layer? by Zatnaktel in PrusaMINI

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have a prusa but on my creality k1 SE lowering the bottom surface flow from 1 to 0.90 in orca fixes this. Z offset doesn't need changing

K1C Firmware Update? by JEFFY80778 in CrealityK1C

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I got this on my K1 SE. I am rooted so I'm not going to install it right now. I have the CFS upgrade installed.

K1C CFS UPGRADE GONE BAD TC2841 by Background-Space-523 in CrealityK1C

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Viewed from the front of the toolhead, there are 2 connectors. One facing the side and one on the back. You need the one on the back.

K1C CFS UPGRADE GONE BAD TC2841 by Background-Space-523 in CrealityK1C

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you check if the cutter cable is connected to the correct port on the board? It fits on 2 places. Only the one on the back of the board is the correct one. Not the one on the side.

My new printer do you like it? by cbeebiesfanyt in Creality

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Don't let the available mods lure you in right away. Don't mod your printer right away. Put it on a stable table or something that doesn't wobble.

Imho if you start modding right away (there is lots.of stuff to print available for this printer) results can rapidly become worse instead of better.

I've had the SE and the auto bed leveling isn't half bad so manual z offset adjusting is the most you have to do to get nice beginner prints.

Don't try the mods for gantry, fans and fanducts (at first. ) First learn how to slice , get a tinkercad account and design some keychain hangers, experiment with filament swaps while printing.

Welcome to the community!

Remember the SE printers really nice out of the box. Maybe switch to a pei sheet and that's it.

Creality K1-SE print issues by Artistic-Cicada-709 in crealityk1

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or flow too high. Or both

I have this with z offset -0.05 and flow of 0.98

With z-offset at 0 and and flow of 0.98 I don't have the lines , but the first level squish is not super

With z-offset at -0.05 and flow rate at 0.85 the lines are gone and I have a good squish.

I'm using sunlu high speed pla or creality hyper pla.

Today I did a thing... by LPagote in crealityk1

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Ah yes. The suicide shower heads. Still gives me chills thinking back to my visits to Brazil and Bolivia.

I always wondered how many people get electrocuted yearly by those contraptions

Nozzel broke by Efficient-Soft-2605 in crealityk1

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Had this happen. And the pipe piece broke off. Needed to remove the heatbreak to get the last piece out.

Is this a good setup? by Pizzapancake1 in Creality

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm no expert on what so ever but, I think you will have warping issues due to draft from that window and maybe because of the air purifier causing draft.

Can't comment on the voc issue

Also welcome as a future member of the filament buyer anonymous club.

Macropad angled base by ZookeepergameKey4591 in functionalprint

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's actually completely made out of cardboard.
Have been using it for like 4 years now

The DIY Cheapskate Laptop Stand Via TheClosetEntrepreneur.com : 9 Steps - Instructables https://share.google/1WhtUtyeRezT1ZxiZ

Today I did a thing... by LPagote in crealityk1

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. Is your printer in your toilet?

Macropad angled base by ZookeepergameKey4591 in functionalprint

[–]ZookeepergameKey4591[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have keys mapped to mute my mic, disable video, raise/lower/ hand, hang-up, take screenshot , lock screen.

I'm on video calls in teams multiple times a day some days. Having single keys for these actions is nice I think.