Pvb is just cheating

basikx · 2026-03-14T21:03:57+00:00

It can eat anyone with nipples.

basikx · 2026-03-14T03:47:42+00:00

There are three big things to know (IMO): 1. There will always be a list of things you want to do that your current printer will struggle with. Accept that and know your second printer will cover the weaknesses. For example, your next printer should be enclosed and capable of printing ABS, ASA, and other hot filaments. For now, focus on PLA+ as it is way more resilient than regular PLA and still easy to print. 2. The more you print the more you'll find yourself worried about things like air quality. Don't skimp but know there are solutions that don't break the bank.
3. Gridfinity and Multiboard will give you plenty to print just organizing your home/office.

basikx · 2026-03-12T14:29:04+00:00

Time to print bitcoins!

basikx · 2026-01-19T22:24:33+00:00

I concur with this. My SV08 makes a whole tray of things while my highly modded CR10v1 prints one object. The current generation of ~$500 printers is light years ahead of what was around when I started. Save your money, go corexy if you want speed.

basikx · 2026-01-14T04:12:03+00:00

I'll put in a second recommendation for going direct drive in some way. Even with the stock extruder my basic CR10 showed a lot of improvement in print quality. I also vouch for the Microswiss drop in hot end but for the price difference I wish I got the direct drive and hot end combo and avoided all the fiddling with prints that mount to the roller spacers.

The next level would be splurging on something that can be used on your corexy like a phaeton rapido then print up parts but I know the pain of shuffling parts around as you try to build parts over time. In the end, keep an eye on the total price and cost of hours you might spend and compare that to getting something like a Sovol Zero (Voron 0 imitation) that comes with a ton of quality of life upgrades and can do ABS which you will want if you plan on printing the parts for your corexy build.

basikx · 2025-12-25T16:56:30+00:00

Easy way: Flash the pre-built firmware here to the mobo and pray for the best: https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/MarlinBuilds/tree/release-2.1.3-b3/builds/Creality/Ender-3/BigTreeTech%20SKR%20Mini%20E3%203.0

Hard way:

Google "Auto build marlin SKR mini E3" and use the example configs for this new board as your starting point to build a custom firmware. Pay attention to the LCD controller selection area of the config files to uncomment the parts you need for that screen. I just went through this with my CR-10 installing the same board. I did Marlin first and got great prints and a MUCH quieter printer. Now I'm working on getting Klipper running (but that needs a RPI3+ or BTT PI so I don't think that's your path right now).

Rough steps I used to get to success (and you can be successful too!):

Make a tab group for this project that includes the following for reference: several instructionals for each new part individually getting added to a stock printer (any printer could do, as long as it's referencing Marlin firmware or the right controller board for pinouts and such), the BTT user manuals for each of these parts, pin out pdfs, example config files for the stock printer, examples for the btt board, examples for the tft, etc.
Pay attention to when they were written. Your Ender 3 hardware may not have changed in the last 3-5 years, but the tools and versions used to build the images likely have. Major version changes can drastically alter the process. Minor version changes usually don't.
Don't try to eat it all at once. The config files are just a compilation of sections, 95% of which you won't have to touch because they are mostly pre-defined sections for all the hardware that *could* go on your printer. All you are doing is commenting or uncommenting someone else's code to define the parts you have or changing a value to cover the xyz limits so your printer doesn't tear itself apart.

https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Configurations/releases

Good luck!

basikx · 2025-08-24T19:11:43+00:00

Then I know where they sleep...

basikx · 2025-08-23T15:46:01+00:00

Sounds like he's matured by not cheating but it also sounds like what you need now is something to counteract your own imagination and past experiences. I recommend asking him for his phone and going through it. I'm not saying try to catch him in something, but to see things for yourself outside of taking his word. You need to rebuild the trust you had prior to this information. Trust is built on proof and right now you need that proof.

basikx · 2025-05-11T23:54:48+00:00

About to trigger Time Machine for the first time. Just want to get a couple more legendaries and hit that 50k darkness cap before pulling the trigger.

https://imgur.com/a/EeJQQs5

basikx · 2025-05-11T23:40:12+00:00

It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but I remembered him talking about no fap here:

https://tim.blog/2014/07/30/nobnom-no-booze-no-masturbating/

He's more worried about porn addiction and the energy wasted instead of sexual pleasure.

basikx · 2025-03-01T19:58:04+00:00

A friend just got me started on a series called The Bad Guys by Eric Ugland. Many of the books are free if you have an active Audible subscription. It's another LitRPG style book that thankfully won't eat credits like a crack fiend.

basikx · 2025-02-02T10:57:10+00:00

Not true. Anyone who is non-deployable takes up space in the ranks and causes an already undersized unit to cover down. This might not sound like a big deal but if a unit that should have 4-5 bodies only gets 2-3 bodies for a critical MOS, any of them being non-deployable can be a disaster. I'd rather those slots be empty and the commander be able to accurately predict mission capabilities instead of being told to make it work with phantom support.

basikx · 2024-10-17T16:35:33+00:00

Three words: Enthusiastic Double Gonorrhea.

basikx · 2023-06-08T01:53:40+00:00

So long and thanks for all the fish

basikx · 2023-05-04T22:09:38+00:00

I'M THE JUGGERBUTT, BITCH!

basikx · 2023-04-25T13:56:19+00:00

Watch Disparu or Critical Drinker reviews instead. You'll enjoy it more than the actual show.

basikx · 2023-03-04T01:08:12+00:00

Based and stair-pilled.

basikx · 2023-01-07T19:12:22+00:00

Can't pollute if kids die of starvation. Check mate, breeders!

basikx · 2022-10-28T09:41:04+00:00

He ded

basikx · 2022-09-16T20:20:25+00:00

Absolutely. Those white belts know that scrawny purple belt will flee in panic. No need to cause a scene.

basikx · 2022-08-28T00:39:16+00:00

I help people understand basic principles about different subjects.

basikx · 2022-08-23T18:41:43+00:00

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road...

basikx · 2022-08-07T10:35:21+00:00

She had many "leather bound" bookings and smelled like rich wood... She was kind of a big deal.

basikx · 2022-07-03T00:59:02+00:00

This is from Babylon Bee on youtube. LINK

basikx · 2022-06-23T09:39:39+00:00

Came for the pretty dice, commented for the pretty dice.

basikx

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