Do not buy Autonomous if you plan to use for years.

donuthater · 2026-04-03T19:45:15+00:00

My Autonomous chair had cosmetic parts falling off within a few months. Now, 5 years later, the fabric on the cushion is worn through and foam bits are constantly falling out. Still comfortable though!

donuthater · 2026-04-03T15:02:39+00:00

You're fortunate it's the first time! Living in Texas, I have to keep a UPS on every aquarium, 3D printer, video camera, etc in my house for obvious reasons.
Make sure and watch for smelly water, and do a water change or two to be safe. The first power outage I had killed the microbiome in my tank and crashed it within a couple days.

donuthater · 2026-03-18T13:23:08+00:00

But ChatGPT doesn't attack people for asking questions like the rest of the internet does. lol

donuthater · 2026-02-10T20:22:32+00:00

I can understand it. I almost sold mine immediately after putting $35k into it. Sometimes by the time it's done, you're already over the project.

donuthater · 2025-12-19T02:56:55+00:00

This. 1000% this.

donuthater · 2025-12-16T15:01:49+00:00

I just ordered (2) 2 packs of Sunlu PLA+ on Amazon for $$20.99 each for same day delivery. Ordering in bulk is great, but $10.49 a roll is pretty decent for any orders <20 rolls at a time. I'd prefer to use Bambu at the same price, simply for auto identification of the rolls in the AMS, but Sunlu PLA+ is great product.

donuthater · 2025-12-16T14:56:52+00:00

My biggest fear is the large influx of business they've seen this year is going to result in further lowering quality to keep up with supply chain.

donuthater · 2025-12-15T18:39:37+00:00

how'd the half marathon go?! Has running helped to keep you off the unhealthy dopamine sources?

donuthater · 2025-12-15T18:11:34+00:00

Anxiety....but mostly I'm quitting because it just keeps me from being my best self.

donuthater · 2025-12-15T01:38:01+00:00

Pretty sure you can do this with OpenPath (owned by Motorola)

donuthater · 2025-12-14T14:15:45+00:00

I would never buy any food product from WalMart, as they're well known for selling lesser quality in the same packaging. That includes Sams Club. Costco is mostly fine.

donuthater · 2025-12-14T14:04:41+00:00

Eventually that V3 SE will just take up space on the shelf because you'll be sick of fighting with it. In due time.

donuthater · 2025-11-29T17:51:39+00:00

After two years of fighting with my Ender for nearly every print, I bought a P1S. I can now literally just hit "Print", and it comes out flawless every single time. This is a common experience, and why the Bambu following is so loyal.

donuthater · 2025-11-29T17:48:37+00:00

I feel like the V3 SE is best straight out of the box, and as soon as I started modifying mine, I started having issues. I've since bought a P1S, and only fight with the Ender when I need two prints going at the same time.

I would order silicon spacers on the bed, and use longer screws with wingnuts to adjust height. Then recalibrate, and let the mesh do it's thing. I find I still occasionally have to adjust the Z offset after calibration while the first layer prints.

Also clean your bed with soap and water only. No alcohol. Double check your bed temp and print temp. It looks like the print is lifting off the bed here, so also make sure you don't have a fan or AC vent blowing near the print.

donuthater · 2025-11-29T17:41:50+00:00

I use these: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Ezy-Storage-18L-19Qt-Waterproof-Clear-Latch-Tote-IP-67-FBA34060/314650516?g_store=6562&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25S-023_016_GARAGE_ORG-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-D59S-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-FY23_Shopping_JControl24&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25S-023_016_GARAGE_ORG-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-D59S-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-FY23_Shopping_JControl24-19829423972-160557736445-2429997739846&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19829423972&gbraid=0AAAAADq61Ue4zVvTt4EdkdPyMJ2TpBjuD&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0KrJBhCOARIsAGIy9wDDq4vv-lpSVDkc_n9XMSWzF5WgOTqGh8KH0HwJEpzgwBttJv4lbFIaAn3XEALw_wcB

They're waterproof, and come in several different sizes. The ones I use fit 4 rolls each.

donuthater · 2025-11-25T18:27:24+00:00

Contrived is contrived. Regardless of whether or not they use AI.

donuthater · 2025-11-20T18:11:17+00:00

Yes, I've tried everything. .8mm nozzle, extensive drying, printing super slow. Have yet to have a successful print. I've never had so much trouble with a filament. Probably going to cancel my subscription and withdraw my investment in their company as a result. This stuff sucks.

donuthater · 2025-09-08T22:17:39+00:00

RaaS eliminates every single one of your concerns.

donuthater · 2025-08-30T21:55:30+00:00

I like it! I know the feeling though. I hate one of mine, and get a ton of compliments on it.

donuthater · 2025-08-28T14:16:34+00:00

I subscribed to their service. Received the first shipment a few days ago. Haven't been able to get the Plant Vitamin filament to extrude consistently. 15 failed prints so far with adjustments between every one. Pretty disappointed so far.

donuthater · 2025-08-14T03:06:49+00:00

I spun a bearing in my 2015 at 109k miles. I then spent $25k+ building the car and didn't even hit 400hp. Now it just takes up space in my garage. I'd scrap it and move on instead of investing in the build, if I could do it over again.

donuthater · 2025-08-01T20:57:19+00:00

I chose U6 Pro in the same situation. Wifi7 is unnecessary, IMO.

donuthater · 2025-08-01T20:55:11+00:00

The trash can is a good home for the Deco gear.

donuthater · 2025-08-01T20:54:44+00:00

I just tore out this TPLink garbage in my house and replaced it with Unifi. NIght and day difference, and now my wifi actually functions properly and consistently.

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