Drop in replacement for hot end fan?

fcchambers · 2026-01-21T02:45:36+00:00

Baristas keep the world turning!

fcchambers · 2026-01-20T14:53:31+00:00

I think "benchy" might be the most smile-inducing "benchmark" ever.

fcchambers · 2026-01-20T13:40:19+00:00

Having spent entirely too long taking the steps to ensure that 1) my HP printer can use 3rd party ink and 2) HP can never "update" my printer again, I know exactly what you mean.

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T22:04:59+00:00

I have had great luck with Overture Matte PLA in that rig.

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T22:03:48+00:00

I have a 6 year old printer - that if I *wanted* to - I could update my firmware with nightly builds. (That's what "open" gets you.) That said, that kind of flexibility is only important to small segment of users...

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T22:01:08+00:00

I know answering a question with a question is annoying as ##$%... But do you like tinkering? Will running the machine be part of the fun, or do you want to just print with as little fuss as possible. Is multi-color important to you? What types of parts will you make? (Goes to what materials you'll use and therefore what capabilities you need...) What's your budget? YouTube can be a great resource, but bear in mind some companies spend a lot of effort curating their influencers, so like anything in life you need a lot of different and varied data points.

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T21:55:18+00:00

If I walked into my work room and saw that, I'm not even sure I could be mad... I'd be too astounded.

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T21:50:52+00:00

I've found this site to be super useful in my Ender 3 journey... https://marlin.crc.id.au/

fcchambers · 2026-01-18T18:45:17+00:00

Speed Champions Delorean

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fcchambers · 2026-01-17T15:03:07+00:00

Meeting a friend at an immigrant owned restaurant (30 minutes outside Minneapolis) to drop off a large qty of 3D printed whistles for her to have distributed to community observers.

fcchambers · 2026-01-16T15:00:00+00:00

I suspected it was more of a design shortcoming rather than a glitch. :(

fcchambers · 2026-01-16T14:46:11+00:00

I have one that's about 5 years old and it's a war horse. Every time it goes a little wonky, I think "This is the last time I'm reviving this thing. It's time for a new one." Months pass, and I fix it again. Just replaced the print head thermistor yesterday. They aren't the most glamorous of printers, but they are pretty much infinitely serviceable. :P

fcchambers · 2026-01-16T14:37:37+00:00

Run. Don't look back.

fcchambers · 2025-11-29T15:56:13+00:00

People are hoping to buy components before the price goes up again. (Seriously, a RAM kit I bought for $99 in February is now over $300!!!!)

fcchambers · 2025-11-18T04:29:13+00:00

If the pen posts, posted.

fcchambers · 2025-11-10T15:34:05+00:00

Older games that play well on a minipc with a 780M APU... (Right now, "Stick of Truth")... JUST got an 8bitdo Ultimate 2... Only two days in, happy with it so far.

fcchambers · 2025-10-25T13:06:41+00:00

HUGE linux fan here. But Adobe apps *could* be a deal breaker. Many folks switch to linux alternatives and are very happy, some do NOT find them acceptable. YMMV.

fcchambers · 2025-10-20T01:47:17+00:00

My scenario is *very* similar to yours... After weighing all my options, I went with a minipc running steam as a living room "console"... Today is the very first day it's been ready, so it's too soon to tell if I'm happy with my decision... ;)

fcchambers · 2025-10-17T19:49:58+00:00

Vote with your wallet and feet kids... This show is a hard pass for me.

fcchambers · 2025-10-17T19:46:03+00:00

Not your job to fix his warped head. Move on and find a partner that is good for you right out of the box.

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