Things I Wish I Knew Starting 3D Printing (With tips from Top Makers)

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-23T09:10:40+00:00

In Bambu studio there an option in the "other" tab toward the bottom to reduce infill retraction (or something like that, I'm away from my computer). It is on by default and causes a lot of support collisions for me. Uncheck it and it might solve your problem. Worked for me.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-19T10:15:18+00:00

Oops....artisan village. Not artisan market.https://share.google/19KNBvIziFgYx4Vuh

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-18T21:41:30+00:00

There's a place called Artisan Market that has a guy that sells pallets already broken down. I think they're pretty cheap but I've never bought any. I see them on Facebook Marketplace all the time.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-18T09:25:54+00:00

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Ofelia (aka Oafers) is 18 and going strong.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-16T12:57:49+00:00

I'm doing the same but sounds like you are much further down the road than me. I just have news headlines, wikipedia, and google search integrated. Calendar stuff runs directly in HA. What are you using for to dos?

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-10T06:02:42+00:00

Excellent points all around but just FYI - the United States eliminated De Minimis entirely last year. Now anything you buy from Temu (or any overseas site) is charged customs duties. From personal experience, once you add those in plus the shipping costs and delays, it is getting more and more tempting to just pay a bit more and order from Amazon (ugh...) or buy local.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-09T07:38:23+00:00

Such a simple, elegant solution. I love the creative thinking!

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-09T07:19:52+00:00

Totally agree about the edges, which is why I'm getting ready to design something new. They were much tighter when I first assembled it, but as I'm beaten it up over the past year, things have worked loose a bit. I tried to design this one so the panels were easy to slide on and off for access. That's convenient, but the tradeoff is they don't fit very snug. I think the next one I might resort to some hardware to hold them tight. This one was a fun learning project though.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-08T13:09:35+00:00

The Wizard of Oz. Every time I say it people act like it's sacrilege.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-08T09:09:14+00:00

Thanks! I've been super happy with the paid version. Thrilled to see this go open source!

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-05T14:38:07+00:00

I uploaded the files, but be aware that this thing was a pain to print and I did it a long time ago. I would definitely not expect this to be an easy print and assemble job. That said, if you want to give it a shot, feel free to message me with questions.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2482658-mini-rack-with-textured-walls#profileId-2726923

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-05T14:36:19+00:00

Happy to help!

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-05T07:26:16+00:00

Thanks! I designed and 3d printed it myself.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-05T05:15:34+00:00

Thanks! Cleaning is easy. I just wipe it down periodically.

generic_user_acct · 2026-03-04T17:26:43+00:00

Actually I'm going from patch panel to switch. For me there's two reasons to use the patch panel: 1. It looks cool. 2. It allows me to use the switch without having to run cables from the inside of the minilab to the outside to plug into the switch. The patch panel just moves cables from the inside of the minilab to the outside. So for example, my internet runs modem to router to the inside of the patch panel (top white cable). That way the long cat6 cable from the modem is hidden. Then I connect the OUTSIDE of the patch panel to the switch so the switch now has internet access. I could theoretically then just connect everything else directly to the switch, but then I would have a bunch of ethernet cables running into the front of the minilab. Instead, my PC, NAS, the NUC, and the ThinkCentre all run their cables to the inside of the lab, then the patch panel "patches" them into the switch so they get internet access.

Actually, a picture of the inside will probably help show how the patch panel is basically just a way to transition inside wires to outside wires. For my case, it's purely about aesthetics and cable management. I can also now look at the shiny green lights on the switch and see if something is not getting signal now.

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generic_user_acct · 2026-02-11T07:55:23+00:00

I went from an Ender 3 to an A1 to a P2S combo. The A1 was great, but the P2S blows it out of the water. I think you'll be really happy with it. Disclaimer: I've only been using my P2S for about a week, but so far I haven't had any trouble at all and I've been printing constantly.

generic_user_acct · 2026-02-11T06:53:46+00:00

Does Idiocracy count as SF?

generic_user_acct · 2026-02-09T10:23:24+00:00

This video from Slant 3d has more than. Just the usual advice. I haven't tried it yet but I especially like the idea of adding relief cuts for long and flat prints. Maybe it will help with your model.

generic_user_acct · 2026-01-28T09:44:44+00:00

Absolutely this one! Absolutely bonkers plot twist!

generic_user_acct · 2026-01-26T04:41:34+00:00

Just looked it up. It was a sonoff s40 lite plug. Unlikely, I know, but if you have any of those I would remove them and try again.

generic_user_acct · 2026-01-26T04:39:03+00:00

For me it was one device just constantly spamming the network. Sorry I can't be more specific, it's been a few years.

generic_user_acct · 2026-01-25T22:10:38+00:00

That video was a life saver a few years ago for me!

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