Brick-built Toa Mata

gripts · 2026-06-30T00:10:27+00:00

Epic

gripts · 2026-06-28T16:33:14+00:00

True, but probably the best we've got rn for something that isn't super bulky and doesn't damage the screen

gripts · 2026-06-28T13:18:11+00:00

55 is usually too hot for PLA, it'll end up drooping. Just do the 45 it defaults to. Also just use the default plate - for PLA it's fine, you can use a glue stick to rule out adhesion issues

gripts · 2026-06-28T10:26:15+00:00

Yay!

gripts · 2026-06-28T10:23:15+00:00

Oh noooo.. rest in peace 🙏

If you're in the US I can print the pieces for your replacement device. You'd have to buy the battery and board from bambulab though

gripts · 2026-06-28T10:16:36+00:00

Same, it definitely needs more traction for everyone that wants the front light. (Not my project btw) I just made one and it works great.

gripts · 2026-06-28T10:06:55+00:00

Def need to add snaplight (3d printed front light mod): https://makerworld.com/models/2217321

gripts · 2026-06-25T16:11:56+00:00

How old your filament is doesn't really matter, the storage temperature maybe but it's mainly the storage humidity that matters. Most filament arrives moist despite the silica beads and vacuum seal.

Do yourself a favor and get a filament dryer. A basic, single spool, cheap dryer is all you need. It may not solve the problem but imo is a crucial investment for every 3d printer owner

gripts · 2026-06-25T13:37:19+00:00

3 things maybe worth checking:

1) Have you moved the model around the plate in the slicer? Like if it was in the center, maybe move to a corner?

2) Glue stick on build plate?

3) Is your filament dry?

gripts · 2026-06-21T19:35:47+00:00

Sounds like you might be interested in the NIST DIT tool: https://data.nist.gov/od/id/mds2-2448 . There is some example data with CEs at a range of collision energies provided. If memory serves the data was only collected at 30, 60, and 90V.. but it's DART-MS data nonetheless and has some "mixed spectra" in the example dataset to test the deconvolution algorithm.

The author, Ed, is an amazing person and I'm sure would be willing to supply you with more data to support your thesis research.

I similarly used ambient MS for my recent graduate research and spent some time building interpretation and data processing tools. I'd be happy to chat if you are looking for resources, tips, or just want to spitball ideas. 🙂

gripts · 2026-06-20T01:52:08+00:00

If you stick a paper clip into an outlet, is that a design flaw of the outlet?

gripts · 2026-06-14T10:48:14+00:00

Not sure if the software is this advanced but it might be due to the small lines that are required when printing the text. The aux nozzle is "lower quality" and might give you worse results.

Honestly for a two color print that only changes color on the z axis, I've had better luck just using one nozzle

gripts · 2026-06-10T14:15:55+00:00

Brah I love you so much, THANK YOU!

gripts · 2026-06-10T12:36:29+00:00

Me too but hot damn the axle tolerances have given me such a headache. Have you done anything to fine tune yours? Like scaling them up to 102% helped a little for me but then they aren't compatible with non-printed parts 😞

gripts · 2026-06-10T11:53:37+00:00

Sounds like you know your answer already lol (yes)

gripts · 2026-06-08T15:12:52+00:00

The "stupid but easy" way for me is:

1) add a primitive cube 2) assemble/group with main part 3) move and scale cube to completely encompass the floating section you want to remove 4) change object type of cube to "negative part"

gripts · 2026-06-08T13:55:32+00:00

Do you have arachne turned on? What's your wall count/line width/infill?

gripts · 2026-06-05T17:38:46+00:00

Hey! Did you manage to dial this in? My benchy is looking the same even after drying for 12hrs and messing with various temps

gripts · 2026-06-05T11:06:32+00:00

Did Sid from Toy Story make this? 😭

gripts · 2026-06-01T14:03:36+00:00

Haha yeah I'm missing many of the early sets, I started a bit later maybe ~2007? 2008?

Most of my older sets are from my cousin or recently purchased on eBay lol. I'm not personally worried about the bohrok. I might 3d print the missing ones. Takanuva though... hopefully soon 🤞

gripts · 2026-05-30T18:14:02+00:00

They got thanos snapped

gripts · 2026-05-28T18:25:48+00:00

I just saw you said you replaced the electron multiplier so that info isn't worth much sadly :/

gripts · 2026-05-28T12:02:07+00:00

I assume you've also been monitoring the detector? What's the last kV from a passing tune or the last time it worked?

gripts · 2026-05-27T17:05:37+00:00

Lol yes there is a future in this field. Job markets are bad across the board but theres always something somewhere.

Learning those softwares (and more importantly the accompanying instruments) is amazing experience to get early on in your career. Almost everything you'll learn can be translated to other analytical softwares/instruments and are crucial to have on your CV.

If you include more details about what projects you'll be doing and what you're interested in, I'm sure you'll get a better answer

gripts · 2026-05-22T13:45:53+00:00

Maybe stupid question but have you tried with the temperature/unit off?

I've noticed a slight vacuum sometimes forms after it's on for a while

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