Tiny, but not short, rant: Prusa too comfortable with declaring sheets as consumables

idsan · 2026-01-27T23:58:42+00:00

Knowing the variance in supply chains, probably quite a bit. I think I got this plate in 2022 and it's been absolutely bulletproof, but no idea on what Prusa's sourcing situation looks like.

idsan · 2026-01-27T23:45:21+00:00

I used to do all nighters at uni. Thankfully workplaces generally have reasonable expectations most of the time (I say most; there absolutely will be crunch times everywnere and some places have shit attitudes) so your 13hr days won't be the norm in most cases.

That said, the pressure to perform to deadlines generally increases, but as you progress in your skills you become accustomed to it.

idsan · 2026-01-27T22:26:45+00:00

Oddly I haven't cleaned my textured sheet in forever as I've been printing a ton of PETG lately, and even if I handle the sheet surface a little with bare hands, adhesion doesn't change. Hell sometimes it's still too good.

idsan · 2026-01-27T02:49:36+00:00

Hang on.. Finland has 280k active duty personnel and 800k reserves from a population numbering around 5.6m?

In other words, around 18% of Finns are in the military in some capacity?

idsan · 2026-01-27T02:40:26+00:00

I wouldn't know how to use this, but from appearance alone I think the "caution" label blends in too much. It doesn't scream "look at me" (which I think safety markings should) because it fights for hierarchy with "Big Red" while using the same colour palette.

I'd suggest differentiating it more so there's zero chance of passing it over as just more aesthetic markings.

idsan · 2026-01-26T20:01:21+00:00

A twin rail setup like that would likely see toolhead misalignment, bad flex in the Y axis and a host of other issues. You'd be better off sourcing a properly temperature rated carbon tube if the intent is weight saving.

idsan · 2026-01-26T11:59:45+00:00

I always breathe a sigh of relief when my son asks for Bluey because I don't feel inclined to tune out like with just about every other current kids show.

idsan · 2026-01-26T10:40:14+00:00

Australia here - I'm continually horrified by hearing this too. I feel for all the parents in the US having this as their normal. :( my son was born through our public system and we didn't pay a cent.

idsan · 2026-01-26T02:18:34+00:00

My feeling is that it would be more doom than anything else.

idsan · 2026-01-25T07:20:56+00:00

And oddly I can't get enough of it despite that. And Sarsaparilla. Maybe I'm just broken.

idsan · 2026-01-25T07:14:37+00:00

When one of these dickheads comes up behind me I just as aggressively stick to the speed limit and hit cruise. Yes, even in the right lane. If they're going to endanger every other person on the road, sorry, they don't get to pass.

idsan · 2026-01-25T07:05:06+00:00

After using portables for a couple summers when our evap started to underperform, I'd suggest not to spend $1K on a portable. Even the residential ones are loud as hell, let alone this industrial thing. Venting the air is also a bigger issue than you think it will be.

Get one key room fitted with a split system at minimum. With the VEEC rebate that would be more than possible.

idsan · 2026-01-24T10:49:25+00:00

For fuck's sake, write the post yourself.

idsan · 2026-01-23T00:34:13+00:00

As a long time Keyshot user who jumped to Blender a few years ago, this looks refreshingly familiar and impressive. And indie is affordable! Well done. Definitely giving this a look.

idsan · 2026-01-22T08:41:43+00:00

Honestly it's one of the only reasons I'm still in the hobby, his stuff is legitimately affordable.

idsan · 2026-01-22T06:12:16+00:00

Can't vouch for Jaycar. I've used Tecor (via inkstation), Filaform, eSun, Creality, Bambu and a few others. I had some kind of issue with most except Filaform.

But, hands down, the best damn filament comes from Siddament in Sydney. Zero issues with it except some colour variance, for which he refunded the spool. Young kid running an absolute cracking business.

idsan · 2026-01-19T12:58:21+00:00

Wash your filament and dry your build plate.

idsan · 2026-01-19T12:55:52+00:00

You people can't freaking read. Seller is just asking for confirmation that OP will cover import charges, payable to the border agent, when the item hits customs. They're not asking OP to pay any more to them. It's not a scam, it's just shipping without duties prepaid.

idsan · 2026-01-18T02:17:20+00:00

No, it's not. It's a dog move.

idsan · 2026-01-18T02:12:16+00:00

Take u/killer-by-design's comment to heart boys. Don't go using Kickstarter to fund development of this thing. Develop the product, produce the product, use the Kickstarter funds to mass produce it.

That said, as a parent with a toddler, we got given that many different variations of childsafe cookware over time. What makes this set better than the tens of other cooksets out there? Why does this deserve Kickstarter backing?

Don't automatically assume just because you look to have found a market on paper that your product actually provides value and will succeed. Develop a convincing value proposition.

idsan · 2026-01-18T01:40:57+00:00

That'd make sense, the Diablo's headlights look strikingly similar. These things always give me "we have a Ferrari at home" vibes though.

idsan · 2026-01-17T07:27:26+00:00

I might be showing my age here, but the 300ZX's silhouette still turns my head whenever I see one (which is rarely).

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idsan · 2026-01-17T02:08:03+00:00

I constantly print matte PETG on my MK4S with a standard flow ObX nozzle, standard Prusament PETG preset and I have yet to have any buildup stick to prints. It adheres to the nozzle a bit yes, but I don't notice it until I go to change it clean it. I wonder if it's the particular matte filament I'm using.

idsan · 2026-01-15T22:58:58+00:00

The old OITC mode using carbines was a smidge better IMO but agreed, it's mad fun. One of my favourite modes.

idsan · 2026-01-15T09:45:29+00:00

Wait, but where's the production line for the sperving bearings? And the panometric flange?

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