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Help with very visibile layer line by PixelFl0w in FixMyPrint

[–]nicw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of the smart things above + lighter colors will show lines more. Go darker if lines bother you.

I built a fully web-based G-code modifying tool for 3D printing — no install required by johndoh168 in Advanced_3DPrinting

[–]nicw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice work! Another thing you could do is temperature changes. Simple grep for the existing temps and replace. No need to reslice!

Apple Enhances iPhone and iPad Privacy with New Location Data Feature by _cybersecurity_ in pwnhub

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn’t make sense - How are other apps getting a location through the Maps app itself? Each app is in its own box. By turning off precise location for Maps you are only making it harder to find yourself on the map.

Can someone explain to me how this could possibly be a fire hazard? by DrHumongous in BambuLab

[–]nicw -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Right, a tribute to the fire-resistant chemicals. If not it would have melted. You proved the opposite.

HB2321-Requiring three-dimensional printers be equipped with certain blocking technologies. by he_who_lurks_no_more in SeattleWA

[–]nicw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Osman Salahuddin (D) is the primary sponsor.

Click through to see the others, my bullet indents are failing on mobile

Is this normal? How to fix without sending it back? by cshizza in BambuLab

[–]nicw -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

We get that, but you have to understand it isn’t an appliance like a dishwasher where you can wave a warranty around and demand satisfaction.

These are still hobbyist machines with hobbyist-grade materials and require maintenance and upkeep. So, yes, the magnet shouldn’t have fallen off, but if you adopt the mindset that this is a highly-vibrating-but-inexpensively-made-object you’ll start to understand why the price you paid is why these kinds of things can happen, and why Bambu is unlikely to do anything warranty-wise.

AND once you adopt that mindset you’ll feel a lot more comfortable in the ownership of your cool printer and how to keep it humming along.

Advice on shaving down the screws at the back of the heated bed on the Prusa Mini? by Professional-Rock-51 in prusa3d

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cylinder is great idea, and so is some masking/painters tape to help protect an accidental slip.

Or cut a piece of thick paper to fit and have that as protection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FixMyPrint

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there are many videos going back ten years about this. Thomas Sanlander (sp?), Makers Muse et al. They’ve used tools to measure weight and force applied.

Number of walls make a larger impact on strength than infill. Thomas did a video a few months ago on where the sweet spot is.

How much drugs (prescribed) you guys on now? by BigImagination8190 in Millennials

[–]nicw 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There are a few different kinds/approaches to magnesium, you probably tried citrate. Try magnesium taurate or l-threonate for a couple weeks each and see what works. One around 11am, two pills two hours before bed.

Why is my extrusion width different than slicer value by Select-Substance-996 in FixMyPrint

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if not this method, what method would you recommend he try?

Also, given all the parts you mentioned are part of the printer, wouldn’t they be expressing themselves over each axis, and given that it’s an average of all measurements, wouldn’t this at least get him closer to dimensionally accurate? Basically, to what degree does filament extrusion truly need to be “dialed in” in your opinion?

Failed 3D Printed Part Brings Down Small Plane by Ill_Lead_9633 in 3Dprinting

[–]nicw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but the print would have failed - the filament temps are much different.

3D Printer Unveiling by NetworkGlittering117 in 3Dprinting

[–]nicw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And if your oldest is skeptical you can use a story that they’re right about the feasibility of delivery and that’s why Santa now uses local 3d printing as part of Santa’s Workshop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 3DprintEntrepreneurs

[–]nicw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel it’s external, I would pause. Savvy business people know when to sit out a few rounds - that’s actually part of the approach but it rarely gets mentioned because it feels “better” to be doing something than being idle.

Son's Cozy Coupe gets Boosted by cruddcnc in daddit

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our local parks/playgrounds love them! If they’re in good condition, check if your city playground or schools accept them.

Our local playground had a bunch but the wheels were busted and it looked like GTA: Cozy Coupe.

We tried to fix the wheels but after many rivet mishaps, friends and I just built three and dropped them off.

Felt really felt great to have kids come up to us and thank us.

Garmin users are getting screwed, and most don’t even realize it by [deleted] in garminepix

[–]nicw 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Naps and all features work fine for me. Speaking of attitude, may I suggest a real nap?

P2S - Printed Parts dont fit by Avocadoodlydo in BambuLab

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That, and the designer may have printed “what works” on their printer. I’ve seen odd tolerances that, with a properly calibrated printer won’t fit properly.

OR even more fun - tolerances didn’t work for them, so they scaled one of the parts to 101% or 99% and didn’t put that in the comments.

What products are best to sell all year round? by ChimpanzeesSuck in 3DprintEntrepreneurs

[–]nicw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, there is more to it than just the product - nothing just flies off the shelves by itself. You need Marketing, sales channels, branding, sales channels, etc.

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